CONWAY — It’s a rebuilding year for the Kennett High girls’ tennis program. The Eagles lost their entire starting lineup last spring to graduation.
Coach Duncan Yarworth had just nine girls out to open the preseason. The roster is now up to 10, but many are new to high school tennis.
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