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At the May 4 Youth Fishing Rodeo at Pee Dee Wildlife Regufge, from left: Richard Jackson, Jr. caught the that day’s record of 12 fish, Jadden Jenks caught the largest fish and his brother, Noah Jenks, caught the smallest.
Young fishermen turn out for fishing rodeo at wildlife refuge
Pee Dee Wildlife Refuge welcomed 22 young fishermen to its Youth Fishing Rodeo on May 4. Although there were some afternoon showers the kids toughed it out, waiting through the short rain showers and then heading back to fish again, according to Janet Gilreath, an administrative support specialist at Pee Dee. Richard Jackson Jr. told Gilreath when he signed up that morning that he “came to win,” and he did, catching that day’s record of 12 ...
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Some of the participants in the third annual Wadesboro Rotary Club Sporting Clays Competition.
Wadesboro Rotary Club hosts another successful Sporting Clays Competition
Buchanan Shoals was a beautiful setting on March 23 for the third annual Wadesboro Rotary Club Sporting Clays Competition. Despite morning downpours, by start time the sun was shining and the 36 competitors enjoyed beautiful weather and a great event. Proceeds totaled nearly $4,000 and will be used to support the Rotary Youth Shooting Team and other community projects. A big thank you to this year’s sponsors, Anson Bank & Trust, Anson Fam...
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The AHS girls soccer team is, back row, from left, Coach Daniel Webb, Ciara Melton (senior), Baily Forbes, Rebecka Pace, Zadadria Clark, Mallory Taylor, Casei Bustard (senior), Hanaha Knots, Cassidy Johnson, and Ashton Harward. Front Row, Natasha Dbois, Anna Moua, Maria Bennett, Macala High, Graceson Diggs, Laci Treadaway, Ashley Teal, and Janaee Gaton. Photo submitted by Daniel Webb.
AHS girls’ soccer team celebrates Senior Night
The Bearcats took on the Weddington Warriors in a girls soccer game on April 23, losing 11-0. The girls celebrated senior night shortly before the game started. This loss leaves the girls with an overall season score of 0-11 and an overall conference score of 0-8. The girls are ranked 990 out of 1114 nationally and 269 out of 315 in North Carolina as of April 22, according to high school sports website MaxPreps.com.
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The Bearcats played hard at their April 23 game varsity softball game versus Weddington but lost 2-0.
Girls’ softball team loses to Weddington, 2-0
The Lady Bearcats softball tema played hard at their April 23 game varsity softball game versus Weddington but lost 2-0. Neither team had any runs until the third inning, when the Weddington Warriors finally made a run. Weddington fans commented on the tough game and pitches from Anson player number 7. And all three times Anson player number 9 stepped out to bat, Weddington fans commented, “Oh, she’s that little speedy one. She’s fast .”...
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Bunyon Tyson throws a pitch at last Wednesday's home game versus the Parkwood Rebels.
Anson baseball gets a win for Senior Night
The Bearcats have had a tough season, losing their April 23 game against Parkwood but bouncing back the next day to take on the same opponent, this time winning 14-6. April 23 vs. Parkwood The Bearcats played at Parkwood on April 23, losing 12-4. This game took the Parkwood Rebels to a 3-15 season record while the Bearcats still stood with a 1-20 overall season record and a 0-13 conference record. The Anson boys were ranked 7,723 out ...
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Drew Tucker of Peachland, center, medaled at the Blue Ridge Swim League Championships held at Mecklenburg Aquatic Center in March. He is shown surrounded by Wingate Aquadog coaches.
Peachland eighth-grader medals at swim championships
Drew Tucker, an eighth-grader at East Union Middle School, medaled at the Blue Ridge Swim League Championships held at Mecklenburg Aquatic Center on March 22. He won gold medals in the 50, 100, 200 and 500 Free; the 100 back, 100 and 200 Fly and a Bronze in the 400 Individual Medley. He was awarded the conference MVP trophy for the13-14 boys division. Drew is currently ranked second in the state of North Carolina for 13-year-old boys in the...
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The girls played hard on April 18 versus Weddington but lost 8-0.
AHS girls’ soccer tough season drudges on
Tuesday — AHS vs. Sun Valley The girls’ soccer team played the Sun Valley Spartans on April 16 for a home conference game, losing 9-0 against the Spartans. The Bearcats did manage to block several potential goals from the Spartans. Stand-in goalie Mallory Taylor (#21) was called in part way through the game to replace Graceson Diggs (#16). Even with her sudden position switch, Taylor did block several goals. Coach Daniel Webb said that C...
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The boys’ JV baseball team took on Marvin Ridge on April 16, losing 15-3.
AHS baseball’s rough season continues
Tuesday, April 16— Varsity baseball vs. Marvin Ridge The boys’ varsity baseball team played Marvin Ridge on April 16, losing 8-1. Anson’s defeat moved them to a 1-17 season while Marvin Ridge’s win moved them to a 17-2 season. Wednesday, April 17— Varsity baseball vs. Marvin Ridge Anson’s varsity baseball team played Marvin Ridge again on Wednesday, April 17, losing 10-4. This game gave Anson a 1-18 season record while Marvin Ridge’...
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