CONWAY — The 2019-20 basketball season will tip off Friday when the Kennett High girls’ basketball team hosts Spaulding.
But before the first shot is taken, a ceremony is planned for 6 p.m. to officially name the gymnasium after longtime teacher, coach and Kennett alumnus Peter Ames.
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