Stockton were on top early having Merewether 5-53 at one stage.

Simon Moore (144 not out) showed his class first in a partnership of 76 with Michael Hogan (26).

Then in combination with  Courtney Moulton and Daniel Morton  they put on 86 runs for the last two wickets to push Merewether to 237.

Stockton struggled to get on top with Dan Upward (61) and Jeff Goninan (36) the main contributors in their total of 223.

Michael Hogan displayed his wicket-taking ability chipping in with 3-34.

University continued on their winning way downing the strong Ham Wicks side 178 to 109.

Michael Radnidge (52 no) showed the way with the bat and Grant Stewart had the bowling figures of 9.4-4-5-34 including a hat-trick.

Charlestown’s 8-252 set too big a chase for Newcastle City 199 at Learmonth Oval.

James Rushford (57) and Aaron Payne 3-52 were the Charlestown performers.

For City, Bryce Garrett (42) and Craig Handy with 2-43 were the main contributors.

Jason Sangha continued his good form from the Australian under-17 carnival with a game-winning 118 as Wallsend 9-255 accounted for Waratah 113.

 Toronto Workers 7-221 defeated Wests 106 and Belmont 8-252  accounted for Cardiff 154.