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.

Nairne moved up to third spot on the ladder following their four-wicket win over Bremer Callington during round 5 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AHCA) at Callington on Saturday. Nairne won the toss and chose to bowl with the move paying immediate dividends as the Cobras slumped to a disastrous 3/2. Michael Kudra (33), Alex Durbidge (30) and Nathan Fitzgerald (29) steadied the ship to help lift their side to 9/144 from their 45 overs. Brodie Clarke (2/15), Will Brooks (2/20), Ryan Williams (2/20) and Chad Harrop (2/31) were the multiple wicket takers for the Razorbacks. Nairne were never under real pressure in the run chase as Tom Fiebiger (37), Zac Llewellyn (28), Clarke (22 not out) and Luke Timmins (22) saw their side to victory with 30 balls to spare. Nathan Fitzgerald (2/18) and Johnny Fitzgerald (2/24) were the leading wicket takers for Bremer Callington. Lobethal remained undefeated after a comprehensive 154-run win in the grand final rematch with Hahndorf. Lobethal batted first with Mitch Weeks and Tanner King continuing their good form with a 122-run stand for the first wicket before Weeks went for 80 from 48 balls (14 x 4’s). Weeks now has 361 runs at 90.25 for the season. King finished with 42 (34), while Matt Martin whacked a quickfire 63 (54) and Sam Graeber chipped in with 37(43) as the Tigers put up a total of 299. Dan Jenner (3/37) and Bradey Judd (3/57) were the leading wicket takers for the Magpies. Hahndorf were never in the run chase as they slipped to 5/65 with Matt Martin (3/39) and Jeremy Hackett (2/26) doing the early damage. Bradey Judd (28 not out), Ty Watson (26) and Jarrad Tait (20) were the leading run scorers for Hahndorf as they were bowled out for 145 in the 31st over. The match between Woodside and Wistow at Woodside was abandoned with just five overs left in the game and Wistow an agonising 21 runs from victory. Earlier, Woodside had posted 9/195 from their 45 overs with Warriors legend Dave Wescombe making 101 from 101 balls (8 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s), while skipper Tommy Baldock made 22 (34). Josh Fidler was the pick of the Echidnas bowlers with 3/19 (9), while Connor Burgess (3/31) and Cooper Kupke (2/30) were the other multiple wicket takers. Wistow’s reply was built on solid partnerships with Kupke (55), Connor Burgess (39) and Fidler (31) lifting their side to 4/175 in the 40th over before play was called off due to the weather. Ladder (after round 5)Lobethal 18, Wistow 12, Nairne 10, Strathalbyn 10, Bremer Callington 10, Hahndorf 10, Langhorne Creek 6, Woodside 4. Round 6 (15/11/25 - home team named first)Langhorne Creek v Bremer CallingtonStrathalbyn v Lobethal Wistow v HahndorfWoodside v Nairne

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 5 resultsGoolwa Black 77 defeated Willunga 44Victor Harbor White 64 defeated Encounter Bay 55Strathalbyn 69 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 51Port Elliot 71 defeated Goolwa White 48McLaren Vale 73 defeated Yankalilla 45Ladder (after round 5)Port Elliot 44, Victor Harbor Blue 40, Victor Harbor White 38, McLaren Vale 35, Goolwa Black 35, Strathalbyn 32, Willunga 28, Yankalilla 20, Encounter Bay 16, Goolwa White 12.Round 6 fixtures (15/11/25)McLaren Vale v Port ElliotStrathalbyn v Goolwa WhiteVictor Harbor White v Victor Harbor BlueWillunga v Encounter BayGoolwa Black v Yankalilla

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 4 resultsMacclesfield 8-8-58 defeated Woodchester 4-4-58Kangarilla 7-7-65 defeated Strathalbyn 5-5-52Langhorne Creek had the byeLadder (after round 4)Kangarilla 36, Macclesfield 32, Strathalbyn 21, Langhorne Creek 20, Woodchester 19.Round 5 fixtures (15/11/25)Woodchester v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v MacclesfieldKangarilla has the bye

Bowlers dominated day one of the clash between Willunga and Goolwa, with 14 wickets falling during round four action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Willunga Oval yesterday. The home side won the toss and batted first with Lewis Moss (28) the only batsman to pass 20 as the Demons were bowled out for just 86. Josh Jones (3/9), Chris Bailey (3/19) and Andy Evans (2/20) did the damage with the ball for the Magpies. Goolwa had 20 overs left in the day and Willunga hit back hard through Brayden Pansini (2/10) and Fletcher Harding (2/12) as the home side reduced Goolwa to 4/18. Rory Hanson (7 not out) and Andy Evans (3 not out) survived the last 10 overs as the Magpies finished on 4/30 at stumps. Encounter Bay are in a commanding position at stumps on day one of their clash at Yankalilla as they reached a total of 290 before being bowled out on the last ball of the day. This total seemed a long way off as the Bays were 5/111 in the 32nd over when Zane Garrett joined Sam Hoffmann at the crease. This pair put the Tigers bowlers to the sword with a 152-run stand for the sixth wicket before Hoffmann departed for 135 from 135 balls. Hoffmann’s innings included seven fours and a whopping eight sixes! Garrett went on to make 61 (109). Doug Jones was the best of the Yankalilla bowlers with 2/32 (12). Port Elliot are well on track for an outright win after a dominant first day in their clash with Victor Harbor at Port Elliot. The home side batted first and declared at 9/240 with 26 overs left in the day. Liam Harris (51), Tyson Levy (45) and Levi Stringer (42) led the way with the bat for the Bloods. Josh Boyko (4/50) and Sean Medlen (3/66) were the leading wicket takers for the Vipers. The reply from Victor Harbor was nothing short of a disaster as they slumped to 9/24 at stumps. All five Port Elliot bowlers took wickets with Harry Nott (2/2), Ben Martin (2/5), Simon Donaldson (2/6) and Levi Stringer (2/9) the leading wicket takers. McLaren Districts fought back well on day one of their clash at Old Noarlunga, as they reached 0/9 at stumps after bowling reigning premiers Noarlunga out for 175. The Shoes were in the box seat as they reached 3/143 in the 46th over, before they lost 7/32 to be bowled out in the 63rd over. Connor Lock (52), Sean Williams (38) and Mason Parry (27) were the leading run scorers for Noarlunga, while Stephen Nairn (4/48), George Beard (3/23) and Roy Graham (2/40) led the way with the ball for the Crushers. Mt Compass have the bye.

An Aaron Thompson century has fired Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) to a second win on the trot, after they defeated Uraidla by 151 runs during round five action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Uraidla yesterday. SCIB batted first with a 209-run second wicket stand between Thompson and Lachlan Knight dominating their innings of 4/277. Thompson top scored with 117 from 118 balls (14 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), his fourth ‘A’ grade century, while Knight finished with 85 (122). Simon Parker was the best of the Uraidla bowlers with 2/36 (9). The home side were never in the run chase as they were bowled out in the 32nd over for 126. Parker completed a good all-round double with a top-scoring 52 from 61 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Ben McGowan (3/18), Beau Harwood (2/11), Ethan Dinning (2/24) and Andy Adams (2/30) were the leading wicket takers for Scott Creek Ironbank. Stirling remained undefeated after a 40-run win over Meadows at Stirling yesterday. The Eagles batted first with Sean McCullum (54) and Harrison Webb (44) putting on 83 runs for the third wicket as the reigning premier posted 8/206 from their 45 overs. Oscar Tydeman (2/14), Rohan Reid (2/24), Brett Varnhagen (2/33) and Luke Tonkin (2/48) were the multiple wicket takers for Meadows. The visitors were in early trouble in the run chase at 2/25, before Rohan Reid (48) and Haydn Reid (34) came together to give their side a chance. However, it was a bridge too far for the Bulldogs as they were bowled out in the 45th over for 166. All six Stirling bowlers took wickets with Jack Read (2/20), Ezekiel Hemming (2/30) and Julian Zytnik (2/32) the leading wicket takers. Mt Lofty won their second game of the season after defeating Kangarilla by 25 runs at Heathfield Oval. The Redcaps batted first and were in trouble at 4/52 in the 20th over. At one stage, Kangarilla bowler Ryan Grimmond had the amazing figures of 3/1, before finishing with 3/27 from his nine overs. Stewart Leigh was joined at the crease by Ryan Pistola in what would become a match-defining partnership worth 147 runs for the fifth wicket. Pistola went on to score 56 (76), while Leigh top scored with 82 from 72 balls (3 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s) as the Redcaps put up 7/211 from their 45 overs. Kangarilla’s run chase started well with Jono Makai and Steve Featherstone adding 76 for the first wicket before Makai fell for 55 (58). Featherstone (41) and skipper Jake Turnbull (32) got ‘Kangies’ up to 2/147, but with the required run rate rising, Mt Lofty turned the screws to hold Kangarilla to 9/186. Brad Hutton (4/40) and Josh Healey (3/55) were the leading wicket takers for Mt Lofty, while Josh Mitchell bowled a miserly spell of 0/16 from his nine overs. Aldgate had the bye.Ladder (after round 5)Stirling 14, Scott Creek Ironbank 10, Mt Lofty 8, Meadows 6, Kangarilla 6, Aldgate 2, Uraidla 2.Round 6 (15/11/25 - home team named first)Mt Lofty v MeadowsAldgate v Uraidla Kangarilla v StirlingScott Creek Ironbank has the bye

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 5 resultsPort Elliot 4-5-50 defeated Mount Compass 2-3-33Back Valley 4-5-49 defeated Myponga-Sellicks 2-3-40Inman Valley Red 4-5-45 defeated Inman Valley Blue 2-3-38Victor Harbor had the byeLadder (after round 5)Inman Valley Red 30.5, Inman Valley Blue 25, Back Valley 19, Victor Harbor 18, Myponga-Sellicks 10, Mount Compass 9.5, Port Elliot 8. Round 6 fixtures (15/11/25)Victor Harbor v Inman Valley BlueBack Valley v Mount CompassMyponga-Sellicks v Port ElliotInman Valley Red has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 4 resultsClarendon 62 defeated Encounter Bay 46Victor Harbor Blue 74 defeated Victor Harbor White 54Goolwa 84 defeated Port Elliot 56Willunga 62 defeated Yankalilla 46Ladder (after round 4)Goolwa 43, Port Elliot 35, Victor Harbor Blue 33, Willunga 24, Yankalilla 24, Clarendon 15, Victor Harbor White 12, Encounter Bay 6.Round 5 fixtures (13/11/25)Willunga v Port ElliotVictor Harbor Blue v GoolwaEncounter Bay v Victor Harbor WhiteYankalilla v Clarendon

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

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

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

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

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

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