By Pat Murphy
CONCORD — In the first round of the pandemic shortened 2020 NHIAA tournament, the Kennett High hockey team defeated Hollis-Brookline/Derryfield (HB/D) in a dramatic overtime finish. The same two teams met on Wednesday night at historic Everett Arena in Concord, this time in the semifinals, with the winner advancing to play Berlin/Gorham in Saturday's championship game.
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