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Knight Writers
The student news site of Robinson High School

Knight Writers
Managing Editor Macy McClintock ('19) passionately expresses her view on being a Knight, not a Lady Knight.

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor

Macy McClintock is a senior and Sports Editor. She was named the Florida Emerging Young Journalist of the Year in April of 2017. Outside of reporting, McClintock is a varsity flag football captain and plays quarterback.

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Joshua Saunders: more than just a coach

Amelia Foster, A&E editor
January 21, 2019

It wasn’t time to cut Koetter

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
January 18, 2019

Weekly recap: 11/26/18-11/30/18

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
December 6, 2018
During the conference, we toured the USAtoday headquarters and heard from their top editors.

A trip to Washington D.C. inspires Robinson journalist to keep dreaming, daring and doing

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
December 2, 2018
Weekly recap: 11/12/18-11/16/18

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

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
Reuben Foster's mugshot was taken this past Saturday following charges of domestic violence. He posted bail a day later.

Opinion: sports shouldn’t override morality

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
November 27, 2018
Maya Fisher ('20) races down the lane doing a butterfly stroke.

Weekly recap: 11/5/18-11/10/18

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
November 26, 2018

Cross Country places in top 10 in state meet

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
November 26, 2018
A Bohemian Rhapsody promotional poster

Review: Did Bohemian Rhapsody crack Under Pressure?

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
November 14, 2018
Lothario Overstreet ('19)pushes past the defense and runs up field.

Knights beat Blake 28-25 in comeback win

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
September 25, 2018
Wide receivers Quinton Lane ('19) and Deangelo Davis ('20)

Weekly recap: 9/10/18-9/14/18

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
September 19, 2018
Head coach Craig Everhart smiles as the Knights score a touchdown.

Photo gallery: Football defeats Spoto 28-24

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
September 17, 2018
Jo Jo Muffoletto ('19) helps sack Plant's quarterback in the South Tampa matchup last Friday.

Knights fall to Plant 40-6 in South Tampa rivalry

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
September 6, 2018
Quarterback Kobe Copple ('19) runs the ball into the end zone. Copple ran for two touchdowns throughout the night

Knights defeat Leto 62-0 in first game of the season

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
August 27, 2018
Brian Hoover runs through the courtyard high-fiving each student.

Clap out on Hoover’s last day

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
August 26, 2018

Photo Gallery: Football falls to Tampa Catholic 36-15 in Preseason Classic

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
August 21, 2018
The 2017 boys cross country team races to the finish line.

Fall sports preview

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
August 17, 2018
While shaking hands with Isabella Cruz, President Donald Trump introduces the upcoming senior to talk about her success at Tampa Bay Tech.

President Trump visits Hillsborough County school to promote career training

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
August 1, 2018
Following the shooting at the newsroom on Thursday, June 28, that left five dead, the Capital Gazette put out a paper the very next day.

Reflecting on the Capital Gazette shooting from the perspective of a journalist

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
June 30, 2018
Kyriece Lake ('19) runs the ball down the field looking to score in the first quarter.

Photo Gallery: Football black and white game 5/5

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
May 7, 2018
Andrew McMillan ('18) heads to first base after a walk against Sickles on Thursday, April 26.

Lack of offense leads to 1-0 loss to Sickles

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
April 28, 2018

Thank you, teachers

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
April 25, 2018
Center Anna Thomas ('18) fights for a rebound in the Regional Finals match against Lakewood on Friday, Feb. 23.

Lady Knights lose once again to Lakewood, 83-52

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
February 26, 2018

Dame it, Knights

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
February 23, 2018
Closing pitcher Paul Jennewein ('20) winds up to pitch against Plant on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Baseball falls 7-0 in South Tampa rivalry against Plant

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
February 21, 2018
This board was the center of attention during the assembly, honoring local victims of drug addiction.

NOPE presentation comes to Robinson

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
February 16, 2018
Emily Kemp guards Spoto's leading scorer as the Lady Knights go on to claim the district title on Wednesday, Feb. 7.

Lady Knights skim by Spoto 53-44, claim district title

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
February 10, 2018
Students scream when the ninth point is scored in honor of domestic violence awareness.

Get Loud! Break the Silence photo gallery

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
February 5, 2018
Sydney VanAelst ('19) waves to the crowd at the end of the performance.

Photo gallery: Robinson cheer competition, 1/11/18

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
January 12, 2018
Shawn Taylor gazes at the play during the 2017 football season.

Putting family first, Taylor resigns as head football coach

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
November 17, 2017
Head coach Ashley "AJ" Johnson comforts captain Elly Frierson ('18) after falling short 4-1 to Bishop Moore in the 6A State Semifinals.

Lady Knights fall to Bishop Moore 3-1, end season in State Semis

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
November 12, 2017
The Lady Knights celebrate as Lauren Johnson ('19) serves up an ace.

Lady Knights sweep Tarpon Springs to take the regional title

Natalia McCalla, Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
The Lady Knights cheer after Kristin Werdine ('19) attacks the ball for a kill in the third set.

Lady Knights sweep Sebring 3-0, advance to Regional Finals

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
November 3, 2017
Daniel DeYoung ('19), Max Smith ('20) and Matthew Reinecke ('18) all smile with their newly dyed blonde hair before they head to the state meet.

Blonde swimmers do it better

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
November 2, 2017
Tevin Fordham ('18) and Christopher Rolack ('18) chest bump after an interception for the Knights.

Knights shut out Middleton 17-0 in homecoming game

Paul Jennewein, Staff Writer
October 22, 2017
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Don’t let spirit week become obsolete

Brooke Volpi, Staff Writer
October 19, 2017
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Cilicia Anderson

October 16, 2017
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Hayle Short

October 16, 2017
Eann Johnson ('18) makes the tackle against Jesuit on Friday night.

Knights fall 13-10 to Jesuit in last minute loss

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
October 15, 2017
Future Starlet Brookelynn dances during their pregrame performance. The Future Starlets is the Starlets annual fundraiser.

Future starlets shine bright

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
October 11, 2017
Lady Knights celebrate as the score a point against Steinbrenner on Monday night.

Lady Knights defeat Steinbrenner 3-1 on live television

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
October 10, 2017
Taquan Mason ('18) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against Brandon.

Last minute TD leads to Knights’ loss against Brandon

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
October 7, 2017
Students grab a fork and straw at lunch. These plastic packages are the only way to get a fork or straw from the lunchroom.

The environment’s last straw

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
October 4, 2017
The Lady Knights won the Lady Mustang Varsity Volleyball Invitational this weekend.

Weekly recap: 9/25-9/29

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
October 2, 2017
Taquan Mason ('18) sets up to block during a punt return.

Knights claim first W of the season, beat Spoto 31-14

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
September 27, 2017
Wide receiver Cameron Lockridge ('19) tries to run the ball into the end zone to beat Blake on Friday night.

Late comeback leads to slim 24-21 loss against Blake

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
September 24, 2017
New family found through Irma

New family found through Irma

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
September 21, 2017
Oliver shares a brittle star with students Bemlak Ambaye ('17) and Lauren Cohen ('17).

Unique style of teaching puts Oliver ahead of the pack

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
September 7, 2017
Students who took the It Can Wait pledge signed the banner that was hung up at the in-school assembly today.

AT&T It Can Wait campaign comes to Robinson

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
August 26, 2017
Rain delay at football game, band steals the show

Rain delay at football game, band steals the show

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
August 25, 2017
Robinson's Kobe Copple ('19) looks for an open receiver.

What you need to know for football season

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
August 18, 2017
Robinson vs. Plant Football

Opinion: FHSAA makes it easier for student athlete transfers

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
August 18, 2017
Student loses bet, doggone excited for first day

Student loses bet, doggone excited for first day

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
August 10, 2017
Sparks fly in 1959, still remain today

Sparks fly in 1959, still remain today

Macy McClintock, Managing Editor
August 9, 2017

20 seniors gone…

Macy McClintock, sports editor
May 25, 2017
Weekly recap: 5/1-5/5

Weekly recap: 5/1-5/5

Macy McClintock, sports editor
May 7, 2017
Slow offense leads to 2-1 loss

Slow offense leads to 2-1 loss

Macy McClintock, sports editor
May 4, 2017
Alex Walen ('17) got his first hit of the season and a RBI on his senior night.

Baseball falls 10-2 on senior night

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
April 23, 2017
Pole vaulter Mathew Reinecke ('18) attempts to PR at the scrimmage meet on Tuesday, April 11.

Sports weekly recap: 4/10-4/14

Macy McCLintock, sports editor
April 19, 2017
Pole vaulter Sean Tran ('17) hands the baton off to fellow vaulter Lexx Pino ('17) during the 4x100m relay.

Unconventional methods put senior night on track

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
April 13, 2017
Emily Draper ('17) makes a jumping catch to get the extra point and tie the game at 14 in the fourth quarter.

Knights come back to defeat Panthers 20-13

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
April 6, 2017
The team celebrates after a 4-0 victory over the Panthers, the first time since 1984.

Lady Knights make history, beat Plant 4-0

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
March 10, 2017
Bad inning leads to 7-0 loss to Jesuit

Bad inning leads to 7-0 loss to Jesuit

Macy McClintock, Sports Editor
March 9, 2017
Weekly Sports Recap: 2/27-3/4

Weekly Sports Recap: 2/27-3/4

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
March 5, 2017
Due to the growing student population, some student drivers are forced to park in the overflow lot.

New overflow parking lot sparks dissapproval from students

Macy McClintock, staff writer
February 28, 2017
Carolina Cassedy ('18) slides past a Plant player.

Weekly Sports Update: 2/13-2/17

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
February 18, 2017
Kaliah Henderson ('19) attempts to shoot during the second half of the FHSAA 6A Regional Finals against Lakewood.

Lady Knights end season with 50-38 loss to Lakewood

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
February 18, 2017
Robinson's Jada Flanagan ('18) attempts to slide past Booker's defense during the FHSAA 6A regional semifinals on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

Lady Knights claim redemption in 68-51 win against Booker

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
Robinson's Sophia Bailey ('19) fights to get to the ball before Largo's Melissa Zeno ('20)

Lady Knights end season with 3-1 loss to Largo

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
January 27, 2017
Second half struggles lead to 3-1 loss for boys soccer

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

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
January 18, 2017
Even though the game is at Raymond James, Downtown Tampa will be packed this weekend with championship events.

Events, concerts and more set for National Championship weekend

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
January 6, 2017
Soccer: Lady Knights can't hold off Plant in 6-0 shutout

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

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
December 2, 2016
Lady Knights beat Sickles 56-40 in home opener

Lady Knights beat Sickles 56-40 in home opener

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
November 17, 2016
Setter Ashley Osiason ('18) celebrates after the Knights scored the winning point to end the third set and the game.

For fourth year, Lady Knights defeat Lely to move on to state semis

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
November 2, 2016
Captain Najee Fitzgerald ('17) runs the ball upfield during his final game as a Knight.

Knights end season, playoff dreams with 38-0 loss to Jefferson

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
October 28, 2016
Devin Jandura ('19) celebrates after the Knights took over the game in the end of the fourth quarter.

Robinson keeps playoff hopes with 20-12 win over Spoto

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
October 22, 2016
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Tigers, Davis prove district dominance in 56-3 win over the Knights

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
October 15, 2016
Kobe Copple ('19) gets ready to throw downfield.

Knights shut out Alonso in 30-0 win

Macy McClintock, Sports Writer
October 8, 2016
With brothers Thomas (left) and Malik (right) escorting her, McKenna Tyson ('17) walks down the court during senior night celebrations before Robinson's game against Durant.

Lady Knights defend home court on senior night against Durant

Macy McClintock, Sports Writer
October 7, 2016
Running back Anfernee Alston ('17) escapes East Bay during the third quarter.

Knights fall short in tight battle with East Bay, 16-12

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
September 30, 2016
Robinson's Kobe Copple ('19) looks for an open receiver.

Knights Lose 4-0 to Middleton

Macy McClintock, Sports Writer
September 17, 2016
Robinson vs. Plant Football

Knights Fall to 0-2 After 38-0 Loss to Plant

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
September 10, 2016
Robinson quarterback Najee Fitzgerald ('17) attempts to run the ball while Blake's Jaiden Morris ('17) reaches out for the sack. Sacks were problematic for the Knights, who were sacked 12 times in the 22-8 loss.

Mistakes costly in Knights’ 22-8 loss to Blake

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
August 27, 2016
Pitcher Peter Feinman ('17) moved from Virginia to Florida in hopes of improving his baseball skill.

States away, pitcher finds new home in Tampa

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
August 24, 2016
Captain Megan Purol ('17) warms up on the putting green before the Plant match. Purol shot a 47.

Golf falls to Plant in season opener

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
August 23, 2016
Safety Najee Fitzgerald ('17) heads toward Ethan Blanchard ('18) during the third quarter.

Knights fall short of repeat, lose to Patriots 29-0 in preseason matchup

Macy McClintock, Staff Writer
August 19, 2016
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