It was a mixed bag of results for Southern Districts’ women in round three of SACA Premier Cricket on Sunday. The Stingrays first grade remain winless in the 50-over competition after losing to Kensington by eight wickets at Parkinson Oval. Batting first, the Stingrays could only manage a total of 144 after being bowled out in the 49th over. Hannah Sampson (41), Kelly Armstrong (31) and Kylie Rattray (21) all got starts without going on to post a big score. Shania McKinnon (3/17) and Sarah Lowe (3/19) were the multiple wicket takers for Kensington. The Browns made light work of the run chase as they only lost two wickets as the runs were knocked off in the 29th over. Lowe (57 not out) and Rachel Church (38) added 92 for the second wicket to set up the victory. Next Sunday Southern Districts take on Northern Districts at Bice Oval.

The second grade won their second game in a row with a convincing 112-run victory over Sturt at Unley Oval. After being sent in, the Stingrays got off to a great start as Sheridan Howell and Narelle Maiolo added 135 for the first wicket before Howell was dismissed for 74 from 85 balls (10 x 4’s). It was Howell’s highest score. Maiolo continued on to notch her maiden century, eventually finishing 106 not out from 126 balls (11 x 4’s) as the visitors racked up 1/211 from their 40 overs. Sturt were never in the hunt during the run chase as they batted out the overs to finish at 7/99. Beth Worthley top scored with 26 (41 balls). The wickets were shared around with skipper Jessica Modistach the only multiple wicket taker with 2/11 from eight overs. Next Sunday Southern Districts take on Kensington at Ford Oval (Kensington Gardens Reserve).