CONWAY — With a record number of boys out for the Kennett High hockey team and coming off an Elite Eight performance, there’s good reason to be optimistic about the Eagles this winter. Coach Michael Lane says the team has a lot of potential but needs to continue to work to improve every day the hometown flock takes to the ice.
The Eagles are 2-2 in Division III play following a 6-5 thrilling home win over Kingswood at Ham Arena on Wednesday night, and are coming off their first holiday tournament title since 2017 when they went 3-0 last week.
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