CONWAY — Seven members of the Kennett High girls’ track team closed out the spring sports season for the Eagles by turning in outstanding performances at the prestigious Meet of Champions at Kingston High School in Sanborn on Saturday.
Two Eagles — freshman Aida Wheat and senior Sierra Parsons — brought home medals for turning in top 5 performances. Wheat was second overall in the 200 meters while breaking her school record, while Parsons set a career personal best in the discus, finishing fifth in the state.
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