CONWAY — They took the long way, but the Eagles are heading to the Final Four.
The Kennett High girls’ basketball team ran its win streak to 14 games in a row with pair of impressive road playoff victories less than 48 hours apart over the weekend against two familiar foes. Meeting Plymouth and Laconia for the third time this season, the Eagles used scary defense, won the battle on the boards and made every shot count to beat two of their longtime rivals.
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