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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

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

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

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.
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.
Lady Knights senior Yeika Jimenez (20) gets a fingertip on Addy Shaver’s return during Saturday’s first-round playoff match against South Stokes. Photo by Montana Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Lady Knights senior Yeika Jimenez (20) gets a fingertip on Addy Shaver’s return during Saturday’s first-round playoff match against South Stokes. Photo by Montana Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Knights fall in second round

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Kernersville – The Lady Knights successful campaign came to an unexpected end Tuesday. Robbinsville (No. 12 seed, 20-4) was paired with the Bishop McGuinness Lady Villains (No.
Senior catcher Maggie Knight tags out South Stokes’ Madison Wilson during the May 5 first-round playoff game against the Sauras. Robbinsville fell 3-0, to be eliminated from the postseason. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Senior catcher Maggie Knight tags out South Stokes’ Madison Wilson during the May 5 first-round playoff game against the Sauras. Robbinsville fell 3-0, to be eliminated from the postseason. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Lady Knights fall in first round of playoffs

Kevin Hensley
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Robbinsville – Things certainly did not go to plan. After compiling a 13-win season, winning the Smoky Mountain Conference for the fourth straight season and clinching a No. 2 seed in the 1A postseason bracket, the Lady Knights held all the cards.
Robbinsville’s Kyle Fink controls Mount Airy’s Eric Olvera during the second round of the 1A state duals on Feb. 4. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s Kyle Fink controls Mount Airy’s Eric Olvera during the second round of the 1A state duals on Feb. 4. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Knights fall in Western final

Kevin Hensley
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Newland – Robbinsville High School’s dual-team wrestling season came to an abrupt end on Feb. 6, when the Black Knights fell in the 1A Western Regional Finals at Avery County High School.
Robbinsville's Jaret Panama has Mount Airy's Luke Leonard down for the count in the 170-pound bout of Tuesday's second-round state dual. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville's Jaret Panama has Mount Airy's Luke Leonard down for the count in the 170-pound bout of Tuesday's second-round state dual. Photo by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Knights fall in Western final

Kevin Hensley
Friday, February 7, 2020
Newland – Robbinsville's journey to the 1A state dual finals was halted Thursday night. The Black Knights (18-8) traveled to Avery County for the third and fourth-round of the postseason tournament, with high hopes of another state finals appearance.