Lady Knights fight, fall in state semis against Bishop Moore

Isabel Hanewicz, RHStoday Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2016 •
Filed under Fall Sports, Showcase, Volleyball

Saturday's 6A volleyball state semifinal between Robinson (20-10-1) and Bishop Moore (26-1) was not quite the dominating win a 3-0 shut out by Bishop Moore would usually dictate. Neither was it quite the underdog story the Knights had hoped for. A rematch of last year's state semifinal game which...

For fourth year, Lady Knights defeat Lely to move on to state semis

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
November 2, 2016 •
Filed under Fall Sports, Showcase, Sports, Volleyball

In their fourth consecutive regional final win against Lely, the Lady Knights swept the Trojans in three sets, 25-8, 25-16 and 25-17. “Coming into the game, I knew we’ve played tougher teams than this,” head coach Stephanie Turner said. “And we just needed to come in, stay focused and get...

Lady Knights defend home court on senior night against Durant

Macy McClintock, Sports Writer
October 7, 2016 •
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Volleyball

On senior night, the Lady Knights defended their home court, sweeping the Durant Cougars 25-12, 25-15 and 26-24. Before the game, the Knight's six seniors - Emma Duffey, Maggie McKee, Samantha Verdisco, Laura Hill, Emily Draper and McKenna Tyson - were honored with a short presentation. “I love...

Volleyball hangs on to defeat Freedom 3-0

Isabel Giovannetti, RHStoday Editor-in-Chief
August 25, 2016 •
Filed under Fall Sports, Showcase, Sports, Volleyball

Following a three-set victory on Tuesday night, the Lady Knights put up another win at home against Freedom High School, winning in three sets 25-12, 25-15 and 25-17. Comfortably closing out the first two sets, the Knights fought at the end of the final set to extend a slim three-point lead at 20-17. "The main takeaway was that, no matter...

Seven Sign on National Signing Day

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
February 3, 2016 •
Filed under Around the School, College Sports, Fall Sports, Football, Showcase, Soccer, Sports, Swimming, Volleyball, Winter Sports

National Signing Day is one of the most highly anticipated days in the career of a high school athlete. Some dream about signing a National Letter of Intent from the beginning of their first practice of freshman year. Four years of hard work both inside the classroom and out culminates with a written...

Volleyball: Lady Knights’ Season Ends in State Semis

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
November 7, 2015 •
Filed under Fall Sports, Showcase, Sports, Volleyball

For the third straight season, the Robinson Lady Knights fell just short of a shot at the state championship. The Lady Knights (22-9) couldn’t complete the upset of fourth-ranked Bishop Moore (26-4), with the Hornets winning in three sets by scores of 25-8, 25-12 and 25-12. Bishop Moore proved to be ...

Livestream: Volleyball vs. Bishop Moore

Isabel Hanewicz, RHStoday Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2015 •
Filed under Multimedia, Volleyball

Watch as the Lady Knights take on the Bishop Moore Hornets in the 5A State Semifinals. Share Events on The Cube...

Lady Knights Three-Peat as Regional Champions

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
November 3, 2015 •
Filed under Fall Sports, Showcase, Sports, Volleyball

Two years ago, the Robinson Lady Knights hit the road and defeated the Lely Trojans in five sets for the regional championship. A year later, when the two teams met again in the regional finals, the Lady Knights came out on top in four. Heading into this year's regional final matchup in Naple...

Tags: Volleyball

Volleyball: Robinson Clinches Berth in Regional Finals

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
November 2, 2015 •
Filed under Fall Sports, Showcase, Sports, Volleyball

Robinson's road to a third straight regional championship extended on Saturday afternoon as the Lady Knights (21-8) defeated Sebring (20-6) in four sets by scores of 25-18, 25-13, 26-28 and 25-19. “I think our experience [set us apart],” said Robinson head coach Christen Garcia. “Having been...

Volleyball: Lady Knights Advance to Regional Semis

Bailey Adams, Sport Editor
October 27, 2015 •
Filed under Fall Sports, Showcase, Volleyball

Robinson (20-8) kept their season alive on Tuesday night with a 3-1 victory over DeSoto County (9-18) by scores of 21-25, 25-15, 25-15 and 25-5. The Lady Knights struggled through the first set, getting acclimated to a new lineup without setter Rebecca Hill ('16), who was out with an ankle injury. "We...