Sports
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Student athletes recognized at Board of Education meeting
WADESBORO – Anson County Schools recognized athletes in the school system at the May 18 Board of Education meeting.
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Click It or Ticket campaign launched for Memorial Day
NORTH CAROLINA — As Memorial Day approaches, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program has launched its annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign across the state.
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Dragons compete at Pro Am Karate Tourney
FLORENCE — Five students from the Ebony Dragons Martial Arts Academy School of Karate competition team traveled to Florence, SC on April 4, 2026 to compete in the Pro Am Karate Tournament.
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Anson Varsity Cheerleaders bring home second championship title
WADESBORO, N.C. — The Anson High School Varsity Cheerleaders have once again demonstrated the power of dedication, teamwork, and resilience. On March 8, the squad traveled to competition representing Anson High School and returned home as two‑time champions, securing another major victory for Anson County.
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These Dragons ROAR
PAGELAND, SC — Seven students from the Ebony Dragons Martial Arts Academy School of Karate competition team traveled to Pageland, SC, on February 14, 2026 to compete in the Valentine Karate Classic.
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Bearcats prep for Cougars this Friday
ANSON COUNTY — Anson is a perfect 10-0 against Central Academy of Technology & Arts since February of 2021 and they’ll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Bearcats will be playing at home against the Cougars at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have had a bumpy…
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Learning beyond the classroom
POLKTON – For Apogee Anson students and families, the classroom doesn’t always have four walls. Sometimes it stretches across open fields, wooded trails, and quiet stands beneath the early morning sky.
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Anson builds momentum at midseason
WADESBORO – At the midpoint of the season, the Anson varsity boys basketball team has established itself as a confident and competitive group, posting an 8-1 overall record and positioning itself well as conference play continues.
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Anson Cheer is back on top
WADESBORO – After more than a decade away from competition, the Anson High School Varsity Cheerleaders made a triumphant return the weekend before Thanksgiving, capturing first place in their division and earning the overall title of Grand Champions at the 2025-2026 Cheer Explosion held at E.E. Waddell High School. The…
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Bearcats blaze at Thanksgiving bash
WAXHAW – The Anson Bearcats made a strong showing at the Thanksgiving Bash held at Cuthbertson High School, competing against thirteen other teams in one of the first major meets of the winter/indoor track season.
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Anson High makes a splash
WINGATE – Anson High School is making a splash with the launch of its first-ever swim team, set to begin competition during the 2025-26 school year. The program has been long anticipated by students, families, and staff who have hoped to see swimming added to the school’s athletics offerings.
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Ready to wrestle: Tryouts wrapped up this week
WADESBORO – The co-ed wrestling program returned to the mat this week as athletes took part in early-season tryouts marked by steady focus and high energy. Without the pressure of formal matches, the session centered on skill-building, allowing the coach to evaluate athletes through their work ethic, discipline, and technical…
