CONWAY — Although the Kennett High girls’ soccer team narrowly missed the Division II playoffs this fall, it was still a season to remember for the Eagles who had one of their most successful campaigns yet. And, the future looks bright for the local booters.
Kennett went 5-7-4 this year. The Eagles went 6-10 in 2022, 6-8-2 in 2021, 5-9-1 in 2020, while the 2007 team went 5-10-1 and the 2006 team had the best record at 7-9.
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