CONWAY — Does anyone have any fingernails left?
The Kennett High field hockey team and Hollis Brookline engaged in the ultimate nail-biter on Tuesday in the opening round of the Division II tournament at Centola Field before a large, vocal crowd that was emotionally drained after two hours of action. In a game for the ages, the defending state champion Eagles, the No. 6 seeds, beat the visiting Cavaliers, the 11th seeds, 2-1 following two overtime periods and 10 shootout sessions.
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