Welcome to Part 7 of the Sun’s 2020 Sports Year in Review.
The Kennett High football team (5-1) was all business on Oct. 31, and took care of business against Gilford-Belmont, winning the opening round of the Division II playoff game 46-10 at Gary Millen Stadium. On a 42-degree day with little to wind and a blue sky, the Eagles soared and scored early and often.
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