PREP SOFTBALL: Branford rallies twice, edges Aucilla Christian in extras to advance to Region 3-1A finals

  • Branford's softball team celebrates with Mallory Blue at home plate after she scored the game-winning run in extra innings to defeat Aucilla Christian in the Region 3-1A semifinals on Thursday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)
    Branford's softball team celebrates with Mallory Blue at home plate after she scored the game-winning run in extra innings to defeat Aucilla Christian in the Region 3-1A semifinals on Thursday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

    BRANFORD — Branford's Mallory Blue was simply advancing to second base on a routine second-to-first groundout.

    Instead, an ill-advised errant throw followed and Blue made her way home for the extra-inn…