Youth is key aspect going into boy’s basketball season

Jack Kirk, Sports Editor

November 26, 2019

After a 13-12 record just a season ago, the Robinson boys' basketball team is looking to see more success and capture a district title. They will have to do this with a young team, as they are only returning one starter from last year. With six seniors leaving the after graduation, the Knights must...

Young girls basketball team gets ready for 2019/2020 season

Jack Kirk, Sports Editor

November 19, 2019

After making the Regional quarterfinals last season, Robinson's girls basketball team is bringing in a lot of young players with hopes of another successful season. "Our team is young but I feel like we have a lot of energy," Sophia Guillermo ('21) said. Five seniors from last season have moved...

Photo Gallery: Boys basketball pre-season game

Ella Wertz, News Editor

October 9, 2019

Robinson varsity basketball played two pre-season games against Plant and Freedom at Plant High School. They lost to both Plant and Freedom in two very close games.

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

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor

December 6, 2018

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...

A look into March Madness

Paul Jennewein, Staff Writer

March 15, 2018

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...

Weekly recap 2/19-2/23

February 27, 2018

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 25, 2018

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...

Knights end season with a 72-54 loss to Booker

Anna Thomas, Editor-In-Chief

February 24, 2018

The Robinson boys basketball team hasn't made it to a playoff game since 2016, when they lost to Jesuit 45-41 in the regional semifinal game. But as of Thursday, Feb. 22, the Knights (7-17) made their post-season return with a 72-54 loss to Booker (27-2). "I thought we played with a lot of intensity....

Lady Knights head to Regional Finals after beating Booker 59-49

Amelia Foster, Staff Writer

February 21, 2018

The Lady Knights pulled through for the second year in a row against Booker, whom they beat 59-49 in the FHSAA 6A Regional Semifinals this past Tuesday, Feb. 20. "We played well as a team," said Parker Franklin ('19). "It felt good, we did everything we needed to do to win." Last season the...

Knights give up district title in 54-41 loss to Jesuit

Anna Thomas, Editor-In-Chief

February 17, 2018

This past Friday, Feb. 16, the Knights (7-16) fell to Jesuit (21-6) 54-41 in the FHSAA 6A District 9 Championship. The Knights fought hard, but their inability to finish around the rim kept them from the district title. "We missed shots and Jesuit hit theirs," Assistant Coach Donald Pippin said....