CONWAY — Five members of the Kennett High football team — Jason Baker, Cooper Coleman, Nate Johnston, Bryce Needham and Marquis Twomey — have garnered Division II 2025 East Conference All-State accolades.
“They are all very deserving,” said Coach Scott Stearns. “I’m happy for them. They all had outstanding seasons for us.”
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