Rain interrupted play at the state under 17 championships, with Newcastle well in front on run rate against the Central Coast.
Jason Sangha got the Newcastle innings off to a flying start, scoring 35 quick runs before he was caught off the bowling of Zac Abel.
Jordy Toby and Peter McCredie then set about building a big total for the home side.
Toby finished with 59, McCredie ended on 51, Newcastle notching 256.
In reply, the Central Coast was eventually bowled out for 160.
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