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The Robbinsville Middle School eighth-grade basketball players were recognized at Monday’s game against Cullowhee Valley. From left are Zeke Silvers, Donovan Carpenter, Xander Wachacha, Tylie Bridges, Aubrie Wachacha, Noelle Orr, Emma Beasley, Zoie Shuler, Karlee Stewart, Memory Frapp, Linsey Orr and Taelyr Jackson. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

The Robbinsville Middle School eighth-grade basketball players were recognized at Monday’s game against Cullowhee Valley. From left are Zeke Silvers, Donovan Carpenter, Xander Wachacha, Tylie Bridges, Aubrie Wachacha, Noelle Orr, Emma Beasley, Zoie Shuler, Karlee Stewart, Memory Frapp, Linsey Orr and Taelyr Jackson. Photo by Byron Housley/The Graham Star

Knights run over Cullowhee Valley

Robbinsville – As Robbinsville Middle School’s basketball program enter the final week of the regular season, both teams are in a prime position for a top seed in the championship tournament.

3 games, 3 Lady Knights wins

Robbinsville – After a 4-game road trip, the Robbinsville Middle School basketball program returned to the friendly confines of home Tuesday. Stops at Andrews on Dec.

Knights split with Jackets

  Robbinsville – In the lone middle school hoops action of the week, Robbinsville hosted Hayesville on Nov. 25. The Lady Knights improved to 3-1 by picking up a 46-36 victory, while the Knights (3-1) suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of a 54-32 Jackets triumph.

Knights sweep Swain

Bryson City – Robbinsville’s middle school basketball teams swept Swain County on Nov. 21, with the girls (2-1) winning 42-24 and the boys (3-0) triumphing 55-52. Xander Wachacha led the boys with 23 points.

Middle school Knights off to hot start

Robbinsville – An explosive offense has propelled the Robbinsville Middle School Black Knights to a 2-0 start to the season. Hosting Rosman in the season opener Nov. 7 and Cherokee on Nov.