Shock win for North Otago

North Otago made a splash on the opening day of the New Zealand under-18 men’s tournament in Wellington yesterday.

Toby Hunt, a year 12 pupil at Waitaki Boys’, poured in 46 points as North Otago shocked Taranaki 103-78.

Otago suffered a 99-84 loss to Manawatu.

In the women’s tournament, Otago were beaten 67-38 by Counties-Manukau.