In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Anson Bearcats basketball team scored a tight 54-51 triumph over the West Stanly Colts.

In their next game, the Bearcats meet the Central Academy Cougars (Monroe, NC) in a 2A/3A Conference 44 match, on Friday, January 27. Anson will attempt to move on its 3-13 season record. The Cougars enter the match with a 0-16 record after their 67-33 league loss to Parkwood (Monroe, NC).

With the defeat, West Stanly moves to 5-14 on the year. The Colts host Forest Hills (Marshville, NC) to meet the Yellow Jackets in a 2A/3A Conference 44 match on Friday, January 27. The Yellow Jackets enter the match with a record of 6-13. Forest Hills won 44-33 in their recent league match against Anson (Wadesboro, NC)