CONWAY — Playing before its largest crowd in several years, the Kennett High football team gave its fans plenty to cheer about in an impressive 34-7 victory over Pembroke Academy at Gary Millen Stadium on Friday night. The Eagles were in control throughout with senior captain Dom Jones scoring four touchdowns to lead the offense.
The win lifted Kennett to 2-0 on the young season in Division II North, while the Spartans fell to 0-2.
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