Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 10 resultsKangarilla 8-8-63 defeated Langhorne Creek 4-4-58Woodchester 6-6-53 defeated Strathalbyn 6-6-51Macclesfield had the byeLadder (after round 10)Macclesfield 98, Woodchester 75, Langhorne Creek 58, Kangarilla 53, Strathalbyn 36.Round 11 fixtures (18/1/25)Langhorne Creek v WoodchesterMacclesfield v KangarillaStrathalbyn has the bye

Macclesfield won their first game of the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) season after a five-wicket win at Nairne on Saturday. The home side batted first and were in a good position at 1/55, before losing their last 9/55 to be bowled out for 110 in the 34th over. Zac Llewellyn (28) was the only Razorbacks batsman to reach 20 as all six Redbacks bowlers got wickets. Harrison Farrelly (2/17), Declan Long (2/18), Tom Paech (2/19) and Karanbir Singh (2/27) were the multiple wicket takers for ‘Maccy’. Macclesfield were in a bit of strife early in the run chase as they slipped to 4/42 with Chad Harrop taking 2/10 from his nine overs for the Razorbacks. However, Oliver Llewellyn (29) and Rowan Voogt (25 not out) steadied the ship as the visitors got home in the 34th over. Langhorne Creek joined Lobethal at the top of the ladder after defeating the reigning premier by 54 runs on the turf at Langhorne Creek on Saturday. The home side were in early trouble at 2/19 before skipper Adam Clements joined veteran Ben Warren in an innings-defining partnership worth 150 runs for the third wicket. Warren top scored with 83 (117 balls), while Clements finished with 70 (83 balls) as Langhorne Creek put up 196 before being bowled out in the 44th over. Dave Huxter was the pick of the Lobethal bowlers with 4/15 (4.4), while Sam Martin took 2/25 (8). Lobethal had six batsmen reach double figures including Tanner King (27), Riley Harten (22 not out) and Steve Huxter (20), but no one could make the big score needed as the reigning premiers were bowled out for 142. All seven Langhorne Creek bowlers took wickets with Jagga Kotz (2/11), Troy Blackwell (2/19) and Shane Bown (2/28) leading the way. Woodside consolidated their spot in the top-four with a comfortable 74-run win at home against Bremer Callington. The Warriors batted first and got good contributions from their top-six batsmen, led by Brad Collins who top scored with 55 (88 balls). Collins was well supported by Noah Bell (40), Chris Baschiera (35 not out) and Tommy Baldock (33) as the home side finished on 7/247 from their 45 overs. Jonathon Fitzgerald (2/39), Nathan Fitzgerald (2/41) and Harry Eades (2/68) were the leading wicket takers for the Cobras. Bremer Callington got off to a fast start through Jai McMurtrie (27 off 19), but at 4/65 the Warriors were in total control. Co-captain Graydon Brand was joined by Alex Durbidge (37) and this pair gave their side some hope with a 69-run partnership for the fifth wicket before Brand departed for 50 (85 balls). Ultimately the Cobras came up short, finishing their 45 overs on 8/173. Veteran left-arm spinner Craig Medlow continued his good recent form with figures of 3/32 (9), while Shane Druwitt was miserly with 2/14 (8). A Paul Allegretto century has led Hahndorf to their sixth win of the season following their 71-run victory at Strathalbyn. Allegretto has been in good form this season, and on Saturday he cashed in with 159 not out (15 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s) to carry his bat through the Hahndorf innings. Magpies skipper Dan Jenner contributed 54 in a partnership worth 160 runs with Allegretto as the visitors finished on 2/254. Strathalbyn reached 2/140 in the run chase as Nathan Pelle (33) and Ashley Medhurst (24) combined with Mark Abbott in two good partnerships. Once Abbott was dismissed for a top-scoring 88 (9 x 4’s, 1 x 6), the Stallions lost their last 7/24 to be bowled out in the 41st over for 183. Dean Gore (3/10) and Jenner (2/15) were the multiple wicket takers for Hahndorf. Ladder (after round 9)Lobethal 28, Langhorne Creek 28, Woodside 24, Hahndorf 24, Nairne 16, Strathalbyn 12, Bremer Callington 8, Macclesfield 4.Round 10 fixtures (home team named first)  Bremer Callington v LobethalLanghorne Creek v StrathalbynHahndorf v NairneWoodside v Macclesfield

A 220-run third-wicket stand between youngster Finn Magor and veteran Sam Hoffmann has powered Encounter Bay to a big score on day one of their clash with Yankalilla during round six action of the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Yankalilla yesterday. The pair came together with the score on 2/45 with Hoffmann smashing 161 from 172 balls (12 x 4’s, 7 x 6’s), while Magor made 101 not out from 156 balls (13 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as the Bays posted a massive 7/335 from their 70 overs. It was a long day for the Yankalilla side who used nine bowlers after sending the visitors in with Aaron Smith (2/70) the only multiple wicket taker for the Tigers. Myponga-Sellicks also had a good day with the bat as they posted 7/279 from their 70 overs against Port Elliot at Myponga. After losing Sean Haverty (1) early with the score at 1/5, left-handed opener Michael Tomlinson was joined by Ryan Haverty in an innings-defining partnership worth 166 runs. Haverty went on to make 81 (144 balls), while Tomlinson top scored with 140 from 186 balls (14 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Port Elliot used eight bowlers with skipper Joel Harris taking 4/72 from 14 overs, including three wickets in five balls. McLaren Districts have already wrapped up first innings points in their game at Willunga after bowling the home side out for just 59. Sebastian Carius (20) was the only Demons batsman to reach 20 as his side were bowled out in just 25 overs. Five Crushers bowlers took wickets including David Fitzgerald (3/8), Daniel Hoskin (3/22) and Roy Graham (2/2). McLaren Districts lost four wickets before knocking off the target as they finished on 8/142 at stumps, a lead of 83 runs. Justin Twartz (33 not out), Stephen Nairn (25) and George Beard (23) were the leading run scorers for McLaren Districts, while Malcolm Radford (3/31) and Dan Hockham (2/12) were the best of the Demons bowlers. Mount Compass are in a good position at stumps on day one of their clash with the Vipers at Victor Harbor after posting a competitive total of 214 before being bowled out in the 69th over. Josh Murfitt dominated the first part of the Bulls innings as he made 88 from 96 balls (15 x 4’s) before being dismissed with the score at 3/112. Steady wickets continued to fall until Robert Martin joined his skipper Aaron Dalitz (19) at the crease. This pair added 61 runs for the ninth wicket before Martin went for a hard-hitting 44 from 35 balls (2 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Off-spinner Luke Harding opened the bowling for 'Victor' and took 4/46 from a marathon 24 overs, while Vipers skipper Sean Medlen snared 3/35 (18). Josh Boyko got the final two wickets to finish with 2/1 (1.2). The match between third-placed Goolwa and top-of-the-ladder Noarlunga is evenly poised after day one of their clash at Old Noarlunga Oval. The Magpies were in early trouble at 2/19 as Jamie Diener (2/20) picked up the first two wickets for the Shoes. Matt Overall (38) and Jesse Le Ray (29) then added 60 runs for the third wicket. Once these two were dismissed, Goolwa were 4/83 before Jack Ward (18) and Vic Robertson put on 60 for the fifth wicket as the Magpies posted 7/187 from their 70 overs. Robertson top scored with 66 (92 balls) before being run out.

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 10 resultsYankalilla 66 defeated Strathalbyn 48Victor Harbor Blue 86 defeated Victor Harbor White 41Goolwa 59 defeated Willunga 47McLaren Vale Gold 63 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 45Encounter Bay 69 defeated Port Elliot 46Ladder (after round 10)Yankalilla 100, McLaren Vale Gold 96, Strathalbyn 69, Goolwa 68, Victor Harbor Blue 56, Encounter Bay 55, Port Elliot 51, Willunga 48, Victor Harbor White 36, McLaren Vale Blue 21.Round 11 fixtures (11/1/25)Victor Harbor Blue v YankalillaEncounter Bay v StrathalbynPort Elliot v McLaren Vale Blue McLaren Vale Gold v WillungaGoolwa v Victor Harbor White

Bridgewater are the only undefeated side in Pool A after a three-wicket win against Stirling during round two action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) T20 competition at Stirling yesterday. The home side batted first with Jack Pick (31) and Kurt Zytnik (29) adding 46 runs for the first wicket. No other Eagles batsman reached 15 as they were bowled out in the 19th over for 126. Charlie Moule-Hooworth (3/16), Jarrad Tait (2/5) and Jamie Drew (2/34) were the leading wicket takers for Bridgewater. Tait (27), Ty Watson (25), Moule-Hooworth (23) and Justin Summerill (20) all chipped in to see the Raiders over the line with 15 balls remaining. Ned Hopgood (3/33), Pick (2/18) and Ezekiel Hemming (1/16) were the wicket takers for Stirling.In the other game in Pool A, Meadows won their first game with an exciting five-wicket victory against Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Meadows. SCIB batted first and compiled a handy 3/154 from their 20 overs with skipper Adam Shearwood leading the way with 60 from 44 balls (9x 4’s), while Lachlan Knight (34), Stuart Norton (26 not out) and Darcy Campbell (24 not out) made handy contributions. The Meadows run chase was anchored by a fine innings of 58 (32 balls) from Rohan Reid, but when he was dismissed, the game swung back in Scott Creek Ironbanks’s favour. Skipper Brad Louch made a crucial 28 (26 balls), before veteran Haydn Reid played a cameo knock of 24 not out from just 11 balls to see his side over the line with two balls to spare.Jayden Rea with 2/30 (4) was the leading wicket taker for SCIB.In Pool B, Mount Lofty are undefeated after a low-scoring 21-run win at Kangarilla. The Redcaps batted first with the innings dominated by a 74-run fifth wicket stand between Ryan Pistola and Jordan Neis-Beer which helped lift their side to 5/123. Pistola top scored with 53 from 49 balls, while Neis-Beer finished on 28 not out (28 balls). Jack Evans (2/21) was the pick of the ‘Kangies’ bowlers. Steve Featherstone (38) and Jake Turnbull (34) got Kangarilla off to a great start with an opening partnership of 70 before ‘Feathers’ departed in the 10th over. From then on it was all Mount Lofty as they strangled the home side to restrict them to 7/102 from their 20 overs. Josh Mitchell was the star for the Redcaps with the ball taking an incredible 6/9 from four overs.  The other game in Pool B saw Mylor win their first game of the competition with a 28-run win at home against Aldgate. The hosts batted first with Tom Plant carrying his bat to make 81 not out from 59 balls (6 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s) as the Pipers posted a very competitive 4/153 from their 20 overs. Angus Bilsborow (2/24) was the leading wicket taker for Aldgate. The Gaters were never really in the run chase despite James Anthony leading the way with 67 from 55 balls (6 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), but unfortunately for him, no other Aldgate batsman passed 15 as they finished on 8/125. Oliver Sendy (2/18) was the multiple wicket taker for Mylor. Round 3 (A1 T20 competition - 21/12/24)Scott Creek Ironbank v BridgewaterStirling v MeadowsMylor v KangarillaMt Lofty v Aldgate

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 10 resultsBack Valley 4-6-53 defeated Myponga Sellicks 2-3-32Port Elliot 4-6-44 defeated Victor Harbor 2-3-41Inman Valley had the byeLadder (after round 10)Inman Valley 33, Victor Harbor 28.5, Back Valley 26, Myponga Sellicks 23.5, Port Elliot 19.Round 11 fixtures (11/1/25)Back Valley v Victor HarborInman Valley v Port ElliotMyponga Sellicks has the bye

Strathalbyn started the game off with a triple to Kim Cutting while Kathy Pash drew an error. They both stole bases bringing Cutting home followed by a safe hit to the outfield by Peyton Daniels which brought Pash home before Redsox made the next three outs at first base holding Strath to the two runs. Redsox had a safe hit to Lauren Christensen but they were unable to bring anyone home with Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo of Tess Norris to Gab Martin making a K2, a catch taken at third by Daniels and an outfield catch by Pash.The second dig for Strath produced a safe hit to Kathryn Milne but she was picked off at second followed by two more pick offs of the lead runner by Redsox catcher Alex Mackay’s great throwing. Redsox had a safe hit to Sienna Golder who worked her way around the diamond and was brought home by a three baser to Saskia Charter-Harris with Strath’s short stop Cutting making an out at first and another two K2’s ended the innings.Strath added a further four runs in the third with hits to Cutting, Bianca Pash and Milne. A three baser to Martin and a home run to K. Pash with Redsox Mackay taking a catch and right fielder Golder taking two. A two base hit to Redsox Kel O’Brien started them off and hits to Golder, Mackay and Catalina Sterian brought home two runs with Strath’s K. Pash now playing second making an out at first, a pick off of the runner at second and a K2 to new pitcher Daniels.K. Pash drew an error in the fourth to get on base, stole to second and was brought home by an outfield hit to Daniels for the only run of the innings with Redsox short stop making an out, a K2 and an out at first. Strath needed to protect their lead and with another K2, an out at first and an out made by B. Pash now at second base they held Redsox scoreless coming out on top with the win 7 runs to Redsox 3. 

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 9 resultsPort Elliot 3-5-48 defeated Myponga Sellicks 3-4-45Victor Harbor 4-6-54 defeated Inman Valley 2-3-38Back Valley had the byeLadder (after round 9)Inman Valley 33, Victor Harbor 26.5, Myponga Sellicks 21.5, Back Valley 20, Port Elliot 15.Round 10 fixtures (14/12/24)Myponga Sellicks v Back ValleyVictor Harbor v Port ElliotInman Valley has the bye

Hahndorf batted first and gained a couple of walks but the only safe hit to Mia Oats-Willis wasn’t enough to bring them home with a great pick off at third by catcher Kim Cutting to Peyton Daniels and two K2’s to pitcher Tess Norris. Strath started with a safe hit to Cutting and also some walks which brought home three runs with Hahndorf picking off the lead runner, an infield fly and an out at third.Strath were able to hold Hahndorf scoreless again in the second even with Tilly Lovelock picking a walk with an out at first and another two K2’s. Strath’s second innings was also scoreless with short stop Breanna Luxon involved in all outs for three up three down.Hahndorf got two runners home after a walk and a couple of errors in the field but Strath worked hard to shut them down with another K2, an out at first by short stop Georgia Tomkinson and a pick off of the lead runner at third. Strath gained a couple of walks and a hit to the outfield by Buttsy Milne brought a runner home but that hit was caught and the runner picked off for a double play with the final out another K2 for the game.Strath had a small lead to protect and they did with new pitcher Daniels working well with Cutting for two K2’s and Milne finishing the innings playing her own base for three up three down holding Hahndorf scoreless again. The fourth innings for Strath was a good one with safe hits to Kathy Pash and Milne, a two baser to Norris and a home run to Cutting combined with some walks and great base running they finished the game by bringing home seven runs. Strathalbyn 11 defeated Hahndorf 2.

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 9 resultsWillunga 66 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 52Victor Harbor White 55 defeated Yankalilla 50Port Elliot 59 defeated Strathalbyn 58McLaren Vale Gold 64 defeated Encounter Bay 44Goolwa 74 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 43Ladder (after round 9)Yankalilla 88, McLaren Vale Gold 84, Strathalbyn 69, Goolwa 58, Port Elliot 51, Willunga 46, Victor Harbor Blue 44, Encounter Bay 43, Victor Harbor White 36, McLaren Vale Blue 21.Round 10 fixtures (14/12/24)Yankalilla v StrathalbynVictor Harbor White v Victor Harbor BlueWillunga v GoolwaMcLaren Vale Blue v McLaren Vale WhiteEncounter Bay v Port Elliot

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 9 resultsMacclesfield 8-8-71 defeated Strathalbyn 4-4-36Woodchester 9-9-66 defeated Kangarilla 3-3-48Langhorne Creek had the byeLadder (after round 9)Macclesfield 98, Woodchester 65, Langhorne Creek 54, Kangarilla 41, Strathalbyn 30.Round 10 fixtures (14/12/24)Kangarilla v Langhorne CreekWoodchester v StrathalbynMacclesfield has the bye

Langhorne Creek moved back up to second spot on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder after a four-wicket win against Bremer Callington during round eight action at Callington on Saturday. The home side batted first with co-captain Graydon Brand the leading light with a patient 62 not out from 112 balls (7 x 4’s). Johnny Fitzgerald (25) was the only other Bremer Callington batsman to pass 20 as his side posted 7/130 from their 45 overs. Brad Clements was the star with the ball for Langhorne Creek with the miserly figures of 3/14 (9), while Toby Phillips took 2/26 (8). The visitors were in early trouble as they slipped to 4/49, before Brad Clements (34) and Shane Bown (34) came together. This pair added 73 runs for the fifth wicket as the Tigers knocked off the target in the 32nd over. Nathan Fitzgerald was the pick of the Cobras bowlers with 1/21 from nine overs.Strathalbyn kept their finals hopes alive with a comfortable eight-wicket victory against Macclesfield. ‘Maccy’ batted first and posted a competitive 8/175 from 45 overs. Josh Lewis-Burns led the way for the Redbacks with 68, while Konan Breed (35 not out), Oliver Llewellyn (25) and Tom Filsell (20) made handy contributions. All six Stallions bowlers took wickets with Ryan Harvey (2/1) and Kane Gaiter (2/32) the multiple wicket takers. Strathalbyn got off to an excellent start through opening batsmen Luke Cousins and Ashley Medhurst who added 114 runs, before Medhurst departed for 46 (87 balls). Cousins went on to top score with 58 from 63 balls (7 x 4’s), while Archie Wheaton (32 not out), on ‘A’ grade debut, and Nathan Pelle (26 not out) saw their side pass the target in the 38th over. Rowan Voogt (2/42) was the wicket taker for Macclesfield. Woodside consolidated their spot in the top-four with a comprehensive 120-run win against Nairne on Saturday. The Warriors batted first with skipper Tommy Baldock (29) and Brad Collins putting on 75 for the first wicket. Collins went on to top score with 57 from 67 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Chris Baschiera (35) and Aaron Galvin (26) chipped in to lift Woodside to 9/216 from their 45 overs. Shane Kenney (3/40), Luke Stephenson (2/28), Chad Harrop (2/29) and Brodie Clarke (2/49) were the multiple wicket takers for the Razorbacks. Nairne were never in the run chase as veteran left-arm spinner Craig Medlow snared 5/21 from nine overs to help bowl Nairne out for just 96. Dale Robinson also bowled well to return figures of 3/16 (4). Harrop top scored for Nairne with 18 not out. Lobethal won their seventh game in a row with a two-wicket victory at Hahndorf. Hahndorf batted first and were bowled out in the 36th over for 131. Ryan Trafford-Walker (29), Dan Jenner (28) and Ben Salt (23) were the leading run scorers for the Magpies. Matt Martin was the star with the ball for Lobethal as he snared 5/17 from seven overs and he was well supported by Steve Huxter (4/41). Hahndorf battled hard to restrict Lobethal in the run chase but the Tigers got the job done with two wickets and 14 overs to spare. Sam Graeber top scored with 28 (41), while Matt Martin made a quickfire 21 (20). Dean Gore (2/15), Michael Shanahan (2/21) and Paul Allegretto (2/38) were the leading wicket takers for Hahndorf.Ladder (after round 8)Lobethal 28, Langhorne Creek 24, Woodside 20, Hahndorf 20, Nairne 16, Strathalbyn 12, Bremer Callington 8, Macclesfield 0.Round 9 fixtures (home team named first)  Woodside v Bremer CallingtonNairne v Macclesfield Strathalbyn v HahndorfLanghorne Creek v Lobethal

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 8 resultsKangarilla 7-7-73 defeated Strathalbyn 5-5-55Macclesfield 9-9-74 defeated Langhorne Creek 3-3-54Woodchester had the byeLadder (after round 8)Macclesfield 86, Langhorne Creek 54, Woodchester 52, Kangarilla 38, Strathalbyn 26.Round 9 fixtures (7/12/24)Strathalbyn v MacclesfieldWoodchester v KangarillaLanghorne Creek has the bye

Victor Harbor won their first game since returning to ‘A’ grade ranks last season following a thrilling four-run win over Willunga during round five action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) on Saturday. Resuming at 6/72 on day two, the Vipers reached 122 before being bowled out in the 40th over. Cameron Jones (25) top scored for ‘Victor’, while Mal Radford (3/22), Dan Hockham (3/30) and Eddie Last (3/30) were the chief wicket takers for Willunga. The Demons had 48 overs to chase their target and they started poorly, slipping to 5/43, before recovering through Hockham (30), Takdir Sahota (18) and Adam Penman (14) to reach 6/102. However, the Vipers would not be denied as they steadied to bowl Willunga out for 118 in the 47th over to claim the victory. Former Willunga premiership captain Luke Harding was the destroyer for Victor Harbor with 5/30 from 23 overs, while left-armer Kenny Sumner snared 4/21 (6.4).Noarlunga remained undefeated and top of the ladder after a six-wicket win against McLaren Districts. The Crushers resumed on day two at 6/126 and finished their innings at 9/172 from 55 overs. Justin Twartz (51), Kevin Grant (29) and Ben Worrall (21) were the leading run scorers for McLaren Districts. Jamie Diener (4/56) and Jett Holberton (2/25) took the bowling honours for Noarlunga. Noarlunga got off to a fast start in the run chase with Diener making 25 from 13 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6), but at 3/65, the Shoes were in a bit of trouble. Jason Scarff joined Travis Bronstein at the crease and this pair put the game to bed for the Shoes with a 99-run stand for the fourth wicket. Scarff made 46 (67 balls), while Bronstein top scored with 68 not out from 97 balls (8 x 4’s) as the winning runs came up with more than 16 overs to spare. Matthew Treloar (2/45) was the leading wicket taker for the Crushers. Goolwa won their fourth game of the season with a comfortable 75-run win against Port Elliot at Goolwa on Saturday. The Magpies resumed at 0/109 as Sam Carlyle and Jesse Le Ray (46) pushed their opening stand up to 124. Matt Overall hit a quickfire 29 (22), while Carlyle went on to top score with 90 (154) as the Magpies posted 6/194 from their 53 overs. Liam Harris (2/39) and Simon Donaldson (2/48) were the multiple wicket takers for the Bloods. Port Elliot got off to a good start in their run chase with Ethan Spriggs (26) and Ben Griffiths (25) putting on 52 for the first wicket. That was as good as it got for the visitors as they lost 10/67 to be bowled out for 119. Port Elliot skipper Joel Harris top scored with 35 (52), while the star of the show was Magpies spinner James Lawrence. The left-arm tweaker spun a web the Bloods couldn’t escape from as he snared 7/33 from 18 overs. Sean McIvor (2/41) and Overall (1/15) were the other wicket takers. Encounter Bay consolidated their spot in the top-six with a five-wicket victory at home over Myponga-Sellicks. The Mudlarks resumed day two on 5/82 and were bowled out for 106 in the 45th over. Kieran Garrett (4/14) was the pick of the Bays bowlers, while Blake Bailey chipped in with 2/30 (11). Encounter Bay had 57 overs to reach the target and the win was set up by a 47-run stand between Paul Fantasia (35) and David Schulze (33). Bailey (18) and Sam Hoffmann (17) chipped in as the total was passed with five wickets in hand. The Bays batted on before being bowled out for 133. Kym Dooley was the standout bowler for the Mudlarks with 5/26 from 11 overs. The game between Mt Compass and Yankalilla was abandoned on day two due to rain on Friday night and Saturday morning. Ladder (after round 5)Noarlunga 34, Port Elliot 28, Goolwa 24, Yankalilla 21, McLaren Districts 18, Encounter Bay 18, Myponga-Sellicks 10, Victor Harbor 6, Mt Compass 3, Willunga 0.Round 6 (home team named first - 2 day games)Victor Harbor v Mt CompassNoarlunga v GoolwaWillunga v McLaren DistrictsYankalilla v Encounter BayMyponga-Sellicks v Port Elliot

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 8 resultsMcLaren Vale Gold 63 defeated Port Elliot 43Strathalbyn 73 defeated Victor Harbor White 53Yankalilla 82 defeated Willunga 35McLaren Vale Blue 62 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 51Goolwa 68 defeated Encounter Bay 45Ladder (after round 8)Yankalilla 86, McLaren Vale Gold 74, Strathalbyn 67, Goolwa 46, Victor Harbor Blue 44, Port Elliot 41, Encounter Bay 41, Willunga 34, Victor Harbor White 26, McLaren Vale Blue 21.Round 9 fixtures (7/12/24)Willunga v Victor Harbor Blue Victor Harbor White v Yankalilla Port Elliot v StrathalbynEncounter Bay v McLaren Vale GoldMcLaren Vale Blue v Goolwa

The Hills Cricket Association (HCA) T20 competition got underway yesterday with four games in round 1. In Pool A, Bridgewater hosted Meadows in a thriller with the home team winning by three runs. Ty Watson top scored for the Raiders with 51 (44 balls), while Jarrad Tait made 45 not out (34) as Bridgewater posted 4/151 from their 20 overs. Rohan Reid (2/28) was the leading wicket taker for Meadows. In the run chase, Oscar Tydeman top scored for Meadows with a hard-hitting 47 from 22 balls (4 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s), while Rohan Reid (37) and Chad Dawe (25) chipped in, but ultimately the Bulldogs came up short at 8/148. Watson was the star with the ball for the home side with 4/21 from his four overs. The other game in Pool A was also a tight affair with Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) defeating Stirling by eight runs at Cherry Gardens. The game was dominated by the batsmen with 350 runs made for the day. SCIB batted first with Sam Hill getting them off to a flier with 54 from 27 balls (5 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). Jarrod Thompson (30 not out) and Tom Watton (22) helped lift the home side to 7/179 after their 20 overs. Stirling skipper Jack Read took 2/34 from his four-over spell. The Eagles got themselves into a good position through a second wicket stand between Kurt Zytnik and Bayley James (34) which took them to 1/103. Wickets fell consistently once this partnership was broken with Zytnik continuing on to top score with an excellent 94 from 56 balls (11 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). In the end, Stirling fell eight runs short at 7/171 with SCIB veteran Andy Adams the pick of the bowlers with 2/20 (4).In Pool B, Kangarilla had a convincing nine-wicket victory over Aldgate at The Swamp. The Gaters batted first and struggled their way to 7/108 from their 20 overs. Aldgate skipper Josh Callaghan was the standout for his side with 75 not out from 46 balls (6 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s) with only one other batsman, James Anthony (12), reaching double figures. Jack Evans (2/12) and Baxter Knuckey (2/28) were the multiple wicket takers for Kangarilla. 'Kangies' cruised to victory inside 14 overs with Steve Featherstone (40), Jake Turnbull (38 not out) and Joel Stidston (28 not out) leading the way. The other game in Pool B was a low-scoring affair with Mt Lofty getting the chocolates with a five-wicket victory at Heathfield Oval. Mylor batted first with Joel Durnford (33) and Dylan Quinn (30 not out) the leading scorers for the Pipers as they were restricted to 7/108. Adam Carthew (3/27) and Will Healey (2/14) were the pick of the bowlers for the Redcaps. Josh Mitchell with 40 from 21 balls (4 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) and Nick Justice 38 (45) got the home side off to an excellent start. Mylor bowler Nick Cook (3/17) slowed the Redcaps’ progress, but eventually Mt Lofty knocked off the winning runs in the 18th over. Round 2 (A1 T20 competition - 14/12/24)Stirling v BridgewaterMeadows v Scott Creek IronbankMylor v AldgateKangarilla v Mt Lofty

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 8 resultsBack Valley 5-7-52 defeated Port Elliot 1-2-32 Inman Valley 5-7-54 defeated Myponga Sellicks 1-1-34Victor Harbor had the byeLadder (after round 8)Inman Valley 31, Victor Harbor 20.5, Back Valley 20, Myponga Sellicks 18.5, Port Elliot 10.Round 9 fixtures (7/12/24)Port Elliot v Myponga SellicksVictor Harbor v Inman ValleyBack Valley has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 5 resultsWillunga 56 defeated Goolwa 52Port Elliot 59 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 55Encounter Bay 67 defeated Yankalilla 57McLaren Vale 78 defeated Victor Harbor White 46Ladder (after round 5)Willunga 45, Goolwa 43, Port Elliot 37, Victor Harbor White 27, Victor Harbor Blue 26, Encounter Bay 24, McLaren Vale 22, Yankalilla 17. Round 6 fixtures (5/12/24)Victor Harbor Blue v YankalillaEncounter Bay v GoolwaPort Elliot v Victor Harbor WhiteWillunga v McLaren Vale

Kangarilla won their second game of the season after a thrilling two-wicket win against Bridgewater during round seven action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Bridgewater Oval on Saturday. The Raiders batted first and were soon in trouble at 3/23 with Che Martinsen (2/25) and Jack Evans (2/26) causing the early damage. Jordan Wood (28), James Graves (23) and Luke Hoyle (20) made handy contributions, before Will Fearnhead hit a quickfire 50 from 34 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) to lift Bridgewater to a total of 190. Steve Featherstone (2/35) and Troy Martinsen (2/39) were the other multiple wicket takers for Kangarilla. In the run chase, ‘Kangies’ started well with Joel Stidston (38) and Jake Turnbull (30) getting their side into a good position, before Che Martinsen played the most important hand for the visitors with 45 from 76 balls (3 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). ‘Cheech’ found a willing ally in Ben Evans (24), before Michael White (19 not out) finished proceedings with a six to see ‘Kangies’ over the line with one ball to spare. Peter Atkins (2/42), Liam Risson (2/47) and Ty Watson (2/48) were the main wicket takers for the Raiders. Aldgate made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season after defeating reigning premier Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) by 66 runs at Cherry Gardens. The win lifted the Gaters up to third spot on the ladder. Aldgate batted first and battled their way to 8/144 from 41 overs before rain halted play. Skipper Josh Callaghan top scored with 41 (91), while Luke Smet made 21 not out (23). Beau Harwood (3/24), Stuart Norton (2/19) and Andy Adams (2/24) were the multiple wicket takers for SCIB. Scott Creek Ironbank were never in the run chase with Adam Shearwood (26) and Norton (11) the only players to reach double figures as the reigning premier were rolled for just 78 in the 29th over. Young opening bowler Callum Wauchope was the star for Aldgate with career-best figures of 5/17 from nine overs and he was well supported by Smet (2/14) and Matt Hansen (2/20).Stirling consolidated their spot in the top-two with a crushing 10-wicket win over Mylor at Stirling Oval on Saturday. The Eagles chased down the victory target in just the 16th over with Connor McFadyen making 67 not out from 49 balls (9 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), while skipper Jack Read finished on 43 not out from 45 balls (3 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Earlier, Mylor reached a reasonable position at 3/90, before losing their last 7/36 to be bowled out for 126. Joel Durnford (37) and Liam Tansell (22) were the only batsmen to reach 20 runs, while Harrison Webb led the way with the ball for Stirling to snare 4/25 from eight overs.Mt Lofty maintained top position on the HCA ladder after a five-wicket win against Meadows at Heathfield Oval. Meadows batted first and compiled 6/148 from a rain-shortened 41 overs. Rohan Reid top scored with 60 not out (108) and he shared a 77-run stand with Dylan Brown who finished with 41 (74). Adam Carthew (3/42) and Will Healey (2/23) were the leading wicket takers for the Redcaps. The Mt Lofty run chase was set up by a 75-run partnership for the second wicket between Nick Justice (43) and Zac Ferguson (32). Regular wickets fell after this partnership and at 5/118, the game was in the balance. However, the Redcaps would prevail as Tim Noble (10 not out) joined Carthew (25 not out) to see their side over the line with nine balls to spare. Tom Bevan-Giles (4/34) and Rohan Reid (1/5) were the wicket takers for the Bulldogs.The minor round now goes into hiatus until January 18th, as the T20 competition starts this Saturday (30/11). Round 1 fixtures are listed below.Ladder (after round 7)Mt Lofty 36, Stirling 30, Aldgate 24, Mylor 24, Scott Creek Ironbank 18, Bridgewater 12, Meadows 12, Kangarilla 12.Round 1 (A1 T20 competition - home team named first)Mt Lofty v MylorBridgewater v MeadowsScott Creek Ironbank v StirlingAldgate v Kangarilla