CONWAY — The road to the playoffs got a lot narrower for the Kennett High football team following a 28-7 loss to Hanover on Friday night at Gary Millen Stadium.
“This was a tough one for me,” Eagles head coach Scott Stearns said. “It’s one I thought we’d win. It was one we needed to win. We’re still mathematically alive, but we need to win our last two and probably need some help.”
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