Aldgate pulled off a big upset after defeating top-of-the-ladder Stirling by 23 runs during round nine action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Aldgate on Saturday. The Gaters batted first with Pierce Cordes-Harvey (27) and Mitch Thomas (34) adding 56 runs for the first wicket, before Max Bilsborow (22) and skipper Josh Callaghan put on 49 for the third wicket. Callaghan continued on to top score with 97 from 96 balls (6 x 4’s, 6 x 6’s) as Aldgate posted 7/239 from their 45 overs. Julian Zytnik (2/38) and Charlie Fryer (2/72) were the multiple wicket takers for the Eagles. Stirling got off to a fast start in the run chase as Jack Read and Sean McCullum added 73 runs inside eight overs before Read departed for 42 (27 balls). Jack Pick (24) then joined McCullum as the Eagles got themselves into a winning position at 1/140 in the 21st over, before Jack Woollard removed Pick, and three balls later the dangerous Harrison Webb (0) was on his way, as Aldgate were back in the match. McCullum continued on to bring up his century as regular wickets fell around him. Ultimately it was McCullum who was the last man dismissed for an excellent 112 from 110 balls (14 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) as Stirling were bowled out for 216 in the 40th over. Matt Hansen, in his 100th ‘A’ grade game for Aldgate, starred with 5/32 from 7.4 overs, while Woollard took 4/61 (9). Mt Lofty moved up to second spot on the HCA ladder after a high-scoring seven-wicket win over Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Cherry Gardens on Saturday. The home side batted first with Adam Shearwood (18) and Aaron Thompson putting on 48 for the first wicket. Thompson was joined by Lachlan Knight with this pair adding 92 runs for the second wicket before Thompson was dismissed for 72 from 90 balls (10 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Tom Watton chipped in with 23 (29 balls), but it was Knight who was the star of the show. The SCIB number three made 104 from 95 balls (11 x 4’s, 1 x 6) to lift his side to 6/233 from their 45 overs. Josh Mitchell (2/29) and Anthony Jennings (2/38) were the multiple wicket takers for the Redcaps. Mitchell fired Mt Lofty to a quick start in the run chase with a hard-hitting 41 from 23 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Adam Carthew (37), Nick Justice (23) and Jordan Neis-Beer (19 not out) made solid contributions. But it was Redcaps skipper Josh Healey who starred with 100 not out from just 70 balls (15 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) to see his side over the line in the 38th over. It was the second century of the season for Healey and he now leads the HCA batting aggregate with 317 runs at 79.25. Knight backed up his century with 2/40 (8) for Scott Creek Ironbank. Kangarilla won their second game of the season after a five-wicket victory over Uraidla at Yaroona Oval. Uraidla posted a competitive 7/182 from their 45 overs with Felix Gadomski-Mott (60) and Simon Parker (48 not out) leading the way. Troy Martinsen (2/8) was the leading wicket taker for Kangarilla. Steve Featherstone and Jake Turnbull got ‘Kangies’ off to a great start with a 75-run opening stand before Turnbull departed for 20 (51). Featherstone continued on to make 50 (78) and he was well supported by Michael White (43 off 30), Ben Evans (18 not out) and Ryan Smallman (15 not out) as the target was reached in the 44th over. Mitch Makings (3/40) was the leading wicket taker for Uraidla. Meadows had the bye.Ladder (after round 9)Stirling 20, Mt Lofty 18, Meadows 16, Scott Creek Ironbank 12, Aldgate 12, Kangarilla 12, Uraidla 6. Round 10 (13/12/25 - home team named first)Uraidla v MeadowsStirling v Scott Creek IronbankKangarilla v AldgateMt Lofty has the bye

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 9 resultsBack Valley 3-5-50 defeated Inman Valley Blue 3-3-49Myponga-Sellicks 4-6-50 defeated Victor Harbor 2-4-40Inman Valley Red 6-8-60 defeated Port Elliot 0-0-26Mount Compass had the byeLadder (after round 9)Inman Valley Red 46.5, Inman Valley Blue 40, Back Valley 30, Victor Harbor 28, Myponga-Sellicks 23, Mount Compass 13.5, Port Elliot 11. Round 10 fixtures (13/12/25)Back Valley v Myponga-SellicksMount Compass v Port ElliotInman Valley Blue v Inman Valley RedVictor Harbor has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 9 resultsPort Elliot 60 defeated Willunga 46Strathalbyn 55 defeated Victor Harbor White 50McLaren Vale 74 defeated Encounter Bay 36Victor Harbor Blue 73 defeated Goolwa Black 55Goolwa White 72 defeated Yankalilla 57Ladder (after round 9)Victor Harbor Blue 78, Port Elliot 73, Strathalbyn 68, McLaren Vale 65, Goolwa Black 57, Willunga 55, Victor Harbor White 46, Yankalilla 40, Goolwa White 34, Encounter Bay 24.Round 10 fixtures (13/12/25)McLaren Vale v Victor Harbor WhiteWillunga v StrathalbynPort Elliot v Yankalilla Goolwa White v Goolwa BlackVictor Harbor Blue v Encounter Bay

Nairne moved up to second spot on the ladder after a tight two-wicket victory over Wistow during round 9 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Wistow yesterday. The home side batted first and were in big trouble as they slipped to 6/72 in the 24th over. Jaxon Lynn was joined by Harrison Burgess to add 71 runs for the seventh wicket before Lynn departed for 55 (71 balls). Burgess continued on to make 45 not out (60), while Declan Bell whacked a quickfire 31 (22) to lift the Echidnas to 7/204 from their 45 overs. Ryan Williams was the pick of the Nairne bowlers with figures of 3/16 (9) and he was well supported by Luke Stephenson (2/35). The Razorbacks got off to a good start with Nick Melvin (48) and Tom Fiebiger (45) adding 76 runs for the first wicket. Handy contributions from Zac Llewellyn (27), Jack May (27), Luke Timmins (17) and Brodie Clarke (16 not out) saw Nairne over the line with six balls to spare. Josh Fidler (2/12), Ryan Watt (2/22), Connor Burgess (2/27) and Harrison Burgess (2/45) were the multiple wicket takers for Wistow. Strathalbyn moved within half a game of the top-four after a nail-biting one-wicket win against Woodside yesterday. Woodside batted first with Luke Langmead (38) and Brad Collins (26) the only batsmen in the top-six to reach double figures as the Warriors struggled to 9/118 in the 36th over. Liam Moore (17) and Shane Druwitt (27 not out) then combined for a 47-run 10th wicket stand to lift the Warriors to a total of 165. Brayden Gaiter was the star with the ball for Strathalbyn with 4/13 from his nine overs, while Lachlan Cutting (2/33) and Nick Williams (2/37) were the other multiple wicket takers. The Stallions were in strife in their run chase at 6/56, before Williams (21) joined opening batsman Luke Cousins to add 42 runs for the seventh wicket. But when the ninth wicket fell with 45 runs still required, it looked like Woodside had the win in their hands. Cousins was still there and he was joined by number 11 Austin Greaves as they edged towards victory with five runs needed from the last over. Cousins proved to be the hero as he struck a boundary with three balls left to get his side over the line. Greaves finished on 16 not out (19), while Cousins carried his bat for 71 not out (119) and now has 388 runs at 64.67 this season. Jeremy Druwitt (3/21) and Liam Moore (3/34) were the leading wicket takers for the Warriors. Lobethal bounced back after a loss last week with a crushing 279-run win in the grand final rematch against Hahndorf. The Tigers batted first and after losing Mitch Weeks early on, they consolidated through a 96-run stand between Tanner King and Jeremy Hackett before Hackett departed for 30 (34). King made a quickfire 79 from just 47 balls with his innings containing five fours and seven sixes. There was more pain to come with Daniel Norsworthy (25 not out), Steve Huxter (29), Sam Graeber (30) and Matt Martin (50) putting the Magpies to the sword. However, the top scorer for Lobethal was left-hander Sam Martin who made 86 from 64 balls (10 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Ty Watson was by far the best of the Hahndorf bowlers with 2/25 from his nine-over spell. Hahndorf were never in the run chase with Greg Hassold (30) and Daniel Jenner (21) the only batsmen to reach double figures as the home side were bundled out for just 88 in the 20th over. Weeks was the star with the ball for the Tigers as he snared 6/12 from 5.1 overs, while Matt Martin took 2/17 (5).Langhorne Creek won their third game in a row with a seven-wicket victory over Bremer Callington at Langhorne Creek. The visitors batted first with Jai McMurtrie and Michael Kudra putting on an excellent opening stand worth 113 runs before McMurtrie went for 57 (72). Kudra went on to top score with 90 from 111 balls (11 x 4’s) as the Cobras posted a competitive 7/222 from their 45 overs. Adam Clements (2/30), Daniel Kropp (2/30) and Ben Warren (2/45) were the leading wicket takers for Langhorne Creek. The home side were in early trouble in the run chase as they slipped to 3/53 and the Cobras were well on top. Skipper Adam Clements was joined by Warren and this pair set about chasing down the Cobras total with an unbroken stand of 174 to see their side home in the 35th over. Clements finished with 83 not out (77 balls), while Warren made 72 not out (73 balls). Nathan Fitzgerald took 2/52 (9) for the Cobras.Ladder (after round 9)Lobethal 28, Nairne 20, Langhorne Creek 20, Wistow 18, Strathalbyn 16, Hahndorf 16, Woodside 14, Bremer Callington 12.Round 10 (13/12/25 - home team named first)Strathalbyn v Langhorne Creek Lobethal v WistowBremer Callington v HahndorfNairne v Woodside

Goolwa moved up to fourth spot on the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) ladder after defeating Encounter Bay by 22 runs in a low-scoring affair at Encounter Bay on Saturday. Goolwa batted first with Matt Overall (47) and Andy Evans (23) the mainstays of the Magpies innings as they reached a total of 139 before being bowled out in the 40th over. Sunny Osmont (4/26), Lachie Barrett (3/37) and Blake Bailey (2/30) were the multiple wicket takers for Encounter Bay. The Bays got off to a disastrous start in the run chase as they slumped to 3/1 in the third over. The home side recovered through Osmont (46), Finn Magor (17) and Cam Lintern (17) as they reached 4/81. But once Lintern was dismissed, the Bays lost 6/36 to be bowled out for 117 in the 39th over. Josh Jones led the Goolwa attack with 4/46 from 19 overs and he was well supported by Overall (2/32) and Chris Bailey (2/0).McLaren Districts won their second game of the season with a convincing 10-wicket victory against Victor Harbor. ‘Victor’ struggled batting first with Luke Harding the only player to reach double figures as they were bowled out for just 71. Harding top scored with 45 from 94 balls (2 x 4’s). George Beard was the star with the ball for the Crushers with 6/19 (8.4), while Stephen Nairn chipped in with 2/16 (8). McLaren Districts knocked off the runs in the 17th over with Zac Hodges (49 not out) and Bailey Winter (33 not out) seeing their side home. The Mt Compass v Noarlunga and Yankalilla v Port Elliot games were both abandoned due to the weather. Willunga had the bye.Ladder (after round 5)Port Elliot 25, Mt Compass 21, Noarlunga 21, Goolwa 18, Encounter Bay 12, McLaren Districts 12, Yankalilla 9, Willunga 6, Victor Harbor 0.Round 6 (6/12/25 & 13/12/25 - 2 day games)Victor Harbor v Encounter Bay Goolwa v McLaren DistrictsWillunga v YankalillaPort Elliot v Mt CompassNoarlunga has the bye

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 7 resultsWoodchester 3-3-41 drew Langhorne Creek 1-1-27Macclesfield 7-7-59 defeated Kangarilla 5-5-45Strathalbyn had the byeLadder (after round 7)Macclesfield 56, Kangarilla 41, Strathalbyn 37, Langhorne Creek 24, Woodchester 22.Round 8 fixtures (6/12/25)Macclesfield v StrathalbynKangarilla v Langhorne CreekWoodchester has the bye

Meadows moved up to second spot on the ladder following their comfortable 74-run win over Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) during round eight action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Meadows yesterday. The home side batted first with Luke Tonkin (36) and Oscar Tydeman (30) adding 75 for the first wicket, before Rohan Reid top scored with 75 (74 balls). Handy contributions from Bailey Hague (28) and Haydn Reid (24) lifted the Bulldogs to 6/226 from their 45 overs. Aaron Thompson (2/40) and Daniel Key (2/52) were the leading wicket takers for SCIB. The run chase started in disastrous fashion for Scott Creek Ironbank as they slumped to 4/28 in the 14th over. Ethan Dinning (20) and Matthew Dunn (17) battled hard, but it was Stuart Norton who held the innings together with an unbeaten 66 (72). Norton’s innings was in vain however, as SCIB were bowled out in the 36th over for 152. Ryan Sawtell (3/40) and Callum Teakle (2/41) were the multiple wicket takers for Meadows. Mt Lofty moved up to third spot with a five-wicket victory over Aldgate at Heathfield Oval on Saturday. Batting first, Aldgate were under early pressure at 1/0, before skipper Josh Callaghan (30) joined Mitch Thomas in an 86-run second-wicket stand. Thomas went on to make his third ‘A’ grade century, bringing up the milestone in the final over, before being dismissed for 100 from 133 balls (9 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as Aldgate posted 9/190 from their 45 overs. Anthony Jennings was the pick of the Redcaps bowlers with 4/26 from his nine overs, while Adam Carthew took 2/30 (9). Mt Lofty were in early trouble at 2/37, but Josh Mitchell steadied the ship with 48 (59), however when the fifth wicket fell with 53 runs still required for victory, the game was in the balance. Skipper Josh Healey was joined by Tim Noble (21 not out) as this pair put on an unbroken sixth-wicket stand worth 53 runs as the target was reached in the 43rd over. Healey went on to top score with 76 not out (91). Matt Hansen (2/28) was the pick of the Aldgate bowlers. The game between Stirling and Uraidla was abandoned due to the wet pitch and outfield. Kangarilla had the bye.Ladder (after round 8)Stirling 20, Meadows 16, Mt Lofty 14, Scott Creek Ironbank 12, Aldgate 8, Kangarilla 8, Uraidla 6. Round 9 (6/12/25 - home team named first)Kangarilla v UraidlaScott Creek Ironbank v Mt LoftyAldgate v StirlingMeadows has the bye

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 8 resultsVictor Harbor 4-6-52 defeated Port Elliot 2-2-31Inman Valley Blue 4-5-42 defeated Mount Compass 2-3-38Inman Valley Red 6-8-60 defeated Myponga-Sellicks 0-0-25Back Valley had the byeLadder (after round 8)Inman Valley Red 38.5, Inman Valley Blue 37, Victor Harbor 26, Back Valley 25, Myponga-Sellicks 17, Mount Compass 13.5, Port Elliot 11. Round 9 fixtures (6/12/25)Back Valley v Inman Valley BlueMyponga-Sellicks v Victor HarborInman Valley Red v Port ElliotMount Compass has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 7 resultsClarendon 58 defeated Port Elliot 50Victor Harbor White 66 defeated Goolwa 47Willunga 58 defeated Encounter Bay 47Victor Harbor Blue 68 defeated Yankalilla 42Ladder (after round 7)Victor Harbor Blue 58, Port Elliot 57, Goolwa 55, Willunga 47, Yankalilla 37, Encounter Bay 28, Victor Harbor White 27, Clarendon 27.Round 8 fixtures (4/12/25)Willunga v GoolwaVictor Harbor White v Port ElliotClarendon v Victor Harbor BlueYankalilla v Encounter Bay

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 7 resultsGoolwa Black drew McLaren ValeEncounter Bay drew YankalillaWillunga drew Victor Harbor BlueVictor Harbor White drew Goolwa WhitePort Elliot drew StrathalbynLadder (after round 7)Victor Harbor Blue 58, Port Elliot 52, McLaren Vale 51, Strathalbyn 48, Willunga 44, Victor Harbor White 44, Goolwa Black 43, Yankalilla 36, Encounter Bay 24, Goolwa White 20.Round 8 fixtures (29/11/25)Goolwa Black v Encounter BayMcLaren Vale v StrathalbynVictor Harbor White v Port ElliotWillunga v Goolwa WhiteYankalilla v Victor Harbor Blue

For the second time this season, rain ruined the day with no play possible yesterday during round 7 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AHCA). There are four big matches in round eight next Saturday, highlighted by the top-four clash between Lobethal and Nairne.Ladder (after round 7)Lobethal 24, Hahndorf 16, Wistow 14, Nairne 12, Langhorne Creek 12, Bremer Callington 12, Strathalbyn 12, Woodside 10. Round 8 (29/11/25 - home team named first)Lobethal v NairneHahndorf v Langhorne CreekBremer Callington v WoodsideStrathalbyn v Wistow

Mother nature won the day with all three matches abandoned during round seven action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) yesterday. Three big games in round eight next week with the match-of-the-round between Meadows and Scott Creek Ironbank.Stirling had the bye.Ladder (after round 7)Stirling 18, Scott Creek Ironbank 12, Meadows 12, Mt Lofty 10, Aldgate 8, Kangarilla 8, Uraidla 4.Round 8 (29/11/25 - home team named first)Meadows v Scott Creek IronbankMt Lofty v AldgateStirling v UraidlaKangarilla has the bye

Hahndorf moved up to second spot on a tight Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder following their two-wicket win over Wistow during round 6 action on the hill at Wistow on Saturday. Wistow batted first with Harrison Burgess (46), Connor Burgess (32) and Tim Chynoweth (31 not out) the leading run scorers as the Echidnas posted 7/190 from their 45 overs. Hudson Judd (2/53) was the leading wicket taker for the Magpies. Hahndorf were in trouble in the run chase at 4/87 as Lachlan Huxtable joined Ben Salt at the crease in what turned out to be a critical partnership. This pair added 59 runs for the fifth wicket before Salt departed for 53 (93 balls), while Huxtable guided the Magpies home in the 45th over with 45 not out (52 balls). Cooper Kupke took 3/36 (9) for the Echidnas, and he was well supported by Connor Burgess (2/34). Langhorne Creek won their second game of the season after a comfortable 97-run win over Bremer Callington at Langhorne Creek on Saturday. The home side batted first with Dan Cleggett (48), Troy Blackwell (35) and Daniel Kropp (25) leading the way as the southern Tigers put up a total of 188. Adam Roberts (3/38), Alex Durbidge (2/29) and Jeff Garrett (2/34) were the multiple wicket takers for the Cobras. Bremer Callington were never in the run chase with only two batsmen, Nathan Fitzgerald (32) and Graydon Brand (26), making more than 10 as they were bundled out in the 25th over for just 91. Langhorne Creek skipper Adam Clements snared 4/11 (9) and he was well supported by Daniel Evans (3/2) and Kropp (2/9). Lobethal continued their undefeated start to the season with a comprehensive 138-run victory at Strathalbyn. Lobethal batted first with their innings set up by skipper Jeremy Hackett who top scored with 86 (85), while Scott Higgins made 41 (47) as the northern Tigers were bowled out in the 43rd over for 237. Nathan Wyatt (3/26), Brayden Gaiter (3/37) and Nick Williams (2/42) were the main wicket takers for the Stallions. ‘Strath’ got themselves to 2/55, before a collapse of 8/44 saw them bowled for 99 in the 26th over. Skipper Matt Harris (31) was the only Strathalbyn batsman to pass 20. Sam Martin (3/7) and Josh Martin (3/15) were the stars with the ball for Lobethal.Woodside won their first game of the season after defeating Nairne by eight wickets at Woodside. Nairne batted first with Luke Timmins (32), Nick Melvin (25) and Chad Harrop (21) the leading run scorers as they struggled to post a total of 130 before being bowled out in the 38th over. Noah Bell was the star with the ball for the Warriors with the great figures of 6/23 from 7.2 overs. Woodside chased down the total comfortably with 29 balls to spare as James Bradley (33), Trent Young (31), Tommy Baldock (25 not out) and Bell (22 not out) got the job done.Ladder (after round 6)Lobethal 22, Hahndorf 14, Wistow 12, Nairne 10, Langhorne Creek 10, Bremer Callington 10, Strathalbyn 10, Woodside 8. Round 7 (22/11/25 - home team named first)Hahndorf v Strathalbyn Lobethal v WoodsideNairne v Langhorne Creek Wistow v Bremer Callington

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 5 resultsStrathalbyn 12-12-81 defeated Woodchester 0-0-0 (Forfeit)Macclesfield 9-9-69 defeated Langhorne Creek 3-3-37Kangarilla had the byeLadder (after round 5)Macclesfield 45, Strathalbyn 37, Kangarilla 36, Langhorne Creek 23, Woodchester 19.Round 6 fixtures (22/11/25)Kangarilla v Woodchester Langhorne Creek v StrathalbynMacclesfield has the bye

Port Elliot moved clear on top of the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) after defeating Victor Harbor outright by an innings and 113 runs at Port Elliot yesterday. Victor Harbor resumed at 9/24 in their first innings, in response to Port Elliot’s 9/240 declared, and were soon bowled out for 27. Levi Stringer (3/12) was the leading wicket taker for Port Elliot. ‘Victor’ was asked to follow-on and soon slumped to 5/31, before Harry Medlen (30 not out) and Josh Boyko (20) put on 31 runs for the sixth wicket. Skipper Joel Harris brought himself on with immediate effect as he wrapped up the tail, taking 3/1 (1.2), to see Victor Harbor bowled out for 100. Harry Nott (2/14) was the other multiple wicket taker in a big win for the Bloods. Encounter Bay moved up to fourth spot on the ladder after a convincing 166-run victory over Yankalilla. The Bays made 290 on day one, and would’ve been very confident of defending their large total as the Tigers were in early strife at 2/23. Former skipper Luke Bartlett (26) battled hard, while Ash Madden made 20 (20 balls) down the order, but ultimately Yankalilla were bowled out for 124 in the 51st over. Lachie Barret was the pick of the Encounter Bay bowlers with 4/28 from 18 overs, while Kieran Garrett took 3/24 (5.2). Noarlunga won their second game in a row after defeating McLaren Districts by 74 runs at Old Noarlunga yesterday. The visitors resumed on 0/9 in pursuit of Noarlunga’s first innings total of 175, and the game was up for grabs as the Crushers reached 2/66. The Shoes then took over, snaring 8/35, to bowl the Crushers out for 101. Zac Hodges was the standout batsman for the Crushers with 50 from 96 balls (4 x 4’s), while Sean Williams (3/11), leg-spinner Leo McKenna (3/24) and Cam Bullard (2/6) were the leading wicket takers for Noarlunga. Goolwa won their second game of the season with a six-wicket victory at Willunga. The Magpies resumed in a bit of trouble at 4/30 in pursuit of Willunga’s meagre first innings total of 86. The experienced Andy Evans and former Willunga skipper Rory Hanson were at the crease and they saw their side over the line with an unbroken 71-run stand for the fifth wicket. Evans finished on 39 not out, while Hanson made 28 not out. Fletcher Harding (2/26) and Brayden Pansini (2/35) were the wicket takers for the Demons. Batting a second time, with 44 overs left in the day, Willuga made 120 before being bowled out in the 42nd over. Pansini completed a good all-round double with 50 (77 balls), while Chris Bailey led the way with the ball for Goolwa with figures of 4/17 (7). Mt Compass had the bye.Ladder (after round 4)Port Elliot 22, Mt Compass 18, Noarlunga 18, Encounter Bay 12, Goolwa 12, Willunga 6, McLaren Districts 6, Yankalilla 6, Victor Harbor 0.Round 5 (22/11/25 & 29/11/25 - 2 day games)Yankalilla v Port ElliotEncounter Bay v GoolwaMt Compass v NoarlungaMcLaren Districts v Victor HarborWillunga has the bye

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 6 resultsInman Valley Blue 4-6-51 defeated Victor Harbor 2-2-36Back Valley 4-5-40 defeated Mount Compass 2-3-33Myponga-Sellicks 5-7-59 defeated Port Elliot 1-1-26Inman Valley Red had the byeLadder (after round 6)Inman Valley Blue 31, Inman Valley Red 30.5, Back Valley 25, Victor Harbor 20, Myponga-Sellicks 17, Mount Compass 11.5, Port Elliot 9. Round 7 fixtures (22/11/25)Victor Harbor v Inman Valley RedPort Elliot v Back Valley Mount Compass v Myponga-SellicksInman Valley Blue has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 6 resultsMcLaren Vale 64 defeated Port Elliot 39Strathalbyn 60 defeated Goolwa White 45Victor Harbor Blue 63 defeated Victor Harbor White 53Willunga 61 defeated Encounter Bay 55Yankalilla 60 defeated Goolwa Black 48Ladder (after round 6)Victor Harbor Blue 52, Port Elliot 46, McLaren Vale 45, Strathalbyn 42, Willunga 38, Victor Harbor White 38, Goolwa Black 37, Yankalilla 30, Encounter Bay 18, Goolwa White 14.Round 7 fixtures (22/11/25)Goolwa Black v McLaren Vale Encounter Bay v YankalillaWillunga v Victor Harbor BlueVictor Harbor White v Goolwa WhitePort Elliot v Strathalbyn

Aldgate won their first game of the season after defeating Uraidla by 239 runs during round six action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Aldgate yesterday. The home side won the toss and decided to bat first with Will Quigley-Smith and Pierce Cordes-Harvey opening up with a 190-run stand before Cordes-Harvey was dismissed for 106 from 89 balls (11 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). It was Cordes-Havey’s first ‘A’ grade century. Quigley-Smith also made 106 (130 balls), his second century in a row as the Gaters put up an imposing 6/317 from their 45 overs. Simon Parker (2/68) was the multiple wicket taker for Uraidla. The visitors were never in the run chase as they bowled out in the 23rd over for just 78, with Alex Heptinstall (29) and Karim McDonough (20) the only batsmen to reach double figures. All six Aldgate bowlers took wickets with Luke Smet (3/6) and Mitch Wise (3/7) leading the way. Meadows moved up to third spot on the ladder after an impressive run chase saw them defeat Mount Lofty at Heathfield Oval. The Redcaps batted first and were soon in trouble at 2/8, before Adam Carthew and Josh Healey joined forces in a 156-run third wicket stand. Healey top scored with 100 from 99 balls (9 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s), his first century of the season, while Carthew finished with 61 (97) as Mount Lofty finished with 7/226. Callan Blackwell was the standout bowler for Meadows with figures of 4/21 from his nine-over spell. After losing skipper Oscar Tydeman (2) early, Rohan Reid joined Luke Tonkin in a 158-run second wicket stand before Tonkin departed for 68 (109). Rohan was joined by brother Haydn (36 not out) to see their side over the line with eight balls to spare. Rohan finished with 110 not out from 120 balls (12 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), his 47th century for the Bulldogs. Max Hawke (1/29) and Brad Hutton (1/47) were the wicket takers for the Redcaps. Stirling will head into the bye on top of the HCA ladder after a convincing 136-run victory at Kangarilla. Stirling batted first with Charlie Fryer (38), Jack Read (32) and Jack Pick (28) making handy contributions as the Eagles posted 6/227 from their 45 overs. The star of the innings was Mitch Jude who top scored with 75 not out (89 balls). Ben Evans (2/55) was the leading wicket taker for ‘Kangies’. The home side were never in the run chase as they were bowled out for just 91. Steve Featherstone (23) and Ben Evans (20) were the leading run scorers for Kangarilla, while Fryer (3/6), Pick (3/9) and Zeke Hemming (2/21) led the way with the ball for Stirling. Scott Creek Ironbank had the bye.Ladder (after round 6)Stirling 18, Scott Creek Ironbank 10, Meadows 10, Mt Lofty 8, Aldgate 6, Kangarilla 6, Uraidla 2.Round 7 (22/11/25 - home team named first)Uraidla v Mt LoftyMeadows v KangarillaScott Creek Ironbank v AldgateStirling has the bye

A Grade (Strathalbyn v Pirates) Softball was not a summer sport last Friday night, with the game played in wet, cold and windy conditions. Results in games like this are largely dependent on pitching with the win going to Strath's Tessa Norris, giving only 2 walks, in very difficult conditions. Strath were able to bring in 17 runs in the hour of play without conceding a run against. Credit to the Pirates team for staying positive throughout the November winter blast. Bring on the sun next week.Under 14 (Strathalbyn v Redsox)Strathalbyn took on Redsox Red in chilly conditions. Redsox first at bat only saw five batters thanks to the solid pitching work of Imogen Bake, but a home run to Zaxton Sward ensured two runs scored. Strath batters were patient and earned walks to bring in five runs. Another home run for Sward in the second was the highlight as again Strath used their aggressive base running to bring in more runs. Finishing on uneven innings, the score reverted back to Strathalbyn 11 defeating Redsox 9. C Grade (Strathalbyn v Pirates)The Pirates faced a strong Strathalbyn batting line-up on Diamond 1. Pitcher Jess Lovegrove and catcher Kerry Lawson settled the game after Strath brought home three early runs, with Kerry taking a sharp pop-up and Danni-elle Hupfeld firing to Sue Stewart for the final out. Sue led off with a walk before Monica Spriggs struck out two batters, but Kerry’s solid hit to left and Danni-elle’s big double scored two runs to close the gap to 3–2. Strath responded with more strong batting, though Leonie Beattie’s throw from shortstop and a sharp fly catch helped limit the damage. The Pirates rallied in the second with a two-down surge with three batters reaching base and scoring bringing the score to 6–5. Strath’s first three hitters of the third reached base and scored again before Jess collected her first strikeout and Danni-elle made an easy catch. The Pirates were shut down quickly that inning as Strath extended their lead 9–5. Fired up, Danni-elle made another clean out at first, Jess added her second strikeout, and then fielded a comeback ball to end the frame. Elsie Bloffwitch led the final inning with a hit to centre, and disciplined batting loaded the bases for Kerry’s powerful drive to left. The Pirates stormed home, after trailing most of the game, with seven late runs to clinch a 12–9 victory.