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Robbinsville senior William Cable (seated, center) signed to run at Carson-Newman University on Monday. Sitting with Cable are parents Patsy (left) and Edward Cable. Standing in back are sister Jamie Carver and brother Patrick Cable. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville senior William Cable (seated, center) signed to run at Carson-Newman University on Monday. Sitting with Cable are parents Patsy (left) and Edward Cable. Standing in back are sister Jamie Carver and brother Patrick Cable. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Flipping the script

Robbinsville – Nothing in life has ever been handed to William Cable. He was born on Jan. 5, 2005 – 15 weeks premature – and, because of his early arrival, only has two developed valves connected to his heart.
After being denied in the outdoor track finals last spring, Robbinsville Lady Knights sophomore Zoie Shuler finally stood atop the podium Friday, following her 1A/2A long jump state championship victory in Winston-Salem. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

After being denied in the outdoor track finals last spring, Robbinsville Lady Knights sophomore Zoie Shuler finally stood atop the podium Friday, following her 1A/2A long jump state championship victory in Winston-Salem. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

As easy as 1, 2, 3

Winston-Salem – Zoie Shuler leapt into the record books Friday.
Robbinsville’s indoor track team bundled up and showed off at the Feb. 2 Smoky Mountain Conference championship meet in Cherokee. Kneeling in front (from left): Montana Buchanan, Haize Moore and Caylin Lunsford. Standing (from left): Caden Lail, Roman Jones, Kensley Phillips, Zoie Shuler, Delaney Brooms, William Cable and Zeb Stewart. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville’s indoor track team bundled up and showed off at the Feb. 2 Smoky Mountain Conference championship meet in Cherokee. Kneeling in front (from left): Montana Buchanan, Haize Moore and Caylin Lunsford. Standing (from left): Caden Lail, Roman Jones, Kensley Phillips, Zoie Shuler, Delaney Brooms, William Cable and Zeb Stewart. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

By the numbers

Cherokee – Numbers might have dwindled, but Robbinsville is still sending a fearsome foursome to the state indoor track meet Friday. Coming off an impressive showing at the Smoky Mountain Conference championship meet Feb.
The 2021-22 Robbinsville High School indoor track team. All names are from left. Front row: Haize Moore, Montana Buchanan, Lisbeth Cervantes and Caylin Lunsford. Second row: Kensley Phillips, Taelyr Jackson, Delaney Brooms and Zoie Shuler. Back row: Jacob Satterfield, Zeb Stewart, Caden Lail, William Cable, Roman Jones, Kamdyn Jordan and Josh Satterfield. Not pictured is Koleson Dooley. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

The 2021-22 Robbinsville High School indoor track team. All names are from left. Front row: Haize Moore, Montana Buchanan, Lisbeth Cervantes and Caylin Lunsford. Second row: Kensley Phillips, Taelyr Jackson, Delaney Brooms and Zoie Shuler. Back row: Jacob Satterfield, Zeb Stewart, Caden Lail, William Cable, Roman Jones, Kamdyn Jordan and Josh Satterfield. Not pictured is Koleson Dooley. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

On the fast track to success

Robbinsville – It’s early, but the forecast indicates a bevy of Knights will be competing at the state indoor track meet.