Lady Knights end season with 3-1 loss to Largo

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
January 27, 2017 •
Filed under Showcase, Soccer, Sports, Winter Sports

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...

Second half struggles lead to 3-1 loss for boys soccer

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
January 18, 2017 •
Filed under Showcase, Soccer, Sports, Winter Sports

With less than a week until the district tournament, the Knights (4-9) matched up against South Tampa rival Plant (5-8-2) at Dad’s Stadium on Tuesday night. Although the Knights entered halftime with the lead, a rough second half led to a 3-1 Panther win. “I think the boys were on point from...

Soccer: Lady Knights can’t hold off Plant in 6-0 shutout

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
December 2, 2016 •
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Winter Sports

After a confidence-boosting win at Blake, 8-0, on Tuesday, the Lady Knights (3-6) were prepared for the challenge that is the Plant (5-0-2) in a non-district match Thursday. Despite a 6-0 shutout, the Knights walked away with a sense of accomplishment. “The teams I pick to play throughout the season...

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...

Girls Soccer: Historic Season Comes to Crushing End

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
January 30, 2016 •
Filed under Showcase, Soccer, Sports, Winter Sports

When Robinson defeated Osceola on Tuesday night by a score of 3-2, the Lady Knights knew what was next. They had finally gotten past the regional semifinals after so many heartbreaking losses in the past five years, but staring them in the face was Merritt Island (26-0-2), the 14th-ranked team in the...

Winter Sports Update: 1/25-1/29

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
January 29, 2016 •
Filed under Basketball, Cheer, Soccer, Sports, Winter Sports, Wrestling

Boys Basketball After a historic 52-45 victory over Jesuit last Friday, the Knights’ first over the Tigers since 2010, Robinson finished out the regular season this week. Tuesday night’s senior night ended in thrilling fashion when Berton Newbill (’16) hit a buzzer-beater from past half-court ...

When the Clock Runs Out

Isabel Hanewicz, RHStoday Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2016 •
Filed under Showcase, Soccer, Sports, Winter Sports

Jack Peters Field, Monday, 3 p.m. On one end, the girls soccer team practices shooting and penalty kicks, preparing for Tuesday's regional semifinal game against Osceola. On the other end, there's the boys soccer team. Some kick the ball around behind the net, others play a game on the field. Head coach...

Robinson Holds off Osceola 3-2 in Record-Breaking Game

Isabel Hanewicz, RHStoday Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2016 •
Filed under Showcase, Soccer, Sports, Winter Sports

Tonight, finally, Robinson had just enough. After two straight years of losing in penalty kicks in the regional semifinals, the Lady Knights soccer team held on for a 3-2 victory over Osceola, advancing for the first time in school history to the regional final game. "We finally got a little exacting...

Tags: Soccer

Winter Sports Update: 1/18-1/22

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
January 22, 2016 •
Filed under Basketball, Cheer, Showcase, Soccer, Sports, Winter Sports, Wrestling

Boys Basketball After a 91-67 victory over Spoto (8-11) last Friday, Robinson (12-9) picked up a big 84-74 win over rival Plant (4-19) on Wednesday night. “I can’t say it enough, if it wasn’t for [my teammates], I wouldn’t be able to do what I do,” team captain Iyan Mitchell said. “When pe...

Tags: Winter Sports

Girls Soccer: Robinson Advances to Regional Semis

Bailey Adams, Sports Editor
January 21, 2016 •
Filed under Showcase, Soccer, Sports, Winter Sports

The Robinson girls soccer team experienced some ups and downs in the regular season, but any struggles that the Lady Knights faced throughout the year have gone out the window now. After cruising through districts last weekend, Robinson dominated Boca Ciega (13-6-1) on Thursday night in the regi...

Tags: Soccer, Winter Sports