Napier Boys' High School on Wednesday came out on top in the second high schools shearing match at the Hawke's Bay Show.
The contest was won by Reuben King, who countered a deficit from being last to finish the final by scoring the best quality points. Louis Coombe-Gray was runner-up.
Lindisfarne College students filled the other two places in the final, Jonty Wilson taking third place and Jack Twigley fourth.
King also had the best quality points in the heats.
The competition was organised by training organisation Tectra regional manager Bill Hale. NBHS head of agriculture Rex Newman said it was a great event and all the competitors got a good opportunity to view competitive shearing at a novice level. "It is a great competition for these students and one that can hopefully be continued in the future."