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Prior to Tuesday’s home game against Hayesville, the Robbinsville Black Knights recognized their four baseball seniors. From left are Alex Knight, Lathan Buchanan, Preston Phillips and Caleb Turpin. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Prior to Tuesday’s home game against Hayesville, the Robbinsville Black Knights recognized their four baseball seniors. From left are Alex Knight, Lathan Buchanan, Preston Phillips and Caleb Turpin. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights split Senior Night appointments with Hayesville

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Robbinsville – The final home games of the regular season featured two Robbinsville programs meeting two Hayesville teams – and both in stark contrast of the other. The Lady Knights are sitting atop the Smoky Mountain Conference standings, as are the Hayesville Yellow Jackets baseball team.
Memory Frapp, Claire Barlow and Zoie Shuler (from left) ripped a combined four homers in Friday’s 12-1 win over Andrews. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Memory Frapp, Claire Barlow and Zoie Shuler (from left) ripped a combined four homers in Friday’s 12-1 win over Andrews. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Fate rests in their hands

Kevin Hensley
Monday, May 1, 2023
Robbinsville – If Tuesday’s game is any indicator, the Lady Knights are going to have to work extra hard to retain their monopoly on the Smoky Mountain Conference championship.
Desta Trammell unloads one of her 8 long-range shots Monday at Hiwassee Dam. In as many weeks, Robbinsville’s senior point guard has twice broken the 40-point threshold. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Desta Trammell unloads one of her 8 long-range shots Monday at Hiwassee Dam. In as many weeks, Robbinsville’s senior point guard has twice broken the 40-point threshold. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

44 for No. 4

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Hiwassee Dam – At the end of the first half Monday, Desta Trammell had 21 of Robbinsville’s 33 points. The Lady Knights went on to prevail in a 74-65 road battle against the Hiwassee Dam Lady Eagles – with Trammell accounting for the lion’s share of the load: 44 points.

Don't adjust your sets; that's a basketball score

Kevin Hensley
Friday, January 20, 2023
Murphy – Well, that’s one way to send a message to the rest of the field. Robbinsville (No. 3 seed, 9-4) shutout Swain County (No. 6) in the first half of the Smoky Mountain Conference Middle School Tournament quarterfinal Monday, heading into the locker room with a 35-0 advantage at the break.
Zayleigh Chekeleelee outpaces the pursuit of Hiwassee Dam/Ranger defenders for a lay-up during the Nov. 3 season opener. Chekeleelee led the Lady Knights with a 10-point afternoon. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Zayleigh Chekeleelee outpaces the pursuit of Hiwassee Dam/Ranger defenders for a lay-up during the Nov. 3 season opener. Chekeleelee led the Lady Knights with a 10-point afternoon. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Middle school hoops tips off

Kevin Hensley
Friday, November 11, 2022
Robbinsville – It might be a few more weeks before the high school Knights begin their latest basketball season, but the next generation of varsity superstars tipped their year off Nov. 3.
Robbinsville senior Desta Trammell (6) could not contain her excitement after the final point of the Lady Knights’ 4-set victory at Smoky Mountain on Monday. Also soaking up the moment was Tai Owle (14), Kensley Phillips (4), assistant coach Dede Brooms, Aubrie Wachacha (16), Suri Watty (2) and Delaney Brooms. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville senior Desta Trammell (6) could not contain her excitement after the final point of the Lady Knights’ 4-set victory at Smoky Mountain on Monday. Also soaking up the moment was Tai Owle (14), Kensley Phillips (4), assistant coach Dede Brooms, Aubrie Wachacha (16), Suri Watty (2) and Delaney Brooms. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Righting the ship

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Sylva – Twice the Robbinsville Lady Knights traveled to Jackson County last week. Twice, they returned home with victories. Coming off a tough sweep at Asheville Christian Academy on Sept.
Robbinsville’s Kensley Phillips, Claire Barlow, Desta Trammell, Suri Watty and Delaney Brooms (from left) celebrate after a kill during Tuesday’s home opener against Asheville Christian Academy. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Robbinsville’s Kensley Phillips, Claire Barlow, Desta Trammell, Suri Watty and Delaney Brooms (from left) celebrate after a kill during Tuesday’s home opener against Asheville Christian Academy. Photo by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Lady Knights split bill to begin season

Kevin Hensley
Friday, August 19, 2022
Robbinsville — In a span of two days, the Lady Knights were able to feel both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.
Senior Brook Turpin (left) beats out a play at first during Tuesday’s loss to South Stokes. Photo courtesy of Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Senior Brook Turpin (left) beats out a play at first during Tuesday’s loss to South Stokes. Photo courtesy of Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Lady Knights eliminated in 3rd round

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Robbinsville – The Lady Knights entered Tuesday’s third-round playoff match-up against South Stokes with one thing in mind: revenge.
After May 5’s regular-season finale against Hiwassee Dam, the Robbinsville softball program recognized its eight seniors. All names are listed from left. Front row: Sarah Gibby, Baylee Parham, Aynsley Fink and Brook Turpin. Back row: Halee Anderson, Ally Ayers, Patience Frapp and Ivy Odom. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

After May 5’s regular-season finale against Hiwassee Dam, the Robbinsville softball program recognized its eight seniors. All names are listed from left. Front row: Sarah Gibby, Baylee Parham, Aynsley Fink and Brook Turpin. Back row: Halee Anderson, Ally Ayers, Patience Frapp and Ivy Odom. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights conquer Vikings

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Robbinsville – Avery County became the Lady Knights’ next victim Tuesday. That’s about all you can say about a dominant 10-0 Robbinsville win in the first round of the state playoffs, as the No.
After Tuesday’s games against Hiwassee Dam/Ranger, Robbinsville Middle School recognized its eighth-grade baseball and softball athletes. For the Lady Knights: Anna Williams (left) and Ryn Hooper. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

After Tuesday’s games against Hiwassee Dam/Ranger, Robbinsville Middle School recognized its eighth-grade baseball and softball athletes. For the Lady Knights: Anna Williams (left) and Ryn Hooper. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Middle school Knights looking to finish strong

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Robbinsville – Graham County’s middle school baseball and softball programs ended the home portion of their season in strong fashion.