Malad's title hopes survive a loss and an offensive resurgence to win an elimination game

Malad's title hopes survive a loss and an offensive resurgence to win an elimination game

Malad reliever Easton Green warms up during Friday’s game against Melba. | Allan Steele, EastIdahoSports.com. CALDWELL – Nobody ever said winning a championship was easy. Especially when trying to repeat. “It definitely took some work to get everyone going,” Malad coach Chad Maroney said after the top-seeded Dragons lost to Orofino 9-6 in Friday’s 3A semifinals. “Pretty disappointed we didn’t get that first one … we know how deep we are and we n…