BOYS SOCCER: Maclay mercy rules Branford again in Region 1-2A quarterfinals

Branford's David Lopez gathers possession against Hamilton County in the District 2-2A championship on Jan. 27. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

TALLAHASSEE — Maclay looked every bit the part of a defending state champion against Branford on Tuesday night.

Behind a hat trick and an assist from Luke Daunt, the top-seeded Marauders cruised to an …