CONWAY — Youth is currently being served when it comes to the Kennett High boys’ basketball team this winter. The Eagles, who are among the youngest varsity squads to take to the hardwood in Division II, have been a pleasant surprise to fans of the hometown flock.
Kennett is 4-1 in Division II play and 6-2 overall (the team went 2-1 at the annual Mike Lee Holiday Hoop Bash in Farmington over the Christmas break), while playing stingy defense, winning the rebound battles and giving the Bleacher Creatures plenty to cheer about.
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