The Grizzlies hadn’t lost a set — a single set — since Oct. 1, a period of time that spanned 14 matches. It was the type of run appropriate for a team ranked No. 1 in 6A heading into the state tournament.
But the streak didn’t just end. It melted faster than a stick of butter in the southern Utah summer sun. And it was the Pleasant Grove Vikings who shined just as bright, and just as hot.
The Vikings won the 6A title with a 3-1 victory over the Grizzlies on Saturday at Utah Valley University despite dropping the opening set.