On the recordMarch 7, 2024
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Robbinsville High School wrestling team for winning the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's 1A team tournament title for the first time in the school's history. The Robbinsville Black Knights defeated their opponent by 10 points, ending their opponent's 4-year winning streak. Senior and four-time State champion Kage Williams was awarded Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament and broke the program win record with 169 career victories. It was also a banner year for longtime coach, David Haney. Coach Haney has been with Robbinsville since 1978 and is now taking a well- deserved retirement after this season. Each Black Knight on the team made important contributions to a historic State championship, all under the experienced leadership of Coach Haney. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Black Knights. They have made western North Carolina proud. ____________________
