Malad senior Kurt Ward pitches during the Dragons’ 3-2 victory over Nampa Christian in the 3A South Region qualifier at Malad High School on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Ward needed just 72 pitches to toss a complete game. | Kalama Hines, EastIdahoSports.com MALAD CITY — On his 18th birthday, Malad senior Kurt Ward took the mound with a chance to pitch his reigning 3A state champion Dragons back into the state tournament, and immediately broke one of …