PREP VOLLEYBALL: Branford edges Baker in five sets to advance to Rural state final

Branford's volleyball team celebrates after scoring the match-clinching point against Baker in the Class Rural state semifinals on Monday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)
Branford's volleyball team celebrates after scoring the match-clinching point against Baker in the Class Rural state semifinals on Monday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

WINTER HAVEN — Right before taking the floor for the final set of Monday’s Class Rural state semifinal, the Branford seniors huddled together and delivered a message to the rest of the team.

“The senio…