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...

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

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor

November 28, 2018

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

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...

A 3-0 ending to a long season and beloved coach

Nicole Perdigon, Staff Writer

February 8, 2018

Tuesday, Feb. 6, was a day for lasts for the girls soccer team (7-12-1). As they fell 3-0 to Osceola (18-4-1) in the regional quarterfinal matchup, they ended their season, and with that, their head coach, Billy Helms, coached his final game as a Knight. His last day at Robinson will be tomorrow, Feb....

Weekly recap: 1/29-2/2

February 5, 2018

Boys Basketball: The Knights (5-14) took a tough loss on Tuesday, Jan. 30, against Chamberlain 59-57. It was a close game for all four quarters, and even with John Garrett's ('18) 17 points and an additional 11 from Jovani Saturno ('19), the Knights came up short. The rest of the 0-3 week for...

Robinson boys soccer falls to Plant 5-1

Brooke Volpi, Staff Writer

January 17, 2018

The Robinson boys soccer team (2-8) lost 5-1 to Plant (8-4-3) at home on Tuesday, Jan. 16. “What we're really trying to do is trying to train the team right, trying to get the freshmen involved," Head Coach Manuel Montero said. "I think we played four freshmen tonight. So we’re really trying...

Weekly sports update 12/11-12/15

Paul Jennewein, Staff Writer

December 18, 2017

Wrestling  The Robinson wrestling team will travel to Bloomingdale High School for a non-conference meet on January 18 at 7:00 p.m. Girls Soccer The Lady Knights (5-8-1) defeated Middleton (1-8-1) by a score of 7-0 on Tuesday night, and followed it up with a 9-0 victory over Spoto (1-8-1) ...

Knights struggle vs. Wharton 7-0 loss

Paul Jennewein, Staff Writer

December 11, 2017

After a motivating mercy rule of district rival Jefferson on Friday night, the Lady Knights varsity soccer team (2-8-1) squandered an opportunity against Wharton (7-2) on their home field. Falling behind 6-0 in the first half, the Robinson defense was unable to defend Wharton’s frequent offensive...

Boys soccer beats Blake 8-1

Kenzie Hatton, Staff Writer

December 11, 2017

In their second district game of the season, the Knights played Blake High School at home on Friday night and took home their first win of the season with a score of 8-1. The Knights seemed very prepared and focused to try to beat the Yellow Jackets and ended up defending nearly all of their opponents'...

Lady Knights end season with 3-1 loss to Largo

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer

January 27, 2017

After claiming the FHSAA 3A District 9 title for the sixth time in a row, the Lady Knights (7-12) faced the Largo Packers (13-8-2) in the regional quarterfinals on Thursday, Jan. 26, but were defeated 3-1. The team made history last season by making it to the regional finals. After graduating 11...