CONWAY — The Kennett High ice hockey team got its 21st season off on a winning note with a 7-1 victory over Pembroke/Campbell at the Everett Arena in Concord on Wednesday afternoon.
Fans of the hometown flock are cautiously optimistic about the Eagles. All the ingredients are in place for KHS to be among the top teams in Division III this winter.
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