CONWAY — With five inches of heavy snow falling on the area on Sunday, the Kennett High baseball and softball teams are picking the right time to head south. The Eagles are scheduled to fly to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Wednesday for three action-packed days of spring training.
Preseason for spring sports at KHS started on Monday, with both teams relegated to practice in the Peter Ames Gymnasium.
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