CONWAY — The Kennett High boys’ basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak in thrilling fashion with a 60-57 victory over Timberlane at the Nest on Friday and took a giant step toward securing a playoff berth in the process.
The win lifted the Eagles to 7-7 and into 11th place in the Division II standings.
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