PREP SOFTBALL: Branford takes pitcher’s duel over Columbia

  • Branford’s Laila Arnold winds up for a pitch during Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Columbia. Arnold struck out eight Tigers on her way to a complete-game shutout. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
    Branford’s Laila Arnold winds up for a pitch during Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Columbia. Arnold struck out eight Tigers on her way to a complete-game shutout. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

    BRANFORD — A win doesn’t have to be pretty. But for Branford on Tuesday night, it did have to be a little gritty.

    The Buccaneers eked out three hits, including a leadoff single from shortstop Cloey Cri…