Peter Ames

Coach Peter Ames shares a hug with senior forward Kasey Cavanaugh after Kennett High won the Division II state basketball finals in 2010. The Kennett High Gym will be officially named the Peter Ames Gymnasium in a ceremony planned for this Friday, Dec. 13, at 6:15 p.m. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)

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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