Photo Gallery: Football black and white game 5/5
Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
May 7, 2018
Filed under Fall Sports, Football, Showcase, Sports
Football sprung into preseason with its annual Black vs White scrimmage game on Friday, May 5. The inner squad scrimmage consisted of drafted teams and the black team went on to win 12-8.
Putting family first, Taylor resigns as head football coach
Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
November 17, 2017
Filed under Around the School, Football, In Depth, News, Profiles, Showcase, Teacher Feature
Former head football coach Shawn Taylor's current social studies classroom sits just two doors down and across the hallway from his former Algebra II class, where he met his girlfriend in 1998. Fast forward 19 years, and those two mathletes are celebrating their 10-year wedding anniversary in January,...
Bloomingdale, here we come
Abigail Meyer, Staff Writer
November 3, 2017
Filed under Around the School, Fall Sports, Football, Showcase, Sports
With a tough 17-14 loss last Friday night against Jefferson High School, the Robinson football team prepares for their final game of the season against Bloomingdale High School tonight, Nov. 3. Because of last week's loss to the Dragons, the Knights no longer have a chance at making it to the playoffs due...
Weekly Recap 10/23/17-10/28/17
Cilicia Anderson, Sports Editor
November 1, 2017
Filed under Cross Country, Fall Sports, Football, Golf, Sports, Swimming, Volleyball
Football: On Friday, Oct. 26, the Knights fell 20-14 in a pivotal game against Jefferson. Click here to read the story. Volleyball: The Lady Knights played Desoto County for their Regional Quarter game and won in three straight sets. Click here to read the game recap. Golf: The boys a...
Knights fall to Jefferson 20-14 in pivotal game
Cilicia Anderson, Sports Editor
October 30, 2017
Filed under Around the School, Fall Sports, Football, Sports
Prior to Friday night's game against Jefferson, the Knights sat in eighth place for playoff standings, but a win against the Dragons would put them five points closer to second place, which is necessary to make the playoffs. The Knights came back from a 14-point deficit, but were unable to pull through...
Knights prepare for a battle against Jefferson
Paul Jennewein, Staff Writer
October 27, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports, Football, Sports
The Knights (2-4) must win their game today against Jefferson to have a chance at advancing to the play-offs. “Now we have to wait on the point system because we lost a district game last week,” Head Coach Sean Taylor said about their loss against Jesuit. “That district game is now bigger than...
Knights shut out Middleton 17-0 in homecoming game
Paul Jennewein, Staff Writer
October 22, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports, Football, Sports
Heading into Friday night’s matchup against the Middleton Tigers (5-3), the Robinson Knights (2-4) had lost a series of close games resulting in an inauspicious start to the season. On Friday however, Robinson fans could take comfort in a 17-0 shutout that showcased the Knights’ powerful defense...
Knights fall 13-10 to Jesuit in last minute loss
Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
October 15, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports, Football, News
The final minutes and a few culminating plays defined the outcome of the district matchup against Jesuit on Friday, October 13. The Knights led the Tigers throughout the game, but gave up the lead with three minutes left in the fourth quarter and lost 13-10. Prior to the game at Jesuit, signs filled...
Weekly Recap: 10/1-10/7
Cilicia Anderson, Sports Editor
October 9, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports, Football, Golf, Sports, Volleyball
Football: The Knights lost to Brandon 21-17 on Friday, October 6, after Brandon scored a touchdown in the final minute of the game. Running back Olu Wilson ('18) injured his heel in the game and will be out for the season. Click here to read the story. The Knights take on Jesuit on Friday, October 13, at Jesuit High School (4701 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33...
Last minute TD leads to Knights’ loss against Brandon
Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
October 7, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports, Football, Showcase, Sports
One could feel the sadness penetrating on the field as Friday night's game against Brandon (1-4) fell out of the Knights' hands. The final few minutes dictated the outcome of the game as the Knights (1-3) gave up a touchdown with a minute left and lost the game 24-17. "It was an emotional rollercoaster,"...
