CONWAY — Fans are excited about the 2019-20 Kennett High boys’ basketball team. Members of this year’s hometown flock have a genuine love of the game and that’s led countless players to work year-round on their games in preparation for this season.
A number of Eagles tasted success last summer in AAU ball, winning the prestigious Battle at Crossroads Tournament and taking top honors in the always competitive Laconia Summer League. Throw in a second-place showing at the annual Fryeburg tourney in June, and the boys were three-for-three in bringing home some hardware.
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