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Senior Abby Wehr (3) manuevers past the outstretched hand of Andrews' Juliet Holloway for a first-half basket attempt Tuesday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Senior Abby Wehr (3) manuevers past the outstretched hand of Andrews' Juliet Holloway for a first-half basket attempt Tuesday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights split divisional slate

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Robbinsville – The Lady Knights pounced on Murphy early in Jan. 22's home appointment and never looked back, going on to down the Lady Bulldogs 53-31. Robbinsville (8-7, 2-4) led 11-5 after the first quarter – though the visitors made things interesting by trimming the deficit to 20-15 at halftime.

Black Knights reign on Cats and Dogs

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Black Knights guard Dane Knott – shown launching a long-range shot Tuesday against Andrews – is averaging 21 points per game this season. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.
Robbinsville's Aaliyah Wolfe (left) keeps a watchful eye on Cherokee's Dvdaya Swimmer during Friday's conference road game. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville's Aaliyah Wolfe (left) keeps a watchful eye on Cherokee's Dvdaya Swimmer during Friday's conference road game. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights cruise to 1st conference win

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Robbinsville – After suffering through some heartbreakers and tough competition, the Lady Knights collected their first divisional victory of the season Tuesday.
Black Knights point guard Luke Lovin splits a pair of Cherokee defenders, who can only look on in amazement as the senior glides through the air for a basket attempt during Friday's conference road game. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights point guard Luke Lovin splits a pair of Cherokee defenders, who can only look on in amazement as the senior glides through the air for a basket attempt during Friday's conference road game. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights win 10th game of season

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Robbinsville put the memory of its first conference loss in the rearview mirror Tuesday, knocking off Rosman (1-12, 0-5) at home 66-33. The victory improved the Black Knights to 10-3 (3-1 in divisional play), which solidifies Robbinsville's fifth-straight 10-win season.
Black Knights head coach Jake Beasley (center, kneeling) talks strategy with his team, shortly before the second half of Jan. 8's road game against Highlands gets underway. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights head coach Jake Beasley (center, kneeling) talks strategy with his team, shortly before the second half of Jan. 8's road game against Highlands gets underway. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights back on winning streak

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Highlands – The first half of Jan. 8's trip to the Plateau was a shocker, both on paper and to the fans in attendance.
Zaelyn Phillips pulls down one of her team-best 12 rebounds during Jan. 8's overtime, road victory against Highlands. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Zaelyn Phillips pulls down one of her team-best 12 rebounds during Jan. 8's overtime, road victory against Highlands. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights win overtime thriller

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Highlands – In the very definition of a "roller-coaster ride," Robbinsville came out on the winning end. Even if it took an extra quarter of basketball to cinch the victory.
Lady Knights senior Abby Wehr looks to evade the interior defense of Andrews' Alexis Beasley during Friday's clash. The following evening at Smoky Mountain, Wehr delivered a 30-point performance for Robbinsville in a victory over the Mustangs. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Lady Knights senior Abby Wehr looks to evade the interior defense of Andrews' Alexis Beasley during Friday's clash. The following evening at Smoky Mountain, Wehr delivered a 30-point performance for Robbinsville in a victory over the Mustangs. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Wehr dusts Mustangs for 30

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Abby Wehr made sure that Robbinsville's first conference loss of the season didn't linger for long. One night removed from a tough 55-46 road loss to Andrews, the Lady Knights senior unleashed a 30-point showcase at Smoky Mountain on Saturday.
Dane Knott attempts to drive past Andrews’ Gabe Clark during Friday’s conference opener. Knott had a team-best 26 points in Robbinsville’s win over the Wildcats. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Dane Knott attempts to drive past Andrews’ Gabe Clark during Friday’s conference opener. Knott had a team-best 26 points in Robbinsville’s win over the Wildcats. Photo by Cannon Crompton/Cherokee Scout

Knights win league debut

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Despite the raucous atmosphere inside Andrews' Ken Solesbee Athletic Center, the Robbinsville Black Knights played Friday's divisional opener with nerves of steel.
Brooklyn Lester speaks to the Lady Knights during a timeout at Copper Basin on Dec. 1. Robbinsville’s new varsity girls head coach has dove into the role with purpose, hoping to restore the program as a centerpiece in the community. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Brooklyn Lester speaks to the Lady Knights during a timeout at Copper Basin on Dec. 1. Robbinsville’s new varsity girls head coach has dove into the role with purpose, hoping to restore the program as a centerpiece in the community. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Lester begins new role as Lady Knights coach

Kevin Hensley
Friday, December 19, 2025
Robbinsville – Just when the search for a new Robbinsville girls basketball coach appeared to be closed, the job suddenly became open yet again.