CONWAY — For not being able to get outside onto its courts due to the slow snowmelt, the Kennett High boys’ tennis team has overcome that hurdle with a nice start to the 2023 season. The Eagles have developed a flair for the dramatics with a pair of thrilling 5-4 victories.
KHS goes into April vacation week sporting a 2-2 record. Kennett opened the season losing 7-2 to Souhegan in Amherst on April 7, but rebounded nicely to top Coe-Brown Northwood Academy 5-4 at home on April 10; swept the doubles to beat Windham 5-4 last Friday, but fell on the road to Lebanon (3-0) on Wednesday.
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