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3 Knights named All-Conference

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Luke Lovin The 2025 All-Smoky Mountain Conference team was recently unveiled. Three Robbinsville Black Knights were on the roster: senior Quinn Jumper and junior Luke Lovin were named to the All-Conference line-up, while freshman Easton Shuler received an Honorable Mention.

Senior Quinn Jumper finished with a .411 average in 2025, leading the Black Knights in that category. Photo by Kyla Garland/The Graham Star

Diamond Knights shine in season finale

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Cherokee – Despite being left out of the playoffs this season, the Black Knights had plenty to hang their hats on after May 1's season finale.

Avery Webster had a multi-hit performance in Robbinsville’s 12-1 blowout victory over Cherokee on Tuesday. Photos by Kyla Garland/The Graham Star

Black Knights tee off against Braves

Kevin Hensley

Friday, May 2, 2025

Quinn Jumper snags a pop-up Monday against Swain County. Robbinsville – The Black Knights shook off a succession of conference losses in resounding fashion Tuesday, trouncing Cherokee in a five-inning, 12-1 affair on Senior Night.

Robbinsville’s Easton Shuler (2) tries to beat the relay throw to home plate during Game 1 of April 9’s doubleheader against Franklin. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Black Knights giving divisional foes fits

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 17, 2025

After returning to the postseason picture in 2024 – their first appearance since 2011 – and collecting 10 wins for the first time since 2010, the Black Knights entered 2025 with a lot of optimism.

Black Knights hit skid

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 10, 2025

First baseman Peyton Brooks (27) awaits the toss from pitcher Easton Shuler during March 21’s home game against Andrews.

Dayne Webster drives the ball March 25 against Hiwassee Dam. Photo by Bella Eddings/The Graham Star

Baseball decisively sweeps Hiwassee Dam

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Hiwassee Dam – The game was destined to be another tightly-knit battle. That is, until Robbinsville kickstarted the top of the fourth. Coming off a 6-4 triumph over Hiwassee Dam on March 25, the Black Knights entered the midway point of Friday's road trip to face the Eagles with a 5-2 advantage.

Freshman Easton Shuler (2) stomps onto home plate while being greeted by his teammates after hitting a two-run homer Friday against Andrews. The long ball was part of a successful comeback bid for the Black Knights against the Wildcats. Photo by Kyla Garland/The Graham Star

Save the best for last

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Robbinsville – The Black Knights made the most out of their last six outs.

Freshman hurler Rylen Orr posted a no-hitter and struck out 11 Copper Basin batters en route to Robbinsville’s first win of the year Monday. Photo by Kyla Garland/The Graham Star

Go big or go home

Kevin Hensley

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Copperhill, Tenn. – A 10-run inning from the visiting team has to leave a sour taste in your mouth. When it happens in the top of the first, it can also leave you feeling defeated. Robbinsville poured off the bus in Polk County, Tenn.

Avery Webster makes a running catch in right field Monday against Rosman. Photo by Lexie Anderson/The Graham Star

Black Knights drop slugfests

Kevin Hensley

Friday, March 14, 2025

Robbinsville – Even with 20 combined runs in their last two games, the Black Knights are still on a quest for win No. 1 this season.

Rylen Orr was named the Opening Day starter for the Robbinsville Black Knights in Feb. 27’s season debut at Towns County, Ga. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Black Knights begin season with tough losses

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Benton Gibby fires the ball from the warning track during Monday’s home opener against Towns County. Photo by Jacquline Gayosso/The Graham Star Hiawassee, Ga.