PRESTON - Pocatello stayed alive in the race for the 4A Fifth District title when it captured a 54-46 win at Preston on Friday.

With the help of a 16-8 advantage in the second quarter, Pocatello took a 26-19 lead into halftime and held on for the win. Backup Johnny Hancock scored five of his seven points in the period and contributed a pair of steals.

"I thought we had a good second quarter," Pocatello coach Lee Ralphs said. "We got out and got the lead going into halftime."

Michael Decker scored a game-high 16 points. Zac Korrell hit 9-of-10 free throws in the fourth quarter to seal the win and finished with 13.

Brayden Shepherd paced Preston with 11 points.

Pocatello (6-9, 1-2) next travels to play Minico tonight and plays at Century on Feb. 6.