CONWAY — The Kennett High ice hockey team is heading back to the Frozen Four.
The Eagles came from behind to top Belmont-Gilford 4-2 in the Division III quarterfinals at the Ham Arena on Saturday night to punch their ticket to the state semifinals.
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