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Members of "The 'Ville" bask in the moment of winning the program's inaugural state invitational tournament team title Saturday. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Robbinsville adds 1st state invitational team title to resume

Kevin Hensley

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Greensboro -- "Never" is viewed as a long time. But after this weekend's individual state tournament concluded, Robbinsville can safely remove the adverb from in front of the phrase "won a state invitational team title.

It’s going to be a challenge, but Robbinsville alumni Aynsley Fink and Jayden Nowell are returning to the mat – this time, at the collegiate level. Both signed to wrestle for Ottawa (Kan.) University on Easter Sunday. Photos by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Putting all of their eggs into one basket

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Robbinsville – While others were busy scouring the depths of their acreage for magical gifts on Easter Sunday, both Aynsley Fink and Jayden Nowell were busy making sure their wrestling aptitude would carry over to the college level.

Right at home while sitting at the edge of the mat, George Oliver waves to spectators before the start of a Robbinsville match. The co-founder of the Black Knights’ wrestling program passed away Aug. 5. Photos by Jenny Millsaps/The Graham Star

Goodbye, Papa George

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Robbinsville – Without George Oliver, who knows where the Robbinsville High School wrestling program would be today? Oliver – who, along with Gary Steppe, instituted the now-powerhouse Black Knights grappling team 45 years ago – passed away Aug. 5 at age 68.

Luke Wilson maintains top control on Uwharrie Charter’s Heaven Fitch during the 106-pound state finals Saturday night in Greensboro. Photos by Kevin Hensley/editor@grahamstar.com

Great to win state

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Greensboro – The road to a state wrestling title is a long journey, filled with countless hours behind the wheel. Plying your craft throughout the week – then applying what you’ve learned at a weekend tournament – becomes routine for those that crave the gold.