PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Branford’s Moore leads area with 12-place finish at state

Branford runner Anna Moore (middle) placed 12th at the Class 1A state meet on Friday. Moore is pictured with boys head coach Michelle Richards (left) and girls coach Stefani Santos (right). (COURTESY)
Branford runner Anna Moore (middle) placed 12th at the Class 1A state meet on Friday. Moore is pictured with boys head coach Michelle Richards (left) and girls coach Stefani Santos (right). (COURTESY)

TALLAHASSEE — Going into Friday’s Class 1A state cross country meet, Branford coaches Stefani Santos and Michelle Richards were optimistic about Anna Moore’s chances.

The freshman, though, surpassed th…