CONWAY — On snow, and ready to race, the Kennett High boys’ and girls’ cross-country ski teams are eager to make their marks in 2026.
Coach Scott Lajoie, who is in his 20th season with the Eagles (third as head coach, and 30th teaching at Kennett High), is excited for the Eagles to finally be racing and is hopeful that what natural snow there is will stick around until Mother Nature decides to get generous again. The area has received around 25 inches of snow thus far this winter.
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