Woodside won their third game in a row with a three-wicket win over Langhorne Creek to move up to third spot on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder during round five action at Woodside yesterday. Langhorne Creek batted first with Ben Koehler hitting a quickfire 61 from 39 balls (9 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) to get the Tigers off to a good start as they reached 0/75 in the 11th over. That’s as good as it got for Langhorne Creek as they lost their last 10 wickets for 64 runs to be bowled out in the 31st over for 139. Brayden Frost (23) was the only other ‘Creeks’ batsman to reach 20. Chris Baschiera was the star for the Warriors with the ball with 4/14 (5), while Jeremy Druwitt (2/31) and Nick Johns (2/35) chipped in with a couple of wickets each. The Woodside run chase got off to a shaky start as they fell to 3/44 in the 14th over before Noah Bell (36) and Dave Wescombe (18) steadied the ship. Bell then added 45 runs for the fifth wicket with James Bradley (27) as Woodside brought up the winning runs in the 39th over with three wickets to spare. Langhorne Creek skipper Adam Clements (3/32), Dan Kropp (2/14) and Brodie O’Dea (2/22) were the wicket takers for the Tigers. Hahndorf remained on top of the ladder after a 56-run win at Macclesfield yesterday. The Magpies batted first with Paul Allegretto (43) and Sam Williams (25) adding 65 runs for the first wicket. Steady wickets fell from then on with Hahndorf struggling to 8/142 in the 31st over as Michael Shanahan (25) and Dean Gore came together. This pair put on an all-important 37-run stand to lift Hahndorf to a total of 195 as Gore top scored with 52 (60 balls). All five Redbacks bowlers took wickets with Josh Lewis-Burns leading the way with 3/37 (9). ‘Maccy’ were never in the run chase as they finished their innings at 9/139. Joseph Lions (24) and Tom Filsell (23) were the only Redbacks batsmen to reach 20. Ryan Trafford-Walker (3/19), Michael Shanahan (2/11) and Hudson Judd (2/12) were the leading wicket takers for Hahndorf.Strathalbyn won their second game of the season after a 95-run win at home against Bremer Callington. The Stallions batted first and were in all sorts of strife early on as they slumped to 2/2. They recovered with Luke Cousins (25) steadying proceedings, but at 5/76 the innings was in the balance. Strathalbyn skipper Brayden Gaiter joined veteran Steve Schofield in an innings-defining partnership worth 56 runs before Schofield went for 44 (68). Gaiter went on to make 43 not out (60) as Strathalbyn made their way to 8/178 from their 45 overs. Graydon Brand (3/42), Johnny Fitzgerald (2/19) and Nathan Fitzgerald (2/35) were the multiple wicket takers for the Cobras. Bremer Callington’s response never really got going as they were bundled out for 83 in the 28th over. Michael Heath (22) was the only Cobras batsman to reach 20. All five Stallions bowlers took wickets with Ryan Harvey (4/14) and Gaiter (3/21) the chief destroyers. Lobethal won their fourth game in row after a four-wicket win over Nairne to move a game clear in second spot on the AEHCA ladder. Nairne batted first with big-hitting opener Shane Kenney the standout batsman for the Razorbacks. Kenney smashed a quickfire 63 from 45 balls (4 x 4’s, 6 x 6’s), but that was the only bright spot for Nairne as they were bowled out in the 40th over for just 131. Five Lobethal bowlers took wickets including Dave Huxter (3/9), Matt Martin (3/52) and Sam Graeber (2/15). Lobethal skipper Mitch Weeks got his side off to a fast start as he joined with Steve Huxter (16) to add 65 runs for the first wicket before Weeks departed for 39 from 36 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Regular wickets fell before Daniel Norsworthy chipped in with a handy 17 not out (38 balls) to get the Tigers across the line in the 30th over. Nairne proved their own worst enemy as they delivered a whopping 32 wides. Kenney completed an excellent all-round game with figures of 4/19 from seven overs. Ladder (after round 5)Hahndorf 16, Lobethal 16, Woodside 12, Langhorne Creek 12, Strathalbyn 8, Nairne 8, Bremer Callington 8, Macclesfield 0.Round 6 fixtures (home team named first)  Nairne v Bremer CallingtonWoodside v StrathalbynMacclesfield v LobethalHahndorf v Langhorne Creek

Strathalbyn started the game well with safe hits to Kim Cutting and Ashlee Peterson and a two-bagger to Peyton Daniels which with some great base running brought home five runs with Pirates making all three outs at first in the safe glove of Tammy Mason. Strath had a great start in the field also with only a walk getting a batter on base with a K2 to pitcher/catcher combo of Tess Norris to Gab Martin and shortstop Cutting and third baser Daniels both making outs at first holding Pirates scoreless.The second dig was better in the field for Pirates with third baser Mackenzie Hunt-Breol and second baser Taminka Wilks both making outs at first and pitcher/catcher combo of Tracey Roberts to Georgia Mason working hard for a K2 to hold Strath scoreless with three up, three down. Pirates second turn at bat was better with safe hits to Katherine Butler and Stephanie Zuzolo but they were unable to bring anyone home with smart fielding by Strath picking off lead runners with two outs at second and a catch taken by Norris.Strath got batting again in the third with safe hits to Cutting and Martin and three baggers to Norris and Daniels which brought in a further five runs with a K2, an out at first by shortstop Ali Lomann and a catch taken by Lomann ending the innings. Pirates needed to get on the board and forced some errors to get batters on base but they again were unable to bring anyone home with right fielder Kathy Pash taking a catch and second baser Peterson making two outs at first.The fourth innings tightened up again in the field for Pirates with Strath unable to add to their score even though they got batters on base with Lomann fielding and playing second to pick off the lead runner and Wilks and centre Butler both taking catches. This was the last chance for Pirates to get runs on the board but again they were unable to with great pitching by new pitcher Daniels making three K2’s to end the innings and the game with Strathalbyn coming out on top 10 runs to 0.

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 5 resultsMcLaren Vale Gold 59 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 54Yankalilla 64 defeated Port Elliot 53Encounter Bay 64 defeated Victor Harbor White 34Willunga 64 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 58Strathalbyn 63 defeated Goolwa 53Ladder (after round 5)Yankalilla 50, McLaren Vale Gold 44, Strathalbyn 41, Encounter Bay 35, Port Elliot 32, Goolwa 27, Willunga 26, Victor Harbor Blue 26, McLaren Vale Blue 11, Victor Harbor White 8.Round 6 fixturesWillunga v StrathalbynVictor Harbor White v McLaren Vale Blue Yankalilla v Encounter BayPort Elliot v Victor Harbor BlueMcLaren Vale Gold v Goolwa

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 5 resultsMyponga Sellicks 4-6-47 defeated Back Valley 2-3-34Victor Harbor 4-5-56 defeated Port Elliot 2-3-39Inman Valley had the byeLadder (after round 5)Inman Valley 24, Back Valley 17, Victor Harbor 16, Myponga Sellicks 14, Port Elliot 9.Round 6 fixtures (16/11/24)Port Elliot v Inman ValleyVictor Harbor v Back ValleyMyponga Sellicks has the bye

Kangarilla skipper Jake Turnbull has inspired his side to their first win of the season during round five action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Meadows yesterday. Turnbull finished with 99 not out from 130 balls (11 x 4’s) as ‘Kangies’ defeated Meadows by six wickets with one ball to spare. Earlier, Meadows had posted 6/193 from their 45 overs with Haydn Reid (60 not out) and Rohan Reid (58) putting on 110 for the fourth wicket. Che Martinsen was the standout bowler for Kangarilla with figures of 3/24 from nine overs. Kangarilla started their run chase well with Turnbull and Steve Featherstone (23) adding 63 for the first wicket. Che Martinsen chipped in with a handy 21 (39), before Ryan Smallman (22 not out) combined with Turnbull for an unbroken fifth wicket stand worth 38 runs to get Kangarilla over the line in the final over. Zack Robertson was the pick of the Bulldogs bowlers with 2/22 (9). Stirling remained top of the ladder after a high-scoring 45-run win over Bridgewater at Stirling Oval yesterday. It was a batsman’s paradise as 575 runs were scored for the day, including a whopping 27 sixes! Stirling batted first with skipper Jack Read making a quickfire 78 from 56 balls (8 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s) before departing with the score at 2/108. Connor McFadyen continued the carnage with a hard-hitting 89 from 69 balls (6 x 4’s, 6 x 6’s), while Sean McCullum (49), Jack Pick (34 not out) and Harrison Webb (31) chimed in to get the Eagles to an imposing 5/309 after 45 overs. Anthony Jennings (2/54) was the multiple wicket taker for Bridgewater. Peter Atkins (37 off 16) got the Raiders off to a quick start but at 3/47 it appeared the game was well in the home side's keeping. Enter skipper Jarrad Tait to join veteran Justin Summerill and this pair turned the game on its head with a 186-run fourth wicket stand as the Raiders reached 3/234. Tait went on to make 100 from just 65 balls (9 x 4’s, 6 x 6’s), while Summerill finished with 79 from 64 balls (7 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). But once these two were dismissed, it was all over for the visitors as they lost their last 7/30 to be bowled out in the 40th over for 264. Webb (4/34), Ezekiel Hemming (3/54), McFadyen (2/77) and Pick (1/22) were the wicket takers for Stirling on a highly entertaining day.Mt Lofty moved up to second spot on the HCA ladder following their 65-run win against Aldgate. The Redcaps batted first with Josh Healey and Nick Justice adding 98 runs for the first wicket before Healey departed for 48 (64 balls). Justice continued on to top score with 85 from 103 balls (12 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as Mt Lofty reached a good position at 2/161. Aldgate hit back hard, taking the last 8/48, to bowl the Redcaps out for 209 in the 45th over. Felix Farmer (3/35), James Anthony (3/38) and Matt Hansen (3/43) were the leading wicket takers for Aldgate. The Gaters reached 1/66 with Mitchell Thomas leading the way with 39 (68), but Mitch Wise (22 not out) was the only other batsman to reach 20 as Aldgate finished on 9/146. Five Mt Lofty bowlers took wickets including Sam Furber (2/10), Peter Giannes (2/14) and Josh Healey (2/17).Mylor won their third game of the season after defeating Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) by 39 runs to move up to third spot on the ladder. Mylor batted first on their home deck and their innings was at the crossroads at 4/70 in the 19th over as Oliver Barnes joined Nic Wilson in the middle. This pair resurrected the Pipers’ innings with an 89-run stand as Wilson top scored with 69 from 90 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Barnes made 53 from 49 balls (5 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Skipper Michael Warburton added a handy 32 (32 balls) as Mylor posted 240 before being bowled out in the 45th over. Blake Beelitz (3/32), Sam Hill (2/33), Andy Adams (2/47) and Beau Harwood (2/47) were the leading wicket takers for SCIB. Scott Creek Ironbank didn’t start the run chase well as they slipped to 5/83, before Stuart Norton (35) joined skipper Adam Shearwood at the crease. This pair added 63 runs for the sixth wicket before Shearwood finally fell for 79 from 104 balls (9 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Shearwood’s dismissal was the beginning of the end for the visitors as they were bowled out for 201 in the 45th over. Barnes took 3/35 (9) to complete a fine all-round double, while opening bowler Joe Durnford snared 2/42 (7).Ladder (after round 5)Stirling 24, Mt Lofty 24, Mylor 18, Scott Creek Ironbank 18, Bridgewater 12, Aldgate 12, Meadows 6, Kangarilla 6.Round 6 (home team named first)Mylor v BridgewaterAldgate v StirlingMeadows v Scott Creek IronbankKangarilla v Mt Lofty

Port Elliot moved to the top of the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) ladder after a comprehensive nine-wicket outright victory over Willunga on Saturday. Port Elliot declared on their overnight score of 5/175, giving them a 115-run lead as Willunga commenced their second innings. It appeared it was going to be a very early finish as the Demons slumped to 6/49 before skipper Rory Hanson made a quickfire 43 (37 balls) to lift his side to a total of 127. Simon Donaldson (3/31), Ben Martin (3/41) and Levi Stringer (2/13) were the leading wicket takers for Port Elliot. This left the Bloods with just 13 runs for an outright victory which they achieved for the loss of one wicket.Noarlunga won their third game in a row to start the season following a comprehensive 149-run victory at home over reigning premier Encounter Bay. Defending their day one total of 4/343, the Shoes started well with opening bowler Sean Williams (2/19) getting a wicket with the second ball of the day. Paul Fantasia and Sam Hoffmann then added 100 runs for the second wicket before Hoffmann departed for 54 (70). Fantasia went on to top score with 77 from 103 balls (10 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as the Bays reached 3/148. After going for 19 runs from his first two overs, Noarlunga left-arm spinner Jacob Banks was brought back into the attack and snared 6/41 from 9.2 overs. It was the second consecutive five-wicket haul for Banks. Encounter Bay lost their last 7/46 to be bowled out for 194 in the 46th over.Yankalilla won their second game in a row after defeating McLaren Districts by 93 runs. McLaren Districts started well in pursuit of Yankalilla’s day one total of 321 as Daniel Bruce (45) and Stephen Nairn (43) added 67 runs for the first wicket. Justin Twartz (20) and Ben Worrall (18) chipped in with handy contributions, but it was George Beard who top scored with 54 from 52 balls (2 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Six Tigers bowlers took wickets with Aaron Smith (3/38), Luke Bartlett (2/34) and Ryan Borlace (2/38) leading the way as the Crushers were bowled out for 228.Goolwa remained undefeated after a comfortable eight-wicket win against Mt Compass. After bowling ‘Compass’ out for 110 on day one, Goolwa declared their first innings closed on 3/156, an overall lead of 46 runs. Matt Overall (55), Sam Carlyle (51) and Andy Evans (41 not out) were the leading run scorers for the Magpies. Batting a second time, Mt Compass were in danger of losing outright as they slipped to 5/55, before skipper Aaron Dalitz made a patient 29 not out (99 balls) to see the Bulls to safety at 8/120 at the end of the game. Overall (3/35), James Lawrence (3/39) and Josh Jones (2/28) were the wicket takers for Goolwa.Myponga-Sellicks have their first win of the season, courtesy of an innings and 36-runs outright victory against Victor Harbor. The Mudlarks resumed on 3/52 in pursuit of the Vipers first innings total of 105 and were in early strife at 5/64 with Luke Harding (3/64) and Lachlan Hywood (2/33) doing the damage. That was as good as it got for ‘Victor’ as Lachlan Quilliam (72 not out) and Sean Haverty (40) put on 110 for the sixth wicket with the Mudlarks declaring on 6/184, an overall lead of 79 runs. Victor Harbor were tasked with batting out the day to stave off outright defeat but they were bowled out for just 43 in the 35th over. Vinnie Nizzola took 4/14 (14.4) to give him match figures of 9/31, while Cam Turner snared 4/23 (10).Ladder (after round 3)Port Elliot 22, Noarlunga 18, Goolwa 18, Yankalilla 12, McLaren Districts 12, Myponga-Sellicks 10, Encounter Bay 6, Mt Compass 0, Victor Harbor 0, Willunga 0.Round 4 (home team named first - 2 day games)Encounter Bay v GoolwaMt Compass v McLaren Districts Willunga v NoarlungaYankalilla v Myponga-Sellicks Port Elliot v Victor Harbor

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 4 resultsLanghorne Creek 7-7-55 defeated Kangarilla 5-5-45Woodchester 8-8-66 defeated Strathalbyn 4-4-42Macclesfield had the byeLadder (after round 4)Langhorne Creek 35, Macclesfield 33, Woodchester 28, Strathalbyn 16, Kangarilla 16.Round 5 fixtures (9/11/24)Macclesfield v StrathalbynKangarilla v WoodchesterLanghorne Creek has the bye

Stirling moved to the top of the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) ladder after a comfortable seven-wicket win against reigning premier Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Cherry Gardens yesterday. SCIB batted first as Stirling bowled very tightly to restrict the home side to 8/133 from their 45 overs. Adam Shearwood (25) and Darcy Campbell (23 not out) were the leading run scorers for SCIB. Veteran left-armer Pete Fryer snared 3/19 from nine economical overs, while fellow tweaker Jack Pick finished with 2/15 (9).The Eagles made relatively light work of the run chase as they knocked off the target in the 22nd over with Connor McFadyen top scoring with 46 from 27 balls (10 x 4’s). Sean McCullum (32 not out) and Harrison Webb (29 not out) put on an unbroken fourth-wicket stand worth 64 runs.Aldgate won their second game of the season with a seven-wicket win at Kangarilla. ‘Kangies’ batted first and got off to a good start with Jake Turnbull (46) and Steve Featherstone (35) adding 80 for the first wicket. Aldgate kept the run rate down as the home side struggled to 5/132 from their 45 overs. James Anthony (2/17), Felix Farmer (2/25) and Matt Hansen (1/21) were the wicket takers for the Gaters. Mitch Thomas (19) and Anthony (36) added 39 for the first wicket but when Anthony was dismissed, the game was in the balance with Aldgate at 3/62. Enter Blake Lewis (40 not out) and Max Bilsborow (19 not out) to put on an unbroken fourth wicket partnership worth 72 runs to get Aldgate over the line in the 30th over. Ben Evans (2/18) was the pick of the Kangarilla bowlers.A Ty Watson batting masterclass has pushed Bridgewater into the top-four after defeating Meadows by 87 runs at Bridgewater Oval yesterday. Watson dominated with a knock of 142 from 141 balls (17 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s) as the Raiders put up 6/264 from their 45 overs. Justin Summerill (56 from 70) joined Watson at 3/46 and added 133 for the fourth wicket. Will Bevan-Giles (3/46) and Callan Blackwell (2/58) were the multiple wicket takers for Meadows. Oscar Tydeman (58) and Rohan Reid (46) got the Bulldogs off to a flier with a 93-run stand inside 11 overs. However, once these two were dismissed, Bridgewater took over to bowl Meadows out for 177 in the 29th over, despite some late order resistance from veteran Chad Dawe (39 off 34). Ty Watson completed an excellent all-round game with 3/27 (6), while Ben Slater (3/34) and Jarrad Tait (2/31) were the other multiple wicket takers for the Raiders.Mt Lofty consolidated their spot in the top-four with a low-scoring 56-run win over Mylor at Heathfield. The Redcaps batted first and were in all sorts of trouble early as they slipped to 3/5 with Dylan Quinn (3/29) and Joel Durnford (2/38) getting the early breakthroughs. It was left to the ever-reliable pair of Jordan Neis-Beer (40) and Adam Carthew (28) to resurrect the innings through a 72-run union for the fourth wicket. Will Healey added a very handy 24 (22 balls) at the end for Mt Lofty to lift them to a total of 161 before being bowled out in the 45th over. Tom Jensen (2/31) was the other multiple wicket taker for the Pipers. Mylor were never in the run chase as the Redcaps put up a miserly bowling performance to bowl the visitors out for 105 in the 38th over. Michael Warburton (22) and Durnford (20) were the only Mylor batsmen to reach 20. Six Mt Lofty bowlers took wickets including Peter Giannes (3/19), Max Hawke (2/13) and Connor Milde (2/19). Ladder (after round 4)Stirling 18, Scott Creek Ironbank 18, Mt Lofty 18, Bridgewater 12, Mylor 12, Aldgate 12, Meadows 6, Kangarilla 0.Round 5 (home team named first)Stirling v BridgewaterMylor v Scott Creek IronbankAldgate v Mt LoftyMeadows v Kangarilla

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 4 resultsPort Elliot 66 defeated Victor Harbor White 45Yankalilla 61 defeated McLaren Vale Gold 44Victor Harbor Blue 59 defeated Goolwa 54Strathalbyn 71 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 60Willunga 76 defeated Encounter Bay 54Ladder (after round 4)Yankalilla 40, McLaren Vale Gold 34, Strathalbyn 33, Port Elliot 30, Victor Harbor Blue 24, Goolwa 23, Encounter Bay 23, Willunga 16, McLaren Vale Blue 9, Victor Harbor White 8.Round 5 fixturesVictor Harbor Blue v McLaren Vale Gold Yankalilla v Port ElliotEncounter Bay v Victor Harbor WhiteMcLaren Vale Blue v WillungaStrathalbyn v Goolwa

Reigning premier Lobethal won their third game in a row to move up to third spot on the ladder after defeating Strathalbyn by five wickets during round four action in the 2024/25 Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Strathalbyn yesterday. The Stallions batted first and were in all sorts of trouble as they slumped to 6/50 with Dave Huxter (3/18) and Matt Martin (3/24) doing the damage with the ball for the Tigers. Riley Brook and his captain Brayden Gaiter resurrected the innings, putting on 53 runs for the seventh wicket, before Gaiter went for 26 (50 balls). Tyson Roberts (29 not out) and Brook (46) then put on 51 for the eighth wicket as Strathalbyn reached 8/158 from their 45 overs. Lobethal skipper Mitch Weeks got his team off to a great start with a hard-hitting 55 from just 36 balls (11 x 4’s), while Lachy Bates (41 not out) and Steve Huxter (16 not out) finished the game off in the 32nd over. Kane Gaiter (2/24) and Matthew Harris (2/28) were the multiple wicket takers for Strathalbyn.Woodside won their second game in a row to slip into the top-four after beating ladder-leaders Hahndorf by seven wickets yesterday. The Magpies struggled throughout their innings as they were bowled out inside 25 overs for just 112. Jack Phelan (38 not out off 37 balls) and Sam Williams (28 off 30) were the only Hahndorf bowlers to pass 20. Shane Druwitt bowled an excellent spell for the Warriors to snare 4/12 (7) and he was well supported by Jeremy Druwitt (4/46) and Chris Baschiera (2/25). After being in early trouble at 2/19, Trent Young (27) and Dave Wescome put on 58 for the third wicket. Wescombe went on to top score with 63 not out from 47 balls (10 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) with the winning runs coming up in just the 20th over. Ryan Trafford-Walker (1/15), Bradey Judd (1/19) and Hudson Judd (1/27) were the wicket takers for Hahndorf. Bremer Callington won their second game of the season following a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Macclesfield at Callington. ‘Maccy’ batted first and the Cobras were all over them from the start as they were bowled out for just 52. Nathan Fitzgerald took 4/8, including a hattrick, and he was well supported by Johnny Fitzgerald (2/5), Graydon Brand (2/11) and Jai McMurtrie (2/22). Bremer Callington made light work of the run chase as they knocked off the target in the 11th over. Nathan Fitzgerald (26 not out) and Alex Durbidge (19) were the leading run scorers for the Cobras.Langhorne Creek consolidated their position in the top-four after a three-wicket win at home against Nairne. The Razorbacks batted first with Luke Timmins (42), Zac Llewellyn (32), Shane Kenney (26) and Robert Crook (20) lifting their side to a handy position at 3/132 with nine overs left in their innings. The game changed completely as Troy Blackwell was brought back into the attack. Blackwell removed Timmins and Llewellyn, before claiming a hattrick in what would turn out to be the penultimate over of the innings. Blackwell finished with 5/18 (7) with four of his victims being bowled with the other out LBW. Skipper Adam Clements also bowled a good spell to claim 2/22 (7.5). The run chase was anchored by Langhorne Creek opening batsman Shannon Jones who made 43 (92 balls), while Shane Bown (23) and Daniel Kropp (20) made useful contributions as the winning runs were brought up in the 42nd over. Nick Williams (3/27) and Brodie Clarke (2/31) were the main wicket takers for Nairne.Ladder (after round 4)Hahndorf 12, Langhorne Creek 12, Lobethal 12, Woodside 8, Nairne 8, Bremer Callington 8, Strathalbyn 4, Macclesfield 0.Round 5 fixtures (home team named first)  Macclesfield v Hahndorf Strathalbyn v Bremer CallingtonLobethal v NairneWoodside v Langhorne Creek

Redsox batted first and had multiple safe hits which brought five runs home before Strathalbyn’s left fielder Ashlee Peterson took a catch. Redsox continued their great batting by getting batters on base and with bases loaded Amelia Rusden hit a grand slam to centre field bringing home a further four runs before Strath’s third baser Kathy Pash took a catch and first baser Brooke Moses combined with second baser Buttsy Milne for the last out at first. Strath’s first innings only had one safe hit to Pash which was a three baser and she came home off of an error to the catcher for the only run of the innings with Redsox second baser taking a catch, an out made at first and a catch taken at third by Talia Moyle ending the innings.Strath’s fielding in Redsox second turn at bat was much better with short stop Georgia Tomkinson making two outs at first and new pitcher Pash also making an out at first to hold them scoreless. Strath needed to get some runs on the board and even though they got batters on they were unable to come home with Redsox making a K2, first baser Kylie Gray taking a catch and quickly throwing to second to catch the runner short of their ground for the third out and a double play.The third dig for Redsox again had some safe hits and they were able to bring home a further four runs with Strath’s pitcher making an out at first, Tomkinson taking a catch at short stop and Pash combining with catcher Kim Cutting for a K2 to send them from the diamond. Strath’s third innings also couldn’t get any runners home even with a safe hit to the outfield by Cutting with Redsox just too strong in the field making an out at first and Gray quickly throwing to third to pick off the lead runner for a double play and a K2 ended the innings holding Strath scoreless again.Strath tightened their fielding in Redsox fourth turn at bat and even though they got a batter on base they couldn’t get home with short stop Tomkinson making two outs and pitcher Pash taking a catch to end the innings and hold them scoreless. Strath found it hard going in the batting box and knew they needed to make runs but were unable to with Redsox pitcher/catcher combo of Claire Mohan-Ram to Alex Mackay making two K2’s and short stop Steph Hull fielding and making the out at first to end the innings and the game. Redsox coming out on top with a 13 to 1 win.

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 4 resultsMyponga Sellicks 4-5-52 defeated Port Elliot 2-3-39Inman Valley 5-7-59 defeated Victor Harbor 1-2-41Back Valley had the byeLadder (after round 4)Inman Valley 24, Back Valley 15, Victor Harbor 10, Myponga Sellicks 8, Port Elliot 7.Round 5 fixtures (9/11/24)Back Valley v Myponga Sellicks Victor Harbor v Port ElliotInman Valley has the bye

Reigning premier Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) are the only undefeated team left in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) after defeating Bridgewater by 52 runs in a low-scoring round three match at Cherry Gardens on Saturday. SCIB batted first and got themselves into a good position at 3/107 as Sam Hill top scored with 57 from 52 balls (8 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Bridgewater hit back to take the last seven wickets for just 41 runs as the home side was bowled out for 148. Raiders captain Jarrad Tait took 3/14 (9) and he was well supported by Ben Slater (3/22) and Anthony Jennings (2/44). Bridgewater started well in the run chase as they reached 1/50, mainly due to Ty Watson top scoring with 34 (66 balls). SCIB bounced back hard, snaring 9/46 to bowl Bridgewater out for 96 in the 30th over. Veteran left-armer Andy Adams was the star for SCIB as he took 5/16 from 8.5 overs, while Lachlan Knight (2/9) and Blake Beelitz (2/18) picked up a couple of wickets each.Mt Lofty moved inside the top four after a tight eight-run win at Stirling on Saturday. The Redcaps batted first and were in early trouble at 3/56 before Adam Carthew joined his captain Jordan Neis-Beer at the crease. This pair slowly started to resurrect the innings as they put on an excellent 155-run fourth wicket stand. Neis-Beer brought up his maiden century with 112 from 115 balls (12 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), while Carthew made 79 from 86 balls (6 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) with Mt Lofty compiling 6/247 from their 45 overs. Stirling started the run chase in fine style with skipper Jack Read smashing a quickfire 58 from just 31 balls (4 x 4’s, 6 x 6’s). Solid contributions from Harrison Webb (33), Sean McCullum (31), Bayley James (24) and Pete Fryer (22) saw the Eagles get close but ultimately come up short at 9/239. Josh Healey (2/21), Connor Milde (2/26) and Josh Mitchell (2/53) were the multiple wicket takers for the Redcaps.Meadows won their first game of the season after defeating Aldgate by five wickets. Aldgate batted first with their innings underpinned by opening batsman James Anthony. Anthony top scored with 77 from 111 balls. Pierce Cordes-Harvey (24), Felix Farmer (21 not out) and Max Bilsborow (20) chipped in as the Gaters reached 8/184 from their 45 overs. Five Meadows bowlers took wickets with Brad Louch (2/25) and Callan Blackwell (2/50) the multiple wicket takers. The Meadows response got off to a shaky start as they slipped to 4/51 as Haydn Reid (47 not out) joined Louch at the crease. This pair put on 82 runs for the fifth wicket before Louch was dismissed for 67. Chad Dawe (35 not out) joined Reid and the experienced pair saw their side over the line with an undefeated stand of 52 runs for the sixth wicket. Callum Wauchope (2/29) and Matt Hansen (2/34) were the leading wicket takers for Aldgate. Mylor won their second game in a row after a nail biting one-wicket victory at Kangarilla. Mylor skipper Michael Warburton won the toss and sent Kangarilla in on their home deck and ‘Kangies’ were soon in trouble at 3/33 before Lenny Berkefeld joined Ryan Smallman at the crease. This pair added 87 for the fourth wicket before Berkefeld departed for 46 (83 balls). Smallman went on to top score with 51 not out (99 balls) as Kangarilla posted 6/151 from their 45 overs. Warburton led from the front with nine overs of tight off-spin to claim 3/8, while opening bowler Oliver Barnes bowled a miserly spell of 1/6 from nine overs. Mylor were also in trouble in the run chase at 4/51 before Barnes joined Liam Tansell in what would prove a match-winning partnership of 69 for the fifth wicket before Tansell went for a swashbuckling 76 from 53 balls (5 x 4’s, 6 x 6’s). Barnes went on to make 38 (74 balls) as the Pipers got over the line with six overs to spare. Che Martinsen (2/14), Berkefeld (2/17) and Steve Featherstone (2/40) were the leading wicket takers for Kangarilla.Ladder (after round 3)Scott Creek Ironbank 18, Stirling 12, Mylor 12, Mt Lofty 12, Bridgewater 6, Meadows 6, Aldgate 6, Kangarilla 0.Round 4 (home team named first)Bridgewater v MeadowsKangarilla v AldgateMt Lofty v MylorScott Creek Ironbank v Stirling

Strathalbyn were first up to bat and started with a single to Kim Cutting who made her way home with great base running for the only run of the innings with Hahndorf’s pitcher/catcher combo of Lucy Weatherstone to Sophie Walton working well together for two K2’s and a great catch at right field by Matilda Lovelock sending them from the diamond. Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo of Tessa Norris to Gab Martin was also working well with two K2’s and an out by third baser Peyton Daniels to first baser Brooke Moses held Hahndorf scoreless with three up three down.Strath got runners on in the second and a home run to Kathy Pash brought in a total of three runs with Hahndorf making another two K2’s for the innings and an out at first by second baser Breanna Luxon ended the innings. Strath were working hard in the field with Mia Oats-Willis the only batter to get on with a two base hit before another K2, an out at first by short stop Cutting and second baser Ashlee Peterson making the last out at first holding Hahndorf scoreless again.Hahndorf returned the favour in Strath’s third batting dig, preventing them from adding to the total with two outs at first and another K2. Strath started tight in the field with Daniels taking a catch and combining with Cutting to make an out at third before Hahndorf got a string of hits together and with great base running they brought in five runs with Norris regrouping and finishing the innings with a K2.Strath got back to batting in the fourth and had multiple safe hits and well picked walks and with Pash in the zone in her two turns at bat, both three basers, it helped to bring home seven runs with Handorf making two outs at first and Eliza Lovelock taking a catch at left field. Strath needed to defend their lead and were under pressure with Hahndorf’s previous innings a good one. Norris made an out at first, Pash took a great catch in centre field and a K2 to Norris and Martin ended the innings and the game holding Hahndorf three up three down.Final scores for the game were Strathalbyn 11 to Hahndorf 5.

Hahndorf won their third game in a row to start the season after defeating Nairne by five wickets during round three action in the 2024/25 Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Nairne on Saturday. Nairne batted first with Brodie Clarke (32), Chad Harrop (23) and Robert Crook (20) the only Razorbacks batsmen to reach 20 as they were bowled out for 128 in the 39th over. Dean Gore (3/9), Ryan Trafford-Walker (3/26) and Paul Allegretto (2/22) were the leading wicket takers for the Magpies. Hahndorf skipper Daniel Jenner (34) and Lachlan Huxtable (32) led the way for the Magpies as they chased down the target in the 31st over for the loss of five wickets. Left-armer Caleb Walker was the pick of the Nairne bowlers with figures of 3/28 from his nine overs.Woodside won their first game of the season after a comfortable 95-run win against Macclesfield. The Warriors batted first with skipper Tommy Baldock and Trent Young adding 121 runs for the first wicket before Young was dismissed for 59 (48 balls). Baldock was joined by Brad Collins (25) in adding 104 runs for the second wicket as Woodside reached 1/225. Baldock was eventually dismissed for 127 from 104 balls (20 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) as the Warriors lost their last 9/38 to be bowled out for 263 in the 36th over. Harrison Farrelly was the destroyer for the Redbacks with 5/10 from five overs, while Luke Jones took 3/29 (7). Macclesfield were never really in the run chase as they finished their 45 overs on 8/168 with skipper Tom Filsell top scoring with 59 from 102 balls (6 x 4’s). Brad Collins (3/16) and Dave Wescombe (2/26) were the multiple wicket takers for Woodside.Langhorne Creek moved up to second spot on the AEHCA ladder after a 31-run win over local rival Strathalbyn at Langhorne Creek on Saturday. The home side batted first and were in early trouble at 2/5 as skipper Adam Clements came to the crease. Brad Clements (26), Jagga Kotz (25) and Shane Bown (22) all made handy contributions, but it was Adam Clements who was the key to the innings. Clements went on to top score with 80 from 89 balls (7 x 4’s) as his side posted 8/201 from their 45 overs. Strathalbyn captain Brayden Gaiter was the pick of the bowlers with 3/33 (9), while Lachlan Cutting took 2/40 (7). Strathalbyn got themselves into a good position at 4/137 with Luke Cousins (44), Matthew Harris (39), Riley Tonkin (23) and Mark Abbott (21) leading the way. However, the Stallions couldn’t keep it going as they lost their last 6/33 to be bowled out for 170. Five Langhorne Creek bowlers took wickets including Adam Clements (3/27), Dan Cleggett (2/25) and Brad Clements (2/36)Reigning premier Lobethal won their second game of the season with a tight two-wicket win over Bremer Callington at Lobethal. The Cobras batted first and were in all sorts of trouble at 3/8 before co-captain Nathan Fitzgerald (36), Liam Kemp (34) and Simon Williams (15) helped lift their team to a total of 9/113 from their 45 overs. Sam Martin (2/2), Matt Martin (2/8) and Dave Huxter (2/18) were the multiple wicket takers for the Tigers. Lobethal made a very shaky start to the run chase as they slumped to 4/19. Steve Huxter (24), Kristan Georgiou (19), Daniel Norsworthy (18 not out) and Sam Graeber (17) made useful contributions to get their side back on track as they knocked off the target in the 33rd over. Nathan Fitzgerald completed a good all-round double with 3/14 (9), while Graydon Brand snared 3/24 (8.2).Ladder (after round 3)Hahndorf 12, Langhorne Creek 8, Nairne 8, Lobethal 8, Woodside 4, Strathalbyn 4, Bremer Callington 4, Macclesfield 0.Round 4 fixtures (home team named first)  Hahndorf v WoodsideStrathalbyn v LobethalLanghorne Creek v NairneBremer Callington v Macclesfield

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 3 resultsMacclesfield 8-8-71 defeated Langhorne Creek 4-4-43Strathalbyn 6-6-56 defeated Kangarilla 6-6-51Woodchester had the byeLadder (after round 3)Macclesfield 33, Langhorne Creek 24, Woodchester 16, Strathalbyn 12, Kangarilla 11.Round 4 fixtures (2/11/24)Langhorne Creek v KangarillaStrathalbyn v WoodchesterMacclesfield has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 3 resultsPort Elliot 65 defeated Willunga 48 Encounter Bay 61 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 49Strathalbyn 59 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 49Yankalilla 72 defeated Goolwa 53McLaren Vale Gold 68 defeated Victor Harbor White 50Ladder (after round 3)McLaren Vale Gold 34, Yankalilla 28, Strathalbyn 24, Encounter Bay 22, Goolwa 21, Port Elliot 20, Victor Harbor Blue 14, Victor Harbor White 6, McLaren Vale Blue 6, Willunga 5.Round 4 fixturesVictor Harbor White v Port Elliot Yankalilla v McLaren Vale Gold Goolwa v Victor Harbor BlueMcLaren Vale Blue v StrathalbynWillunga v Encounter Bay

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 3 resultsVictor Harbor 6-8-62 defeated Myponga Sellicks 0-0-37Inman Valley 3-5-50 defeated Back Valley 3-4-50Port Elliot had the byeLadder (after round 4)Inman Valley 17, Back Valley 15, Victor Harbor 9, Port Elliot 5, Myponga Sellicks 2.Round 4 fixtures (2/11/24)Myponga Sellicks v Port ElliotInman Valley v Victor HarborBack Valley has the bye

Myponga-Sellicks are in an excellent position to win their first game of the Great Southern Association (GSCA) ‘A’ grade competition at stumps on day one of their game against Victor Harbor at Myponga. Victor Harbor batted first and it was tough going as they were bowled out in the 51st over for 105 with skipper Sean Medlen top scoring with 19 (78 balls). Vinnie Nizzola was the destroyer for the Mudlarks with the excellent figures of 5/17 from a miserly 16.3 overs (8 maidens) and he was well supported by Jackson Lee who snared 3/36 (11). Myponga-Sellicks will resume at 3/52 next week after losing Kobe Dooley (14), Cam Turner (14) and Scott McMahon (10) before stumps. Lachlan Hywood (2/13) and Luke Harding (1/17) were the wicket takers for the Vipers.A Jason Scarff century has led Noarlunga to a big total of 4/343 at stumps on day one of their clash with reigning premier Encounter Bay at Old Noarlunga. Scarff made 120 from 137 balls (13 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) and was involved in a 188-run stand for the third wicket with Michael Ledgard. Ledgard made 90 from 149 balls (7 x 4’s). Cam Bullard (39), Travis Bronstein (36) and a quickfire 37 not out (21 balls) from Sean Williams helped Noarlunga put up their biggest total since the 2015/16 season. Sam Hoffmann (2/49), Chris Butler (1/52) and Kieran Garrett (1/67) were the wicket takers for Encounter Bay.Yankalilla also put up a big score in their match against McLaren Districts as they compiled a total of 321 before being bowled out in the 68th over, with Doug Jones left stranded on 99 not out from 93 balls. Earlier, Aaron Smith hit a quickfire 90 from just 60 balls, while skipper Luke Bartlett made 43 (99). Five Crushers bowlers took wickets with Kevin Grant (3/73) and Roy Graham (3/92) leading the way. Goolwa will be pushing for an outright victory after a dominant first day of their clash with Mount Compass at Goolwa. Mount Compass batted first and got themselves into a reasonable position at 2/60 with Lochie Nash (40) and Paul Barrett (23) adding 57 runs for the third wicket. However, a collapse of 8/50 saw ‘Compass’ bowled out in the 43rd over for 110. Sean McIvor (3/28), James Lawrence (3/32), Josh Jones (2/28) and Dean Vickery (1/17) were the wicket takers for the Magpies. Sam Carlyle (51 from 66), Matt Overall (23 not out) and Andy Evans (21 not out) helped lift Goolwa to within nine runs of first innings points as they reached stumps at 2/102. Bailey Baldock (1/19) and Aaron Dalitz (1/39) were the wicket takers for the Bulls.Port Elliot have already banked the first innings points against Willunga after a dominant display on day one of their clash at Port Elliot. The home side ended the day on 5/175, an overall lead of 115 runs after bowling the Demons out for just 60 in their first innings. Jaspa Tonkin was the star with the bat for the Bloods with 101 not out from 82 balls (14 x 4’s, 1 x 6) in just his second game for the club since coming over from Langhorne Creek at the start of the season. Earlier, Willunga were sent in to bat and were in all sorts of trouble at 6/18, before being bowled out in the 39th over for just 60. Eddie Last (17) and Takdir Sahota (13) were the only Demons batsmen to reach double figures. Off-spinner Ben Griffiths took three wickets in four balls to finish with 3/0 (1.2), while Simon Donaldson (2/1 from eight overs) and Ben Martin (2/12) were the other multiple wicket takers.