CONWAY — The Kennett High boys’ basketball team rallied from a two-point deficit with 1:31 to play to come from behind to beat Berlin 57-54 in a nail-biter at the Nest in Conway on Friday. Hoop fans were treated to a sensational night on the hardwood in a game that saw eight lead changes and brought out the best in both teams, leaving fans emotionally drained after 32 thrilling minutes.
The great thing is these two teams will meet one more time in Berlin on Feb. 9 (5 p.m. as part of a boys’ and girls’ varsity doubleheader that night), and it’s sure to be another barn burner.
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