Nairne kept their finals hopes alive with a comfortable 134-run win against Langhorne Creek during round 11 action of the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Nairne yesterday. The home side batted first with Brad Christie (42), Luke Timmins (37) and Zac Llewellyn (35) the top scorers as the Razorbacks made 226 before being bowled out in the 45th over. Brad Clements (2/38) and Adam Clements (2/43) were the multiple wicket takers for Langhorne Creek. The visitors started quickly in the run chase as they raced to 0/28 off just four overs before veteran left-armer Michael Harden struck with three wickets in four balls to leave the Tigers reeling. Harden finished with the fine figures of 5/39 (7) as Langhorne Creek were bowled out for just 92 in the 17th over. Luke Stephenson (2/0) and Brodie Clarke (2/34) chimed in with two wickets each, while Shannon Jones top scored for the ‘Creeks’ with 34 (23 balls). Reigning premiers Lobethal moved a game clear on top of the ladder after defeating Strathalbyn by 19 runs on the turf at Strathalbyn Oval. The Tigers batted first with their innings underpinned by a patient knock from Ben Matthews (64 off 115) and he was well supported by Tanner King (34) and Steve Huxter (23) as Lobethal posted 9/213 from their 45 overs. All six ‘Strath’ bowlers took wickets with Mark Abbott (2/31) and Nick Evenden (2/33) leading the way. Abbott (50), Ben Cousins (33 not out) and Luke Cousins (24) tried hard in the run chase, but ultimately the Stallions came up short at 8/194. Dave Huxter (2/27) was the leading wicket taker for Lobethal. Hahndorf moved up to second spot on the ladder after defeating fellow finals contender Woodside by 16 runs at Woodside Oval yesterday. The Magpies had good contributions from Bradey Judd (33), Ben Montgomerie (28) and Paul Allegretto (23), but the standout innings came from opening batsman Sam Williams. Williams top scored with 83 from 116 balls (8 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as his side posted 6/210 from their 45 overs. Aaron Galvin (2/38) was the multiple wicket taker for Woodside. Chris Baschiera (36), Tommy Baldock (24) and Dave Wescombe (22) batted well for Woodside, but the game appeared well and truly over at 9/151 as Nick Johns (23 not out) joined Galvin (32) at the crease. This pair got their team back into the contest with a 43-run last wicket stand. Ultimately it wasn’t enough as the home side was bowled out for 194 in the 41st over. Curtis Montgomery (3/28), Hudson Judd (3/51) and Michael Shanahan (2/24) were the leading wicket takers for Hahndorf. Bremer Callington won their third game of the season after defeating Macclesfield by four wickets at Callington. ‘Maccy’ batted first and got off to a good start with Tom Filsell (41) and Connor Moore (37) adding 63 runs for the first wicket. From then on it was all Bremer Callington as they took 10/57 to bowl the Redbacks out for 120. Harry Eades (4/35), Graydon Brand (3/16) and Nathan Fitzgerald (2/7) were the destroyers for the Cobras. Bremer Callington were in all sorts of trouble in their innings as they slumped to 5/37 before Rhys Jordan (32) joined co-captain Brand in a match-winning 83-run stand that saw the Cobras over the line in the 29th over. Brand continued his excellent season to finish on 51 not out from 68 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Declan Long (3/18) and Cade Long (2/36) did the damage with the ball for the Redbacks. Ladder (after round 11)Lobethal 36, Hahndorf 32, Langhorne Creek 32, Woodside 28, Nairne 20, Strathalbyn 12, Bremer Callington 12, Macclesfield 4.Round 12 fixtures (18/1/25)  Bremer Callington v StrathalbynLobethal v NairneWoodside v Langhorne CreekHahndorf v Macclesfield

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 11 resultsBack Valley 5-7-56 defeated Victor Harbor 1-1-29Inman Valley 5-7-52 defeated Port Elliot 1-2-37Myponga Sellicks had the byeLadder (after round 11)Inman Valley 40, Back Valley 33, Victor Harbor 29.5, Myponga Sellicks 23.5, Port Elliot 20.Round 12 fixtures (18/1/24)Back Valley v Inman ValleyVictor Harbor v Myponga SellicksPort Elliot has the bye

The Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) season recommences on Saturday (11/1/25) after the Christmas/New Year break. With eight rounds to go the top-four looks set, unless Nairne or Strathalbyn can get on a roll through the last two months of the campaign. Lobethal, looking for a fourth consecutive premiership, are the team to beat, while perennial finalists Langhorne Creek are snapping at their heels. Woodside and Hanhdorf, who only won 11 games between them last season, have been the surprise packets of 2024/25 and they clash on Saturday in the match-of-the-round at Woodside. The top-five run scorers in the competition after 10 rounds are Paul Allegretto (Hahndorf - 459 runs), Adam Clements (Langhorne Creek - 357), Daniel Jenner (Hahndorf - 344), Tommy Baldock (Woodside - 339) and Luke Timmins (Nairne - 315). Best with the ball have been Matt Martin (Lobethal - 23 wickets), Nathan Fitzgerald (Bremer Callington - 20 wickets), Troy Blackwell (Langhorne Creek - 19 wickets), Dave Huxter (Lobethal - 18 wickets) and Johnny Fitzgerald (Bremer Callington - 17 wickets). Ladder (after round 10)Lobethal 32, Langhorne Creek 32, Woodside 28, Hahndorf 28, Nairne 16, Strathalbyn 12, Bremer Callington 8, Macclesfield 4.Round 11 fixtures (11/1/25)Bremer Callington v MacclesfieldWoodside v HahndorfNairne v Langhorne CreekStrathalbyn v Lobethal

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 11 resultsVictor Harbor Blue 70 defeated Yankalilla 52Strathalbyn 71 defeated Encounter Bay 53Port Elliot 82 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 43McLaren Vale Gold 88 defeated Willunga 33Goolwa 76 defeated Victor Harbor White 35Ladder (after round 11)McLaren Vale Gold 108, Yankalilla 101, Goolwa 80, Strathalbyn 79, Victor Harbor Blue 67, Port Elliot 63, Encounter Bay 57, Willunga 48, Victor Harbor White 36, McLaren Vale Blue 21.Round 12 fixtures (11/1/25)Willunga v Port ElliotMcLaren Vale Blue v Encounter BayStrathalbyn v Victor Harbor BlueYankalilla v GoolwaVictor Harbor White v McLaren Vale Gold

Port Elliot consolidated second spot on the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) ladder after defeating top side Noarlunga by seven wickets during round seven action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Port Elliot yesterday. Noarlunga batted first and were in early trouble at 3/28 as Jason Scarff joined Michael Ledgard at the crease. This pair set about resurrecting the innings as the visitors reached 3/83. Unfortunately Ledgard had to retire hurt on 26 (63 balls) and then Scarff was dismissed for 29 (49). Sean Williams top scored with 38 from 38 balls (5 x 4’s) as Noarlunga were dismissed for 137 in the 38th over. Liam Harris took 4/22 (6.1) for the Bloods, while Ethan Spriggs chipped in with 2/31 (8). Spriggs (16) and Tyson Levy got Port Elliot off to a good start with a 53-run opening stand. Levy went on to top score with 60 from 48 balls (6 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), while Jaspa Tonkin contributed 38 not out (42) as the winning runs came up in the 25th over. Jacob Banks took 2/18 for Noarlunga. Mt Compass won their second game of the season with an upset four-wicket victory at home over Encounter Bay. The Bays batted first and got into a reasonable position at 4/81 with Sam Hoffmann (32) and Jason Parry (21) leading the way. ‘Compass’ struck back to take the last 6/34 as the visitors were bowled out for 115 in the 39th over. Bailey Baldock (4/33), Mark Nash (2/9) and Robert Martin (2/31) were the leading wicket takers for the Bulls. Mt Compass were in all sorts of trouble in the run chase as they slumped to 6/41 after 24 overs with young seam bowler Kieran Garrett doing the damage with 3/15 from his eight overs. Mt Compass skipper Aaron Dalitz joined veteran all-rounder Nash at the crease in what would turn out to be a match-winning partnership worth 77 runs for the seventh wicket as the home side knocked off the target in the 39th over. Nash completed a fine all-round game with 48 not out (67 balls), while Dalitz made 31 not out from 42 balls. Myponga-Sellicks moved closer to a top-six spot after a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Willunga at Myponga yesterday. Willunga batted first and were in early strife at 3/9 before Seb Carius (39) and Rory Hanson (24) steadied things down with a 33-run partnership for the fourth wicket. That was as good as it got for the Demons as the Mudlarks took 7/48 to see Willunga bowled out for 90 in the 36th over. Ryan Banning was the standout bowler for Myponga-Sellicks with 4/26 from eight overs, while Ryan Haverty (2/14) and Kym Dooley (2/15) chipped in with a couple of wickets each. The Mudlarks were untroubled in the run chase with the in-form Michael Tomlinson guiding his side to victory in the 25th over. Tomlinson, coming off a big century in the last game, finished with 49 not out from 84 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Jack McCauley (1/10) and Malcolm Radford (1/24) were the wicket takers for Willunga. Goolwa won their fifth game of the season with a comfortable 10-wicket victory at home against McLaren Districts. The Crushers batted first with Brodie Long (23) the only batsman to pass 20 as they were bowled out for 101 in the 38th over. Left-arm spinner James Lawrence was the star for the Magpies with 5/25 from his eight-over spell, while Dean Vickery snared 2/23 (8). Goolwa wasted no time in the run chase as they knocked off the target in just the 13th over. Matt Overall smashed 65 not out from just 33 balls (11 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Sam Carlyle finished with 32 not out from 44 balls (5 x 4’s). Yankalilla consolidated their spot in the top-six with a clinical eight-wicket win at Victor Harbor yesterday. ‘Victor’ batted first with Cameron Jones (25) the only player to reach double figures for the Vipers as they were dismissed for just 78. Tigers skipper Luke Bartlett snared 4/19 (6), while Chris Clark (2/3), James Kerin (2/6) and Jimmy Hamblin (2/15) picked up two wickets apiece. Lachlan Whittlesea (39) and Aaron Smith (26) got Yankalilla off to a fast start with a 47-run opening stand, before the winning runs came up in just the 14th over. Jesse Ortega (1/13) and Lachlan Hywood (1/13) were the wicket takers for Victor Harbor. Ladder (after round 7)Noarlunga 40, Port Elliot 34, Goolwa 30, McLaren Districts 28, Yankalilla 27, Encounter Bay 24, Myponga-Sellicks 22, Mt Compass 15, Victor Harbor 6, Willunga 0.Round 8 (11/1/25 - 1 day games)Noarlunga v Myponga-SellicksWillunga v Mt Compass McLaren Districts v Port ElliotYankalilla v GoolwaEncounter Bay v Victor Harbor

Hahndorf consolidated their position in the top-four with a comfortable 107-run win against Nairne during round 10 action of the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Hahndorf yesterday. The Magpies win puts a three-game gap between themselves and the Razorbacks with eight rounds remaining in the season. Hahndorf batted first yesterday with Bradey Judd and Paul Allegretto adding 92 runs for the first wicket before Allegretto departed for 48 (52 balls). Judd continued on to make 67 (102), before Magpies skipper Dan Jenner combined with Noah Dunn to add 97 runs for the third wicket as the home side posted 3/269 from their 45 overs. Jenner top scored with 72 from 69 balls (9 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), while Dunn finished with 48 not out from 43 balls (2 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Nairne got off to a slow start in the run chase as they slipped to 2/17, before skipper Robert Crook (56) and Zac Llewellyn (33) combined for a 67-run stand for the third wicket. Luke Timmins chimed in with 26 (32), but ultimately the Razorbacks were bowled out in the 34th over for 162. Six Hahndorf bowlers took wickets with Ryan Trafford-Walker (2/16), Curtis Montgomery (2/18), Dean Gore (2/35) and Allegretto (2/42) the multiple wicket takers. Lobethal go into the Christmas/NewYear break on top of the ladder in their quest for a fourth premiership on the trot after defeating Bremer Callington by seven wickets at Callington yesterday. The home side batted first with Alex Durbidge (60), Graydon Brand (53 not out), Michael Heath (42) and Nathan Fitzgerald (30) leading the Cobras to 5/211 from their 45 overs. Lobethal wasted no time in the run chase with opener Tanner King playing a blinder of an innings to finish with 134 not out from just 69 balls. His innings contained 11 x 4’s and 11 x 6’s! Mitch Weeks (28) and Daniel Norsworthy (23) played good support roles as the target was knocked off in the 25th over. Nathan Fitzgerald (3/52) took all three wickets for the Cobras. Woodside had a massive 225-run win over Macclesfield to consolidate third spot on the ladder with eight rounds to go. The Warriors batted first and amassed a huge score of 7/331 from their 45 overs. Five Woodside batsmen made half centuries in Noah Bell (67 not out), Tommy Baldock (62), Will Worthington (61), Chris Baschiera (59) and Dave Wescombe (54). Declan Long (3/51) was the leading wicket taker for the Redbacks. ‘Maccy’ reached 1/66 in the run chase through Connor Moore (28) and Oliver Llewellyn (21), before losing their last 9/40 to be bowled out for 106 in the 31st over. Shane Collins was the star with the ball for Woodside with 5/18 from seven overs, white veteran Aaron Galvin chipped in with 2/12.A double hat trick from Troy Blackwell has inspired Langhorne Creek to a tight, 24-run win against local rival Strathalbyn at Langhorne Creek yesterday. Blackwell, an SA Country representative, took wickets with the last three balls of his eighth over, before dismissing Strathalbyn’s Mark Abbott with the first ball of his ninth over. Blackwell has taken an amazing three hat trick’s in 2024 and finished with 6/31 from his nine overs. Earlier, Langhorne Creek put up 6/215 from their 45 overs with Ben Warren top scoring with 63 not out (64 balls) and he received good support from Adam Clements (39) and Dan Kropp (39). Jack Roberts took 3/33 (9) for the Stallions. Strathalbyn reached 4/177 in the run chase before Blackwell’s heroics saw them come up short on 9/191. Abbott top scored with 86 (109) for ‘Strath’. Ladder (after round 10)Lobethal 32, Langhorne Creek 32, Woodside 28, Hahndorf 28, Nairne 16, Strathalbyn 12, Bremer Callington 8, Macclesfield 4.Round 11 fixtures (11/1/25)Bremer Callington v MacclesfieldWoodside v HahndorfNairne v Langhorne CreekStrathalbyn v Lobethal

Noarlunga will go into the Christmas/New Year break undefeated and on top of the ladder following their six-wicket win over Goolwa during round six action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Old Noarlunga yesterday. Noarlunga were chasing Goolwa’s day one total of 7/188 and after losing Sean Williams (1) early, Travis Bronstein and Michael Ledgard settled in for a long partnership. This pair added 109 runs for the second wicket before Bronstein was dismissed for 87 from 146 balls (8 x 4’s). Ledgard finished with 45 not out, while Jamie Diener (23) and Cam Bullard (21 not out) made handy contributions as the winning runs came up in the 65th over. Josh Jones (2/58) and Sean McIvor (1/64) were the wicket takers for Goolwa. McLaren Districts moved up to second spot on the ladder after a 10-wicket outright victory over Willunga. McLaren Districts resumed day two with a first innings lead of 83 runs and extended this out to 123 runs before being bowled out for 182. Crushers Skipper Justin Twartz top scored with 33 not out, while Malcolm Radford took 4/46 for the Demons. Willunga fared better in their second innings with Roger Lanson (29 not out) and Ramesh Anthony (23) top scoring as they were bowled out for 125. Stephen Nairn (2/9), Roy Graham (2/14), Kevin Grant (2/20) and George Beard (2/27) were the multiple wicket takers for McLaren Districts. This left just three runs for the Crushers to claim outright victory with the runs coming up in the first over.Myponga-Sellicks kept their finals hopes alive with a 47-run win at home against Port Elliot. The Bloods were up against a stiff task as they were in pursuit of the Mudlarks’ day one total of 7/279 and they gave the total a good crack before being bowled out for 232 in the 64th over. Jaspa Tonkin (52), Scott Hannam (41), Sam White (31) and Levi Stringer (28 not out) were the leading run scorers for Port Elliot. Kym Dooley (2/68) and Ryan Banning (2/69) took a couple of wickets each for the Mudlarks, but the star of the day was all-rounder Ryan Haverty. After scoring 81 on day one, Haverty snared 6/60 (16.2) to complete a fine all-round display.Mt Compass had a convincing 127-run victory against Victor harbor yesterday. After making 214 on day one, the Bulls bowled ‘Victor’ out for 87 in reply. Jesse Ortega (28), Luke Harding (21) and Kenny Sumner (12) were the only Vipers batsmen to reach double figures as they were bowled out in the 41st over. Rilee Endersby was the star for Mt Compass with the ball as he took 5/8 from 8.5 overs, while Josh Dalitz snared 2/14 (6). Victor Harbor were asked to follow-on and reached 4/65 before stumps were drawn after 24 overs. Harding (33 not out) top scored for the Vipers, while Endersby took 4/29 (10) to finish with match figures of 9/37. Encounter Bay had a big 205-run win at Yankalilla after bowling the Tigers out for 130 in pursuit of the Bays’ huge day one total of 7/335. Tigers skipper Luke Bartlett top scored with 46 (82 balls), while Aaron Smith chipped in with 25 (41). Young opening bowler Kieran Garrett took 5/42 from 11.2 overs for the Bays, while Jamie Caddy finished with the miserly figures of 2/3 from seven overs. Asked to follow-on, Yankalilla finished on 1/91 from 18 overs with opening batsman Lachlan Whittlesea top scoring with 68 not out from 65 balls (11 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Garrett was the wicket taker with 1/21 to complete match figures of 6/63. Ladder (after round 6)Noarlunga 40, McLaren Districts 28, Port Elliot 28, Goolwa 24, Encounter Bay 24, Yankalilla 21, Myponga-Sellicks 16, Mt Compass 9, Victor Harbor 6, Willunga 0.Round 7 (4/1/25 - 1 day games)Mt Compass v Encounter BayMyponga-Sellicks v WillungaPort Elliot v NoarlungaGoolwa v McLaren DistrictsVictor Harbor v Yankalilla

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 8 resultsGoolwa 70 defeated Port Elliot 43Encounter Bay 60 defeated Willunga 55Victor Harbor White 57 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 53Yankalilla 69 defeated McLaren Vale 41Ladder (after round 8)Goolwa 71, Willunga 67, Port Elliot 53, Victor Harbor Blue 45, Victor Harbor White 41, Encounter Bay 40, Yankalilla 35, McLaren Vale 32.Round 9 fixtures (16/1/24)Victor Harbor Blue v WillungaGoolwa v Victor Harbor WhiteMcLaren Vale v Encounter BayYankalilla v Port Elliot

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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