CONWAY — Bring on the playoffs.
After turning in its best performance of the season in an 82-45 victory over ConVal at home on Friday night, the Kennett High boys’ basketball team punched its ticket to the Division II tournament and will face a familiar foe, defending state champs Pembroke Academy.
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