New Plymouth Boys' High School won the basketball but lost the football and the hockey in the annual sports exchange with Wellington College in New Plymouth yesterday.

A strong first quarter by Boys' High set up an 84-51 win in the first V basketball match. Wellington cut the deficit in the second quarter to seven at halftime.

The home side lifted their defensive effort in the second half and that proved the difference between the teams. Ben Crombie top scored with 23 points, while Lachie Fenwick and Derek Albertsen both made it to double figures.

HOOP HUNTER: New Plymouth Boys' High School player Ben Crombie on his way to the hoop in the interschool basketball match against Wellington College in New Plymouth yesterday. New Plymouth won 84-51. Photo Robert Charles, Daily News