SODA SPRINGS - The Marsh Valley boys' basketball team scored throughout and played strong defense late to defeat Soda Springs 69-48 on Wednesday.

The Eagles were led by 22 points from Dallen Bills and 17 from Cory Kay. But scoring was never a problem for Marsh Valley.

What it needed to win, though, was some stops in the fourth quarter. The Eagles easily came up with them, and won that frame 24-9 to pull away.

"Our defensive pressure picked up in the fourth, and we were able to get some steals," Marsh Valley coach Jason Brower said. "That led to some easy layups down the stretch."

Cody Scheierman led Soda Springs with 17 points.

The win moved Marsh Valley to 2-0. It next plays North Fremont on Friday.