Malden v. Palmyra (Class 2 semifinal)

Malden head coach Joel Wyatt hugs senior Nick Thompson (30) as players celebrate after the Green Wave defeated Palmyra 24-21 in a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

The Malden Greenwave take the field before their Class 2 semifinal game against Palmyra on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Palmyra's Travis Harvey (22) carries the ball against Malden in the first quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Palmyra's Travis Harvey (22) is tackled by Malden's Jackson Wilson (52) in the first quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Jackson Wilson (52) celebrates after tackling Palmyra's Travis Harvey (22) in the first quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Kylus Thompson runs past Palmyra's Brendon Timbrook (83) in the first quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Jackson Wilson (52) tackles Palmyra's Junior Smith (17) in the first quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Kylus Thompson looks upfield for running room against Palmyra in the first quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Kylus Thompson looks to avoid Palmyra's Philip Bland (8) in the first quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Palmyra's Philip Bland attempts to bring down Malden's Kylus Thompson in the first quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Kylus Thompson looks for running room against Palmyra in the first quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Palmyra quarterback Ben Cheffey hands the ball to running back Travis Harvey against Malden in the second quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Kylus Thompson is tackled by Palmyra defenders in the second quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Tyler Currie runs through the Palmyra line in the second quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Tyler Currie looks for running room against Palmyra in the second quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Tyler Currie stiff arms Palmyra's James Easley in the second quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Nick Thompson (30) lowers his shoulder to take on Palmyra's Brendon Timbrook (83) in the second quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Kylus Thompson (3) slips the tackle attempt of Palmyra's Philip Bland (8) before racing for a touchdown in the second quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Kylus Thompson (3) gets lifted by teammate Dee Triplett (78) after scoring a touchdown against Palmyra in the second quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Kylus Thompson (3) and the Green Wave defense celebrate a turnover against Palmyra in the second quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Tyler Currie looks to get past Palmyra's AJ Obrien in the second quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

The Malden High School Marching Band performs at halftime of the Green Wave's Class 2 semifinal game against Palmyra on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden quarterback Chapen Riley drops back to pass against Palmyra in the third quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden quarterback Chapen Riley rolls out against Palmyra in the third quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Tyler Currie breaks outside against Palmyra in the third quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Tyler Currie runs upfield against Palmyra in the third quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Palmyra's AJ Obrien (44) attempts to bring down Malden's Nick Thompson in the third quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Kylus Thompson carries the ball against Palmyra in the third quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Kylus Thompson (3) gets lifted by teammate Dee Triplett (78) after scoring a touchdown against Palmyra in the third quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Kylus Thompson (3) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against Palmyra in the third quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Nick Thompson carries the ball against Palmyra in the third quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Nick Thompson is tripped up by Palmyra's AJ Obrien on a two-point conversion in the third quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden defenders celebrate stopping Palmyra on fourth down in the third quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Nick Thompson is tackled by Palmyra defenders in the third quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Jace Brown catches a pass against Palmyra in the third quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Jace Brown is pushed out of bounds by Palmyra's Philip Bland in the third quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Tyler Currie carries Palmyra tacklers to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Tyler Currie gets a lift from teammate Jackson Wilson after scoring a touchdown against Palmyra in the fourth quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden head coach Joel Wyatt gives instructions to Kylus Thompson (3) and Chapen Riley (9) before a two-point conversion against Palmyra in the fourth quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Palmyra's Matt Frankenbach (75) tackles Malden's Tyler Currie (20) in the fourth quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Palmyra's Philip Brock turns the corner against Malden in the fourth quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Palmyra's Justin Miller runs toward the sideline against Malden in the fourth quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Palmyra's Philip Brock (8) scores a touchdown against Malden in the fourth quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Kylus Thompson is tackled by Palmyra's James Easley (12) and Brendon Timbrook (83) in the fourth quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Zach Gray tackles Palmyra's Brendon Timbrook in the fourth quarter of a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden fans celebrate in the fourth quarter as the Green Wave defeated Palmyra 24-21 in a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden players celebrate after the Green Wave defeated Palmyra 24-21 in a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden's Chapen Riley (9) and Kylus Thompson (3) hug after the Green Wave defeated Palmyra 24-21 in a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)

Malden head coach Joel Wyatt hugs quarterback Chapen Riley after the Green Wave defeated Palmyra 24-21 in a Class 2 semifinal game on Saturday afternoon at Malden High School. (David Jenkins/Standard Democrat)