PREP SOFTBALL: Sikes leads Branford to run-rule win over rival Lafayette

  • Branford’s Madyson Sikes smiles rounding the bases after hitting a home run against Lafayette on Thursday night. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)
    Branford’s Madyson Sikes smiles rounding the bases after hitting a home run against Lafayette on Thursday night. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

    BRANFORD — After a stumbling in the early going, Branford was all over its neighboring rival Lafayette like an avalanche.

    Trailing 2-0 after one inning, the Buccaneers offense exploded for 17 hits agai…