CONWAY — The third time was the charm for the Kingswood girls’ lacrosse team last Tuesday when the No. 9 seeded Knights came to Centola Field in Conway and topped No. 8 Kennett High 8-7 in a thrilling Division II first-round playoff game.
The girls from Wolfeboro came from behind to beat the Eagles, but Kennett came within inches of tying the match in the closing seconds.
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