CONWAY — Lots of new players have come out for the Kennett High girls’ tennis teams this spring, and Coach Duncan Yarworth, who is in his fifth year at the helm, has been pleased with the quick progress the players are making.
Kennett went 6-2 in Division II in 2021 with four matches canceled due to COVID-19 and two planned for the final week of the regular season with Prospect Mountain canceled due to the beginning of post-season play.
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