Meadows are right in finals calculations following their comprehensive 124-run win at Kangarilla during round 14 action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) on Saturday. The visitors batted first with Luke Tonkin and Dylan Brown adding 88 for the first wicket before Tonkin was dismissed for 29 (76 balls). Brown went on to top score with 61 from 66 balls (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Rohan Reid made 48 from 65 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as Meadows put up 4/200 from their 45 overs. Kangarilla were never in the run chase as they were bowled out for 76 in the 33rd over. Joel Stidston (24) and Jono Makai (13) were the only batsmen to reach double figures for ‘Kangies’. Five Meadows bowlers took wickets with Rohan Reid (2/8), David Bates (2/20) and Luke Tonkin (2/28) leading the way. Reigning premier Stirling won a crucial contest against fellow finals aspirant Mylor by 37 runs to keep their dreams of a ‘3-peat’ alive. Stirling were sent in to bat by the Pipers and were in all sorts of trouble as they slumped to 6/64 with Connor McFadyen (33) the only top-6 batsman to make an impact. Charlie Fryer dug in for the Eagles, combining with Ezekiel Hemming (10) to add an important 34 runs for the ninth wicket as Stirling reached 124 before being bowled out in the 39th over. Fryer top scored with 35 from 57 balls (2 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Thomas Jensen snared 4/23 from his nine-over spell, while Oliver Barnes took 3/23 (9). Mylor struggled from the start in the run chase as they crashed to 6/37 with Hemming claiming career-best figures of 5/25 from 7.2 overs. He was well supported by McFadyen (2/16) and Chris Shaw (2/17) as Mylor were bowled out for 87 in the 36th over. Aldgate and Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) played out a thrilling tie at Aldgate Oval on Saturday with both sides being bowled out for 159. SCIB batted first with Aaron Thompson continuing his excellent season top scoring with 49 (71 balls). Adam Shearwood (35) and Thomas Watton (23) made handy contributions but SCIB lost their last 4/4 to be bowled out in the 45th over. Jack Woollard was the standout bowler for Aldgate with 4/23 (9), while Shaun Atkins took 2/20 (4.1). Aldgate got themselves into a winning position with Mitch Thomas (40) and Josh Callaghan (23) lifting their side to 4/105, before a collapse of 5/40 saw the Gaters needing 15 runs to win with just one wicket in hand. Luke Smet was doing a good job for Aldgate as he hit a six to bring the scores level. Next ball, Smet got a short ball but could only hit it to short cover where he was caught as the game ended in a tie. Smet made 29 (40 balls), while Ethan Dinning (4/28) and Daniel Key (4/30) were the destroyers for Scott Creek Ironbank. Mt Lofty stayed top of the ladder with a comfortable six-wicket win at Bridgewater. The Raiders batted first with Ty Watson (20) the only top order batsman to reach double figures. Caleb Risson (23), Peter Atkins (21) and Anthony Jennings (21) helped lift Bridgewater to a total of 127. Peter Giannes bowled an excellent spell to finish with 4/15 (9). He was ably supported by Adam Carthew (2/13), Will Healey (2/29) and Max Hawke (2/32). The Redcaps got off to a rough start in the run chase with both openers back in the shed with the score at 2/20. Josh Mitchell (20) joined Jordan Neis-Beer to add 41 runs for the third wicket, before Carthew and Neis-Beer put on 55 for the fourth wicket as Mt Lofty won with more than eight overs to spare. Neis-Beer continued his excellent season with 61 (8 x 4’s), while Carthew made 25 not out (2 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Liam Risson (2/11) was the standout bowler for Bridgewater. Ladder (after round 14)Mt Lofty 54, Scott Creek Ironbank 51, Aldgate 45, Stirling 42, Mylor 42, Kangarilla 42, Meadows 36, Bridgewater 24.Round 15 fixtures (home team named first)Aldgate v MeadowsKangarilla v MylorBridgewater v Scott Creek IronbankMt Lofty v Stirling

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociatonRound 13 resultsMacclesfield Black 9-9-73 defeated Strathalbyn 3-3-42Macclesfield Red 9-9-70 defeated Woodchester 3-3-32John Wesley 7-7-68 defeated Kangarilla 5-5-50Ladder (after round 13)Macclesfield Red 158, Macclesfield Black 127, John Wesley 112, Kangarilla 67, Strathalbyn 61, Woodchester 51.Round 14 fixtures (home team named first)John Wesley v WoodchesterMacclesfield Red v StrathalbynKangarilla v Macclesfield Black

Langhorne Creek consolidated second position on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder after a hard-fought two-wicket win against Hahndorf during round 14 action at Hahndorf yesterday. The Magpies batted first with Sam Williams the only batsman in the top-six to make an impression with 25 from 44 balls. Dean Gore (38) and Michael Shanahan (14 not out) put on 34 runs for the 10th wicket as Hahndorf were bowled out for 130 in the 38th over. Brad Clements (3/27), Daniel Kropp (3/34) and James Dawson (2/27) were the leading wicket takers for Langhorne Creek. The visitors looked in control during the run chase as they made their way to 1/43 with Kropp (21) and Dawson (20) the top scorers. Hahndorf fought back to reduce the Tigers to 8/106 and a huge upset was on the cards. Matt Tonkin (13 not out) and Caleb Howell (10 not out) steadied the innings and brought up the winning runs in the 35th over. Ryan Trafford-Walker (3/39) and Gore (2/17) led the way with the ball for Magpies.Strathalbyn has basically sewn up a finals berth with a  comprehensive 118-run win against Bremer Callington at Callington yesterday. The Stallions batted first and posted 8/166 from their 45 overs. Skipper Brayden Gaiter (32), Mark Abbott (31) and Luke Cousins (24) were the leading run scorers for Strathalbyn. Jai McMurtrie (3/18) and Nathan Fitzgerald (2/32) were the multiple wicket takers for the Cobras. Strathalbyn were ruthless with the ball with Brayden Gaiter snaring 5/7 (7 overs) and Matt Harris taking 4/14 (8.5) as the Cobras were rolled for just 48. Nathan Fitzgerald (16) top scored for Bremer Callington.Reigning premier Lobethal are a step closer to the minor premiership after a comfortable 107-run win at Macclesfield. The Tigers batted first with Ben Matthews (42), Sam Martin (23) and Mitch Weeks (20) making handy contributions, but at 5/95 it looked like a sub-par score was on the cards. The Lobethal lower order rallied with Steve Huxter (18), Riley Harten (21), Lachlan Elsworthy (33 not out) and Sam Graeber (36) helping their side to a total of 245. Macclesfield were never in the run chase as they were bowled out for 138 in the 35th over. Lobethal skipper Mitch Weeks used all 11 players at the bowling crease with Graeber (2/8) and Elsworthy (2/9) the multiple wicket takers. Nairne’s excellent form continued with a six-wicket victory against Woodside yesterday. The Warriors batted first and made 9/167 with skipper Brad Collins the mainstay of the innings with 73 from 98 balls (12 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Sam Bradford (28 from 24 balls) was the next highest scorer. Brodie Clarke bowled an excellent spell to finish with figures of 3/22 from nine overs. Caleb Walker (3/32) and Tom May (2/21). Shane Kenney came out firing for the Razorbacks in the run chase as he smashed 63 from just 30 balls (7 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s), but at 4/83 things were looking a bit shaky for Nairne. Skipper Robert Crook (50 not out) and Duncan Rogers (33 not out) came together to add 86 runs for the fifth wicket to see their side home in the 40th over. Tommy Baldock (2/34) was the leading wicket taker for Woodside. Ladder (after round 14)Lobethal 50, Langhorne Creek 44, Nairne 38, Strathalbyn 34, Macclesfield 22, Woodside 20, Hahndorf 10, Bremer Callington 6.Round 15 fixtures (home team named first)  Strathalbyn v WoodsideLanghorne Creek v Bremer CallingtonLobethal v NairneMacclesfield v Hahndorf

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 13 resultsInman Valley 3-5-37 defeated Myponga-Sellicks 3-5-36Victor Harbor 3-4-27 defeated Goolwa 3-4-24Port Elliot 4-6-44 defeated Back Valley 2-3-28Ladder (after round 13)Inman Valley 67, Port Elliot 65, Myponga Sellicks 47, Goolwa 43, Back Valley 38, Victor Harbor 28.Round 14 fixtures (10/2/24)Inman Valley v Victor HarborMyponga Sellicks v Back Valley Port Elliot v Goolwa

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 14 resultsWillunga 79 defeated McLaren Vale 54Victor Harbor Blue 64 defeated Goolwa 60Clarendon 65 defeated Victor Harbor White 60Strathalbyn 64 defeated Port Elliot 55Encounter Bay 60 defeated Yankalilla 56Ladder (after round 14)McLaren Vale 107, Yankalilla 94, Goolwa 92, Victor Harbor Blue 89, Encounter Bay 87, Strathalbyn 85, Port Elliot 79, Willunga 57, Victor Harbor White 50, Clarendon 40. Round 15 fixtures (home team named first)Clarendon v Strathalbyn Port Elliot v WillungaVictor Harbor White v Encounter Bay McLaren Vale v Victor Harbor BlueGoolwa v Yankalilla

Hills Softball Association ‘A’ Grade - Strathalbyn v RedsoxIn the first game back for the second half of the season, Redsox started the batting and had safe hits to Chloe Zakelj, Emily Mohan-Ram and Kylie Gray which all helped to bring in five runs with Strath’s second baser Buttsy Milne fielding and throwing to first baser Peyton Daniels for an out, third baser Gab Martin also making an out at first and short stop Kathy Pash repeating the out at first. Strath’s first turn at bat produced hits to Pash and Daniels and a walk to Bianca Pash, but they were unable to put any runs on the board with Redsox taking two catches in the outfield and a K2 to pitcher/catcher Claire Mohan-Ram and Alex Mackay.Strath were able to hold Redsox scoreless in their second turn at bat with two K2’s to the pitcher/catcher combo of Daniels to B.Pash and another out made by Martin again throwing to first baser Tess Norris for the third out.  Strath’s Rebekah Mayes had a safe hit to the outfield but she was left stranded on base with Redsox making another K2, an out at first and a catch taken at right field by Stephanie Cross to end the innings holding Strath scoreless.Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo of Daniels to B.Pash were working well together and produced three K2’s to hold Redsox scoreless and retire the side. Strath’s K.Pash gained a walk in the third dig, stole to second and was brought home by a hit to the outfield by B.Pash which was followed by a pick off at second and catches to right fielder Cross and left fielder McKenzie Ween holding Strath to just one run.Redsox had a safe hit to the outfield by Cherie Bamford and a safe bunt to Zakelj who both stole bases and made it home to add two runs to the tally with Strath making another out at first, a running catch taken at left field by Tash Mayes and a catch taken at shortstop by K.Pash to end the innings. Strath needed to make runs and even with safe hits to the outfield by Norris, T. and R. Mayes they were left on base with Redsox making an out at first, a pick off at second and a catch taken at second by E. Mohan-Ram to end the innings and the game. Redsox coming out on top with 7 runs to 1.

The Hills Cricket Association (HCA) has won the Harry Meyer Shield after a thrilling one-wicket win against the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at the Summit Sport & Recreation Park in Mount Barker today. It was the fifth title for Hills in the past seven years.Great Southern batted first with Matt Overall (61), Sam Hoffmann (56 not out) and Aaron Smith (31) the leading run scorers as the GSCA posted a competitive total of 8/186 from their 50 overs. Steve Featherstone (3/51), Jack Woollard (2/26) and Michael Warburton (2/33) were the main wicket takers for Hills. Hills got themselves into a strong position in the run chase as they reached 3/122 with skipper Jordan Neis-Beer (45) and Josh Healey (27) leading the way. However, four quick wickets fell as Great Southern got themselves back into the game with the score at 7/144 as Mitch Thomas joined Harrison Webb at the crease. This pair added 34 runs for the eighth wicket before Thomas went for 23 (23 balls), and when the ninth wicket fell with eight runs required, the injured Jake Turnbull came out to the crease with the aid of a runner. Four runs were needed off the final over and Webb brought up the win with a six to end the game with just three balls to spare. Webb played an excellent hand to finish with 38 not out (67 balls), while Jayden Crees (3/30) and Chris Butler (2/38) were the multiple wicket takers for Great Southern.It was an excellent game of Cricket on a picture-perfect day in the Adelaide Hills, and was a great showcase of Cricket in the Fleurieu region. 

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 13 resultsGoolwa 74 defeated Willunga 53McLaren Vale 57 defeated Strathalbyn 49Yankalilla 63 defeated Victor Harbor White 57Victor Harbor Blue 65 defeated Encounter Bay 47Port Elliot 70 defeated Clarendon 47Ladder (after round 13)McLaren Vale 105, Yankalilla 92, Goolwa 88, Victor Harbor Blue 81, Strathalbyn 77, Encounter Bay 77, Port Elliot 75, Victor Harbor White 48, Willunga 47, Clarendon 30. Round 14 fixtures (home team named first)Willunga v McLaren Vale Goolwa v Victor Harbor Blue Victor Harbor White v Clarendon Strathalbyn v Port ElliotEncounter Bay v Yankalilla

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 12 resultsEncounter Bay 75 defeated Victor Harbor White 41Victor Harbor Blue 55 drew Port Elliot 55Goolwa 60 defeated Willunga 58Yankalilla v McLaren Vale (no details at time of publication)Ladder (after round 12)Goolwa 118, Victor Harbor Blue 87, Willunga 73, Port Elliot 65, Yankalilla 62, Victor Harbor White 60, McLaren Vale 51, Encounter Bay 48.Round 13 fixtures (1/2/24 - home team named first)Willunga v Victor Harbor WhiteGoolwa v Yankalilla Port Elliot v McLaren ValeVictor Harbor Blue v Encounter Bay

Hahndorf won their second game of the season following an upset six-run win against Strathalbyn during round 13 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Hahndorf on Saturday. The Magpies batted first and were in deep trouble at 5/58 when skipper Ryan Trafford-Walker joined Henry Baker at the crease. This pair resurrected the innings through a 63-run stand for the sixth wicket with Baker making 28 (64 balls), while Trafford-Walker went on to top score with 52 from 72 balls (3 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) as his side posted a competitive 9/165 from their 45 overs. Lachlan Cutting (4/48) and Brayden Gaiter (3/25) were the multiple wicket takers for the Stallions. Strathalbyn got themselves into a good position in the run chase as they reached 3/108 with Nathan Pelle (43) and Matthew Harris (51) putting on 64 for the fourth wicket. That was as good as it got for ‘Strath’ as they lost their last 7/51 to be bowled out for 159 in the 42nd over. Trafford-Walker continued his excellent day as he snared 4/38 (9). Skipper Dan Jenner (2/20) and Dean Gore (2/25) were the other multiple wicket takers for the victorious Magpies. Lobethal consolidated top spot on the AEHCA ladder following their 84-run victory at Woodside on Saturday. The Tigers batted first and after losing skipper Mitch Weeks early, they settled in through a 108-run stand between Jeremy Hackett and Ben Matthews before Hackett was dismissed for 56 (70 balls). Sam Martin joined Matthews in another good partnership, adding 91 runs for the third wicket, with Matthews finishing with 61 (81). Martin went on to top score with 62 (52), while Steve Huxter (35 not out) and Riley Harten (26 not out) lifted Lobethal to an imposing total of 6/279 from their 45 overs. Harrison Reid (3/51), Shane Druwitt (2/55) and Nick Johns (2/60) were the leading wicket takers for the Warriors. Woodside had a good crack at chasing down the total with James Bradley (41), Tommy Baldock (40), Dave Wescombe (26), Chris Baschiera (26) and Johns (23 not out) leading the way, but ultimately the home side were bowled out for 195 in the 33rd over. Weeks (3/48) and Sam Graeber (3/56) were the leading wicket takers for the Tigers.Nairne all but wrapped up a finals spot after a comfortable six-wicket win against Bremer Callington at Callington on Saturday. The Cobras batted first with skipper Alex Durbidge top scoring with 37 (57 balls), while Graydon Brand made 20 (61) as the home side were bowled out for 128. Brodie Clarke was the pick of the Razorbacks bowlers with 4/22 (8.3) and he was well supported by Duncan Rogers (3/29) and Nick Williams (2/18). Luke Timmins (43 not out), Shane Kenney (40) and Jack May (24) were the leading run scorers for Nairne as they knocked off the target with more than 10 overs to spare. Jai McMurtrie (2/34) was the leading wicket taker for the Cobras. Langhorne Creek consolidated second spot on the ladder with a seven-wicket win against Macclesfield at Langhorne Creek. ‘Maccy’ batted first and got themselves into a reasonable position at 2/67 before a collapse of 8/42 saw them bowled out for 109. Lachie Barrett (34) and Tom Filsell (28) were the only Redbacks batsmen to pass 10. Daniel Cleggett (4/18) was the destroyer for Langhorne Creek, while Will Verco snared 2/10. Langhorne Creek wasted no time in the run chase as they brought the winning runs up in the 22nd over with Wessel van Wyk top scoring with 58 not out from 65 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Ladder (after round 13)Lobethal 46, Langhorne Creek 40, Nairne 34, Strathalbyn 30, Macclesfield 22, Woodside 20, Hahndorf 10, Bremer Callington 6.Round 14 fixtures (3/2/24)  Bremer Callington v StrathalbynHahndorf v Langhorne CreekMacclesfield v LobethalWoodside v Nairne

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociatonRound 12 resultsKangarilla 7-7-63 defeated Strathalbyn 5-5-62Macclesfield Black 9-9-74 defeated Woodchester 3-3-50Macclesfield Red 7-7-70 defeated John Wesley 5-5-51Ladder (after round 12)Macclesfield Red 145, Macclesfield Black 114, John Wesley 101, Kangarilla 62, Strathalbyn 58, Woodchester 48.Round 13 fixtures (3/2/24)Macclesfield Black v StrathalbynMacclesfield Red v WoodchesterJohn Wesley v Kangarilla

Yankalilla moved up to fifth position on the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) ladder after defeating Victor Harbor by 81 runs during round 10 action at Victor Harbor on Saturday. The Tigers batted first and compiled 6/197 from their 40 overs. The innings was set up by an 82-run second wicket stand between Luke Bartlett (31) and Aaron Smith. Doug Jones (27) and skipper Lachie Whittlesea (20) played useful innings, but it was Smith who dominated with a hard-hitting 96 which included 12 boundaries. Lachlan Hywood (3/51) and Josh Boyko (2/37) were the multiple wicket takers for the Vipers. ‘Victor’ got themselves to 1/60 in the run chase with Boyko (31) and Tim Watson (20) the leading run scorers, but a collapse of 9/56 saw the Vipers dismissed for 116 in the 40th over. Off-Spinner Scott Wilson (3/17) was the leading wicket taker for ‘Yank’ and he was well supported by Smith (2/15) and Luke Bartlett (2/18). Port Elliot consolidated second spot on the ladder with a low-scoring three-wicket win against Goolwa. The Magpies batted first and were in trouble at 4/44 when Josh Jones joined skipper Sam Carlyle to add 40 runs for the fifth wicket before Carlyle went for 49. Jones continued on to make 35 as Goolwa posted 7/115 from their 40 overs. Veteran Simon Donaldson was the pick of the Port Elliot bowlers with 3/20 (8), while Liam Harris took 2/23 (7). Port Elliot were in strife early in the run chase as they slipped to 3/14 with Jones and Jayden Crees doing the early damage with the ball for Goolwa. Hayden Gordge (24) joined his skipper Joel Harris in resurrecting the innings with a 59-run stand for the fourth wicket. Four quick wickets fell as Port Elliot were under severe pressure at 7/92 before Josh Andrewartha (6 not out) joined Harris to put on 25 runs as the Bloods got over the line with two overs to spare. Harris guided his team brilliantly to finish with 48 not out, while Jones (4/10) and Crees (2/13) were the standout bowlers for Goolwa.Encounter Bay kept their top-two hopes alive with a five-wicket win against Noarlunga at Old Noarlunga on Saturday. The Shoes batted first but their innings never really gained any impetus with Anthony Tucker (23) and Jason Scarff (22) the only batsmen to pass 20. Four Encounter Bay bowlers took wickets including Blake Bailey (3/11), Chris Butler (2/13), Matt Overall (2/24) and Luke Crichton (2/24). The Bays were under early pressure in their run chase as they slumped to 3/14 in the ninth over. The experienced duo of Sam Hoffmann and Cam Lintern came together in a crucial partnership to add 50 for the fourth wicket before Lintern was dismissed for 17 (40 balls). Hoffmann continued on to top score with 53 (88), while Max Longhurst made 20 not out (24) as the winning runs came up in the 32nd over. Myponga-Sellicks won their second game of the season with a thrilling eight-run win against McLaren Districts at McLaren Flat on Saturday. The Mudlarks batted first and it was tough going as they fought their way to 9/117 from their 40 overs. Cam Turner (21), Michael Tomlinson (19) and Ryan Haverty (19) were the leading run scorers for Myponga-Sellicks, while Jim Ryan (3/15), Stephen Nairn (2/26) and Jacob Banks (2/29) were the main wicket takers for the Crushers. McLaren Districts started their run chase in disastrous fashion as they slipped to 4/19 in the 14th over. Crushers skipper Luke Goodieson started a rescue mission for his side with 29 (64 balls), while Banks (17) and Nairn (16) chipped in but ultimately it wasn’t enough as they were bowled out for 109 in the 39th over. Left-arm seamer Vinnie Nizzola was the star for Myponga-Sellicks with the excellent figures of 4/2 from 7.2 overs including an amazing six maidens. Ryan Haverty (2/8) and Sean Haverty (2/25) were the other multiple wicket takers for the triumphant Mudlarks.Willunga maintained their spot at the top of the GSCA ladder following a convincing 101-run victory at home against Mount Compass. The Demons batted first with their innings being set up by an excellent 140-run partnership between Rhys Allard and Chad Franceschini. Franceschini top scored with 71 from 83 balls (7 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s), while Allard made 62 off 91 balls (7 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Rory Hanson added a hard-hitting 28 not out (15 balls) as Willunga posted 7/195 from their 40 overs. Skipper Aaron Dalitz (2/27) was the best of the Mount Compass bowlers. ‘Compass’ were never in the run chase as they finished on 7/94. Josh Murfitt continued his good season to top score with 41 (79 balls), while Joel Webber made 20 (52 balls). Sean McIvor (2/9), Luke Harding (2/11), Simon Roberts (2/13) were the best of the Willunga bowlers. Ladder (after round 10)Willunga 52, Port Elliot 48, Encounter Bay 45, Noarlunga 36, Yankalilla 30, Mt Compass 27, Goolwa 24, McLaren Districts 21, Myponga-Sellicks 18, Victor Harbor 3.Round 11 fixtures (home side named first - 3/2/24 & 10/2/24)Encounter Bay v McLaren DistrictsPort Elliot v NoarlungaVictor Harbor v Myponga-SellicksGoolwa v WillungaYankalilla v Mt Compass

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 12 resultsGoolwa 5-7-46 defeated Myponga-Sellicks 1-1-24Port Elliot 4-6-37 defeated Victor Harbor 2-3-35Inman Valley 4-6-41 defeated Back Valley 2-3-32Ladder (after round 12)Inman Valley 62, Port Elliot 59, Myponga Sellicks 44, Goolwa 40, Back Valley 36, Victor Harbor 23.Round 13 fixtures (3/2/24)Myponga Sellicks v Inman ValleyVictor Harbor v GoolwaBack Valley v Port Elliot

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 12 resultsMcLaren Vale 68 defeated Clarendon 46Goolwa 61 defeated Strathalbyn 53Willunga 64 defeated Encounter Bay 45Port Elliot 54 defeated Victor Harbor White 49Yankalilla 79 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 34Ladder (after round 12)McLaren Vale 95, Yankalilla 82, Goolwa 78, Encounter Bay 77, Strathalbyn 75, Victor Harbor Blue 69, Port Elliot 65, Victor Harbor White 46, Willunga 45, Clarendon 28. Round 13 fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa v WillungaMcLaren Vale v StrathalbynYankalilla v Victor Harbor White Victor Harbor Blue v Encounter BayPort Elliot v Clarendon

Aldgate has fought back from a seemingly hopeless position to defeat Kangarilla by two wickets during round 13 action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Aldgate yesterday. The Gaters slumped to 8/90 in pursuit of Kangarilla’s 9/159, and all seemed lost for the home side as Henry Brasher joined Josh Callaghan at the crease. This pair put on a match-winning ninth-wicket stand worth 73 runs, with the winning runs coming up via back-to-back sixes from Callaghan in the 40th over. Callaghan finished with 75 not out from 81 balls (6 x 4’s, 6 x 6’s), while Brasher made 13 not out. Jack Evans with 4/31 (9) was the pick of the ‘Kangies’ bowlers. Earlier, Kangarilla battled their way through to 9/159 from their 45 overs with Joel Stidston (30), Jono Makai (25) and Ben Evans (22) the leading run scorers. Jake Turnbull (2/20), Henry Brasher (2/31) and Matt Hansen (2/45) were the multiple wicket takers for Aldgate. Mount Lofty went to the top of the HCA ladder following their four-wicket win against Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Heathfield Oval. SCIB won the toss and elected to bat first but they struggled throughout their innings before eventually being bowled out in the 40th over for 117. Veteran Andy Adams (22) was the only batsman to pass 20 for the visitors, while extras (24) was the highest score. Connor Milde (3/28) was the leading wicket taker for the Redcaps, while Max Hawke chipped in with 2/18 (8). Josh Healey (28) and Nick Justice (23) added 56 runs for the first wicket as Mount Lofty commenced their run chase. SCIB hit back through Ben Thomas (2/9) and Beau Thomas (2/22) as the Redcaps stumbled to 6/94, however Tim Noble (26 not out) and Brad Hutton steadied the innings with a 25-run seventh-wicket stand to see their side over the line in the 35th over. Stirling kept their finals hopes alive with a comfortable seven-wicket victory at home against Bridgewater. Veteran Eagles fast bowler Chris Shaw was the star of the show for the reigning premiers with figures of 5/37 (7) as the Raiders were bowled out for 120. Luke Hoyle top scored with 41 (69 balls), while Justin Summerill made 26 (42 balls). Charlie Fryer (2/22) was the other multiple wicket taker for Stirling. Jack Read got the Eagles off to a good start with 31 (41 balls), while Sean McCullum (41 not out) and Harrison Webb (31 not out) put on an undefeated stand of 74 for the fourth wicket to see the Eagles over the line in the 26th over. Mylor are well and truly in the finals hunt after an excellent six-wicket win at Meadows yesterday. The home side batted first with a 139-run opening stand between Luke Tonkin (87 from 142) and Dylan Brown (68 from 94) helping the Bulldogs to a good total of 4/204 from their 45 overs. Tom Plant with 3/24 (8) was the pick of the Pipers’ bowlers. Mylor were in early trouble at 3/51 as Ben James joined Plant at the crease. This pair put on a 136-run stand for the fourth wicket before James was dismissed for a fine 79 from 76 balls (3 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s). Plant continued on to top score with 86 not out from 132 balls (6 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as he brought up the winning runs with a six in the 44th over. Will Bevan-Giles (2/39) was the leading wicket taker for Meadows. Ladder (after round 13)Mt Lofty 48, Scott Creek Ironbank 48, Kangarilla 42, Aldgate 42, Mylor 42, Stirling 36, Meadows 30, Bridgewater 24.Round 14 fixtures (3/2/24)Kangarilla v MeadowsBridgewater v Mt LoftyAldgate v Scott Creek IronbankMylor v Stirling

Willunga moved to the top of the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) ladder after defeating Port Elliot by 36 runs during round nine action at Port Elliot on Saturday. It was the first loss of the season for the Bloods. The Demons were in early trouble at 2/7 before Shaun Anderson (20) steadied the innings with Simon Roberts. Roberts received solid support from Rory Hanson (22) and Sean Mcivor (17 not out) as Willunga posted 7/156 from their 40 overs. Roberts eventually top scored with a run-a-ball 67 that included seven boundaries and two sixes. Simon Donaldson (2/27), Harrison Grenfell (2/29) and Josh Andrewartha (2/43) were the leading wicket takers for the Bloods. Port Elliot also got off to a poor start as they slipped to 2/15 with left-arm seamer Finlay Seers claiming both wickets. Skipper Joel Harris combined with Brayden Arbon (20) to resurrect the innings, with Harris top scoring with 49 (4 x 4’s), but ultimately Port Elliot were bowled out for 120. Seers was the standout bowler for Willunga with 5/31 (7.4) and he was well supported by Roberts (2/13), Luke Harding (1/12) and McIvor (1/19). Goolwa moved inside the top-6 with a 60-run win against Myponga-Sellicks at Myponga. Goolwa batted first and it was tough going for the first half of the innings with the Mudlarks bowling tightly. Goolwa skipper Sam Carlyle and Andy Evans combined for a 46-run second wicket stand before Evans departed for 22. Vic Robertson then joined Carlyle in an innings-defining partnership worth 73 runs as Carlyle made 52, while Robertson made his best score of the season with 65 not out. On a slow outfield, Goolwa’s total of 4/164 would be very hard to chase down and so it proved. The Mudlarks were never really in the run chase with Kobe Dooley the only batsman to pass 20 as he top scored with 36. Ryan Haverty (18) and Michael Tomlinson (17) made handy contributions as Myponga-Sellicks were bowled out for 104 in the 39th over. Five Magpies bowlers took wickets including Shaun Burger (3/17), Jayden Crees (2/11), Evans (2/15) and Tajinder Singh (2/15). Yankalilla won their third game of the season following a comfortable 75-run win at home against McLaren Districts. Yankalilla batted first with Travis Bartlett (26) and Aaron Smith (25) getting their side off to a fast start. The rest of the innings was dominated by the in-form Luke Bartlett. Bartlett anchored the innings to top score with 94 from 100 balls (10 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) before being dismissed in the final over as the Tigers posted a very competitive total of 8/192. Left-armer George Beard was the best of the Crushers bowlers with figures of 3/16 (8). Michael Schofield (2/64) was the other multiple wicket taker for McLaren Districts. The Crushers were under early pressure as James Kerin (2/16) reduced them to 2/4. Stephen Nairn (29), Luke Goodieson (24), Justin Twartz (23) and Charl Van Wyk (23) battled hard but ultimately the visitors were bowled out for 117 in the 31st over. Smith (3/23), Scott Wilson (2/6) and Doug Jones (2/23) were the other wicket takers for the Tigers. Encounter Bay consolidated third spot on the ladder with a big 178-run win against Victor Harbor. The Bays batted first and posted 5/206 from their 40 overs. Jason Parry top scored with 52 from 91 balls (5 x 4’s), while Matt Overall continued his excellent season with 50 from 41 balls (4 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Cam Lintern 33 (30 balls) and Finn Magor 30 not out (30 balls) made good contributions to the big total. Lachlan Hywood was the best of the Vipers’ bowlers with 2/25 (8). Victor Harbor were in trouble from the start of their innings with Kenny Sumner (10) the sole Vipers batsman to reach double figures. All six Encounter Bay bowlers took wickets with Zac Thompson (3/9), Chris Butler (2/5) and Luke Crichton (2/10) leading the way with 'Victor' being bowled out for just 28.Noarlunga won their fifth game of the season with a comfortable nine-wicket victory against Mt Compass on the turf at Burgess Oval. The Bulls batted first and put up 8/145 from their 40 overs. A number of ‘Compass’ batsmen got starts without going on to a big score including Ethan Anderson (27), Jamarley Daley (24), Josh Murfitt (23), James Colley (22) and Josh Dalitz (21). Travis Bronstein was the leading wicket taker for the Shoes with 4/40 (8). Jason Scarff (2/21), Vinnie Wright (1/17) and Chad Parrish (1/36) were the other wicket takers. Noarlunga got off to a fast start with Travis Bronstein (23) and Cam Bullard adding 78 runs for the first wicket inside 13 overs. Anthony Tucker (13 not out) joined Bullard to add 68 runs for the second wicket as the winning runs came up in the 22nd over. Bullard continued his excellent season to finish on 100 not out from just 70 balls. His innings included 19 boundaries and two sixes. Mt Compass skipper Aaron Dalitz (1/30) was the sole wicket taker for the Bulldogs. Ladder (after round 9)Willunga 46, Port Elliot 42, Encounter Bay 39, Noarlunga 36, Mt Compass 27, Goolwa 24, Yankalilla 24, McLaren Districts 21, Myponga-Sellicks 12, Victor Harbor 3.Round 10 fixtures (1 day games - 20/1/24)Noarlunga v Encounter BayGoolwa v Port ElliotMcLaren Districts v Myponga-SellicksWillunga v Mt CompassVictor Harbor v Yankalilla

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 11 resultsJohn Wesley 7-7-67 defeated Strathalbyn 5-5-56Woodchester v Kangarilla (No details at time of publication)Macclesfield Red 7-7-55 defeated Macclesfield Black 5-5-55Ladder (after round 11)Macclesfield Red 134, Macclesfield Black 101, John Wesley 96, Strathalbyn 53, Woodchester 45, Kangarilla 35.Round 12 fixtures (20/1/23)Kangarilla v StrathalbynMacclesfield Black v WoodchesterJohn Wesley v Macclesfield Red

Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) moved a game clear on top of the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) ladder after defeating Kangarilla by 70 runs during round 12 action at Kangarilla on Saturday. SCIB won the toss and batted first and they were in all sorts of trouble early at 3/22 before Tom Watton and Aaron Thompson came together. This pair added 52 runs for the fourth wicket before Watton was dismissed for 28 (45 balls). Thompson continued on to top score with 59 not out (104 balls) as the visitors posted 9/144 from their 45 overs. Ben Evans was the standout bowler for ‘Kangies’  with figures of 4/21 (9), while Steve Featherstone (2/15) and Jack Evans (2/28) chipped in with a couple of wickets each. Kangarilla’s run chase was a disaster from the start as they slumped to 6/17 before eventually being bowled out for 74 in the 38th over with skipper Lachlan Knight playing a lone hand with 45 from 118 balls. Scott Creek Ironbank’s bowlers did a great job, bowling 12 maidens, as Beau Thomas took the honours picking up 5/9 (7.1 overs). He was well supported by Daniel Desengo (3/21) and Ben McGowan (2/6). It has been an amazing turnaround in fortunes for SCIB who have already won three more games than they did in the entire 2022/23 campaign.Meadows moved within one win of the top-four following a comprehensive nine-wicket win at Bridgewater. The Raiders batted first with veteran Luke Hoyle top scoring with 49 from 61 balls (4 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), while Ty Watson (29) and Will Fearnhead (21) made useful contributions. Meadows skipper Rohan Reid was the leading wicket taker for the Bulldogs snaring 4/34 (9). Zack Robertson (2/29) and Will Bevan-Giles (2/38) were the other multiple wicket takers. Meadows got off to an excellent start in the run chase with Luke Tonkin and Dylan Brown putting on 97 runs for the first wicket before Brown went for 57 from 61 balls (4 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). Tonkin was joined by Rohan Reid as the winning runs were knocked off in the 36th over. Tonkin top scored with 60 not out (112 balls), while Reid made 41 not out (41 balls). Jarrad Tait (1/29) was the sole wicket taker for Bridgewater. Mt Lofty moved up to second spot on the HCA ladder after a comfortable seven-wicket win against Stirling at Heathfield Oval. Stirling batted first and it was hard work as the Eagles were bowled out for 144 in the 40th over. Pete Fryer (26 not out), Connor McFadyen (25), Jack Pick (19) and Jack Read (18) were the leading run scorers for the Eagles. Redcaps fast bowler Adam Carthew, having his first bowl for the season coming back from injury, showed his class as he snared 3/13 (8). Connor Milde (2/19) and Max Hawke (2/36) were the other multiple wicket takers. Mt Lofty opener Josh Healey made his highest score of the season with a boundary laden 52 from 47 balls (9 x 4’s). Josh Mitchell continued his consistent season with a hard-hitting 43 from just 32 balls. His innings included three boundaries and another three ‘maximums’. Redcaps skipper Jordan Neis-Beer contributed a steady 27 not out (86 balls) as the winning runs came up in the 29th over. Ned Hopgood (1/18), Read (1/23) and McFadyen (1/38) were the wicket takers for Stirling. Mylor continued their good run of form with a 34-run win at home against Aldgate. Aldgate looked to have the game well within their keeping as they reached 2/102 in pursuit of Mylor’s total of 160, before a collapse of 8/24 saw the Gaters rolled for 126. Earlier Mylor had battled their way to their total of 160 with Nic Wilson (39), Adrian Gaunt (24) and Liam Tansell (20) the leading contributors. The Aldgate attack was led by Jack Woollard who picked up 4/29 (9). Shaun Atkins (3/36) and Matt Hansen (2/30) were the other wicket takers for the visitors. James Anthony (36), Atkins (31) and Mitch Thomas (20) got Aldgate into a winning position before an inspired bowling spell from Tom Plant, plus three run outs, put paid to the Gaters. Plant snared 5/9 from 6.1 overs to be the hero for the Pipers as Aldgate were bowled out in the 42nd over. Michael Warburton (1/24) and Joel Durnford (1/31) were the other wicket takers for Mylor. Ladder (after round 12)Scott Creek Ironbank 48, Mt Lofty 42, Kangarilla 42, Aldgate 36, Mylor 36, Stirling 30, Meadows 30, Bridgewater 24.Round 13 fixtures (home teams named first)Aldgate v KangarillaMeadows v MylorMt Lofty v Scott Creek IronbankStirling v Bridgewater

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 11 resultsGoolwa 3-4-37 defeated Back Valley 3-4-29Myponga-Sellicks 4-6-44 defeated Victor Harbor 2-3-37Port Elliot 4-6-42 defeated Inman Valley 2-3-26Ladder (after round 11)Inman Valley 56, Port Elliot 53, Myponga Sellicks 43, Back Valley 34, Goolwa 33, Victor Harbor 21.Round 12 fixtures (20/1/24)Goolwa v Myponga SellicksVictor Harbor v Port ElliotBack Valley v Inman Valley