PREP SOFTBALL: Branford & Taylor County meet for fourth time in Region 3-1A final

Branford’s softball team celebrates after defeating Hilliard 6-1 in the Region 3-1A semifinals on Thursday. It was the first playoff win in program history. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)
Branford’s softball team celebrates after defeating Hilliard 6-1 in the Region 3-1A semifinals on Thursday. It was the first playoff win in program history. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

BRANFORD — Taylor County looked like the better team in the regular season, sweeping two games against Branford.

But the Buccaneers won when it mattered most two weeks ago. They played their best game …