Anson Bearcats (Wadesboro, NC) fans went home in high spirits Thursday as they saw their football team tip the host West Stanly Colts (Oakboro, NC), 40-38 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Anson improves its record to 4-3 on the season. The Bearcats host Forest Hills (Marshville, NC) to play the Yellow Jackets in a non-league battle on Thursday, October 31. The Yellow Jackets go into the battle with a record of 5-2. Forest Hills won 22-20 in their recent non-league battle against Parkwood (Monroe, NC)

The Colts now have a 4-4 record. They play next when they travel to Monroe for a non-league battle on Thursday, October 31. West Stanly will play a Redhawks team coming off a 26-0 non-league win over Piedmont (Monroe, NC). The Redhawks record now stands at 5-3.