Sports

  • These Dragons ROAR

    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.


  • Bearcats prep for Cougars this Friday

    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…


  • Learning beyond the classroom

    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.


  • Anson builds momentum at midseason

    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.


  • Anson Cheer is back on top

    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…


  • Bearcats blaze at Thanksgiving bash

    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.


  • Anson High makes a splash

    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.


  • Ready to wrestle: Tryouts wrapped up this week

    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…


  • Lady Bearcats rumble early

    Lady Bearcats rumble early

    MONROE – The Anson County girls’ wrestling team opened their season with a standout performance November 15, showing poise, grit and a glimpse of what this group may be capable of in the months ahead.


  • Bearcats fall 26-14 at Mount Pleasant, showing grit despite loss

    Bearcats fall 26-14 at Mount Pleasant, showing grit despite loss

    MOUNT PLEASANT – The Anson Bearcats varsity football team fought hard Friday in a Rocky River 4A/5A conference matchup but came up short on the road against the Mount Pleasant Tigers, falling 26-14.


  • Anson falls to Pender in home matchup, 46-28

    Anson falls to Pender in home matchup, 46-28

    WADESBORO – The Anson Bearcats came out strong on Friday night but couldn’t hold back an unbeaten Pender squad, falling 46-28 in a non-conference game at home.


  • Bearcats sweep CATA for fifth straight win

    Bearcats sweep CATA for fifth straight win

    WADESBORO – The Anson Bearcats continued their winning streak Thursday night with a clean 3-0 sweep over the Central Academy of Technology & Arts Cougars in Wadesboro.


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