Cove made it two-from-two to start the season after defeating Noarlunga by 29 points during round 2 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Hallett Cove on Saturday. The Cobras led at every change before winning 15.13 (103) to 11.8 (74). Cohen Shortridge was the standout forward for the Cobras with six goals, while Ryan Need slotted three majors. Brad Inglis kicked five goals for the Shoes, while Nick Mott kicked three goals. Best players for Cove were Max Sweet, James Farrugia, Shortridge, Christopher Buersch and Lincoln Holder. Mott, Inglis, Aaron Killian, Jacob Taylor and Nicholas Robertson were named best for Noarlunga. Flagstaff Hill remained top of the ladder with a second resounding victory of the season, this time by 170 points against Aldinga. The Falcons led by 77 points at halftime, before kicking a further 17 goals to three in the second half to run out winners 30.19 (199) to 4.5 (29). Flagstaff Hill had an amazing 18 different goalkickers with Blake Aldridge (5) and Michael Shearer (3) leading the way. Reece Milsom, Cameron Blake, Aidan Carney, Jaxon Bennett, Aldridge and Brayden Heyward-Ferors. Best players for the Sharks included Tom Pilmore, Thomas Boreham and Izaih Wortley.Port Noarlunga are also undefeated after winning a high-scoring game against Ironbank Cherry Gardens by 34 points at Cherry Gardens on Saturday. ‘Porties’ played a great first half to lead by 53 points at halftime. The Thunderers came right back into the competition, kicking eight goals to three in the third quarter, as the margin was reduced to 23 points at the last change. The Cockle Divers steadied in the final term to win 21.19 (145) to 17.9 (111). Port Noarlunga had eight different goalkickers with Zac Sproule leading the way with eight goals, while Jak Goudman-Glasson kicked five majors for the Thunderers. Best players for ‘Porties’ were Todd Mckay, Sproule, Ryan Kelly, Charley Wiseman, Brodie Smith and Billy Cook. Ironbank Cherry Gardens were well led by Dylan Kahl, Ben Marsh, Goudman-Glasson, Alec Bryars, Chase Wooley and Fletcher Nield.Happy Valley won their first game of the season after a convincing 188-point win at home against Morphett Vale. The Vikings led by 36 points at quarter time, 98 points at halftime and 136 points at the last change, before winning 29.24 (198) to 1.4 (10). Happy Valley had 13 different goalkickers with Nick Kraemer (6), Cooper Rogers (4) and Billy Wilson (3) leading the way. Rogers, Harry Spacie, Kraemer, Liam Hamilton, Dylan Strickland and Ben Tate were named as best players for the Vikings, while the Emus best included Vincent Tassone, Connor Panozzo and Toby Irlam.Reigning premier Reynella are second on the ladder after winning their second game in a row with a 41-point win against Christies Beach at Bice Oval on Saturday. The Wine Flies led at every change to win 12.12 (84) to 6.7 (43). Bailey Marshman (5) and Brad Potter (3) were the multiple wicket takers for Reynella, while Brad Jackson kicked two goals for the Saints. Talon Copley was named best for the Wine Flies and he was well supported by Alex Lawley, Marshman, Tyler Davies, Jack Stiles and Mitchell Scotland. Best players for ‘Christies’ were Tom Paparella, Nathan Sable, Callum Bennett, Shannon Archbold, Joshua Semmens and Thomas Kirwan.Ladder (after round 2)Flagstaff Hill 4, Reynella 4, Cove 4, Port Noarlunga 4, Happy Valley 2, Christies Beach 2, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 0, Noarlunga 0, Aldinga 0, Morphett Vale 0. Round 3 fixtures - home teams named firstMorphett Vale v AldingaPort Noarlunga v NoarlungaHappy Valley v Christies BeachIronbank Cherry Gardens v CoveReynella v Flagstaff Hill

Willunga stayed undefeated and on top of the ladder after defeating Yankalilla/Encounter Bay by 97 points during round 3 action in the Great Southern Football League ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Willunga yesterday. The Demons made a great start to the game, as they took a 71-point lead to halftime. A further four goals in the second half saw the Demons win 15.8 (98) to 0.1 (1). Willunga vice-captain Tamara Page kicked five goals in a best-on-ground display, while Jodie Hunt (4), Jessica Kirk (4) and Kirstin Remfrey (2) were the other multiple goalkickers. Other good players for Willunga included Remfrey, Kirk, Hunt, Caitlin Radbone and Emma Leask. Best players for the Stingrays were Monet Hunter, Czenya Cavouras, Rhiannon Gaythwaite-Cotton, Eve Jansen, Aardhana Renata-Skeen and Taylor Haywood.McLaren Districts are also still undefeated after three rounds after their 33-point win against Myponga-Sellicks at McLaren Vale. The Eagles led by five points at quarter time, 22 points at halftime and 27 points at the last change, before winning 6.7 (43) to 1.4 (10). Akira Whelan kicked three goals for the home side, while Tasiah Wright kicked the only goal for the Mudlarks. Alycia Hepburn, Ally Bailey, Makenzie Bryowsky, Molly Jenkins, Whelan and Bianca Coom were named best for McLaren Districts , while Myponga-Sellicks was best served by Caroline Scott, Eden Coleman, Carla Humphrys, Imogen Harney, Tayte Mathewson and Jacinta Wilson.Goolwa/Port Elliot won their second game of the season with a tight 12-point win against Victor Harbor. The Magpies triumphed 6.7 (43) to 5.1 (31) to move to third spot on the ladder. Best players for the Magpies included Rosie Shaw, Elena Earl, Lucy Earl, Ellie Fry, Demi Trethewey and Dana Polmear. Victor Harbor was best served by Tyla Millard, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner (2 goals), Jemma Liddell, Demi Morse, Olivia Nobbs and Layla Woods.Ladder after Round 3Willunga 6, McLaren Districts 6, Goolwa/Port Elliot 4, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 2, Myponga-Sellicks 0, Victor Harbor 0.Round 4 Fixtures (Sunday 27/4/25 @ 11.15am)Myponga-Sellicks v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Myponga)Willunga v McLaren Districts (Willunga)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Victor Harbor (Yankalilla)

Reigning premier Port Noarlunga got their 2025 Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) season off to a good start with an 80-point win over Ironbank Cherry Gardens yesterday. The Cockle Divers led throughout before winning 12.8 (80) to 0.0 (0). Abbie Healey (4) and Maddy Craggs (3) were the multiple goalkickers for ‘Porties’, while their best players were Abby Dittmar, Maddy Craggs, Healey, Eilish O’Hanlon, Nasyah Turner and Elizabeth Tracey. Best players for Ironbank Cherry Gardens included Tahlia Ward, Audrey Myers, Teagan Del Torre-Darrington, Jesse Smith and Olivia Walker-Obushak.Cove Cobras travelled to Hackham yesterday and came away with a 49-point victory over the Hawks. Cove led by 17 points at halftime, before kicking three goals to none in the second half to win 4.25 (49) to 0.0 (0). Angelique Dean was named best-on-ground for the Cobras and she was well supported by Lauren Kenny, Iona Parr, Jaymie Savaidis, Emily Hocking and Hayley Donnell. Hackham’s best were Madeline Shores, Imogen Dwyer, Alana Browne, Ashton Gaskell, Alisha MacFadyen and Olivia Cumming.2024 runner-up Flagstaff Hill had a percentage-boosting start to their season after defeating Aldinga by 144 points at Shark Park yesterday. The Falcons led by 67 points at halftime, before kicking a further 12 unanswered goals in the second half to win 21.18 (144) to 0.0 (0). Jessica Couch, who kicked 40 goals last season, was the standout forward with a career-best 10 majors, while Brooke May and Ebony Scanlan kicked three goals each. Best players for ‘Flaggies’ were May, Couch, Emma Hodgson, Nicole O'Connor, Scanlan and Lara Sarre. Best for Aldinga included Daisy Barber, Cameron Twigden, Holly Wilde, Amanda McPherson, Skye Wilson and Molly Reynolds.Reynella showed they’ll be a force again this season with a convincing 107-point win against Christies Beach. The Wine Flies led throughout to win 16.17 (113) to 1.0 (6). Neive Morgan kicked seven goals for Reynella, while Tayla Wright kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance. Other good players for Reynella included Summer Weir, Mia Brennan, Ashlee Wright and Sienna Garner. Meanwhile, best players for the Saints were Chloe Brooks, Madison Marsh, Shakaya Johnson, Maisie Hunt, Hayley Haire and Bella Wheatley. Blackwood had the bye.Ladder (after round 1)Reynella 2, Flagstaff Hill 2, Port Noarlunga 2, Cove 2, Christies Beach 0, Aldinga 0, Blackwood 0, Hackham 0, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 0.Round 2 fixtures (home team named first)Hackham v Port NoarlungaFlagstaff Hill v ReynellaChristies Beach v BlackwoodCove v Ironbank Cherry GardensAldinga has the bye

McLaren Vale and Mt Compass played out the first draw of the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) season at McLaren Vale on Saturday. Their round two clash finished 43-43 to give both sides their first points of the season. In other games, Myponga stayed top of the ladder after a comfortable 68-31 win over Willunga, Yankalilla had a 68-36 win at Encounter Bay, Victor Harbor travelled to Langhorne Creek and came away with a 41-34 victory, while Strathalbyn won their first game for 2025 with a 47-32 win at Goolwa.Ladder after Round 2Myponga 4, Yankalilla 4, Victor Harbor 4, Langhorne Creek 2, Strathalbyn 2, Encounter Bay 2, Mt Compass 1, McLaren Vale 1, Goolwa 0, Willunga 0.Round 3 fixtures - home teams named firstStrathalbyn v Langhorne CreekMt Compass v GoolwaYankalilla v MypongaEncounter Bay v Victor HarborMcLaren Vale v Willunga

Goolwa/Port Elliot won their first game of the season after defeating Yankalilla/Encounter Bay by 11 points during round 2 action in the Great Southern Football League ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Yankalilla today. The Magpies led by seven points at halftime, before running out winners 2.8 (20) to 0.9 (9). Rachel Wood and Lily Jenke kicked the goals for Goolwa/Port Elliot, while their best players included Ellie Fry, Jessica Bailey, Jenke, Brooke Goslett, Wood and Rosie Shaw. Best for the Stingrays were Tyler Rigney Garret and Czenya Cavouras.Willunga are undefeated and on top of the ladder after an entertaining 34-point win against Myponga-Sellicks at Myponga today. Willunga led by 52 points at the last change, before the Mudlarks kicked three unanswered goals in the last quarter, before the Demons won 10.7 (67) to 5.3 (33). Tamara Page (3), Bella Rigby (2) and Jessica Harris (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Willunga. The Demons best players included Caitlin Radbone, Jessica Kirk, Rigby, Kirstin Remfrey, Page and Harris, while the Mudlarks were best served by Grace Deacon, Imogen Harney, Nari Wright, Eden Coleman and Tayte Mathewson.Reigning premiers McLaren Districts are also undefeated after a 25-point win against Victor Harbor. The Eagles played an excellent first half to lead by 34 points at the long break. Victor Harbor put up a good fight in the second half, kicking three goals to one, before McLaren Districts won 7.7 (49) to 3.6 (24). Cadence Bryowsky, Layla Rogers, Esther Rayner (3 goals), Carly Vanderkwast, Natalie Elton and Akira Whelan were named best for the Eagles, while Tyla Millard, Skye Kartinyeri-Sumner, Demi Morse, Zoe Bartholomaeus, Elsie Upton and Olivia Nobbs were best for Victor Harbor, and Stacie Findlow kicked two goals. Ladder after Round 2Willunga 4, McLaren Districts 4, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 2, Goolwa/Port Elliot 2, Myponga-Sellicks 0, Victor Harbor 0.Round 3 Fixtures (Sunday 13/4/25 @ 11.15am)Victor Harbor v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Victor Harbor)McLaren Districts v Myponga-Sellicks (McLaren Vale)Willunga v Yankalilla/Encounter Bay (Encounter Bay)

Reynella started their premiership defence well after defeating Ironbank Cherry Gardens by 63 points during round 1 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Cherry Gardens yesterday. The Wine Flies led at every change before winning 15.17 (107) to 6.8 (44). Bailey Marshman (4) Brad Potter (3) and Brad Thompson (3) were the leading goalkickers for Reynella, while Chase Wooley slotted three majors for the Thunderers. Liam Reid, Potter, Jack Ball, Lachlan McGuinness, Jack Stiles and Marshman were named best for Reynella. Best for Ironbank Cherry Gardens included Wooley, Alec Bryars, Jacob Campbell, Tom Smith, Jake Pokoina and Jacob Matheson.Christies Beach travelled over to Old Noarlunga to take on Noarlunga and came away with an impressive 40-point victory yesterday. The Shoes held a one-point lead at quarter time, but after that it was all Christies Beach. The Saints kicked nine goals to two in the final three quarters to win 12.6 (78) to 5.8 (38). Zak Short, Rhys Mundy and Brad Jackson all kicked two goals for ‘Christies’. Dustin Inglis kicked three goals for Noarlunga. Best players for Christies Beach were Shannon Archbold, Nathan Sable, Aidan Coakley, Tom Paparella, Josh de Roode and Callum Bennett, while Noarlunga was best served by Aaron Killian, Brad Inglis, Beau Donaldson, Talen Freeman, Nick Mott and Ben Goldfinch.Cove got their season off to the perfect start with a convincing 76-point win at Aldinga yesterday. The Cobras led by 53 points at halftime, before kicking a further six goals to two in the second half to win 17.9 (111) to 5.5 (35). Harrison Riddle (4), Lincoln Holder (3), Michael Galley (2) and Rourke Turner (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Cove, while Brayden Hooper kicked two goals for Aldinga. Best players for Cove included Galley, Jayden Hall, Lachlan Hayes, Turner and Harrison Riddle. Aldinga was best served by Blake Florance, Izaih Wortley, Hooper, Tom Pilmore and Thomas Boreham.Flagstaff Hill had a huge 170-point win at Morphett Vale to get their season underway. The Falcons led by 58 points at halftime, and then kicked 18 unanswered goals in the second half to win 29.12 (186) to 2.4 (16). Flagstaff Hill had 12 different goalkickers with Mason Carney (5), Anthony Adam (4), D’Arcy Mitchell (3), Aiden Grayson (3) and Nathan Beenham (3) leading the way. Connor Mulloy and Daniel Bode were the goalkickers for the Emus. Best players for ‘Flaggies’ were Reece Milsom, Benjamin Jeffries, Brayden Heyward-Ferors, Mitchell, Mason Carney and Jaxon Bennett. Morphett Vale’s best included Oleh Trus, Max Sampson, Connor Panozzo, Lachlan Amos and Jaxon Newman.Port Noarlunga and Happy Valley played out a close and high standard game yesterday with Port Noarlunga coming out on top with a 10-point win. The game was tight throughout before ‘Porties’ triumphed 15.13 (103) to 14.9 (93). Zachary Sproule was best-on-ground with six goals for the Cockle Divers, while other good players for the winners included Brodie Smith, Jay Chapman, Nathaniel Paredes, Ryan Kelly and Eduard Van den berg. Best for the Vikings were Darnell Tucker, William Moore, Luke Edwards (4 goals), Nicholas Kraemer, Sebastian Oliver and Jordan Thompson.Ladder (after round 1)Flagstaff Hill 2, Cove 2, Reynella 2, Christies Beach 2, Port Noarlunga 2, Happy Valley 0, Noarlunga 0, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 0, Aldinga 0, Morphett Vale 0. Round 2 fixtures - home teams named firstChristies Beach v ReynellaIronbank Cherry Gardens v Port NoarlungaHappy Valley v Morphett ValeFlagstaff Hill v AldingaCove v Noarlunga

McLaren Districts opened their 2025 Great Southern Football League (GSFL) campaign with a 24-point win against reigning premiers Myponga-Sellicks during round 1 action at Myponga yesterday. The game was close for the first three quarters with McLaren Districts holding a slender three-point lead at the last change. The Eagles finished the game strongly, kicking five goals to two in the last quarter, to win 11.14 (80) to 8.8 (56). Josh Vandermeer (3), Matthew Merrett (2) and Daniel Marr (2) were the multiple goalkickers for McLaren Districts, while Darren Shillabeer and Jaxon Sampson kicked two goals each for the Mudlarks. Best players for McLaren Districts were Marr, Connor Fitt, Brett Ellis, Vandermeer, Ashley Goodieson and Izaak Stokes. Hayden Sampson, Luke Whitford, Jack Cooper, Jaxon Sampson, Mitchell Wilkins and Liam Partridge were named best for Myponga-Sellicks.Willunga overcame a 19-point deficit at three-quarter time to win a thriller against Encounter Bay by three points at Willunga yesterday. After kicking five goals to one in the ‘premiership quarter’, the Bays appeared to have the game well in their grasp at the last change. Willunga had other ideas, as they stormed home to kick six goals to two in the final term to win narrowly. Daniel Bass and Nick Scanlan kicked three goals apiece for the Demons, while Tyson Neale was a standout up forward for the Bays with five majors. Best players for Willunga included Sam Renney, Liam Nye, Bass, Zachary Dumesny, Braden Altus and Tyson Hoffmann, while best players for the Bays were Jayden White, Andrew Fyfe, Peter Spurling, Neale, Mitchell Davis and James Brown.Yankalilla made an impressive start to their 2025 season with a 24-point win at Strathalbyn. Yankalilla jumped the Roosters in the first term to lead by 24 points at the first change, before Strathalbyn came right back into the contest in the second term, kicking six goals to two, to trail by just five points at halftime. The Tigers steadied in the second half to kick seven goals to four and win 14.11 (95) to 10.11 (71). Thaddeus Puautjimi (3), Tyler Athanasos (2) and Kim Kantilla (2) were the leading goalkickers for Yankalilla, while Jack Gilbert kicked four goals for Strathalbyn. Cameron Ker, Kim Kantilla, Jesse Fitzgerald, William Hogben, Ryan Fisher and Karlson Kantilla were named best players for Yankalilla. The Roosters were best served by Declan Gladigau, Thomas Welk, Jack Gilbert, Liam Hutchinson and Liam Newton.2024 runners up Victor Harbor had a percentage-boosting start to their season following a 107-point win at home against Goolwa/Port Elliot. ‘Victor’ led by 56 points at halftime, before kicking a further nine goals to one in the second half to win 19.15 (129) to 3.4 (22). Daniel Stock kicked seven goals for Victor Harbor, while Ben Heaslip and Sam Basham chimed in with three majors apiece. Kai Iwao kicked two majors for the Magpies. Best players for Victor Harbor included Heaslip, Zachary Dowling, Dylan Kleinig, Reece Kleinig, Xavier Mayes and Stock. The Magpies were best served by Jye Bottroff, Logan Payne, Samuel O'Flaherty, Iwao, Jett Reid and James Fry.Mt Compass got their season off to an excellent start with a comfortable 49-point victory at home over Langhorne Creek. ‘Compass’ led at every change before winning 15.16 (106) to 8.9 (57). Tom Pinyon starred up forward for the Bulldogs with six goals, while Caleb Howell kicked four goals for Langhorne Creek. Best for Mt Compass included Tom Vitkunas, Darcy Boots, Pinyon, Klaus Simons, Rilee Endersby and Lochie Nash. Best for the Hawks were Henry Bruce, Matt Dominish, Jack Hall, Jarrod Kellock, Mitchell Cleggett and Howell.Ladder (after round 1)Victor Harbor 2, Mt Compass 2, McLaren Districts 2, Yankalilla 2, Willunga 2, Encounter Bay 0, Strathalbyn 0, Myponga-Sellicks 0, Langhorne Creek 0, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 2 fixtures - home teams named firstGoolwa/Port Elliot v StrathalbynMcLaren Districts v Mt CompassMyponga-Sellicks v WillungaLanghorne Creek v Victor HarborEncounter Bay v Yankalilla

Reigning premier Victor Harbor got their premiership defence off to a winning start after defeating Goolwa 44-39 during round 1 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) at Victor Harbor yesterday. In other games, Langhorne Creek travelled to Mt Compass and came away with a 46-31 victory, Myponga had a comfortable 56-33 win over McLaren Vale, Yankalilla had a 58-41 win at Strathalbyn, while Encounter Bay had a tight 48-45 victory at Willunga. Ladder after Round 1Myponga 2, Langhorne Creek 2, Yankalilla 2, Victor Harbor 2, Encounter Bay 2, Willunga 0, Goolwa 0, Strathalbyn 0, Mt Compass 0, McLaren Vale 0.Round 2 fixtures - home teams named firstGoolwa v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v Victor HarborEncounter Bay v YankalillaMcLaren Vale v Mt CompassMyponga v Willunga

A Grade Women’s Grand Final - Strathalbyn v HahndorfIn a grand final rematch Hahndorf batted first but were unable to get anyone on base with Strath’s left fielder Bianca Pash taking two catches and second baser Kathy Pash making the out at first for three up three down. Strath came out with intent and had a safe hit to the outfield by Kim Cutting but she was picked off at second after a fielders choice. An out made at first followed by a walk to K. Pash and a two baser to Gab Martin brought two runs home with Hahndorf’s left fielder Sophie Walton taking a catch for the final out of the innings.The second dig for Hahndorf was also scoreless with Strath’s centre Lara Tamke taking a catch, a K2 to pitcher Tess Norris and an out made by short stop Cutting at first. Strath needed to add some more runs and did by drawing some errors and a safe hit to the outfield by Georgia Tomkinson and with great base running they brought another two runs home with Hahndorf making an out at home, an out at second and an out at first.Hahndorf’s third turn at bat only produced two hits with Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo of Norris to Martin making two K2’s and Cutting taking a great line drive catch to hold them scoreless again. Hahndorf returned the favour holding Strath even with some walks gained by some great fielding at third by Eliza Lovelock picking off two runners at home and a K2 to pitcher Lucy Weatherstone.The fourth produced a safe hit to Mia Oats-Willis and a three baser to Georgia King which brought home three runs with Strath’s Cutting making an out at first, a put out at first by Buttsy Milne and another K2 to Norris. Strath gained some more walks and had a three baser to K. Pash which helped to bring in three runs with Hahndorf’s short stop Breanna Luxon taking a catch and two K2’s to Weatherstone.Hahndorf had hits to the outfield by Luxon and Megan Williams and with some great base running they added another three runs before Strath could make an out at first and right fielder Tomkinson taking two catches. Some more walks were gained by Strath in the fifth but they could only get one run across the plate with Hahndorf’s Luxon taking another catch, Williams taking a catch and an out made at first ending the innings.Strath’s defence was great in the sixth allowing only one run home after a two base hit to Williams with K. Pash now at third making two outs at first and Cutting taking another catch. Strath needed to add to their tally to keep themselves in front but they were unable to with Hahndorf’s Luxon making two outs at second base and Weatherstone another K2.In the seventh and final innings of the game Strath needed to hold Hahndorf but with some walks, a hit to King and two basers to Luxon and Williams they would bring five runs home with Strath’s new pitcher K. Pash making two K2’s and Cutting another catch at short. Strath now needed to bat well and got runners on with Hahndorf making another K2 and an out at home but this was followed by an overthrow error which allowed Strath’s runners to get two home before a catch was taken at third by Keira Trevorrow to end the innings and the game with Strath falling two runs short. Congratulations to both teams in making it to the Grand Final with Hahndorf coming out on top in a three hour marathon game 12 runs to 10 but Strathalbyn look forward to going one better next season.C Grade Women’s Grand Final - Strathalbyn v RedsoxAfter finishing fourth after the minor round Strathalbyn worked their way through the finals to take part in the Grand Final against Redsox and batted first. Safe hits to Elise Duffield, Monica Spriggs, Rebecca Sims, Kaylene Hart, a two baser to Amber Crawford and some excellent base running brought home the full ten runs with Redsox making an out at second and second baser Mandy Bottroff making an out at first. Redsox gained some walks, safe hits to Tayla Hardy, Glenys Megson and a two baser to Amelia Rusden which all brought home four runs with Strath’s short stop Annabel McGregor taking a catch, third baser Brydie Spriggs making an out at first and a line drive catch to pitcher Sims.Redsox defence recovered well in Strath’s second batting dig even with safe hits to B. Spriggs and Crawford and allowed only two runs to cross the plate with short stop Rusden making a tag of the runner and Bottroff again in the action fielding and tagging the runner going to two and quickly throwing to first to also get the batter out for a double play. Strath’s defence started well with a K2 to pitcher/catcher Sims to Crawford followed by a catch taken at third by B. Spriggs before Suvali Sharma had a safe hit, Molly Rusden gained a walk and they were both brought home by a home run to A. Rusden with Strath’s short stop McGregor making the third out at first base to end the innings.Strath needed to add to their tally to keep their lead defendable but they were unable to with Redsox new pitcher Glenys Megson fielding and making the out at first, left fielder Hardy taking a catch and a K2 holding them scoreless. Strath needed to protect their lead and Redsox needed to bat well and they did with some walks gained, safe hits to Sienna Golder and Bottroff, a two baser to M. Rusden and another home run to A. Rusden they brought home the six runs required to get in front and win the game. Congratulations to both teams on making the Grand Final where the top team after the minor rounds took on the fourth placed team who gave it their best and pushed Redsox all the way finishing the game Redsox 13 to Strathalbyn 12.

Lobethal won their fourth Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ‘A’ grade premiership in a row after defeating Hahndorf by 21 runs in a high-scoring decider at Hahndorf Oval yesterday. Lobethal won the toss and decided to bat first with skipper Mitch Weeks and Tanner King adding 92 runs for the first wicket before King departed for 34 (29 balls). Weeks went on to top score with 65 from 49 balls (7 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), as the Tigers reached the drinks break in a strong position at 3/126. Hahndorf battled hard to get back into the game with Michael Shanhan (2/35) and Ryan Trafford-Walker (2/40) taking two wickets each, but a 75-run sixth wicket stand between Jeremy Hackett and Matt Martin put Lobethal back on top. Martin made 32 (26 balls), while Hackett finished with 57 not out (59 balls). Some late hitting from Steve Huxter, who smacked 25 from 16 balls, lifted the Tigers to an imposing 8/263 from their 45 overs. Lachlan Huxtable (2/24) was the other multiple wicket taker for the Magpies. It was a daunting task for Hahndorf, however they started well with Paul Allegretto and Sam Williams adding 62 for the first wicket before Allegretto departed for 23 (29 balls). Magpies skipper Dan Jenner then joined Williams and this pair lifted the score to 1/119 as the home side started to believe. King was brought into the attack and the change reaped immediate dividends with King dismissing the dangerous Williams for 62 from 63 balls (6 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Jenner continued on to make 59 (75 balls), but at 7/186 all seemed lost for the Magpies. Trafford-Walker had other ideas as he smashed a quickfire 32 from 23 balls (3 x 6’s), but when he was dismissed in the 44th over, the game was up as the Magpies were bowled out for 242. Sam Graeber was the standout bowler for Lobethal with figures of 6/37 from nine overs to claim man-of-the-match honours. Lobethal are once again the kings of the AEHCA with their fourth consecutive premiership, as well as winning the A2 premiership, while Hahndorf, who only won five games last season, can hold their heads high after making the Grand Final.

Stirling won their third Hills Cricket Association (HCA) A1 premiership in four years after defeating Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) by nine wickets at Stirling Oval yesterday. Scott Creek Ironbank skipper Adam Shearwood won the toss and decided to bat first on a picture-perfect Adelaide Hills day. Unfortunately for SCIB, that was as good as it got, as they slumped to 4/10 in the eighth over. Stirling were on fire in the field with Eagles ‘keeper Sean McCullum pulling off an excellent leg-side stumping off the bowling of James Richards (2/24), while the dangerous Aaron Thompson was dismissed via a one-handed catch from Jack Pick from the bowling of veteran Pete Fryer (1/16). Stuart Norton (20) and Matthew Dunn (14) tried to lift their side but it was to no avail, as SCIB were rolled for just 75. Ezekiel Hemming was the standout seam bowler for the Eagles as he snared 4/8 from 6.3 overs, while Pick bowled an incredibly economical spell to took 3/7 from his nine overs. Stirling wasted no time in the run chase with Sean McCullum and skipper Jack Read putting on 50 runs for the first wicket off just 25 balls before McCullum went for 16 (12 balls). Read was unstoppable as he brought up the winning runs in just the ninth over with his third consecutive ‘maximum’, as he finished on 49 not out from 21 balls (3 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s). Lachlan Knight (1/17) was the sole wicket taker for Scott Creek Ironbank. Stirling’s depth with the ball shone out in the finals as they took 20 wickets for just 140 runs in their two finals, while it was a great way for Fryer to finish his ‘A’ grade career at Stirling with a second premiership. 

Noarlunga won their fourth Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) ‘A’ grade premiership after defeating Port Elliot by five wickets at Victor Harbor on Sunday. Noarlunga skipper Cam Bullard won the toss and sent Port Elliot in, with the move paying early dividends as dangerous opener Tyson Levy (4) was dismissed with the score at 1/5. Jaspa Tonkin (26) and Ethan Spriggs (24) steadied the innings with a 47-run second wicket partnership, before the Shoes came roaring back into the contest, claiming 9/35 to bowl Port Elliot out in the 48th over for just 87. Jett Holberton continued his excellent finals series with figures of 4/13 (11.5 overs) and he was well supported by opening bowlers Sean Williams (4/32) and Jamie Diener (2/26). Noarlunga were left with 22 overs to bat before stumps and they reached the end of day one at 4/64. It took just 10.1 overs on day two for Noarlunga to get past their victory target. The game continued for another hour before stumps were called with the Shoes on 8/121. Jason Scarff (31) and Williams (27) were the leading run scorers for Noarlunga, while Liam Harris (4/29) and Simon Donaldson (3/40) were the multiple wicket takers for Port Elliot.In the other senior grades, Noarlunga won the ‘B’ grade title with an 85-run victory over Rapid Bay, Yankalilla took out the C1 flag after a tight 12-run win against Myponga-Sellicks, while Noarlunga made it three senior premierships for the season after a tense one-wicket victory over Mount Compass in the C2 decider. In the junior competitions, Noarlunga went back-to-back in the Senior Colts after defeating McLaren Districts by 19 runs, while Mount Compass made it three Junior Colts flags on the trot with a six-wicket win against Willunga. 

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationSenior Division 1 Grand Final @ MacclesfieldWoodchester 10-10-74 defeated Kangarilla 2-2-34

Great Southern Bowls Association - Grand FinalsOpen Pennant Division 1McLaren Vale Gold 60 defeated Goolwa 59Open Pennant Division 2Goolwa White 52 defeated Clarendon 49Open Pennant Division 3Aldinga Bay 65 defeated McLaren Vale 52Open Pennant Division 4Victor Harbor 80 defeated Strathalbyn 38Open Pennant Division 5Victor Harbor 60 defeated Willunga 45

Great Southern Tennis AssociationSenior Division 1 Grand Final @ Victor HarborVictor Harbor 5-7-59 defeated Back Valley 1-1-38

Reigning premiers Lobethal are through to the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) Grand Final after a comfortable 66-run win against Langhorne Creek at Langhorne Creek yesterday. Lobethal batted first and were in early trouble at 2/21, before Mitch Weeks and Sam Graeber added 84 runs for the third wicket until Weeks departed for 52 (67 balls). Lachlan Bates then joined Graeber to put on 66 for the fourth wicket as Graeber top scored with 68 (112), while Bates finished with 54 not out (52). ‘Lobey’ posted a very competitive 7/208 from their 45 overs. Troy Blackwell (4/50) and Adam Clements (2/40) were the leading wicket takers for Langhorne Creek. The home side started their run chase in good fashion with a 49-run opening stand between Daniel Kropp and Shannon Jones (16). Adam Clements chipped in with 18 (39), but it was left to Kropp to try and lift his side close to the target. Kropp scored 63 from 89 balls (3 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), but ultimately Langhorne Creek were bowled out in the 41st over for just 142. Matt Martin took 4/45 (9) for Lobethal, while Sam Graeber completed a fine all-round double with 3/31 (9). Lobethal will now travel to Hahndorf on Saturday to face the Magpies in the decider, looking for their fourth AEHCA ‘A’ grade premiership in a row. Grand Final (29/3/25)Hahndorf v Lobethal (Hahndorf)

Reigning premier Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) are through to the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) Grand Final after a six-wicket win over minor premier Mt Lofty at Heathfield yesterday. It was a sixth consecutive win for SCIB, while the Redcaps disappointingly exit the finals in ‘straight sets’. Mt Lofty batted first and they made a disastrous start as they slumped to 5/18 in the 17th over. Tim Noble (28) and Adam Carthew (23) added 56 runs for the sixth wicket, before another collapse of 5/7 saw the home side bowled out for just 81. Five SCIB bowlers took wickets with Daniel Desengo leading the way with 3/13 from nine overs, while there were three run-outs. Scott Creek Ironbank lost two early wickets to sit precariously at 2/11, before Desengo (22) and Aaron Thompson (45 not out) saw their side over the line in the 39th over. Will Healey (2/17) was the multiple wicket taker for the Redcaps. Scott Creek Ironbank will now take on Stirling in the decider at Stirling Oval next Saturday. In the A2 grade, Uraidla won their second premiership in a row with a thrilling one-wicket win over Scott Creek Ironbank, while Stirling won the A3 flag, also by one-wicket, over Onkaparinga.Grand Final (29/3/25)Stirling v Scott Creek Ironbank (Stirling Oval)

Strathalbyn v Hahndorf (‘C’ Grade Women)In the preliminary final, Strathalbyn were sent in to bat by Hahndorf and started with safe hits to Elise Duffield, Annabel McGregor and Sophie VonBlanckensee and with some great base running they brought home five runs with Hahndorf’s short stop Kerry Lawson picking off the lead runner, a tag at third made by Celeste Paul and a great throw in from the outfield by Janaya Liebelt which got the runner at two. Strath’s second baser VonBlanckensee took a catch and a runner was called out for leaving their base early for the first two outs which was followed by Danielle Guilfoyle and Jemma Langford both hitting to the outfield but they were left stranded on base with pitcher Rebecca Sims making the out at first to hold them scoreless.The second innings for Strath had a great bunt by Brydie Spriggs, a single to Sims and a double to Monica Spriggs and with great base stealing they brought another five runs home with Hahndorf’s Lawson again picking off the lead runner then taking a great line drive catch with centre Langford also taking a great catch to send them from the diamond. Hahndorf’s second turn at bat produced safe hits to Liebelt, Anna Bell and Lawson with the highlight going to Elsie Bloffwitch with a home run but they were only able to bring home two runs with Strath’s catcher Amber Crawford taking a foul catch and then quickly throwing to first to catch the runner short of their ground for a double play and B. Spriggs at third making the out across the diamond to Duffield at first to end the innings.Hahndorf held Strath scoreless in the third even though they got batters on with Liebelt now at third, Paul now at short and pitcher Bell all making outs to the safe glove of Lawson now at first base. Hahndorf needed to make runs to stay in the game and Strath needed to hold them and even with safe hits to Langford and Bloffwitch they could only bring Langford home for one run with Strath’s Sims now at short stop making two outs at first and then playing second base for the third and final out of the innings and the game with Strathalbyn winning 10 runs to Hahndorf 3 and moving on to the Grand Final next week.

Great Southern Bowls Association - Grand Final resultsWomen’s Pennant Division 1Willunga 51 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 47Women’s Pennant Division 2Clarendon 58 defeated Strathalbyn 48Women’s Pennant Division 3Langhorne Creek 38 defeated Myponga 35