AMERICAN FALLS - American Falls coach Roger Thomas wasn't happy with the way his team shot the ball or turned the ball over in its season opener. But he had no complaints about the final score of the Beavers' 43-37 win over Malad at home Wednesday.

"We did some things down the stretch to make sure that we won," Thomas said. "A win's a win. We'll take a win any way that we can get it."

American Falls led 22-14 at halftime and was outscored 23-21 in the second half, but it clamped down defensively on its 2A opponent when it counted.

Nate Villalobos led the Beavers with 18 points, while Jared Jones scored 14 to lead the Dragons.