Weekly Sports Update: 2/13-2/17

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
February 18, 2017 •
Filed under Basketball, Lacrosse, Softball, Sports, Spring Sports, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Sports

*denotes winter sport Girls Basketball* After losing to Booker 43-46 in the Regional Quarterfinals last season, the Lady Knights (23-4) claimed redemption, beating the Highlanders 68-51 at Booker High School on Tuesday, Feb. 14 in the Regional Semifinals. But on Friday, in the Regional Finals, the Lady K...

Lady Knights end season with 50-38 loss to Lakewood

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
February 18, 2017 •
Filed under Basketball, Showcase, Sports, Winter Sports

In a heartbreaking loss to end the Lady Knights’ 15 game win streak and history-making season, Robinson fell to Lakewood 50-38 this Friday. Feb. 17, in the FHSAA 6A Regional Finals. “After the game, we agreed as a team that we are proud of our record breaking season but not satisfied,” head...

Lady Knights claim redemption in 68-51 win against Booker

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017 •
Filed under Basketball, Showcase, Sports, Winter Sports

After a devastating 43-46 loss against Booker (14-6) in the regional quarterfinals last season, the Lady Knights claimed redemption on Tuesday, Feb. 14, by taking down the Tornadoes 68-51 in the FHSAA 6A Regional Semifinals. “Before the game I asked the returners to remember how it felt after...

Preview: Boys basketball hopes to use youth, energy as advantage

Athena Crews, Staff Writer
November 28, 2016 •
Filed under Around the School, Basketball, Sports, Winter Sports

With fall sports ended and winter sports beginning to get underway, head boys basketball coach Steve Smith and his team are preparing . Coming off a heartbreaking 45-41 loss in the regional semifinals last season to Jesuit, the new team is coming into the season with lots of excitement. “[I'm exc...

Tags: Basketball, Winter Sports

Lady Knights beat Sickles 56-40 in home opener

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
November 17, 2016 •
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Winter Sports

After losing to Plant 60-45 to start off the season, the Lady Knights (1-1) brushed off the defeat aside to beat Sickles (1-1) on Wednesday 56-40. “We got our first game jitters out of the way,” head coach Stephanie Moore said. “We really started to come together as a unit and defensively...

Mistakes cost Lady Knights in 60-45 loss to Plant

Isabel Hanewicz, RHStoday Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2016 •
Filed under Basketball, Showcase, Sports, Winter Sports

In their season opener, the Lady Knights basketball team couldn't quite pull everything together to defeat the Plant Panthers (1-0). Robinson (0-1) fell behind early in the first quarter 20-10, but outscored the Panthers 15-12 in the second quarter with help from Kaliah Henderson ('19), who tacked...

Weekly Sports Update: 2/15-2/19

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
February 19, 2016 •
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Softball, Sports, Spring Sports, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Sports

* Denotes winter sport; **Denotes spring sport Basketball* The Knights’ season came to an end on Tuesday night in the regional semifinals with a 45-41 loss to Jesuit (24-5). Robinson reached 17 wins for the third straight season, ending losing streaks against both Plant (four games) and Jesuit ...

Tags: Sports

Boys Basketball: Season Ends With 45-41 Loss to Jesuit

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
February 16, 2016 •
Filed under Basketball, Showcase, Sports, Winter Sports

Following a 64-61 loss to district rival Jesuit (24-5) in the district championship game on Feb. 5, Robinson (17-10) wanted another shot at the Tigers. After a victory over Sebring in the regional quarterfinals last Thursday, the Knights got their chance in the regional semifinals. In one final showdown...

Tags: Basketball, Sports

Preview: Robinson, Jesuit Set to Meet in Regional Semis

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
February 15, 2016 •
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Winter Sports

There are stakes, high stakes and then even higher stakes. Every time Robinson (17-9) and Jesuit (23-5) have met during the 2015-2016 basketball season, the stakes have risen to a new level. The Tigers took the opening matchup on Robinson's home court in December before the Knights responded...

Weekly Sports Update: 2/8-2/12

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
February 12, 2016 •
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Showcase, Softball, Sports, Spring Sports, Tennis, Winter Sports, Wrestling

*Denotes winter sport; **Denotes spring sport Boys Basketball* The Knights (17-9) hit the road on Thursday for the regional quarterfinals, coming away with a 67-58 win at Sebring (20-9). With the win, Robinson extended its season and will take on Jesuit (23-5) for the fourth time this year. �...

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