Eagles struggle in second half, fall to Gilford in finale Sports Editor - Salmon Press Newspapers KENNETT'S Kyle Perry goes hard to the hoop against Gilford's Malik Reese in action last Thursday. (Photo by Joshua Spaulding) ( click for larger version) March 03, 2021NORTH CONWAY — The Kennett and Gilford boys' basketball teams got in their final tune-ups before their respective postseason tournaments on Thursday, Feb. 25. The visiting Golden Eagles used a strong second half to pull away from the host Eagles and advance to the tournament with positive momentum and a 54-30 win. "We held them to 12 points in the second half, that was awesome," said Gilford coach Rick Acquilano of his squad's defensive effort. "Like everybody, we're still trying to get better every day.