FARMINGTON — It might have taken two years but the Kennett High boys’ basketball team successfully defended its crown by repeating as champions in the 42nd annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash in Farmington on Thursday. The Eagles rallied from a 12-point second-quarter deficit to defeat Concord Christian 55-46.
KHS, which won the tournament in 2019 and was canceled last year due to the coronavirus, went a perfect 4-0 in Farmington last week.
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