Flyin' high
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Across the span of eight innings and two games Friday, Andrews had three hits.
The Lady Knights had 21.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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The Robbinsville Lady Knights display the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's 1A Western Regional Championship, moments after defeating Andrews 53-38 in the title game Thursday at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com
Lady Knights win 1A Western Regional title
Kevin Hensley
Lady Knights senior Abby Wehr (3) evades the defense of Lady Wildcats Juliet Holloway (4) and Knox Davis (0) for a second-half basket Thursday.
Hickory – Behind explosive first and third quarters, the Lady Knights punched their ticket to its initial state finals appearance Thursday.
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Robbinsville senior Abby Wehr splits the defense of Murphy's Kennedy White (3) and Emma Hensley (23) for a second-half lay-up attempt Feb. 12. Photos by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star
Lady Knights fall in tournament quarterfinals
Kevin Hensley
Bella Coats shoots a foul shot during Feb. 12's junior varsity game at Murphy.
Murphy – The Lady Knights entered the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament with vindication in mind.
Sadly, the chance for redemption slipped away in the waning seconds of Feb. 17's quarterfinal clash with Andrews (No.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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
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.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
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
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.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
In-between games Dec. 18, Robbinsville Middle School recognized its eighth-grade basketball players. From left are Lady Knights Parklyn Anderson, Calin Gladden, Lakin Orr and Black Knights Kamden Driver, Brayden Allison, David Guzman, Landon Silvers, Carsan Snider, Micah York, Jaxon Blundell and Channing Jones.
Middle school boys trounce Eagles, Wildcats
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville Middle School's boys closed out the home portion of their season on a high note.
In a pair of games – where the outcomes were never in doubt – the 10-3 Black Knights routed Hiwassee Dam 64-44 in a make-up contest Dec.
Friday, December 26, 2025
Middle school Black Knight Brayden Allison soars past a Cherokee defender Nov. 17. Allison hit a game-winning lay-up for Robbinsville on Monday at Hayesville. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com
Middle school boys hit winning streak
Kevin Hensley
It took some last-second heroics, but the middle school Black Knights were able to swat the Yellow Jackets.
After dropping the season opener 46-21 to Hayesville on Nov. 3, Robbinsville (6-2) found itself in a nailbiter in the return showdown Monday.
Friday, December 5, 2025
Zaelyn Phillips spikes the ball past the defense of Cherokee’s Austin Fourkiller-Raby (3) and Joscelyn Stamper (13) during Tuesday’s league-tournament semifinal. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com
Lady Knights fall in tournament semifinals
Kevin Hensley
Hayesville – Even though Tuesday's semifinal pairing against the regular-season champions ended in defeat, the Lady Knights turned a lot of heads.
Entering the Smoky Mountain Conference tournament as the No. 4 seed, Robbinsville (12-11) mowed over Andrews (No.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Kynadee Spencer saves the ball from dropping on the outside during Tuesday’s home match against Andrews. Poised to get things back on-track for Robbinsville are Izabel Haney (10), Ryn Hooper (8) and Chloe Adams (12). Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star
Lady Knights on winning streak
Kevin Hensley
Robbinsville – Opponents are having a difficult time solving the riddle that is Lady Knights volleyball at the moment.
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Members of the Robbinsville Lady Knights volleyball team and fanbase erupt in celebration after a big point was scored during Aug. 28's five-set victory at Andrews. Players visibly celebrating on the floor are Chloe Adams (10), Ella McGuire (7), Daphne Barlow (3) and Izabel Haney (10). Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star
Lady Knights down Cherokee County foes
Kevin Hensley
Andrews – It took five sets, but the Robbinsville Lady Knights prevailed in its lone Smoky Mountain Conference match of the week Aug. 28.
Thursday, September 4, 2025