CONWAY — St. Thomas scored the game’s final 20 points to come from behind to beat Kennett High 20-6 and spoil homecoming on Friday night. The loss puts the Eagle's playoff chances in jeopardy as they no longer control their destiny.
The setback dropped KHS to 1-4 in Division II, while St Thomas kept its playoff aspirations alive by improving to 2-3.
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