Reigning premier Lobethal flexed their considerable muscle with a 220-run win against Wistow during round 4 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AHCA) at Wistow on Saturday. The Tigers ran up a huge score of 8/415 from their 45 overs, with no fewer than 30 x 4’s and an amazing 27 x 6’s! Mitch Weeks continued his great start to the season, scoring a hard-hitting 123 from just 62 balls (12 x 4’s, 8 x 6’s) and he was well supported by Tanner King (94 from 100 balls) in a 161-run opening stand. Sam Martin (52 from 32 balls), Matt Martin (44 from 17 balls) and Sam Graeber (25 from 12 balls) then continued the carnage. Connor Burgess (4/80), Ryan Watt (2/56) and Cooper Kupke (2/67) were the leading wicket takers for the Echidnas. It was a mammoth task for Wistow as they took to the crease for the run chase. Kupke (57) and Connor Burgess (32) were the leading run scorers for Wistow as they were bowled out in the 37th over for 195. Lobethal used 10 bowlers with nine of them taking wickets, including Graeber who snared 2/29 (6).Nairne won their first game of the season after a comfortable six-wicket victory over Hahndorf. The Magpies batted first and were bundled out in the 26th over for just 88. Michael Shanahan (22) and Ben Montgomerie (21) were the only Hahndorf batsmen to reach 20, while Luke Stephenson was the star with the ball for Nairne with figures of 6/35 from 6.4 overs. Skipper Brodie Clarke chipped in with 2/23 (7). Nairne had a bit of a wobble early in the run chase as they slipped to 3/30, before Zac Llewellyn (26) and Nick Melvin (36 not out) steadied the ship as the winning runs came up in the 19th over. Hudson Judd was the best of the Hahndorf bowlers with 2/16 (6).Langhorne Creek also won their first game of the season after defeating Woodside by 48 runs at Woodside on Saturday. The visitors batted first and put up a competitive 7/215 from their 45 overs. Opener Brodie O’Dea top scored with 66 from 84 balls (10 x 4’s), while Liam O’Dea (37) and Daniel Cleggett (33 not out) made useful contributions. Josiah Moore (3/34) and Liam Moore (2/60) were the leading wicket takers for the Warriors. Woodside got themselves into a reasonable position at 5/149 with Dave Wescombe (44) and Tommy Baldock (40) leading the way, before they lost their last 5/18 to be bowled out for 167. Five Langhorne Creek bowlers took wickets with Adam Clements (4/35), Daniel Kropp (2/26) and Cleggett (2/31) the leading wicket takers. Bremer Callington are up to third spot on the ladder following their three-wicket win over Strathalbyn at Callington. ‘Strath’ batted first with Luke Cousins and Ashley Medhurst adding 58 for the first wicket before Medhurst was dismissed for 21 (50). Cousins and skipper Matt Harris then added 80 for the third wicket before Cousins was dismissed for 67 (88). Harris went on to top score with 80 not out from 77 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as the Stallions finished on 5/207. Alex Durbidge took 2/14 from five overs for the Cobras. Bremer Callington’s run chase was underpinned by a fine innings from Jai McMurtrie who top scored with 79 from 92 balls (7 x 4’s, 1 x 6) and he received good support from Michael Heath (31), Johnny Fitzgerald (20) and Nathan Fitzgerald (18) as the winning runs came up in the 39th over. Five Strathalbyn bowlers took wickets with Brayden Gaiter (2/33) and Lachlan Cutting (2/39) the multiple wicket takers. The first game of round five was actually played on Sunday (2/11) with Langhorne Creek hosting Strathalbyn, and it was a big result for the travelling Stallions as they won their first game at the Creek since 2019. ‘Strath’ batted first with Luke Cousins continuing his excellent season with a top-scoring 80 from 97 balls (7 x 4’s). Cousins now has 309 runs at 77.25 after five rounds of the season. Brayden Gaiter (32) and Matt Harris (20) chipped in to help their side to a total of 189. Daniel Kropp (4/35) and Troy Blackwell (3/38) were the leading wicket takers for Langhorne Creek. The Creeks got themselves into a good position at 2/78, before losing their last 8/61 to be bowled out for 139 in the 39th over. Blackwell top scored with 35 from 41 balls, while Tom Plant, in his first game for Langhorne Creek, made 34 (48). Nick Evenden was the star with the ball for the Stallions with 4/24 off nine overs.Ladder (after round 4)*Lobethal 14, Strathalbyn 10, Bremer Callington 10, Hahndorf 10, Wistow 10, Nairne 6, Langhorne Creek 6, Woodside 2. *Ladder includes the first game of round 5 played on 2/11/25Round 5 (8/11/25 - home team named first)Langhorne Creek v Strathalbyn (Sunday 2/11/25)Bremer Callington v NairneLobethal v HahndorfWoodside v Wistow

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 3 resultsMacclesfield 8-8-65 defeated Strathalbyn 4-4-53Langhorne Creek 7-7-64 defeated Kangarilla 5-5-50Woodchester had the byeLadder (after round 3)Kangarilla 25, Langhorne Creek 20, Macclesfield 20, Strathalbyn 16, Woodchester 15.Round 4 fixtures (8/11/25)Macclesfield v WoodchesterKangarilla v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek has the bye

Port Elliot won their second game of the season with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Encounter Bay during round three action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Encounter Bay on Saturday. The home side batted first and reached 4/68 from 28 overs before rain halted play on day one. On day two, the Bays pushed on before being bowled out for 146 in the 52nd over. Sam Hoffmann (46), Lachlan Barrett (25) and Blake Bailey (22 not out) were the leading run scorers for Encounter Bay. Ben Griffiths (3/41), Simon Donaldson (3/58) and Levi Stringer (2/22) were the leading wicket takers for Port Elliot. The Bloods were in early trouble at 2/26, as skipper Joel Harris and Liam Harris came together to add 108 runs for the third wicket before Liam Harris went for 40 (77). Joel Harris continued on to top score with 66 not out (99), his second half-century in a row, as the winning runs came up in the 35th over. Yankalilla won their first game of 2025/26 after defeating McLaren Districts by four wickets at McLaren Vale. The home side batted first on day one and reached 3/67 from 28 overs before the rain arrived. Resuming on day two, the Crushers made their way to be all out for 144. Daniel Petrucci (31 not out) was the only batsman to pass 20, white there were 26 extras. Ashley Madden (2/14), Ryan Borlace (2/16) and Trent Starke (2/20) were the leading wicket takers for the Tigers. Yankalilla had 54 overs to get the runs with their innings dominated by Luke Bartlett. Bartlett held the innings together with a fine 73 not out (104 balls) as the winning runs came up in just the 36th over. Evan Clark (2/30) and Roy Graham (2/33) led the way with the ball for the Crushers. Mt Compass made it three wins in a row to start the season after defeating Willunga by eight wickets. Willunga batted first and were bowled out for 96 with Fletcher Harding (32) top scoring. Veteran Aaron Dalitz was the star for Mt Compass, taking 5/31 from 14 overs. ‘Compass’ wasted no time knocking off the target in 17 overs before declaring at 2/99. Shannon Jones top scored with 55 not out (6 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Batting a second time, Willunga fared slightly better as they made 105 with Harding top scoring again with 26 (4 x 4’s). Bailey Baldock (3/18), Aaron Dalitz (2/19) and Jamie Wirth (2/25) were the multiple wicket takers. This left Mt Compass with 22 overs to make 103 runs for outright victory. The task appeared a comfortable one, however Willunga hit back hard with the ball. Once Jones departed for 27 (4 x 4’s), the Demons were in strife at 4/38. Wickets continued to fall, and with 20 balls remaining in the game, it appeared the Demons would snatch an unlikely victory with Aaron Dalitz and number 11 Baldock at the crease. This pair survived the tense final moments as ‘Compass’ finished on 9/72. Brayden Pansini was the star with the ball for Willunga with the excellent figures of 6/20 from 11 overs. Noarlunga won their second game of the season after defeating Goolwa by five wickets at Goolwa. The Magpies started day two on 5/72, with skipper Matt Overall the next batsman in after missing the rain-shortened day one. The Shoes took two early wickets to reduce the home side to 7/92, before Overall hit a quickfire 51 not out from 38 balls (3 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) as Goolwa were dismissed for 146 in the 58th over. Sean Williams (3/57) and Ben Stewart-Tonkin (2/20) were the leading wicket takers for Noarlunga, while there were three run outs. The Shoes started well with Travis Bronstein (45) and Cam Bullard (42) adding 82 for the first wicket inside 17 overs. Jamie Diener chipped in with 34 (46 balls) as the winning runs came up in the 37th over. Left-arm spinner James Lawrence took 3/48 for the Magpies to take his career tally to a record 447 wickets for Goolwa. Victor Harbor had the bye.Ladder (after round 3)Mt Compass 18, Port Elliot 12, Noarlunga 12, Yankalilla 6, Willunga 6, McLaren Districts 6, Goolwa 6, Yankalilla 6, Encounter Bay 6, Victor Harbor 0.Round 4 (8/11/25 & 15/11/25 - 2 day games)Yankalilla v Encounter BayNoarlunga v McLaren DistrictsWillunga v GoolwaPort Elliot v Victor HarborMt Compass has the bye

Stirling remained undefeated and on top of the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) ladder following their two-wicket win over Mt Lofty during round four action at Stirling yesterday. Mt Lofty batted first with Josh Mitchell (54) and Nick Justice (44) adding 84 runs for the first wicket. Ryan Pistola (30 not out), Adam Carthew (24) and Stewart Leigh (21) made handy contributions as the Redcaps posted 5/226 from their 45 overs. Jack Pick (2/29) was the best of the Eagles bowlers. Stirling were in early trouble in the run chase as they slumped to 3/38 in the 16th over. Kurt Zytnik (25), Mitchell Jude (26) and Charlie Fryer (28) put Stirling back in the game, before Harrison Webb made a hard-hitting 40 (26 balls). It came down to the final over of the match with Stirling needing 10 runs to win with veteran Julian Zytnik on strike. Zytnik hit two from the first ball, another two from the second ball (no-ball), and then swung the next ball over the fence to win the game for his side. Zytnik finished on 40 not out (36 balls), while Adam Carthew (2/27) was the pick of the Redcaps bowlers. Meadows won their first game of the season with a four-wicket victory over Aldgate at Meadows. The Gaters batted first with Will Quigley-Smith making his first ‘A’ grade century with 106 from 147 balls (7 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), as he added 121 for the first wicket with Pierce Cordes-Harvey (61 from 82). Max Bilsborow chipped in with 18 not out as Aldgate put up a competitive 5/204 from their 45 overs. Rohan Reid was the standout bowler for the Bulldogs with 3/22 (9). Meadows’ innings was underpinned by a number of handy partnerships, the best being 67 runs for the fourth wicket between Rohan Reid and Haydn Reid, before Haydn was dismissed for 44 (50). Rohan went on to top score with 73 (72) as the winning runs came up in the 45th over. Quigley-Smith was the only multiple wicket taker for Aldgate with 2/28 (3). Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) also notched their first win of the season with a comfortable 78-run win at Kangarilla. SCIB batted first and notched 5/175 from their 45 overs. Adam Shearwood (45), Aaron Thompson (34) and Darcy Campbell (25) were the leading runs scorers for the visitors. Ryan Grimmond (3/39) and former Flagstaff Hill captain Jacob Lemon (2/27), in his first game for Kangarilla, were the wicket takers. Kangarilla were never in the run chase as they slipped to 5/46, before Michael White (28) added some hope, before his side were eventually bowled out in the 35th over for 97. Veteran Ben McGowan was the standout SCIB bowler with 4/24 (8) and he was well supported by Lachie Knight (2/26).Uraidla had the bye.Ladder (after round 4)Stirling 10, Scott Creek Ironbank 6, Meadows 6, Kangarilla 6, Mt Lofty 4, Uraidla 2, Aldgate 2.Round 5 (8/11/25 - home team named first)Mt Lofty v KangarillaUraidla v Scott Creek IronbankStirling v MeadowsAldgate has the bye

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 4 resultsMyponga-Sellicks 3-5-54 defeated Victor Harbor 3-4-45Inman Valley Red 4-6-57 defeated Port Elliot 2-2-28Back Valley 4-5-46 defeated Inman Valley Blue 2-4-43Mount Compass had the byeLadder (after round 4)Inman Valley Red 24.5, Inman Valley Blue 23, Victor Harbor 18, Back Valley 13, Myponga-Sellicks 8, Mount Compass 7.5, Port Elliot 2. Round 5 fixtures (8/11/25)Port Elliot v Mount CompassMyponga-Sellicks v Back ValleyInman Valley Red v Inman Valley BlueVictor Harbor has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 4 resultsStrathalbyn 63 defeated Encounter Bay 44Victor Harbor White 68 defeated Goolwa Black 37Willunga 61 defeated Yankalilla 58McLaren Vale 59 defeated Goolwa White 51Victor Harbor Blue 61 defeated Port Elliot 52Ladder (after round 4)Victor Harbor Blue 38, Port Elliot 34, Victor Harbor White 28, Willunga 26, Goolwa Black 25, McLaren Vale 23, Strathalbyn 22, Yankalilla 20, Encounter Bay 14, Goolwa White 10.Round 5 fixtures (8/11/25)Goolwa Black v WillungaEncounter Bay v Victor Harbor WhiteVictor Harbor Blue v StrathalbynPort Elliot v Goolwa WhiteYankalilla v McLaren Vale

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 3 resultsGoolwa 98 defeated Yankalilla 35Victor Harbor White 58 defeated Clarendon 45Victor Harbor Blue 69 defeated Willunga 44Port Elliot 58 defeated Encounter Bay 49Ladder (after round 3)Port Elliot 34, Goolwa 32, Yankalilla 22, Victor Harbor Blue 21, Willunga 14, Victor Harbor White 12, Clarendon 5, Encounter Bay 4.Round 4 fixtures (6/11/25)Clarendon v Encounter BayVictor Harbor White v Victor Harbor BlueGoolwa v Port ElliotYankalilla v Willunga

The bad weather on Saturday played havoc with round 3 of the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AHCA) with no results able to be achieved. The game at Langhorne Creek went the longest, with play called off after 13 overs of the second innings. Earlier, Lobethal had batted first with Matt Martin top scoring with 55 (52 balls), while Matthew Weeks (34), Sam Graeber (24) and Sam Martin (21) helped Lobethal to a total of 192 before being bowled out in the 44th over. Six Langhorne Creek bowlers took wickets with Daniel Evans (4/33) and Adam Clements (2/20) leading the way. Langhorne Creek had reached 1/54 (13 overs) before play was abandoned for the day. Brodie O’Dea top scored with 23 not out, while Wil Strange (1/18) was the wicket taker for Lobethal.Nairne got themselves into a good position at 2/127 in the 26th over before their game was called off against undefeated Wistow. Thomas Fiebiger (55) and Luke Timmins (54 not out) added 104 runs for the second wicket. Josh Fidler (1/15) and Harrison Burgess (1/39) were the wicket takers for the Echidnas.Bremer Callington travelled to Hahndorf and reached 9/181 in the 41st over before play was halted. Skipper Nathan Fitzgerald led the way with the bat with 61 not out (104 balls) and he was well supported by Alex Durbidge (42) and Jai McMurtrie (38). Ty Watson (3/21) and Hudson Judd (3/26) were the leading wicket takers for the Magpies. Strathalbyn hosted Woodside and after being sent in, the Stallions scored 7/177 from their 45 overs. Sam Teakle (48), Steve Schofield (44), Luke Cousins (31) and Matthew Harris (21) led the way with the bat for the Stallions, while Aaron Galvin took 3/37 from his nine-over spell for Woodside. Ladder (after round 3)Lobethal 10, Hahndorf 10, Wistow 10, Strathalbyn 6, Bremer Callington 6, Woodside 2, Nairne 2, Langhorne Creek 2. Round 4 (1/11/25 - home team named first)Bremer Callington v StrathalbynHahndorf v NairneWistow v LobethalWoodside v Langhorne Creek

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 2 resultsWoodchester 7-7-54 defeated Langhorne Creek 5-5-44Macclesfield 3-3-48 drew Kangarilla 3-3-43Strathalbyn had the byeLadder (after round 2)Kangarilla 15, Woodchester 15, Strathalbyn 12, Langhorne Creek 9, Macclesfield 3.Round 3 fixtures (1/11/25)Strathalbyn v MacclesfieldLanghorne Creek v KangarillaWoodchester has the bye

Mother nature was the only winner in round three of the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) A1 competition yesterday. All three games started but no results were possible after rain stopped play.At Meadows, Uraidla were sent in by Meadows skipper Oscar Tydeman and they reached 9/169 in the 42nd over before rain brought play to a halt. Alex Heptinstall top scored for Uraidla with 65 from 110 balls (6 x 4’s). Five Meadows bowlers took wickets including Callan Blackwell (3/22), Will Bevan-Giles (2/25) and Rohan Reid (2/27).Kangarilla travelled to Aldgate and were well on top early as the home side slumped to 2/7 in the eighth over, before Josh Callaghan (24) and Max Bilsborow (30 not out) added 41 runs for the third wicket. Only 23 overs were played as the Gaters finished on 3/59. Jack Evans (2/23) and Steve Featherstone (1/13) were the wicket takers for Kangarilla. In the Grand Final rematch at Cherry Gardens, the game was in the balance as Stirling reached 4/79 from 22 overs against Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB), before play was abandoned for the day. Jack Read (36) and Charlie Fryer (25 not out) were the leading run scorers for Stirling, while Beau Harwood was the leading wicket taker for SCIB with figures of 3/36 from six overs. Mt Lofty had the bye.Ladder (after round 3)Stirling 6, Kangarilla 6, Mt Lofty 4, Meadows 2, Scott Creek Ironbank 2, Uraidla 2, Aldgate 2.Round 4 (1/11/25 - home team named first)Meadows v AldgateStirling v Mt LoftyKangarilla v Scott Creek IronbankUraidla has the bye

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 3 resultsVictor Harbor 1-2-22 drew Back Valley 1-2-19Inman Valley Blue 3-5-42 drew Myponga-Sellicks 1-1-32Inman Valley Red 3-5-35 drew Mount Compass 0-0-11Port Elliot had the byeLadder (after round 3)Inman Valley Blue 20, Inman Valley Red 17, Victor Harbor 12, Mount Compass 6, Back Valley 4, Myponga-Sellicks 2, Port Elliot 0. Round 4 fixtures (1/11/25)Victor Harbor v Myponga-SellicksPort Elliot v Inman Valley RedInman Valley Blue v Back ValleyMount Compass has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 3 resultsPort Elliot 62 defeated Encounter Bay 53Victor Harbor Blue drew Goolwa WhiteMcLaren Vale 57 defeated Willunga 46Yankalilla drew Victor Harbor White Goolwa Black 49 defeated Strathalbyn 31Ladder (after round 3)Port Elliot 31, Victor Harbor Blue 29, Goolwa Black 25, Yankalilla 18, Willunga 16, Victor Harbor White 16, McLaren Vale 13, Encounter Bay 12, Strathalbyn 12, Goolwa White 8.Round 4 fixtures (1/11/25)Strathalbyn v Encounter Bay Victor Harbor White v Goolwa BlackWillunga v Yankalilla Goolwa White v McLaren ValePort Elliot v Victor Harbor Blue

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 2 resultsPort Elliot 57 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 45Willunga 83 defeated Clarendon 41Yankalilla 67 defeated Victor Harbor White 60Goolwa 61 defeated Encounter Bay 45Ladder (after round 2)Port Elliot 24, Yankalilla 22, Goolwa 20, Willunga 14, Victor Harbor Blue 9, Clarendon 3, Encounter Bay 2, Victor Harbor White 2.Round 3 fixtures (30/10/25)Yankalilla v GoolwaClarendon v Victor Harbor WhiteVictor Harbor Blue v WillungaEncounter Bay v Port Elliot

Strathalbyn v Pirates (A Grade) Strathalbyn continued their strong start to the Hills Softball Association A Grade women’s season with an impressive 11–2 victory over the Pirates on Saturday.Star pitcher Tess Smith led the way in the pitching circle, delivering a commanding performance that saw her allow just one hit across the entire game. Smith’s control and consistency kept the Pirates’ batters on the back foot from the first inning.At the plate, Payton Daniels and Georgia Tomlinson both produced big hits to drive in crucial runs, while Kim Cutting was outstanding with the bat, finishing the game with three solid hits.The match also marked a special moment for Lara Tamke, who made her A Grade debut at first base and impressed with her composure and effort in the field.Strathalbyn’s all-round team performance highlighted their growing depth and confidence as the season progresses, while the Pirates will look to regroup and bounce back in next week’s fixture.Strathalbyn v Macclesfield (C Grade) Strath started their first at bat strong with 8 runs scoring. Maccy was hot on the bats in their first at bat but thanks to Strathalbyn's strong defensive work only 1 run was scored. In the second Strath was again hot on the bats, a lead off home run to Rebecca Sims was the start of what would be a 10 run inning. Maccy was again getting bat to ball but was held scoreless thanks to Strath's defensive pressure. Pitching changes in the 3rd saw Jerilee Nash step to the plate for Maccy and they were able to hold Strath to just 2 runs. Annabel McGregor stepped to the plate for Strath in their own pitching change. A strong lead off hit from Lisa Lions scored their only run for the innings. A successful 4-6-3 double play and a routine play to the safe glove of Elise Duffield ended the innings and the game. Strathalbyn 20 defeating Macclesfield 2.Strathalbyn V Redsox Blue U14 This week the teams were very evenly matched which made for an exciting game for spectators.  Redsox started strong with good hits to Connor Abbot and Brodie Mattingly. Strathalbyn was able to hold them to just two runs in the 1st off the solid battery work of Imogen Baker to Anna Scott. Patient batting and aggressive base running saw Strath achieve the seven run innings limit.  The second innings was a repeat of the 1st bringing the score to 4-14. In the final innings a change of pitchers for both teams changed the momentum and Redsox brought in seven runs with a notable 3 Base hit for Will Gregory Thomas. With only 5 minutes left Strath went back to bat and Izabella Vanderzon hit a 2-baser and scored off Byron Strange’s Home Run. A great end to a game. Redsox 11 to Strathalbyn 17, but unfortunately due to losing a player and dropping to six in the last 10 minutes, Strathalbyn will forfeit the points.

Encounter Bay pulled off a 15-run win over Noarlunga in their first game of the season during round two action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Encounter Bay yesterday. The Bays batted first and were in all sorts of trouble as they slumped to 6/37 with Noarluga opening bowler Sean Williams starring with 5/12 from his eight overs. Paul Fantasia (26) and debutant Sunshine Osmont (46) came together in a crucial seventh-wicket partnership worth 76 runs to help lift their side to a competitive total of 122. Cam Bullard (2/8) and Jason Scarff (2/21) were the other multiple wicket takers for the Shoes. Noarlunga got themselves into a good position at 2/56 in the run chase with Jamie Diener making a quickfire 30 (14 balls), before a middle order collapse saw the Bays back in the game with the visitors struggling at 7/77. Michael Ledgard (19 not out) and Scarff (19) added 24 runs for the eighth wicket, but ultimately the Shoes were bowled out in the 37th over for 107. All five Encounter Bay bowlers took wickets with Blake Bailey (3/35), Chris Butler (2/5), Kieran Garrett (2/22) and Lachlan Barrett (2/25) leading the way. Port Elliot won their first game of the season with a comfortable six-wicket win at home against Goolwa. Goolwa batted first with their innings dominated by skipper Matt Overall who made 100 from 100 balls (15 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Rory Hanson chipped in with 34 (54 balls) as the Magpies made a total of 179 before being bowled out in the 40th over. Ben Griffiths (3/26), Scott Hannam (2/17) and Ben Martin (2/33) were the pick of the bowlers for Port Elliot. The Bloods got off to the worst possible start with opener Ethan Spriggs dismissed first ball of the innings by Josh Jones (1/41). Jaspa Tonkin (45) was joined by skipper Joel Harris in a 101-run second wicket stand to put their side on top. Harris went on to top score with 74 not out from 106 balls (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6), and he received useful support from Griffiths (19) and Patrick Dodd (23 not out) as the winning runs came up with 29 balls to spare. Mt Compass are on top of the ladder following their second win to start the season, this time by 64 runs over Victor Harbor at ‘Victor’. Mt Compass batted first and posted a competitive total of 184 before being bowled out on the 40th over. It was a good team batting performance from the Bulls with Shannon Jones (46), Ethan Anderson (28), Aaron Dalitz (24) and Robert Martin (20) all passing 20. All six Vipers bowlers took wickets with Lachlan Hywood (3/32), Ken Sumner (2/31) and Josh Boyko (2/32) the leading wicket takers. Victor Harbor were never really in the run chase as they finished their innings on 7/120 with Saubhagya Lamichhane top scoring with 41 (55 balls). Jones (2/11) and Riley Tonkin (2/20) were the multiple wicket takers for Mt Compass. McLaren Districts won their first game of the season with a tight 19-run win against local rivals Willunga. The Crushers batted first with Zac Hodges carrying his bat through the innings to finish with 80 not out (113 balls), while skipper Justin Twartz made 40 (49) as McLaren Districts posted 6/168. Brayden Pansini (2/20) was the pick of the Demons bowlers. Willunga were in trouble at 4/53 in the run chase, before Joe George (45) and Fletcher Harding (28) put on 56 for the fifth wicket. However, the Demons lost their last 6/40 to be bowled out in the 37th over for 149. Evan Clark took 4/33 (7), while Hodges completed a fine all-round double with figures of 3/17 (6). Yankalilla had the bye.Ladder (after round 2)Mt Compass 12, Noarlunga 6, Willunga 6, Encounter Bay 6, Port Elliot 6, Goolwa 6, McLaren Districts 6, Victor Harbor 0, Yankalilla 0.Round 3 (25/10/25 & 1/11/25 - 2 day games)Encounter Bay v Port ElliotGoolwa v NoarlungaMt Compass v WillungaMcLaren Districts v Yankalilla Victor Harbor has the bye

Reigning premier Lobethal won their second game in a row to open the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AHCA) season, after defeating Bremer Callington by eight wickets at Lobethal yesterday. Bremer Callington batted first with Jai McMurtrie and Johnny Fitzgerald adding 119 for the first wicket before Fitzgerald departed for 55 (59 balls). McMurtrie went on to top score with 56 (107 balls) as the Cobras posted 7/178 from their 45 overs. Sam Graeber (2/21), Steve Huxter (2/24) and Matt Martin (2/30) were the multiple wicket takers for Lobethal. The Tigers wasted no time in the run chase with Mitch Weeks smashing an unbeaten 114 from only 66 balls. Weeks’ innings included 14 x 4’s and 2 x 6’s as the winning runs came up in just the 20th over. Michael Kudra (1/30) and Nathan Fitzgerald (1/38) were the wicket takers for Bremer Callington.A century to veteran ‘keeper/batsman Luke Cousins has fired Strathalbyn to their first victory of the season after the Stallions defeated Nairne by 31 runs in a high scoring encounter at ‘Strath’. Cousins carried his bat through the innings to finish on 116 not out from 125 balls (13 x 4’s) as Strathalbyn scored 4/243 from their 45 overs. Skipper Matthew Harris (56 from 48 balls) added 104 for the third wicket with Cousins. Tom Fiebiger and Luke Timmins added 110 for the second wicket as Nairne reached a good position at 1/110 before Timmins was dismissed for 44 (56). Fiebiger continued on to top score with 73 (89 balls) and he was well supported by Robert Crook (32) and Brodie Clarke (31), but ultimately the Razorbacks came up short on 9/212. Brayden Gaiter was the pick of the Stallions bowlers with 3/26 (9) and he was well supported by Harris (2/36), Lachlan Cutting (2/42) and Nick Williams (2/55. Wistow has continued its excellent start back in ‘A’ grade ranks with a three-wicket win against Langhorne Creek at Wistow. Langhorne Creek batted first with Brodie O’Dea and Daniel Kropp adding 27 runs for the first wicket before O’Dea went for 20 (28 balls). Kropp went on to top score with 63 from 79 balls (8 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as the Tigers were bowled out in the 39th over for 149. Ryan Watt (4/32) and Connor Burgess (2/33) were the multiple wicket takers for the Echidnas. Wistow’s run chase started in disastrous fashion as they slumped to 2/3 in the second over, before Cooper Kupke and Josh Fidler (20) combined for 41-run third wicket stand. Kupke continued on and received great support from Tim Chynoweth as this pair put on 75 runs for the fifth wicket before Kupke departed for 51 (108 balls). Chynoweth finished with 48 (58 balls) as Wistow brought up the win in the 39th over. Troy Blackwell (2/30) was the leading wicket taker for Langhorne Creek. Hahndorf are also undefeated after two rounds following their eight-wicket victory at Woodside. The Warriors batted first and started well with skipper Tommy Baldock (36) and Trent Young putting on 74 for the first wicket. Young continued on to top score with 65 (86 balls), while Chris Baschiera chimed in with 25 (37 balls) as the Warriors put up 7/190 from their 45 overs. Hahndorf left-armer Ty Watson was the pick of the Magpies bowlers with 4/36 (9), while Michael Shanahan took 2/39 (9). Paul Allegretto (35) and Watson got Hahndorf off to a fast start before Ben Salt joined Watson in an undefeated third wicket stand worth 139 runs. Watson finished with 77 not out (129 balls), while Salt made 66 not out (79 balls) as Hahndorf won with 33 balls to spare. Josiah Moore (2/18) took both wickets for the Warriors.Ladder (after round 2)Lobethal 8, Wistow 8, Hahndorf 8, Strathalbyn 4, Bremer Callington 4, Woodside 0, Nairne 0, Langhorne Creek 0. Round 3 (25/10/25 - home team named first)Hahndorf v Bremer CallingtonLanghorne Creek v LobethalNairne v WistowStrathalbyn v Woodside

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 2 resultsWillunga 82 defeated Victor Harbor White 37Victor Harbor Blue 63 defeated McLaren Vale 55Encounter Bay 72 defeated Goolwa White 62Port Elliot 64 defeated Goolwa Black 49Yankalilla 72 defeated Strathalbyn 42Ladder (after round 2)Victor Harbor Blue 23, Port Elliot 21, Willunga 14, Goolwa Black 13, Yankalilla 12, Strathalbyn 12, Encounter Bay 10, Victor Harbor White 10, McLaren Vale 3, Goolwa White 2.Round 3 fixtures (25/10/25)Encounter Bay v Port ElliotVictor Harbor Blue v Goolwa WhiteMcLaren Vale v WillungaYankalilla v Victor Harbor WhiteGoolwa Black v Strathalbyn

Reigning premier Stirling started their premiership defence in style with a comfortable six-wicket victory against Aldgate in the opening round of the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Stirling Oval yesterday. Aldgate batted first and struggled throughout their innings as they were bowled out for just 99 in the 31st over. Jack Woollard top scored for the Gaters with 19 (29 balls). Veteran medium-pace bowler Julian Zytnik snared 4/25 (9), while Charlie Fryer took 3/13 (5). The home side wasted no time in the run chase as the winning runs came up in just the 18th over with Harrison Webb (26 not out) top scoring, while Jack Pick made 21 (39 balls). Matt Hansen was the pick of the Aldgate bowlers with 2/16 (5). Mt Lofty had a four-wicket victory over Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) in a high-scoring game at Heathfield Oval yesterday. SCIB batted first with Aaron Thompson (26) and Adam Shearwood adding 63 runs for the first wicket. Shearwood continued on to top score with a well-made 82 from 126 balls (12 x 4’s), while Darcy Campbell finished the innings well with 37 (37 balls) as the visitors posted 6/194 from their 45 overs. Anthony Jennings was the pick of the Redcaps bowlers with 4/32 from his nine-over spell. Redcaps skipper Josh Healey (27) got his side off to a decent start, but at 3/56 the game was in the balance. Stewart Leigh joined Adam Carthew in what would prove to be the decisive partnership of the match. This pair added 81 for the fourth wicket before Leigh went for 51 from 50 balls (5 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), while Carthew went on to top score with 60 (86 balls) as the Redcaps brought up victory in the 39th over. Kangarilla opened their 2025/26 campaign with a comfortable nine-wicket win at Uraidla yesterday. The home side batted first with Felix Gadomski-Mott (47) and Alex Heptinstall (31) leading the way as Uraidla posted a total of 161 before being bowled out in the 43rd over. Five Kangarilla bowlers took wickets with Ben Evans (3/15), Che Martinsen (2/20), Ryan Grimmond (2/32) and Steve Featherstone (2/33) the leading wicket takers. Featherstone (36) and Jake Turnbull added 77 runs for the first wicket, before Grimmond joined Turnbull to knock off the target in the 34th over. Turnbull finished with 48 not out, while Grimmond top scored with 53 not out from 54 balls (7 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Simon Parker (1/22) was the sole wicket taker for Uraidla.  Meadows had the bye.Ladder (after round 2)Stirling 4, Kangarilla 4, Mt Lofty 4, Meadows 0, Scott Creek Ironbank 0, Uraidla 0, Aldgate 0.Round 3 (25/10/25 - home team named first)Aldgate v KangarillaMeadows v UraidlaScott Creek Ironbank v StirlingMt Lofty has the bye

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 2 resultsVictor Harbor 6-8-60 defeated Port Elliot 0-0-24Inman Valley Red 5-6-51 defeated Myponga-Sellicks 1-2-33Inman Valley Blue 5-7-55 defeated Mount Compass 1-1-23Back Valley had the byeLadder (after round 2)Inman Valley Blue 15, Inman Valley Red 12, Victor Harbor 11, Mount Compass 6, Back Valley 3, Myponga-Sellicks 1, Port Elliot 0. Round 3 fixtures (25/10/25)Back Valley v Victor Harbor Myponga-Sellicks v Inman Valley BlueInman Valley Red v Mount CompassPort Elliot has the bye