JEROME - The Century boys' basketball took down the defending 4A state champion Burley, 53-30, on Thursday at Jerome to move one step closer to its ninth straight trip to the state tournament.

The loser-out game between the runners-up from the Fourth and Fifth districts was tied 39-39 heading into the fourth quarter. After a back-and-forth frame, the Diamondbacks grabbed a 51-50 lead with 17 seconds to go.

Bobcats star Kyle Hepworth tried to find A.J. Hunter on an inbounds pass, but Century senior Koby Campbell stole the ball, allowing the Diamondbacks to seal the game at the line.

"He anticipates really well, and he uses his quickness to his advantage," Century coach Cody Shelley said of Campbell.

Senior Storm Shelley led the Diamondbacks with a game-high 24 points, including three 3-pointers, and Caz Alley pitched in nine points.

With the win, Century (15-9) advances to play Blackfoot, the runner up from the Sixth District, at 1 p.m. Saturday at Highland High for a trip to state. The Broncos defeated the Diamondbacks in two earlier meetings this season.

"It's gonna take a full team effort on the defensive end," coach Shelley said. "On the offensive end, we have to come out and play Century basketball and execute."