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Robbinsville senior Anna Williams had two doubles in Tuesday’s win over Cherokee. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Lady Knights remain perfect

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 9, 2026

With the season well past the midway point, it's time to pose a legitimate question: is there a team left on the road to a state championship that can derail the Robbinsville Lady Knights?

Freshman hurler carves up 18

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Ella Nelms waits to fire a pitch during Game 2 of March 20’s home doubleheader against Andrews. Robbinsville’s freshman hurler is averaging 10.1 strikeouts per game.

Flyin' high

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Robbinsville – Across the span of eight innings and two games Friday, Andrews had three hits. The Lady Knights had 21.

Ella Nelms delivers a pitch during March 3's season opener against Rosman. Nelms has not given up a run this year and has already struck out 61 batters. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Through the first six games of the year, Daphne Barlow has already homered twice and driven in 11 runs for the Robbinsville Lady Knights. Her first long ball came March 9 at Enka. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.

Lady Vols freshman Zoie Shuler stands at third in Tennessee's third game of the Women's College World Series June 1 against UCLA. Photo courtesy of Kylie Shuler

One story ends, another begins

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 26, 2025

At any given time between May 16 – June 2, one could simply turn on either the Super Regionals or the Women's College World Series and spot a Graham County native on the field.

Taylor named Player of the Year

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Naomi Taylor rounded out her career at Robbinsville with the distinction of being named Smoky Mountain Conference Player of the Year. The All-Conference team was released at the conclusion of the division's competition in the postseason.

Naomi Taylor wrapped up her career with the Robbinsville Lady Knights in Friday’s second-round playoff loss to South Stokes. The Maryville College-commit homered at the plate and finished the year with a 1.53 ERA inside the circle. Photos by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Sauras spoil season – again

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Robbinsville – South Stokes cannot reclassify to a 2A program quickly enough.

Sydney Adams was 1-of-4 Lady Knights to double in Tuesday’s 15-0, first-round playoff rout of Mitchell. Photos by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Mountaineers conquered

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Robbinsville – The Lady Knights spent more time scoring runs in the bottom of the first Tuesday than the visitors did warming up for the game.

Lexie Williams, Sydney Adams and Anna Williams (from left) complete their outfield warm-ups in a unique manner prior to Tuesday's first-round playoff game against Mitchell. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Lady Knights continue 2025 playoff journey

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Robbinsville – The Lady Knights' hopes of a state championship will have to wait at least one more year. Hosting the South Stokes Sauras (No. 13 seed, 17-8) in the second round of the postseason Friday, Robbinsville (No.

Robbinsville senior Naomi Taylor signed to play with Maryville College on Monday. Seated with Naomi are father Bo (left) and mother Esther. Standing in back are grandparents Joyce and Bob Taylor. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Taylor-made decision

Kevin Hensley

Friday, May 2, 2025

Robbinsville – The softball career of Naomi Taylor will continue beyond high school. The ace of the Lady Knights' rotation signed Monday with Maryville (Tenn.) College, an NCAA Division III program connected directly to Robbinsville via U.S. 129.