By Miranda Piedra
Engineer Josh McAllister wears many hats, including one as Kennett baseball coach. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)CONWAY — Josh McAllister had dreamt of being knee-deep in mud since he attended the Mud Bowl Parade in North Conway as an 8-year-old.
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