PREP VOLLEYBALL: Union County ends Branford's season in Region 3-1A semis

Union County’s Jaycee Davis fires a shot over the net between Branford’s Kayley Johnson (10) and Madyson Sikes (6) during Friday’s Region 3-1A semifinal. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)
Union County’s Jaycee Davis fires a shot over the net between Branford’s Kayley Johnson (10) and Madyson Sikes (6) during Friday’s Region 3-1A semifinal. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

LAKE BUTLER — It was supposed to be rebuilding season for Branford.

Then came the increased expectations as the young players performed better than head coach Mendy Sikes had projected. That’s why the …