PREP SOFTBALL: Branford set to face top-ranked Trenton in Class 1A semifinals

  • Branford pitcher Laila Arnold unloads a pitch against Taylor County during the Region 3-1A final on Tuesday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)
    Branford pitcher Laila Arnold unloads a pitch against Taylor County during the Region 3-1A final on Tuesday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

    BRANFORD — If you’re going to beat Trenton, you have to play a near-perfect game.

    Maybe even perfect.

    The Tigers (18-1) are ranked No. 1 in Class 1A for a reason. Their sole loss this season came to Bak…