PREP SOFTBALL: Arnold leads Branford past Suwannee in pitcher’s duel

Branford’s Laila Arnold (2) and Erika Rioux (14) celebrate after defeating Suwannee on Tuesday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)
Branford’s Laila Arnold (2) and Erika Rioux (14) celebrate after defeating Suwannee on Tuesday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

LIVE OAK — In a pitcher’s duel where the opposing pitchers combined for 23 strikeouts, it was Branford’s Laila Arnold who prevailed in an intra-county matchup at Suwannee.

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