CONWAY — Three recent Kennett High standouts — Gaven Gagne, Bobby Graustein and Braden Santuccio — will suit up and represent the Granite State in the 68th Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl Game against seniors from Vermont at Castleton University on Aug. 7. The Eagles are excited to play the game they love one last time together.
Kennett, Plymouth and Newport each have three players in the game.
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