PREP SOFTBALL: Fort White blows past Branford twice in 2 nights

Fort White’s Jermauni Byrd celebrates on third base between Branford shortstop Cloey Criggall and third baseman Madyson Sikes on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the City Reporter)
Fort White’s Jermauni Byrd celebrates on third base between Branford shortstop Cloey Criggall and third baseman Madyson Sikes on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the City Reporter)

BRANFORD — The early-season showdown between the two undefeated softball powers from neighboring counties never materialized.

Fort White’s Kadence Compton had a big hand in not allowing Branford off th…