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Elijah Kirkland seemingly reaches into the lights – and over the plea of Andrews’ Tanner Postell – for two of his Black Knights-best 15 points in Dec. 14’s home win over the Wildcats. Photo courtesy of Jozlyn Garland/Contributing Photographer

Elijah Kirkland seemingly reaches into the lights – and over the plea of Andrews’ Tanner Postell – for two of his Black Knights-best 15 points in Dec. 14’s home win over the Wildcats. Photo courtesy of Jozlyn Garland/Contributing Photographer

On cusp of perfection

Kevin Hensley
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Robbinsville’s Bella Coats storms past the corner defense of Andrews’ Juliet Holloway on Dec. 14. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com Martins Creek – Things are pretty well in the bag at this juncture for the middle school Black Knights. Robbinsville (12-0) has already clinched the No.
The reaction milliseconds after Daphne Barlow roped a long-range prayer through the net to lift Robbinsville past Andrews on Nov. 16 varied, depending on which side of the scorer’s table fans were seated on. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The reaction milliseconds after Daphne Barlow roped a long-range prayer through the net to lift Robbinsville past Andrews on Nov. 16 varied, depending on which side of the scorer’s table fans were seated on. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Wing and prayer

Kevin Hensley
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Andrews – With 5.2 seconds left, Drea Cutshaw posted a layup. The shot gave the Lady Wildcats a 28-27 advantage in the waning moments of Nov. 16’s back-and-forth tussle against Robbinsville; a game which the Lady Knights led 6-3 before Andrews went on a 12-2 run before halftime to pull ahead.
Senior outside hitter Delaney Brooms rises for a spike Monday against Hiwassee Dam. Her kills were too much for the Lady Eagles to handle in the match – especially in the clinching set. Photo by Danielle Crabtree/The Graham Star

Senior outside hitter Delaney Brooms rises for a spike Monday against Hiwassee Dam. Her kills were too much for the Lady Eagles to handle in the match – especially in the clinching set. Photo by Danielle Crabtree/The Graham Star

Little Smoky Smackdown

Kevin Hensley
Friday, August 25, 2023
The latest Robbinsville volleyball slate can be simplified as a cliche from another sport: nine up, nine down.
Prior to May 11’s game against Copper Basin, Tenn., Robbinsville Middle School recognized its 8th-grade baseball players. From left are Cody Crisp, Zander Davis, Tucker Jones and Slade Freeman. Not pictured are Levi Roberts and Sawyer Hogsed. Photo courtesy of Adam Brooks/Robbinsville Middle School Baseball

Prior to May 11’s game against Copper Basin, Tenn., Robbinsville Middle School recognized its 8th-grade baseball players. From left are Cody Crisp, Zander Davis, Tucker Jones and Slade Freeman. Not pictured are Levi Roberts and Sawyer Hogsed. Photo courtesy of Adam Brooks/Robbinsville Middle School Baseball

Middle school wraps up baseball, softball seasons

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Robbinsville – It was certainly a unique finish for Robbinsville Middle School’s baseball and softball programs this year. The Black Knights stampeded the Martins Creek Hornets 20-2 on May 10, securing their first win of the season in the penultimate game of the campaign.
In a cloud of dust, middle school Lady Knight Daphne Barlow slides under the tag during Tuesday’s road loss to Swain County. Photo courtesy of Tyffany Hicks/Contributing Photographer

In a cloud of dust, middle school Lady Knight Daphne Barlow slides under the tag during Tuesday’s road loss to Swain County. Photo courtesy of Tyffany Hicks/Contributing Photographer

1 win, 1 loss

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Martins Creek – It took a few games to bring it all together, but the middle school Black Knights finally moved into the win column Friday. In a road trip to Martins Creek, Robbinsville (1-3) knocked off the Hornets 5-2, thanks in part to a well-rounded afternoon from Rylen Orr.
Prior to Monday’s game, Robbinsville Middle School recognized the 8th-grade members of its basketball program. All names are listed from left. Front row: Anna Williams, Katie Lyn Gross, Lady Knights manager Jernie Greene, Maleah Cox and Abby Wehr. Back row: Luke Lovin, Dane Knott, Isiac Collins, Tillman Adams, Owen Blevins, Dane Daniels, Kyzik Teesateskie, Benny Moose, Tyler Patton, Javian Blair and Kasen Buchanan. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Prior to Monday’s game, Robbinsville Middle School recognized the 8th-grade members of its basketball program. All names are listed from left. Front row: Anna Williams, Katie Lyn Gross, Lady Knights manager Jernie Greene, Maleah Cox and Abby Wehr. Back row: Luke Lovin, Dane Knott, Isiac Collins, Tillman Adams, Owen Blevins, Dane Daniels, Kyzik Teesateskie, Benny Moose, Tyler Patton, Javian Blair and Kasen Buchanan. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights roll in home finale against Hornets

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Robbinsville – From the opening tip, it was all Black Knights. In a boys-only showcase against the Martins Creek Hornets on Monday, Robbinsville (8-4) finished the home slate of its season with a 67-7 victory.
Members of the Robbinsville Middle School Lady Knights erupt with jubilation, moments after picking up a victory over Andrews in the closing seconds of their Nov. 4 home game. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Members of the Robbinsville Middle School Lady Knights erupt with jubilation, moments after picking up a victory over Andrews in the closing seconds of their Nov. 4 home game. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The thrill of victory

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Robbinsville – Through three quarters of the Nov. 4 tilt against Andrews, the Robbinsville Middle School Lady Knights were held to a mere four points.

True grit

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Robbinsville – Never, ever count the Lady Knights out. Recent adversities notwithstanding, Robbinsville (No. 2 seed) has found itself paired up with Murphy in the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament finals tonight, following a 28-30, 21-25, 10-15 slugfest with Cherokee (No.

Dorothy Beasley

News Staff
Friday, February 26, 2021
Dorothy Sue Beasley, 78, of Robbinsville – formerly of the Martins Creek Community in Murphy, N.C. – went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at Swain Community Hospital in Bryson City, N.C.
Kensley Phillips shows off her vertical prowess while rising for the kill Monday at Andrews. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Kensley Phillips shows off her vertical prowess while rising for the kill Monday at Andrews. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Sweeps week

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, January 7, 2021
It’s crunch time for the Robbinsville Lady Knights.