CONWAY — What a difference 11 days make.
The Kennett High ice hockey team met ConVal-Conant in the regular-season finale on Feb. 29, at the Jason Ritchie Ice Arena in Winchendon, Mass. The Griffins beat the Eagles 5-1.
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