CONWAY — Coming off its most successful season yet, and having made the playoffs each of the past two years, optimism is high this spring for the Kennett High girls’ lacrosse team.
KHS is off to an 0-2 start after opening with a pair of contests played in rain, snow and wind. The Eagles lost 17-9 to rival Kingswood (1-2) in Wolfeboro on April 14.
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