Recapping the 2018-19 cheer season

Alanna Felton, Editor-in-Chief

February 20, 2019

Filed under Cheer, Sports, Winter Sports

In 2012, the Robinson cheer team won the FHSAA 1A State Finals, and it has been their goal every year since to repeat that success. Last season, the team fell short of qualifying for state finals by just 7/10ths of a point. Missing out on their chance at states by such a slim margin only made this...

Weekly recap: 11/26/18-11/30/18

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor

December 6, 2018

Filed under Basketball, Cheer, Soccer, Sports, Winter Sports

Boys Basketball The Knights (2-2) had a big week this past week with three games, ending with a big comeback victory. The Knights began the week with a 62-49 win over Armwood (0-2) on Tuesday, Nov. 27. The Knights then fell to Hillsborough (3-1) 59-34 on Thursday, Nov. 29. But, to end the week, th...

Weekly recap: 11/12/18-11/16/18

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor

November 28, 2018

Filed under Soccer, Sports, Winter Sports

Boys Soccer: The Knights (0-2) started off their season on a low note this week with two shutouts. Robinson faced Sickles (1-0-1) in their season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 13, and lost 5-0. They then faced Plant (2-0), their South Tampa rival, on Thursday, Nov. 15, only to lose 6-0. "The two losses were ...

Robinson boys soccer falls to Sickles 5-0

Morgan Brazier, Managing Editor

November 14, 2018

Filed under Soccer, Sports, Winter Sports

After making it to districts last season, the Robinson boys soccer team (0-1) played their first game of the season against Sickles high school (1-0) on Tuesday, Nov. 13 and lost 5-0. "We are essentially playing with three freshmen starting," Head coach Manuel Montero said. "This game was actually...

Baritone or base? How about both!

September 11, 2018

Filed under Cheer, Profiles, Showcase

Many students at Robinson High School have struggled with playing multiple sports or being in the band program because of the time commitment. But cheerleader and baritone player Sabrina Takagishi ('21) manages both at the same time. Takagishi juggles marching band and the varsity cheer program along...

A look into March Madness

Paul Jennewein, Staff Writer

March 15, 2018

Filed under Basketball, College Sports, Perspectives, Sports

After an unpredictable season of upsets and underdogs, this year’s annual NCAA basketball tournament is anyone’s to win. However, out of all of the 64 teams competing in this year’s national championship, there are a few favorites who have as good a chance as anyone to contend for a spot in the...

Wrestling season ends in Kissimmee

Athena Crews, Staff Writer

March 7, 2018

Filed under Around the School, Sports, Winter Sports, Wrestling

This last weekend on Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3, three Robinson wrestlers competed in the FHSAA 2A Wrestling State Championships at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Fla,. JaQuan Jackson ('18) and Devin Jandura ('19) wrestled their way to the semi-finals on Saturday while Jayden Alvarez ('19)...

Weekly recap 2/26-3/3

March 6, 2018

Filed under Baseball, Lacrosse, Softball, Sports, Spring Sports, Track and Field, Winter Sports, Wrestling

Wrestling: Three members of Robinson’s wrestling team went to the State Championships on Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3 at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimee, Fla. Devin Jandura (‘19) placed 4th, and Jaquan Jackson (‘18) placed 6th. Jayden Alvarez (‘19) didn’t place, but won a match....

Weekly recap 2/19-2/23

February 27, 2018

Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Softball, Sports, Spring Sports, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Sports, Wrestling

Girls Basketball: The Lady Knights (22-3) ended their season with a 83-52 loss to Lakewood (26-4) in the FHSAA Regional Finals game on Friday, Feb. 23. Though the Lady Knights were fortunate enough to host the game, the crowd was taken over by Lakewood fans, contributing to the frazzled game played by t...

Lady Knights lose once again to Lakewood, 83-52

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor

February 26, 2018

Filed under Basketball, Showcase, Sports, Winter Sports

There seems to be a pattern when it comes to the Lady Knights. For two consecutive years now they have faced Lakewood High School in the FHSAA 6A Regional Finals, only to experience a devastating loss. This Friday, Feb. 24, the Lady Knights faced the Spartans once again and ended their season with a 83...