CONWAY — The Kennett High girls' basketball team returns 10 players from last year’s varsity squad and has its sights set on back-to-back playoff seasons. And, what a difference a year makes.
Last year, there were just 13 girls out for the entire high school program. It resulted in the Eagles not playing a junior varsity schedule as there were just three freshmen out for the team. This winter, there are 30 girls, including 20 freshmen out for the sport at the Nest.
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