SOFTBALL PREVIEW: Branford & Fort White chasing 1A state title, Columbia & Suwannee building with new coaches

Branford pitcher Laila Arnold pitches against Trenton during the Class 1A state semifinals on May 18. (WILL TURNER/Special to the Reporter)
Branford pitcher Laila Arnold pitches against Trenton during the Class 1A state semifinals on May 18. (WILL TURNER/Special to the Reporter)

All eyes are on the two Class 1A schools heading into the 2022 season.

Branford is fresh off of a state semifinal run where the program won its first district title and regional title. Most of that tea…