The Anson Bearcats and the Central Eagles will compete for holiday cheer at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Anson is returning home triumphant after the team finally put their road woes behind them against Chesterfield on Friday. Anson secured a 44-39 W over Chesterfield. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Bearcats' disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 437th in North Carolina, while the Golden Rams are ranked 198th in South Carolina).
| 12/13/24 @ Chesterfield | 2 |
| 12/11/24 vs South Stanly | 6 |
| 12/10/24 @ Montgomery Central | 2 |
| 12/06/24 vs Chesterfield | 4 |
| 12/03/24 vs Montgomery Central | 4 |
Anson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Za'Kiah Hixson, who went 5 for 12 on her way to 14 points in addition to six rebounds and five assists. Hixson is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Titiyanna Burns, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten boards.
Anson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 27 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Meanwhile, Central can finally bid farewell to their 12-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They put the hurt on North Central with a sharp 45-22 win. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
The victory got Anson back to even at 4-4. As for Central, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
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