CONWAY — The checklist is complete,
The Kennett High ice hockey team successfully crossed the final item off its to-do list for the 2016-17 season on Saturday afternoon at the Southern New Hampshire University Arena in Manchester (the former Verizon Wireless Arena) when the Eagles topped defending champs Berlin/Gorham 4-0 to win the Division III title.
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