Entering Tuesday’s FHSAA Rural state semifinal at Polk State College in Winter Haven, the Williston volleyball team was playing in its third final four appearance all-time.

Branford was seeking its third straight title game appearance.

The No. 1-ranked Bucs (23-4) made quick work of the Red Devils (11-11) with a 25-15, 25-11, 25-13 sweep to advance to Wednesday’s championship game that starts at 4 p.m.

They will face No. 2 Chipley, which defeated defending state champion Liberty County (Bristol) 25-14, 21-25, 22-25, 25-17, 15-10 in the other state semifinal.

Branford senior Adriauna Combs led the Bucs with 9 kills and eighth grader Lalyn Sikes had 7 kills and 9 digs. Junior Anabella Dicks tallied 7 kills and 14 digs, while senior Mylie Fernandez had 4 kills, 2 aces and 11 digs. Junior Kaleah Tucker also had 4 kills and sophomore Ava Alcorn had 12 digs.

For Williston, senior Madison Perkins led the Red Devils with 5 kills, along with 5 digs. Senior Berkley Brooks had 15 digs and 4 kills, and senior Amelia Smith had 4 digs.

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