CONWAY — The Kennett High softball team has lofty goals. The Eagles, who are off to a 3-4 start to the season, lost just one senior to graduation in 2021, want to make a lengthy playoff run this spring.
Last year, Kennett went 3-7 with six games canceled due to COVID-19.
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