CONWAY — After having to miss its last game due to multiple COVID-19 cases, the Kennett High football team is optimistic it will return to the gridiron to play this week’s scheduled opponent Sanborn. However, it will be a few days later than originally planned.
The Eagles had been slated to host the Indians this Friday, but with the hometown flock in COVID-19 protocol, the game has been moved to Monday at 5 p.m. at Gary Millen Stadium.
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