Taranaki teams had talent at the annual New Zealand Secondary Schools Basketball Nationals last week.
Opunake High School's girls' team won their championship play-off and player Tara Clement was named Most Valuable Player.

Stratford High School's two teams also had success, both placing third in their competitions.
Stratford players Bailey Gavin, Cameron Trethewey and Morgan Trott were also all selected for their respective tournament teams at the competition.