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Kade Garrison waits to apply the tag to Rosman’s Aaron Eubanks during March 10’s home game. Photo courtesy of Raven Rattler/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Errors doom Black Knights

Kevin Hensley

Monday, March 28, 2022

Robbinsville – Stymied by eight errors, the Black Knights were unable to get on a roll Tuesday.

Robbinsville freshman Dayne Webster puts a charge into a pitch during March 10’s home opener against Rosman. Webster’s connection resulted in a solo home run. Photo by Raven Rattler/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Knights drop home openers

Kevin Hensley

Friday, March 18, 2022

Robbinsville – Starting pitcher Cole Patterson retired the Rosman Tigers in order in the top of the first and the Black Knights entered the second after two batters reached, though

Let the good times roll

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Candler – Robbinsville simply picked up right where it left off last season.

Black Knights’ second baseman Cole Patterson prepares to fire to first during June 1’s trip to Rosman. Patterson is one of three seniors returning for Robbinsville this season. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Knights set to build off monumental victory

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, March 3, 2022

* Robbinsville baseball season preview

The Robbinsville Black Knights gather for a celebratory photo after winning the June 10 regular-season finale in Hayesville 12-6. The win ended the Yellow Jackets’ undefeated season. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Giant slayers

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 17, 2021

In his final game with the Black Knights, Jeb Shuler struck out six Hayesville batters and posted a complete-game effort in Robbinsville’s 12-6 win over the Yellow Jackets on June 10.</body></html>

Cole Patterson makes sure that Cavan Reed’s clever attempt to avoid the tag is unsuccessful, during Tuesday’s home, regular-season finale against Cherokee. Photos by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Have bats, will score

Kevin Hensley

Friday, June 11, 2021

Robbinsville – In a miraculous transformation, the Knights came out of a 20-minute rain delay Tuesday to score eight runs.

Despite the pleas of Rosman’s Andrew Stamey, Robbinsville’s Hunter Jones swipes up after applying the tag on a 2-5 caught stealing Tuesday, which ended the bottom of the first. The Knights went on to drop the game to the Tigers, 6-1. Photo by Kevin Hensley/sports@grahamstar.com

Game suspended due to rain

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Alex Knight reels in a catch in foul territory during Friday’s rain-shortened outing against Swain County.</body></html>

Robbinsville’s Greylon Orr (left) looks to turn the second leg of a double play Friday against Hiwassee Dam. Photo by Art Miller/amiller@grahamstar.com

Knights split home slate

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Robbinsville – Entering Tuesday’s game against Murphy, the Black Knights had lofty expectations.

Robbinsville’s Cole Patterson crouches in preparation of thwarting Andrews’ A.J. Weaver on a stolen base attempt during May 11’s road game against the Wildcats. Photos by Miranda Buchanan/Robbinsville High School Yearbook

Knights stung by Jackets

Kevin Hensley

Friday, May 21, 2021

Black Knights freshman Greylon Orr takes a cut during Tuesday’s home game against Hayesville.

Doing things the Black Knight Way

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Andrews – The Black Knights (2-3, 2-3) pushed Rosman (3-2, 3-2) into extra innings during Robbinsville’s home opener Friday, before freshman Greyler Orr connected on an opposite-fi