Great Southern (GSCA) will clash with Alexandra & Eastern Hills (AEHCA) in the H.R Meyer Shield Grand Final at Soldiers Memorial Park in Kingscote tomorrow (26/1) after the completion of the minor round matches today. After defeating Kangaroo Island on day one, Great Southern comfortably defeated Murray Towns (MTCA) by 102 runs at Wisanger today. Great Southern batted first with Travis Bronstein making 85 (95 balls) and Luke Bartlett 70 (100 balls) in an innings-defining 122-run stand for the second wicket. After a middle order ‘wobble’, brought on by a fine spell of bowling from MTCA veteran Dwayne Krollig (4/20), Sean Williams (42) and Paul Fantasia (33 not out) lifted Great Southern to an imposing total of 9/265 from their 50 overs. Camron Jorgensen (3/38) and Umesh Badu (2/34) were the other multiple wicket takers for Murray Towns. Krollig continued his good day, top scoring for MTCA with 53 (78), while Nick Lindner made 25 (42), but ultimately Murray Towns fell well short as they were bowled out in the 44th over for 163. Bronstein (3/21), Sunny Osmont (3/33) and Kieran Garrett (2/49) were the leading wicket takers for Great Southern. Hills (HCA) won their first game of the weekend after defeating Alexandra & Eastern Hills (AEHCA) by five runs in a thriller at Kingscote. AEHCA needed 10 runs from the last over bowled by Hills seamer Jake Turnbull (2/47), but could only manage four runs. Earlier, Hills batted first and compiled a healthy 5/251 from their 50 overs. Jack Read (86) and Josh Healey (58) put on 132 runs for the first wicket, while Josh Callaghan (31 not out) and Aaron Thompson (26) made handy contributions. Caleb Walker (2/35) and Sam Graeber (2/50) were the multiple wicket takers for Alexandra & Eastern Hills. AEHCA began the run chase with Ty Watson (49) and Tanner King (33) putting on 59 for the first wicket. Skipper Luke Timmins, coming off 70 not out yesterday, made 80 (97), while Matthew Harris chipped in with 29 (27), but in the end it was a bridge too far as their side finished on 9/246. Steve Featherstone was the best of the Hills bowlers with 3/29 (10). In the final game of round two, Torrens Valley (TVCA) defeated hosts Kangaroo Island (KICA) by 29 runs at Parndana. Torrens Valley batted first with Tyson Rowe top scoring with 87 from 109 balls (10 x 4’s) as his side posted 7/222. Luke Faucett (28), Lachie Cannard (26), Steve Kavanagh (21) and Jack Roesler (20) also made handy contributions. Tyler Richardson (2/22) and Rhys Bullard (2/30) were the multiple wicket takers for Kangaroo Island. The KI run chase was underpinned by a fine innings of 86 (92 balls) from Liam Sampson. Unfortunately Jack Hinton (21) was the only other player to reach 20 as Kangaroo Island were bowled out for 197 in the 48th over. Angus Shapley (3/29), Kavanagh (3/31) and Zach McKenny (2/25) were the leading wicket takers for Torrens Valley. Grand Final (Monday 26/1 @ 9.00am)Great Southern v Alexandra & Eastern Hills (Kingscote)

The annual H.R. Meyer Shield started today (Saturday 24 January) with the six cricket associations of the Fleurieu & Districts zone being hosted by the Kangaroo Island Cricket Association (KICA). Today's games were reduced to 20-over contests due to the high temperatures. In a major upset to start the carnival, Murray Towns defeated reigning champion Hills by five wickets at Kingscote. Hills batted first and compiled 7/134 from their 20 overs with Mitchell Thomas (23 not out) and Oscar Tydeman (23) top scoring. Sam Elliott took 3/23 (4) for Murray Towns. The Murray Towns run chase was dominated by opening batsman Zak Muirhead who top scored with a hard-hitting 73 not out from 45 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Riley Vanson (28) and Mitch Walton (18 not out) helped their side to victory with three balls to spare. Steve Featherstone (2/13) and Will Healey (2/20) were the multiple wicket takers for Hills. Great Southern got their campaign off to a winning start with a 29-run win against hosts Kangaroo Island at Parndana. Great Southern batted first with Luke Bartlett the only batsman to pass 20, top scoring with 34 (39 balls), as his side were bowled out for 139 off the last ball of their 20 overs. Timmy Turner (3/25), Paul Green (2/20) and Ezra Foster (2/29) were the leading wicket takers for Kangaroo Island. Great Southern bowled tightly during the KI run chase as they restricted the hosts to 5/110. Anthony Anderson (25) and Zach Trethewey (22) top scored for their side, while Blake Bailey snared 3/17 (4) for Great Southern. 2022/23 Meyer Shield champions Alexandra & Eastern Hills (AEHCA) had a comfortable 80-run win over Torrens Valley at Wisanger. AEHCA skipper Luke Timmins led the way with the bat as he top scored with 70 not out from 45 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Daniel Kropp (45) and Matthew Harris (38) lifted their side to a total of 5/205 from their 20 overs. Torrens Valley were never in the run chase as they finished on 6/120 with Luke Faucett (38) and Thomas Mayo (37) their best batsmen. Harris took 3/18 (4) with his off-spinners, while left-arm quick Caleb Walker snared 2/4 (3) for Alexandra & Eastern Hills.Round 2 (Sunday 25/1 @ 10.00am)Alexandra & Eastern Hills v Hills (Kingscote)Great Southern v Murray Towns (Wisanger)Kangaroo Island v Torrens Valley (Parndana)

Wistow moved back inside the top-four on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder after a thrilling 10-run win against Bremer Callington at Callington on Saturday. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat, but were soon in trouble as they slumped to 3/9 in the sixth over. Timmy Chynoweth (17) and opening batsman Jordan Grooby (28) added 60 runs for the fourth wicket, while Cooper Kupke top scored with an important 42 not out (56 balls) as the Echidnas were bowled out in the 43rd over for 139. Nathan Fitzgerald led the Cobras attack with figures of 3/17 off six overs. Bremer Callington got off to an excellent start with opening pair Jai McMurtrie (36) and Michael Kudra (38) putting on 68 for the first wicket. Wistow struck back hard, taking 10/61 to bowl the Cobras out for 129. Connor Burgess (3/26), Harrison Burgess (3/54) and Josh Fidler (2/15) were the leading wicket takers for Wistow, while Kupke (1/31) completed a great day with the final wicket to end the game.Nairne won their fifth game in a row after defeating Strathalbyn by 42 runs at Nairne. The Razorbacks got off to a fast start with Tom Fiebiger (21) and Nick Melvin adding 79 runs for the first wicket before Melvin was dismissed for 54 from 37 balls (5 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Strathalbyn got themselves back in the game with some tight bowling as Nairne were reduced to 8/146 with nine overs remaining in their innings. Levi Llewellyn (18) joined Luke Stephenson in a crucial ninth-wicket stand worth 61 runs as the Razorbacks finished with a competitive 9/207 from their 45 overs. Stephenson finished with 37 not out (33). Strathalbyn skipper Matt Harris took 2/27, while Lachlan Cutting snared 2/41. Sam Teakle (23) and Luke Cousins (20) made handy contributions, but it was Brayden Gaiter who top scored with 66 from 89 balls (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6) for 'Strath'. However, Gaiter received little support as the Stallions were bowled out for 165. Melvin completed a fine all-round day with 4/26 (6.3), while Stephenson also capped off a good day with 3/50 (9). Reigning premiers Lobethal maintained a two-game gap at the top of the table after a convincing seven-wicket victory at Woodside. The Warriors won the toss and batted first with veteran Dave Wescombe opening up in a hurry with 43 from 31 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). However from a position of strength at 0/40, the Warriors collapsed to be bowled out for just 75. Josh Martin (4/14), Mitch Weeks (4/24) and Dave Huxter (2/1) were the wicket takers for the Tigers. Lobethal wasted no time in the run chase as they knocked off the target inside 10 overs with Tanner King smacking 44 not out from 25 balls (4 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Jeremy Druwitt took 2/24 (2) for the Warriors. Langhorne Creek won their sixth game on the trot with a comfortable six-wicket victory over Hahndorf. The Magpies started well with the bat as they reached 1/74 with Shaun Tait (37), Paul Allegretto (23) and Ty Watson (18) chipping in. From then on it was all Langhorne Creek as they took the last 9/39 to bowl Hahndorf out for 113 in the 38th over. SA Country representative Troy Blackwell took 3/25 (6.1), while Toby Phillips (2/10) was the other multiple wicket taker for the southern Tigers. The Magpies also didn’t help themselves with three run outs in their innings. Brodie O’Dea (57) and Adam Clements (26 not out) led Langhorne Creek to victory in the 30th over. Former Australia fast bowler Tait took 2/22 from his nine overs for Hahndorf. Ladder (after round 12)Lobethal 40, Nairne 32, Langhorne Creek 32, Wistow 22, Hahndorf 20, Bremer Callington 16, Strathalbyn 16, Woodside 14.Round 13 (31/1/26 - home team named first)Bremer Callington v LobethalLanghorne Creek v NairneHahndorf v WoodsideWistow v Strathalbyn

Encounter Bay won their third game in a row after defeating Mt Compass by 116 runs during round eight action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Encounter Bay on Saturday. The home side batted first and were under a bit of pressure when David Schulze (40 off 52 balls) was dismissed with the score at 3/66. Sam Hoffmann then joined skipper Cam Lintern and this pair added 122 for the fourth wicket before Lintern departed for 44 (70). Hoffmann went on to top score with a hard-hitting 98 from 74 balls (10 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s) as the Bays put up 7/222 from their 40 overs. Aaron Dalitz (3/17), Bailey Baldock (2/39) and Riley Tonkin (2/45) were the multiple wicket takers for Mt Compass. The Bulls were never in the run chase as they slumped to 9/46 with James Colley (33) the standout batsman. Number 11 Bailey Baldock joined Aaron Dalitz (8 not out) at the crease with the last pair adding an unbeaten partnership worth 60 runs to see Mt Compass finish on 9/106. Baldock top scored with 40 not out (57 balls). Chris Butler was the standout Encounter Bay bowler with the fine figures of 6/22 from his eight-over spell and he was well supported by Sunny Osmont with 2/9 (6). Noarlunga won their fifth game of the season after defeating Yankalilla by 85 runs at Yankalilla. The Shoes batted first with Travis Bronstein (36) and Jamie Diener (27) adding 61 for the second wicket, before three quick wickets fell to see Noarlunga at 4/92. Sean Williams joined former premiership skipper Jason Scarff at the crease and this pair put on 97 before Williams departed for 54 (47). Scarff went on to top score with 69 not out from 78 balls (7 x 4’s) as Noarlunga finished with 6/215. Ash Madden (2/30) and Doug Jones (2/44) were the leading wicket takers for Yankalilla. Williams (4/16) started off well with the ball for the Shoes as he took two wickets in the first over to leave the Tigers reeling at 2/0. Wickets fell steadily throughout the run chase with Yankalilla skipper Aaron Smith providing strong resistance as he scored 76 from 97 balls (10 x 4’s, 1 x 6), but ultimately Yankalilla finished on 9/130 from their 40 overs. Scarff was the other multiple wicket taker for Noarlunga with 2/21 (7). Port Elliot remained top of the ladder after a comfortable nine-wicket victory at Willunga on Saturday. Willunga batted first with Dan Hockham (12 not out) and Sammy George (11) the only batsman to reach double figures as they were bowled out for just 67. Seven Port Elliot bowlers took wickets with Levi Stringer (2/12) and Scott Hannam (2/17) leading the way. The Bloods wasted no time in the run chase as they knocked off the target in the 12th over without loss. Ethan Spriggs made 20 not out (29 balls), while Tyson Levy teed-off with 44 not out from 38 balls (2 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s). Goolwa won their fifth game on the trot after defeating Victor Harbor by 100 runs at 'Victor' on Saturday. The Magpies batted first with Matt Overall top scoring with 83 from 80 balls (12 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Rory Hanson made 41 from 60 balls (4 x 4’s). Josh Jones (24) and Sam Cuconits (20) made handy contributions as Goolwa posted 7/193 from their 40 overs. Kenny Sumner (2/29) and Sean Medlen (2/48) were the multiple wicket takers for Victor Harbor. The Vipers struggled in the run chase with Harry Steele (35) the only batsman to pass 20 as they were bowled out in the 39th over for 93. Jones continued his stellar season with 4/25 from his eight overs(25 wickets for the season), while Sean McIvor bowled a miserly spell to finish with 2/4 (8).McLaren Districts had the bye.Ladder (after round 8)Port Elliot 37, Goolwa 36, Encounter Bay 34, Noarlunga 33, Yankalilla 25, Mt Compass 21, McLaren Districts 12, Willunga 6, Victor Harbor 0.Round 9 (31/1/26 - 1 day games)Encounter Bay v WillungaVictor Harbor v NoarlungaMcLaren Districts v Port ElliotMt Compass v YankalillaGoolwa has the bye

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 10 resultsStrathalbyn 9-9-69 defeated Woodchester 3-3-39Macclesfield 11-11-77 defeated Langhorne Creek 1-1-21Kangarilla had the byeLadder (after round 10)Macclesfield 98, Strathalbyn 65, Kangarilla 60, Woodchester 33, Langhorne Creek 32.Round 11 fixtures (31/1/26)Woodchester v KangarillaStrathalbyn v Langhorne CreekMacclesfield has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 12 resultsEncounter Bay 67 defeated Port Elliot 57Victor Harbor Blue 73 defeated Goolwa White 48McLaren Vale 74 defeated Willunga 48Yankalilla 78 defeated Victor Harbor White 31Goolwa Black 64 defeated Strathalbyn 44Ladder (after round 12)McLaren Vale 97, Victor Harbor Blue 93, Goolwa Black 91, Port Elliot 80, Strathalbyn 80, Yankalilla 70, Willunga 61, Encounter Bay 57, Victor Harbor White 56, Goolwa White 35.Round 13 fixtures (24/1/26)Encounter Bay v Strathalbyn Goolwa Black v Victor Harbor WhiteYankalilla v WillungaMcLaren Vale v Goolwa WhiteVictor Harbor Blue v Port Elliot

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 12 resultsBack Valley 5-7-54 defeated Port Elliot 1-3-44Myponga-Sellicks 4-6-57 defeated Mount Compass 2-3-36Victor Harbor 5-7-60 defeated Inman Valley Red 1-2-40Inman Valley Blue had the byeLadder (after round 12)Inman Valley Red 53.5, Back Valley 50, Victor Harbor 43, Inman Valley Blue 42, Myponga-Sellicks 36, Port Elliot 20, Mount Compass 19.5.Round 13 fixtures (31/1/26)Back Valley v Inman Valley RedVictor Harbor v Mount CompassInman Valley Blue v Port ElliotMyponga-Sellicks has the bye

Kangarilla moved within two points of the top-four after a comprehensive nine-wicket win against Mt Lofty during round 12 action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Kangarilla yesterday. Mt Lofty skipper Josh Healey won the toss and chose to bat, but that was as good as it got for the Redcaps as they were bundled out for just 63 inside 32 overs. Adam Carthew (21) was the only batsman to reach double figures as all five Kangarilla bowlers took wickets. Ben Evans was the star of the show with 3/15 (8.3) and he was ably supported by Ryan Grimmond (2/5) and Jack Evans (2/16). ‘Kangies’ were untroubled in the run chase as they knocked off the target in the 20th over with Che Martinsen top scoring with 34 not out from 55 balls (5 x 4’s). Connor Milde (1/23) was the sole wicket taker for Mt Lofty. Meadows consolidated their spot in the top-four with a thrilling five-wicket win over reigning premiers Stirling at Meadows. The visitors batted first with Jack Pick top scoring with 63 from 73 balls (5 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), while Harrison Webb (41), Josh Heenan (31 not out) and Charlie Fryer (31) made handy contributions with the Eagles posting a healthy 7/237 from their 45 overs. Callum Teakle (2/45) was the leading wicket taker for the Bulldogs. Meadows started well with Oscar Tydeman making a quickfire 27 (18 balls), but it was veterans Luke Tonkin (66) and Haydn Reid (54) who provided the backbone of the run chase. Another Meadows legend, Chad Dawe applied the finishing touches with a hard-hitting 25 not out as the winning runs came off the penultimate ball of the contest. Charlie Fryer (2/42) and Ezekiel Hemming (2/64) were the multiple wicket takers for Stirling. Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) are up to third on the HCA ladder after a comfortable 108-run win over Uraidla at Cherry Gardens. After being in early trouble at 2/31, James Wissell (44) and Stuart Norton (49) added 100 for the third wicket. Zane Lewis chipped in with 26 not out, while Uraidla conceded a whopping 37 extras as SCIB posted 9/205 from their 45 overs. Patrick Kepa was the best of the Uraidla bowlers with 4/37 (8). Uraidla were never in the run chase with Mitch Makings (36) the only batsman to reach 20 as the visitors were rolled for just 97. Jayden Rea was the star with the ball for SCIB taking 5/13 from five overs. It’s the second game in a row that Rea has taken a five-wicket haul. Aldgate had the bye.Ladder (after round 12)Stirling 28, Meadows 24, Scott Creek Ironbank 20, Mt Lofty 18, Aldgate 16, Kangarilla 16, Uraidla 10. Round 13 (31/1/26 - home team named first)Stirling v Kangarilla Meadows v Mt LoftyUraidla v AldgateScott Creek Ironbank has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 10 resultsGoolwa 74 defeated Yankalilla 38Victor Harbor White 64 defeated Clarendon 57Victor Harbor Blue 60 defeated Willunga 45Port Elliot 62 defeated Encounter Bay 53Ladder (after round 10)Port Elliot 86, Goolwa 83, Victor Harbor Blue 72, Willunga 55, Clarendon 51, Victor Harbor White 49, Encounter Bay 43, Yankalilla 41. Round 11 fixtures (22/1/26)Encounter Bay v ClarendonVictor Harbor Blue v Victor Harbor WhitePort Elliot v GoolwaWillunga v Yankalilla

Hahndorf moved inside the top-four with a tight 20-run win over Wistow during round 11 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Hahndorf on Saturday. The Magpies batted first and struggled early as they slipped to 6/73. Curtis Montgomery (37 not out) and Ryan Trafford-Walker (21) helped lift their side to a total of 159 before being bowled out in the 43rd over. Five Wistow bowlers took wickets including Connor Burgess (3/25), Harrison Burgess (3/34) and Ryan Watt (2/20). Wistow got themselves into a good position at 3/103 through an excellent innings from Connor Burgess who top scored with 65 (112 balls). From their strong position, the Echidnas lost 7/36 to be bowled out for 139. Ty Watson did the damage for Hahndorf with 4/19 (6), while former international cricketer Shaun Tait took 2/25 (9).Nairne won their fourth game in a row after defeating Bremer Callington by seven wickets at Nairne on Saturday. Bremer Callington batted first with Alex Durbidge (31) and Jai McMurtrie (20) top scoring as the Cobras were bowled out for 144 in the 32nd over. All five Nairne bowlers took wickets with Luke Stephenson (3/46), Will Brooks (2/14), Nick Melvin (2/22) and Ryan Williams (2/31) the multiple wicket takers. The Razorbacks were relatively untroubled in the run chase as they brought up victory with more than 18 overs to spare. Zac Llewellyn (24) and Melvin (22) made handy contributions, but it was Luke Timmins who carried the innings with 80 not out from 80 balls (10 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Timmins brought up his 5,000th career run for Nairne during the innings. Lobethal remained two games clear on top of the ladder after a comfortable 113-run win against Strathalbyn. Lobethal batted first and were in strife early at 3/14, but the Tigers’ great depth shone through as Scott Higgins and Sam Martin (47) added 85 runs for the fourth wicket. Higgins then combined with Steve Huxter (45) to put on 75 for the sixth wicket before Higgins went for 84 (122 balls) as Lobethal reached a total of 221. Brayden Gaiter was the standout bowler for the Stallions with 4/34 (8). The Strathalbyn run chase never got going with Luke Cousins (23) the only player to pass 20 as the Stallions were rolled for 108 in the 39th over. Lobethal used nine bowlers with Dave Huxter the standout with 4/16 (7).Langhorne Creek won their fifth game on the trot following their four-wicket victory against Woodside. The Warriors batted first with Noah Bell (43) and Tommy Baldock (24) helping their side into a good position at 2/74, before they lost 8/42 to be bowled out for 116 in the 40th over. Daniel Evans (4/29) and Daniel Cleggett (3/18) were the leading wicket takers for Langhorne Creek. The Creeks were in deep trouble in the run chase as they slumped to 5/47 in the 14th over, with Brodie O’Dea (22) the only top-five batsman to reach double figures. Curtis Perrey (30 not out) and Ben Warren (20) then combined for an important 41-run partnership for the sixth wicket, while Perrey and Cleggett (11 not out) saw the Tigers over the line in the 35th over. Jeremy Druwitt (3/27) and Shane Druwitt (3/31) were the wicket takers for the Warriors. Ladder (after round 11)Lobethal 36, Nairne 28, Langhorne Creek 28, Hahndorf 20, Wistow 18, Bremer Callington 16, Strathalbyn 16, Woodside 14.Round 12 (17/1/26 - home team named first)Bremer Callington v WistowNairne v StrathalbynWoodside v LobethalLanghorne Creek v Hahndorf

Meadows moved up to second spot on the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) ladder after defeating Aldgate by nine wickets during round 11 action at Aldgate on Saturday. The home side batted first and were soon in trouble at 3/36, before Max Bilsborow (36) joined Will Quigley-Smith (33) in a 68-run fourth wicket stand. Mitch Wise (23 not out) was the only other batsman to pass 20 as the Gaters were restricted to 9/159 from their 45 overs. Rohan Reid (3/26), Zack Robertson (2/26) and Oscar Tydeman (2/31) were the leading wicket takers for the Bulldogs. Meadows wasted no time in the run chase as Tydeman and Reid opened up with a 128-run stand before Reid departed for 54 (50 balls) in just the 14th over. Tydeman went on to make 75 not out from 44 balls (6 x 4’s, 6 x 6’s) as the winning runs came up in the 19th over. Luke Smet (1/13) was the wicket taker for Aldgate. Stirling remained two games clear on top of the ladder after defeating Mt Lofty by four wickets at Heathfield. Mt Lofty batted first and were in early trouble at 2/12, before Nick Justice and Josh Healey put on 67 for the third wicket. Healey went on to score 35 (50 balls), while Justice top scored with 50 (104 balls). Stewart Leigh (35) and Connor Milde (21 not out) made handy contributions as the Redcaps were bowled out for 193 in the final over. Charlie Fryer (3/38), Ezekiel Hemming (3/44) and Jack Pick (2/20) led the way with the ball for the Eagles. After losing Harrison Webb (9) early, Stirling skipper Jack Read and Mitch Jude got down to business with a 119-run union for the second wicket before Read was dismissed for 51 (64). Charlie Fryer (21) and Kurt Zytnik (14 not out) made handy cameos at the end of the innings, but Jude was the anchor with 80 from 111 balls (8 x 4’s) as the Eagles brought up victory with 22 balls to spare. Milde (2/31) and Josh Mitchell (2/44) were the multiple wicket takers for Mt Lofty. Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) moved back inside the top four after a low-scoring 48-run victory over Kangarilla at Cherry Gardens. SCIB batted first and were in all sorts of strife at 7/78 with Aaron Thompson (30) the only top-six batsman to make it to double figures. The SCIB lower order stepped up through Matthew Dunn (28) and Andy Adams (22) as they managed to post a total of 144 before being bowled out in the 39th over. Jack Evans (3/25), Steve Featherstone (3/36), Bradley Ross (2/23) and Che Martinsen (2/25) were the wicket takers for Kangarilla. The ‘Kangies’ run chase never got going with Jake Turnbull (30) and Ross (24) the only players to pass 20 as they were bowled out for 96 in the 35th over. Jayden Rea was the star with the ball for SCIB with 6/33 (8.1 overs), while Adams snared 2/18 (9). Uraidla had the bye.Ladder (after round 11)Stirling 28, Meadows 20, Mt Lofty 18, Scott Creek Ironbank 16, Aldgate 16, Kangarilla 12, Uraidla 10. Round 12 (17/1/26 - home team named first)Meadows v StirlingKangarilla v Mt LoftyScott Creek Ironbank v UraidlaAldgate has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 11 resultsVictor Harbor White 66 defeated Willunga 64McLaren Vale 53 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 44Encounter Bay 75 defeated Goolwa White 43Goolwa Black 53 defeated Port Elliot 50Yankalilla 58 defeated Strathalbyn 54Ladder (after round 11)McLaren Vale 85, Victor Harbor Blue 82, Strathalbyn 80, Port Elliot 79, Goolwa Black 79, Willunga 61, Yankalilla 58, Victor Harbor White 56, Encounter Bay 46, Goolwa White 34.Round 12 fixtures (17/1/26)Port Elliot v Encounter Bay Goolwa White v Victor Harbor BlueWillunga v McLaren ValeVictor Harbor White v YankalillaStrathalbyn v Goolwa Black

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 11 resultsMyponga-Sellicks 4-5-49 defeated Port Elliot 2-4-46Back Valley 4-6-53 defeated Mount Compass 2-3-41Victor Harbor 6-8-57 defeated Inman Valley Blue 0-1-11Inman Valley Red had the byeLadder (after round 11)Inman Valley Red 52.5, Back Valley 43, Inman Valley Blue 42, Victor Harbor 36, Myponga-Sellicks 30, Port Elliot 19, Mount Compass 17.5.Round 12 fixtures (17/1/26)Back Valley v Port ElliotMyponga-Sellicks v Mount CompassInman Valley Red v Victor HarborInman Valley Blue has the bye

Goolwa won their fourth game in a row after defeating Mt Compass by nine wickets during round seven action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Burgess Oval on Saturday. Mt Compass batted first and had five batsmen reach 20, but no one went on to make a big score as the Bulldogs were bowled out for 135. Paul Barrett top scored with 28 (65 balls). Dean Vickery (2/20), James Lawrence (2/26) and Josh Jones (2/30) were the multiple wicket takers for the Magpies. Sam Carlyle (13) and Matt Overall added 57 runs for the first wicket before Sam Cuconits (45 not out) joined Overall to see Goolwa over the line in the 20th over. Overall finished with 78 not out from 60 balls (13 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), while Riley Tonkin (1/5) was the sole wicket taker for Mt Compass. Yankalilla consolidated their spot in the top-six with a comfortable nine-wicket win over Victor Harbor. The Vipers batted first and struggled their way to a total of 68 before being bowled out in the 32nd over. Josh Boyko (15) was the only batsman to reach double figures. Six Yankalilla bowlers took wickets with Luke Bartlett the standout performer with the excellent figures of 5/13 from 6.5 overs. The Tigers, through Lachlan Whittlesea (32) and Aaron Smith (36 not out), knocked off the winning runs in just the 11th over. Boyko (1/9) was the only wicket taker for Victor Harbor. Encounter Bay won their second game in a row with a convincing 99-run win over McLaren Districts. The Bays batted first with their innings dominated by English recruit Matthew Smalley-Harris who batted throughout the innings. Smalley-Harris finished with 111 not out from 129 balls (8 x 4’s) as Encounter Bay posted 6/196 from their 40 overs. Left-armer Chris Beaty took 3/14 (8), while club coach Justin Ifould snared 2/30 (8) for the Crushers. McLaren Districts were never in the run chase as they were bowled out for 97 in the 31st over. Roy Graham top scored with 19 not out (23 balls). Six Bays bowlers took wickets with Kieran Garrett (3/24) and Chris Butler (2/9) leading the way. Noarlunga, playing their first game in eight weeks, had a strong 176-run victory over Wilunga at Old Noarlunga. The Shoes batted first with Cam Bullard (33) and Travis Bronstein putting on 70 for the first wicket from just eight overs. Bronstein continued on as he and Connor Lock (52 not out) put on 103 for the third wicket, before Bronstein was dismissed for 112 from 95 balls (18 x 4’s, 1 x 6). It was Bronstein’s first ‘A’ grade century. Jing Li (2/33), Dan Hockham (2/38) and Brayden Pansini (2/56) were the multiple wicket takers for the Demons. Willunga struggled in the run chase with Seth Willson (29) the only player to reach 20. Six Noarlunga bowlers took wickets with Bronstein (2/5) and Ben Stewart-Tonkin (2/10) leading the way. Port Elliot had the bye.Ladder (after round 7)Port Elliot 31, Goolwa 30, Encounter Bay 28, Noarlunga 27, Yankalilla 25, Mt Compass 21, McLaren Districts 12, Willunga 6, Victor Harbor 0.Round 8 (17/1/26 - 1 day games)Encounter Bay v Mt Compass Victor Harbor v GoolwaYankalilla v NoarlungaWillunga v Port ElliotMcLaren Districts has the bye

Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ‘A’ grade cricket is back after the festive season. Reigning premier Lobethal are sitting pretty on top of the ladder in their pursuit of a fifth consecutive premiership. Round 11 (10/1/26 - home team named first)Nairne v Bremer Callington Lobethal v StrathalbynHahndorf v WistowLanghorne Creek v WoodsideLadder (after round 10)Lobethal 32, Nairne 24, Langhorne Creek 24, Wistow 18, Bremer Callington 16, Strathalbyn 16, Hahndorf 16, Woodside 14.

The Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) returns after a four-week break with a string of four one-day games in January and February. Top side Port Elliot has the bye, while Mt Compass host Goolwa in a top-six clash at Burgess Oval.  Round 7 (10/1/26 - 1 day games)Mt Compass v GoolwaMcLaren Districts v Encounter BayNoarlunga v WillungaVictor Harbor v YankalillaPort Elliot has the byeLadder (after round 6)Port Elliot 31, Goolwa 24, Encounter Bay 22, Noarlunga 21, Mt Compass 21, Yankalilla 19, McLaren Districts 12, Willunga 6, Victor Harbor 0.

The Hills Cricket Association (HCA) A1 season is back on Saturday with three hard to predict games in round 11. The match-of-the-day pits reigning premiers Stirling against second placed Mt Lofty.  Round 11 (10/1/26 - home team named first)Mt Lofty v StirlingAldgate v MeadowsScott Creek Ironbank v KangarillaUraidla has the byeLadder (after round 10)Stirling 24, Mt Lofty 18, Aldgate 16, Meadows 16, Scott Creek Ironbank 12, Kangarilla 12, Uraidla 10. 

The Great Southern Tennis Association season resumes tomorrow after the Christmas/New Year break. Top side Inman Valley Red has the bye, while the match-of-the-round sees Inman Valley Blue host Victor Harbor. Round 11 fixtures (10/1/26)Port Elliot v Myponga-SellicksMount Compass v Back ValleyInman Valley Blue v Victor HarborInman Valley Red has the byeLadder (after round 10)Inman Valley Red 52.5, Inman Valley Blue 42, Back Valley 37, Victor Harbor 28, Myponga-Sellicks 24, Port Elliot 17, Mount Compass 15.5.

The Great Southern Bowling Association competition resumes on Saturday after a four-week hiatus. The match-of-the-round sees fourth placed McLaren Vale host top side Victor Harbor Blue.Round 11 fixtures (10/1/26)Victor Harbor White v WillungaMcLaren Vale v Victor Harbor BlueEncounter Bay v Goolwa WhiteGoolwa Black v Port ElliotYankalilla v StrathalbynLadder (after round 10)Victor Harbor Blue 80, Strathalbyn 78, Port Elliot 77, McLaren Vale 75, Goolwa Black 69, Willunga 57, Yankalilla 48, Victor Harbor White 48, Goolwa White 34, Encounter Bay 34.