CONWAY — The Kennett High girls’ basketball team jumped out to a 19-3 first-quarter lead against rival Plymouth at the Nest on Friday night and cruised to a comfortable 74-31 victory to open 2019.
The win lifted the Eagles to 6-0 in Division II play and 11-0 overall on the winter.
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