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Robbinsville Today
By the People, for the People
Robbinsville Reaches First State Championship Game in Girls Basketball
Cherokee also advances to state title game in 1A and 2A West champions face off
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Two Western North Carolina girls basketball teams, Robbinsville and Cherokee, remain alive ahead of the NCHSAA state championships this week. Robbinsville, the 1A West champion, will play in its first-ever state championship game, while 2A West champion Cherokee will also compete for a state title.
Why it matters
The success of Robbinsville and Cherokee in the NCHSAA playoffs highlights the strength of girls basketball programs in the Smoky Mountain Conference region of Western North Carolina. Both teams have overcome tough opponents to reach the state championship games in their respective classifications.
The details
Robbinsville, ranked 10th in last week's power rankings, has had a remarkable postseason run, knocking off Bethany Community, Thomas Jefferson and Hiwassee Dam, all on the road. The Black Knights' latest feat was a 53-38 win over Andrews, a team they had lost to three times during the regular season, to reach the program's first state championship game. Cherokee, ranked No. 1, won the 1A West after taking down Bishop McGuinness, 58-48, in comeback fashion. The Braves will be favored in the state championship game against Pamlico County.
- Robbinsville will play at 2:30 p.m. on March 11.
- Cherokee will play at 5 p.m. on March 12.
The players
Robbinsville
The 1A West champion Black Knights have had a remarkable postseason run to reach their first-ever state championship game.
Cherokee
The 2A West champion Braves have won the 1A West title for the third straight season and will be favored in the state championship game against Pamlico County.
What’s next
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The takeaway
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