PREP ROUNDUP: Lafayette, Branford drop SSAA openers

Lafayette quarterback Tucker Higginbotham stretches out for extra yards as he is wrapped up by a Union County defender Friday night. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)
Lafayette quarterback Tucker Higginbotham stretches out for extra yards as he is wrapped up by a Union County defender Friday night. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

LAKE BUTLER — Lafayette’s move to the Sunshine State Athletic Association got off to a stormy start Friday night.

The Hornets never led Friday in their season opener, falling 21-7 to Union County …