CONWAY — The Eagles are ready for some football. After three weeks of preseason, the Kennett High football team comes into the 2025 season eager to turn the page from a 2-7 campaign last year. Optimism is high around this year’s squad, which has put in a ton of work in the offseason hoping to be a Division II playoff contender.
Kennett was scheduled to open the season on Friday in Peterborough to play ConVal. Results were not known as of press time.
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