The matchup had all the makings of a classic battle between league powerhouses.

Sequim’s Wolves and North Kitsap’s Vikings did not disappoint.

North Kitsap middle blocker Briar Perez scored a point on a tip to break a 14-14 tie in the game’s decisive fifth set, and a controversial call on a Wolves drive to NK’s back line cinched it for the visiting Vikings on Oct. 2.

North Kitsap (4-0 in league, 6-0 overall) took control early with a 25-14 win in the first set, but Sequim (4-1, 6-1) got even in a back-and-forth second set that saw eight ties before Sequim won, 25-23.

In the third set, Sequim edged the Vikings 25-21. North Kitsap jumped out to a 20-12 lead in the fourth set and held off the Wolves for a 25-20 set victory, setting up the tie-breaking fifth set.

Sequim tied that fifth set at 12-12, 13-13 and 14-14 before finally falling.

The teams meet again on Oct. 21 in Poulsbo.

Sequim was slated to host Bremerton on Oct. 7 — results were not available at press time.

Olympic’s Trojans, who beat Port Angeles on Oct. 2 to remain unbeaten in league at 5-0, visit Sequim on Oct. 9.

The Wolves are at Kingston on Oct. 14 and host Port Angeles on Oct. 16.

2A Olympic League standings (as of Oct. 6)

Team Lg. Over.

Olympic 5-0 5-3

North Kitsap 4-0 6-0

Sequim 4-1 6-1

Bremerton 4-2 4-2

Port Angeles 1-5 1-6

Kingston 0-5 0-6

North Mason 0-5 2-6