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Otago Boys' High School Exchange 2020
 
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Otago Boys' Dominates Summer Exchange

TBHS —

In fine weather, the traditional summer exchange was played in Dunedin on 9-10 February.

The highlight of the exchange for TBHS was the 1st XI drawing for the second year in a row against a strong Otago side.

Batting first, Otago amassed a formidable 273-9. Alex Doyle with 4-33 was the best of the bowlers for TBHS. Timaru then replied with 140. Toby Clemett (47) top scored against an accurate attack. Otago scored quickly in their second turn at bat and declared at 123-3, leaving a target of 257 for TBHS. Timaru performed well under pressure and when stumps were drawn, were 205-7. The highlight of which was a fine 114 by Clemett, to complete an excellent double and an outstanding performance by a Year 11 student. He combined in a century stand for the 3rd wicket with another Year 11 student, Fletcher Rhodes, who scored 46.

For the first time in a number of years, Golf was part of the exchange and Otago won an evenly contested, enjoyable contest 2-1. Nick Stephenson playing at number 2 won his match for Timaru. 

OBHS dominated the Colts Cricket, winning by an innings and 23 runs. Oliver Linton with the bat and George Powell and Steven Ramsay with the ball were the best performers for TBHS. 

Otago were too good in the Senior Tennis, winning the tie 6-0 and also won a more competitive Junior match, up 4-2.