Though a late start meant dropping temperatures, energy ran high from the first whistle as Grandview and Broomfield battled for the Class 5A girls soccer state championship.
Not even looming rainclouds that put a chill in the air — and cast doubt on whether play would be continued Tuesday — could put a damper on Gillian Vance’s smile after 18 holes Monday.
It might sound improbable, but the same Chatfield Chargers who started the season 1-8 will play in the Class 5A state baseball championship game next Saturday.