Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Week 1 FinalsPort Elliot 59 defeated Willunga 55 (1st Semi-Final)Goolwa 54 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 40 (2nd Semi-Final)Preliminary Final (14/3/24 @ Strathalbyn Bowling Club)Victor Harbor Blue v Port Elliot 

An excellent bowling performance has sent Willunga through to a semi-final meeting with Port Elliot following week one finals action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA). Willunga bowled Yankalilla out for just 66 in their Elimination Final at Mt Compass on Sunday to win by 85 runs. On day one, Willunga batted first and was in trouble at 7/93 with Simon Roberts the only top-six batsman to pass 20 with a crucial innings of 54. The Willunga ‘tail' wagged with Wade McKay (21), Finlay Seers (17 not out) and Sean McIvor (14) helping the Demons up to a total of 151 before they were bowled out in the 55th over. Luke Bartlett (3/12), Ashley Madden (2/16), James Kerin (2/20) and Chris Clark (2/29) were the leading wicket takers for the Tigers. ‘Yank’ lost two early wickets to be 2/5, but they reached stumps at 2/34 and the game appeared in the balance. The game moved quickly on day two with Aaron Smith (27) and Doug Jones (15) the only batsmen to reach double figures for Yankalilla. Sean McIvor snared 5/23 (15.4), his best figures of the season, while Roberts took 4/15 (13). Reigning premier Noarlunga set-up a semi-final clash with minor premier Encounter Bay after defeating Mt Compass by 54 runs on Sunday. The Shoes batted first on day one and it was the ‘Cam Bullard Show’ as the Noarlunga opener made his fourth century of the season with 120 from 109 balls (14 x 4’s). David Scarff (10) was the only other batsman to reach double figures as Noarlunga were bowled out for 156 in the 41st over. Young opening bowler Bailey Baldock was the star for the Bulls with 6/51 from 12.4 overs. Josh Dalitz (2/47) was the other multiple wicket taker for ‘Compass’. The Bulls had 29 overs to bat before stumps with Paul Barrett (33) and Jamarley Daley (22) getting their side into a good position at stumps on day one at 3/72. The Shoes were under pressure on day two and they came out firing, taking 7/30 to dismiss Mt Compass for 102. Leg-spinner Vinnie Wright took 4/24 (20.4) for Noarlunga, while skipper Chad Parrish snared 3/33 (16).Semi-Final fixtures (9/3/24 & 10/3/24)Encounter Bay v Noarlunga (Burgess Oval - Mt Compass)Port Elliot v Willunga (Encounter Bay Oval)

Langhorne Creek cruised to their sixth consecutive victory after defeating Strathalbyn by 195 runs during round 18 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association at Langhorne Creek on Saturday. The minor premier batted first with James Dawson and Daniel Kropp adding 155 for the third wicket to lift the home side to an imposing 4/277 from their 45 overs. Dawson top scored with 116 from 130 balls (8 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), his first ‘ton’ for the Tigers. Dawson has been in great form in the past month scoring 338 runs at an average of 84.50. Kropp finished with 83 not out (66 balls) and took out the AEHCA batting trophy with 608 runs at 46.77. Nick Evenden (2/47) was the leading wicket taker for the Stallions. Strathalbyn started disastrously as they slumped to 7/32 with fast bowler Troy Blackwell snaring a hat-trick on his way to 3/11 (6). Lachlan Cutting (29) and Chris Hanley (19) added some respectability to the innings before the visitors were bowled out for 82. Brad Clements (3/19) and Ben Warren (2/11) were the other multiple wicket takers for Langhorne Creek. Reigning premier Lobethal got back to winning ways with a convincing 127-run win at home over Bremer Callington. ‘Lobey’ batted first with Mitch Weeks and Ben Matthews putting on 73 for the first wicket before Weeks departed for 31 (44 balls). Matthews then put on an 80-run stand with Daniel Norsworthy (47 off 34) as the home side put up an imposing total of 6/272. Matthews was the star as he carried his bat through the innings to finish with 107 not out from 116 balls (10 x 4’s). Jai McMurtrie was the best of the Cobras bowlers with 2/9 (5). Once again Graydon Brand was the standout batsman for the Cobras as he top scored with 62 (100 balls), his fourth half-century of the season. Nathan Fitzgerald (25) and Alfie Wenk (20) chipped in but ultimately the Cobras were dismissed for 145. Steve Huxter was a star with the ball for the Tigers with the excellent figures of 7/40 from his nine overs. Nairne warmed up for finals action with a three-wicket win against Macclesfield. ‘Maccy’ batted first and struggled their way to 7/128 from their 45 overs. Lachlan Barrett (34) and Connor Moore (23) were the best of the Redbacks batsmen, while Chad Harrop snared 4/32 (9) for the Razorbacks, his best ‘A’ grade figures of the season. Hard-hitting opener Shane Kenney got Nairne off to a good start with 54 from 39 balls (6 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), while Robert Crook (23) and Duncan Rogers (17) made solid contributions as the winning runs came up in just the 21st over. Barrett finished his excellent all-round season with 3/48 (9), while Joe Lions took 2/42 (6).Woodside finished their season strongly with a second victory in a row as they defeated Hahndorf by eight wickets. The Magpies batted first and a good score looked a big chance as Bradey Judd (42), Sam Williams (32) and Ben Salt (21) got their side into a strong position at 2/113 before a collapse saw them end up on 9/159 from their 45 overs.  Sam Bradford took the bowling honours with 5/31 (9), his second five-wicket haul of the season, and he was well supported by Chris Baschiera (2/22). The Warriors were in early trouble as they slipped to 2/17 before Brad Collins was joined by Dave Wescombe. This pair put the Hahndorf bowlers to the sword with an unbroken 148-run partnership to see their side home with 22 overs to spare. Wescombe wound back the clock to smash an unbeaten 98 from just 59 balls with his innings including nine fours and another six hits that cleared the fence, while Collins made 46 not out (62 balls). Bradey Judd (2/22) was the wicket taker for Hahndorf.  Ladder (after round 18)Langhorne Creek 60, Lobethal 54, Strathalbyn 46, Nairne 46, Woodside 28, Macclesfield 26, Hahndorf 22, Bremer Callington 6.Round 1 Finals fixturesLanghorne Creek v Lobethal (Qualifying Final @ Langhorne Creek)Strathalbyn v Nairne (Elimination Final @ Callington)

Strathalbyn v Hills Heat Masters - ‘A’ Grade WomenIn the late game Strathalbyn came out swinging and produced safe hits to Kim Cutting, Kathy Pash with Peyton Daniels hitting a triple to bring them both home followed by a safe hit to Gab Martin bringing home Daniels before a great catch by Masters left fielder Kylie Barrington, a pick off at second and an out at first ended the innings. Strath started well in the field too with Ashlee Peterson taking a catch at second, a K2 to pitcher/catcher combo of Daniels to Bianca Pash and an out at first by third baser Martin holding them scoreless with the only safe hit to Kel O’Brien.It was three up three down in the second batting dig for Strath with Masters third baser Lauren Christensen and second baser Kerry Wilkinson both making outs at first and the third out being a strange hit the ball a second time on the swing through and out of the box. Masters picked some walks in the second and had runners on base but again Strath had their minds on making good choices with another K2, a pitchers fielders choice pick off at third and a put out at first by Tash Mayes to leave them stranded.Strath started their third turn at bat with a home run to Kathy Pash and Daniels with a double followed by multiple single safe hits which had brought in four runs and loaded the bases when Cutting had a great hit past the Masters right fielder to bring everyone home for a grand slam. Daniels followed up again with another double, Kathryn Milne had another safe hit and B. Pash hitting to right field as well which brought in a further three runs with Masters working hard in the field for a tag out at second, a catch taken by Christensen and a K2 to new pitcher Meg Chaplin. Masters put bat onto ball in the third with safe hits to Barrington, O’Brien, Chaplin and a three baser to Christensen which brought in three runs with Strath’s right fielder Emily Eglitis combining with Cutting for an out at second, Daniels making an out at first and B. Pash throwing across the diamond for a pick off at second.Strath had safe hits to Tess Norris, Eglitis, Cutting and K. Pash but with Masters right fielder Kate Adamson taking a catch, short stop Michelle Davis also taking a catch and catcher Sharon Perkins, Christensen and Davis all being involved in a trap play they held Strath to two runs. Kirsty Hailstone gained herself a walk in the fourth and worked her way around the diamond and was brought home by a hit to the outfield by Davis but Strath were too strong in the field with Cutting combining with Mayes for two outs at first and receiving the ball from Eglitis for an out at second to end the game. Strathalbyn coming out on top 16 runs to Masters 4 and with some confidence going into the first final next week.Strathalbyn v Pirates - ‘C’ Grade Women Pirates started their game off with safe hits to Michelle Stewart, Debbie Taylor and Danielle Hupfield with a two baser to Vanessa Silvy which brought in three runs with Strath’s third baser Monica Spriggs making an out at first, second baser Lavinia Seymour taking a catch and then also making an out first to end the innings. Strath’s first two batters were HPB and with a couple of walks gained and safe hits to Monica Spriggs and Annabel McGregor they were able to bring home four runs with an infield fly, an out at second and short stop Brenae Wieringa making an out at first.Safe hits to Wieringa and Sue Stewart helped Pirates bring home two runs in the second with Strath’s short stop Rebecca Sims combining with Spriggs making two fielders choice outs at third and Seymour making another out at first. Sims, Vanessa Kitto and Amy Bailey all had safe hits for Strath with Seymour hitting a two baser and combined with great base running and a steal home by Bailey they brought in five runs while Pirates made a K2 and a double play by centre fielder Leonie Beattie taking a catch and getting the ball in quickly to second to catch the runner out of their ground.Two walks were gained by Pirates in the third with Beattie having the only safe hit but with some great base running Hupfield got home but runners were left stranded on base with Strath making another two outs at first and a K2 to pitcher/catcher combo of Bailey to Amber Crawford. Strath had safe hits to Bailey, McGregor and Crawford in the third dig and even with some great base stealing Pirates held them to just two runs with a catch taken by Wieringa now at third and Stephanie Zuzolo now at short stop taking two catches to end the innings and the game with Strathalbyn looking to take the momentum into the finals series winning 11 runs to the Pirates 6 runs.

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationSemi-Final resultsMacclesfield Red 8-8-72 defeated John Wesley 4-4-52Macclesfield Black 10-10-75 defeated Kangarilla 2-2-29Preliminary Final (9/3/24)John Wesley v Macclesfield Black (1.00pm @ John Wesley Tennis Club)

In just their second year back in ‘A’ grade competition after a long hiatus, Mylor have qualified for the finals following a 69-run win at Meadows on Saturday during round 18 action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA). Mylor batted first with Tom Plant and Shane Maslin putting on 101 runs for the first wicket before Plant was dismissed for 46 from 85 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Maslin continued on to top score with 76 from 112 balls (8 x 4’s), while Ben James made a hard-hitting 68 from 63 balls (4 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) as the Pipers put up 6/226 from their 45 overs. Veteran Chad Dawe came on late in the innings and snared his first ever hat-trick, finishing with 4/33 (4). Callan Blackwell (2/30) was the other wicket taker for the Bulldogs. Meadows were never really in the run chase with Haydn Reid the only batsman to reach 20 as he made 52 from 83 balls (8 x 4’s) with the home side being bowled out for 157 in the 43rd over. Six Mylor bowlers took wickets with Michael Warburton (3/13) and Thomas Jensen (3/39) the leading wicket takers. Mylor will now face off with Stirling in the Elimination Final at Stirling this Saturday. Mt Lofty claimed the minor premiership with a comfortable eight-wicket win against Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Heathfield Oval yesterday. The two teams will meet in the Qualifying Final at the same venue this Saturday. On Saturday, SCIB batted first with Aaron Thompson continuing his excellent season as he top scored with 51 (77 balls). He was ably supported by Adam Shearwood (36) and Daniel Desengo (24) as SCIB posted a competitive 9/176 from their 45 overs. Josh Healey (2/19) and Peter Giannes (2/41) were the multiple wicket takers for the Redcaps and there were four run-outs. Mt Lofty made light work of the run chase with Healey top scoring with 87 not out from 114 balls (10 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Josh Mitchell made a hard-hitting 58 from just 28 balls. Mitchell’s innings included four boundaries and six ‘maximums’ as the winning runs came up in the 36th over. Reigning premier Stirling confirmed their spot in the finals after a high-scoring 39-run win at Bridgewater. The Eagles batted first and got off to a great start through an opening stand worth 126 runs between Jack Read and Connor McFadyen. Both players were very aggressive with McFadyen top scoring with 90 (71 balls), while Read made 60 (49 balls). Daniel Gonzalez (56) and Harrison Webb (38) continued the carnage as the Eagles finished all out for 300 in the 45th over. Liam Risson (4/58) and Shannon Cox (3/69) were the multiple wicket takers for the Raiders. Bridgewater’s innings was underpinned by a fine century from Ty Watson who top scored with 101 not out from 124 balls (9 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). He added 101 runs for the sixth wicket with Caleb Risson (57 from 51) but ultimately ‘Bridgey’ came up short at 7/261. Ezekiel Hemming (2/16), Jack Pick (2/34) and McFadyen (2/55) were the leading wicket takers for the Eagles. An undefeated century to Kangarilla skipper Lachlan Knight has led his team to a thrilling one-wicket victory against Aldgate. It was ‘Kangies’ first win in three months and knocked Aldgate out of finals calculations in the process. The Gaters batted first with Shaun Atkins (34), Josh Callaghan (34) and Luke Smet (27 not out) helping Aldgate to 7/173 from their 45 overs. Ben Evans was the best of the Kangarilla bowlers with 3/27 from his nine-over spell. Aldgate looked to have the game well in their keeping as Kangarilla slipped to 5/41. Knight was carrying the team on his back, but at 9/120 it appeared the game was over. Number 11 batsman Troy Martinsen joined Knight in the 34th over with 54 runs remaining for victory and this pair defied all the odds to see their team over the line in the 44th over. Knight finished with 115 not out from 146 balls with his innings containing 10 boundaries and seven sixes, while Martinsen ended up with an invaluable 1 not out (21 balls). Jack Woollard (2/22) was the pick of the Aldgate bowlers. These two wickets helped Woollard take out the HCA Bowling trophy with 27 wickets for the season. Ladder (after round 18)Mt Lofty 66, Scott Creek Ironbank 63, Stirling 60, Mylor 60, Aldgate 57, Meadows 48, Kangarilla 48, Bridgewater 30.Semi-Final fixturesMt Lofty v Scott Creek Ironbank (Heathfield Oval)Stirling v Mylor (Stirling Oval)

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 18 resultsMcLaren Vale 63 defeated Goolwa 47Port Elliot 56 defeated Encounter Bay 46Strathalbyn 58 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 50Willunga 74 defeated Victor Harbor White 47Yankalilla 100 defeated Clarendon 33Ladder (after round 18)McLaren Vale 142, Strathalbyn 127, Yankalilla 123, Goolwa 119, Port Elliot 113, Victor Harbor Blue 113, Encounter Bay 102, Willunga 81, Victor Harbor White 56, Clarendon 44. 

Great Southern Tennis AssociationSemi Final resultsInman Valley 3-5-43 defeated Port Elliot 3-5-37Goolwa 3-4-31 defeated Myponga Sellicks 3-4-29 Preliminary Final (9/3/24)Port Elliot v Goolwa

Strathalbyn has hit form at the right time of the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) season after defeating reigning premier Lobethal by six wickets in their round 17 clash at Lobethal on Saturday. It was the fourth consecutive victory for the Stallions, while on the flipside, reigning premier Lobethal has now lost three games in a row. The Tigers batted first on Saturday and got off to a great start with skipper Mitch Weeks and Ben Matthews adding 108 runs for the first wicket before Matthews departed for 48 (86 balls). Weeks continued on to top score with 59 (93 balls) as ‘Lobey’ finished on 7/174 from their 45 overs. Lachlan Cutting (2/23), Kane Gaiter (2/33) and Brayden Gaiter (2/35) were the leading wicket takers for the Stallions. After losing two early wickets to be 2/32, Steven Schofield (26) and Mark Abbott joined forces in a 63-run third wicket stand. Abbott continued on his merry way to finish with a match-winning 94 not out from 123 balls (10 x 4’s, 1 x 6). It was Abbott’s fifth half-century of the season and took his side to victory with six wickets and 17 balls to spare. Jeremy Hackett (2/32) was the leading wicket taker for Lobethal.  Langhorne Creek clinched the minor premiership with a high-scoring 120-run win at Nairne on Saturday. Langhorne Creek skipper Brodie O’Dea won the toss and decided to bat and he led from the front with a brilliant century. O’Dea scored 147 from 106 balls with 17 boundaries and seven sixes and he was well supported by James Dawson who scored 76 from 78 balls (11 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). This pair added 170 runs for the second wicket, while Daniel Kropp (46 not out) and Ben Warren (39) made good contributions as the visitors posted a massive 5/341 from their 45 overs. Nick Williams (2/44) and William Brooks (2/76) were the multiple wicket takers for Nairne. It was always going to be a tough ask for the Razorbacks and it proved to be as Williams (46 not out), Tom May (27) and Shane Kenney (22) top scored with their side bowled out for 221 in the 42nd over. Daniel Cleggett (3/36), Dawson (3/68) and Brad Clements (2/22) were the main wicket takers for Langhorne Creek. Hahndorf won their third game on the trot following a six-wicket win against Bremer Callington at Callington on Saturday. The Cobras batted first and posted a competitive 7/156 from their 45 overs. Alfie Wenk (45), Johnny Fitzgerald (44) and Graydon Brand (22) were the leading run scorers for the home team. Ryan Trafford-Walker (2/19), Bradey Judd (2/33) and Paul Allegretto (2/34) were the best of the Magpies bowlers. Hahndorf put together a real team effort with the bat as Bradey Judd (34), Ben Montgomerie (33 not out), Daniel Jenner (27 not out) and Allegretto (22) saw their side to victory in the 38th over. Woodside won their fifth game of the season after defeating Macclesfield by 119 runs at ‘Maccy’ on Saturday. The Warriors batted first with Thomas Rooney (40), Dave Wescombe (31) and Chris Baschiera (20) leading the way as they posted 9/179 from their 45 overs. A whopping 37 extras also helped add to the Warriors total. Luke Jones led the way with the ball for the Redbacks with 4/34 (9), while Lachie Barrett (2/21) and Kieran O’Connell (2/42) also chipped in. The Redbacks run chase started poorly as they slumped to 4/19 with Tom Filsell (17) and Connor Moore (10) the only players to reach double figures. They recovered slightly to reach 4/50 before losing 6/10 to be rolled for just 60 in the 32nd over. Shane Druwitt was the standout bowler for Woodside with 5/14 from 7.4 overs. Druwitt has taken 21 wickets at an average of 16.38 this season. Baschiera (3/4) and Sam Bradford (2/7) were the other wicket takers for Woodside.  Ladder (after round 18)Langhorne Creek 56, Lobethal 50, Strathalbyn 46, Nairne 42, Macclesfield 26, Woodside 24, Hahndorf 22, Bremer Callington 6.Round 18 fixtures (home team named first)  Woodside v HahndorfLobethal v Bremer CallingtonMacclesfield v Nairne Langhorne Creek v Strathalbyn

Mt Compass jumped into the finals after defeating Victor Harbor outright by seven wickets during the final round of the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Burgess Oval on Saturday. ‘Compass’ started day two on 3/108, just nine runs behind the Vipers’ first innings total of 117, and they declared at 3/126 with Jamarley Daley (48) and Matthew East (45 not out) the leading run scorers. Victor Harbor struggled in their second innings as they were bowled out for 87 in the 43rd over. Matthew Hutchinson (22) was the only player to pass 20 for the Vipers, while Aaron Dalitz (3/16) and Bailey Baldock (3/17) were the best of the Bulls bowlers. This left Mt Compass needing just 79 runs for an outright victory and a spot in the finals. Daley (38) and Josh Murfitt (37 not out) made light work of the target as the winning runs came up after 16 overs of the second innings. Encounter Bay claimed the minor premiership with a six-wicket win against Willunga on Saturday. The Bays bowled Willunga out for 86 on the first day and were struggling at 6/60 themselves before getting through to stumps on 6/67. On Saturday, Chris Butler (10 not out) and Luke Crichton (9 not out) continued their partnership to 27 runs to see their side home with four wickets spare. Cam Lintern (21) top scored for the Bays, while Dan Hockham (2/11), Sean McIvor (2/28) and Simon Roberts (2/31) were the wicket takers for Willunga. Port Elliot jumped up to second place, and earned themselves a week off, with a 24-run victory against McLaren Districts at McLaren Vale. McLaren Districts were searching for their first win since December as they set about chasing down the Bloods’ day one total of 8/231. The Crushers made a good fist of the run chase as they reached 2/145 through an excellent 97-run stand between Jim Ryan and Justin Twartz. Ryan top scored with 69 (139 balls), while Twartz made 58 (77 balls). Once that partnership was broken, Port Elliot took over to claim 8/62 and dismiss the Crushers for 207. Veteran opening bowler Simon Donaldson was the star for Port Elliot with 6/44 from 17.4 overs. It was Donaldson’s second five-wicket haul of the season. Josh Andrewartha (2/75) was the other multiple wicket taker for Port Elliot. Reigning premier Noarlunga had a comfortable eight-wicket win against Goolwa at Old Noarlunga to finish the minor round in fourth spot. The Shoes bowled Goolwa out for 137 on day one and they got off to a good start in the run chase on Saturday with Cam Bullard making 43 (7 x 4’s) in an opening stand worth 55 runs. Two wickets fell at this score as Goolwa pushed hard for more breakthroughs in the first session. Anthony Tucker (29 not out) joined Jason Scarff in an 83-run unbroken third-wicket stand to get the Shoes home with 16 overs to spare. Scarff top scored with 51 not out (7 x 4’s). James Lawrence (1/23) and Josh Jones (1/27) were the wicket takers for the Magpies. Myponga-Sellicks won their third game in a row to end the season after defeating Yankalilla by 28 runs in a low-scoring game at Myponga. Yankalilla resumed day two on 2/13 in pursuit of the Mudlarks’ first innings total of 99. Joe Tyllis (31) and Luke Bartlett (29) made almost all of the Tigers score as they were bowled out for just 71. Ryan Haverty was the standout bowler for the Mudlarks with 5/17 from 14 overs, while skipper Sean Haverty snared 2/5 (3). Ladder (after round 12)Encounter Bay 61, Port Elliot 54, Willunga 52, Noarlunga 48, Mt Compass 37, Yankalilla 36, Goolwa 30, Myponga-Sellicks 30, McLaren Districts 21, Victor Harbor 3.Elimination Final fixtures (home side named first - 2/3/24 & 3/3/24)Willunga v Yankalilla (Burgess Oval - Mt Compass)Noarlunga v Mt Compass (Encounter Bay Oval)

Hills Softball Association ‘A’ Grade - Strathalbyn v RedsoxAfter a run of hot days through the week finally the cool change came through which made the Friday night game quite chilly. Redsox were up to bat first and had a safe hit to Zoe Thomson who stole bases but was left stranded with catches taken by Strath’s short stop Kim Cutting and first baser Peyton Daniels with pitcher/catcher combo of Tess Norris to Bianca Pash making a K2 to hold them scoreless. Strath came in and gained a walk to Kathy Pash and a safe bunt to Daniels but they were also left stranded with an out made at first, a catch taken at centre by Chloe Zakelj and a K2.A safe hit to Cherie Bamford in the second got her on base followed by her stealing bases and being brought home by a hit to Claire Mohan-Ram with Strath making an out at first, a catch taken at centre by K. Pash and a catch taken at left by Tash Mayes holding them to just one run. The second dig for Strath started with a K2 to pitcher/catcher Thomson to Alex Mackay but was followed by a triple to Mayes. Norris gained herself a walk but they were both left out on the diamond with another K2 and an out at first ending the innings.Strath had excellent fielding in Redsox third innings with third baser Gab Martin taking a catch, another K2 and Daniels making the out at first sending them from the diamond with runners on but unable to score. The third dig for Strath gained walks to Daniels and Norris, safe hits to Martin and B. Pash and a double to Mayes which all helped to bring in three runs with Redsox making two outs at first and another K2.The fourth dig for Redsox had hits to Kylie Gray, Bamford and Zakelj and a double to Marisha Branson which brought five runs over the plate while Strath worked hard in the field with Cutting, Martin and Daniels now pitching all making outs at first base. Strath had hits to Cutting, Martin and B. Pash, a safe bunt to K. Pash and a double to Daniels which brought home three runs to make the scores even. Redsox made another K2, Emily Mohan-Ram took a catch at right field and an out at first left the winning run out on base unable to come home. Final scores for the game were Redsox 6 drew with Strathalbyn 6.

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 16 resultsJohn Wesley 11-11-76 defeated Strathalbyn 1-1-43Kangarilla 12-12-81 defeated Woodchester 0-0-0 (Forfeit)Macclesfield Red 8-8-72 defeated Macclesfield Black 4-4-55Ladder (after round 16)Macclesfield Red 198, John Wesley 149, Macclesfield Black 146, Kangarilla 90, Strathalbyn 81, Woodchester 56.Semi-Final fixtures (2/3/24)Macclesfield Red v John WesleyMacclesfield Black v Kangarilla

An Adam Shearwood century inspired Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) to a thrilling five-run win against Meadows to maintain top spot on the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) ladder at Cherry Gardens yesterday. It was the second match in a row that SCIB had won by the narrow margin of five runs. Shearwood opened the batting with veteran Andy Adams with this pair putting together a 160-run stand before Adams was dismissed for 65 from 89 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Shearwood went on to top score with 112 from 125 balls (14 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), his second ‘ton’ of the season. Aaron Thompson (22) and Sam Hill (19) made useful contributions as SCIB put up an imposing total of 6/240 from their 45 overs. Brad Louch (3/41) and Rohan Reid (2/38) were the leading wicket takers for Meadows. The Bulldogs’ run chase began badly with the inform Dylan Brown dismissed first ball by Suresh Sripada (2/41). Brad Dawe (50), Rohan Reid (49) and Chad Dawe (41) gave their side a great chance of running down the big total, and at the start of the last over, Meadows needed eight runs to win. Beau Thomas (4/52) held his nerve to dismiss Louch (32) with two balls remaining in the match with Meadows bowled out for 235. Hill (2/42) was the other multiple wicket taker for Scott Creek Ironbank. Aldgate won their second game in a row with a five-wicket win at home against Bridgewater. The Raiders batted first and they were in early trouble at 3/43 before Jarrad Tait joined Ty Watson to add 52 runs for the fourth wicket before Watson departed for 39 (78 balls). Tait was looking dangerous as he hit seven boundaries and four sixes on his way to a rapid-fire 60 from 37 balls. James Graves (21) was the only other Bridgewater batsman to pass 20 as their innings wrapped up at 9/187. Shaun Atkins (3/35), James Anthony (2/3) and Matt Hansen (2/31) were the multiple wicket takers for the Gaters. Aldgate were under early pressure at 3/58, but with Tait unable to bowl due to injury, Atkins and Jake Turnbull began to get on top of the Raiders attack. This pair added 97 runs for the fourth wicket with Atkins making 57 from 51 balls (4 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s), while Turnbull finished with 56 from 111 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as the winning runs came up with 20 balls to spare. Watson (2/14) and Peter Atkins (2/48) were the leading wicket takers for ‘Bridgey’.Stirling moved back inside the top-four with a convincing six-wicket win at home against Kangarilla. It was the sixth consecutive loss for ‘Kangies’ and put paid to any hopes they had of playing finals this season. Kangarilla batted first and got off to a good start with Ryan Grimmond (37) and Joel Stidston adding 50 runs for the first wicket. From then on it was all Stirling as they took 10/46 to bowl the visitors out for just 96 in the 32nd over. Off-spinner Jack Read was the star with the ball for the Eagles with the fine figures of 4/10 (6). He was well supported by Ezekiel Hemming (2/13) and Connor McFadyen (2/45). McFadyen (30) and Read (25) continued their good day with a 54-run opening stand with the reigning premiers knocking off the total for the loss of four wickets in just the 21st over. Stirling can confirm their finals berth with a win against Bridgewater this Saturday in the final round. Mt Lofty are one win away from securing the all-important double chance after an excellent six-wicket win against Mylor at Heathfield. The Pipers batted first and were in strife at 3/52 before Adrian Gaunt and Ben James came together to put on 93 for the fourth wicket. Gaunt top scored with 77 (92 balls), while James finished on 72 not out (86 balls) as Mylor posted 6/213 from their 45 overs. Adam Carthew was the pick of the Redcaps bowlers with 2/26 (9), while Connor Milde took 2/50 (9). Mt Lofty put in a real team effort in the run chase with Nick Justice (52), Josh Mitchell (46), Jordan Neis-Beer (39), Carthew (38 not out) and Peter Giannes (29 not out) all playing significant roles in getting their side over the line with three overs to spare. Alex Kern (2/46) was the only multiple wicket taker for the Pipers. Ladder (after round 17)Scott Creek Ironbank 63, Mt Lofty 60, Aldgate 57, Stirling 54, Mylor 54, Meadows 48, Kangarilla 42, Bridgewater 30.Round 18 fixtures (home team named first)Aldgate v KangarillaMt Lofty v Scott Creek Ironbank Meadows v MylorBridgewater v Stirling

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 17 resultsStrathalbyn 75 defeated Willunga 38Goolwa 71 defeated Victor Harbor White 63Victor Harbor Blue 59 defeated Clarendon 46McLaren Vale 62 defeated Encounter Bay 58Port Elliot 70 defeated Yankalilla 48Ladder (after round 17)McLaren Vale 132, Strathalbyn 119, Goolwa 117, Yankalilla 111, Victor Harbor Blue 109, Port Elliot 103, Encounter Bay 100, Willunga 69, Victor Harbor White 56, Clarendon 44. Round 18 fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa v McLaren ValeEncounter Bay v Port ElliotVictor Harbor Blue v StrathalbynWillunga v Victor Harbor WhiteYankalilla v Clarendon

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 16 resultsInman Valley 5-7-44 defeated Back Valley 1-3-35Myponga Sellicks 5-7-47 defeated Victor Harbor 1-1-26Port Elliot 4-5-38 defeated Goolwa 2-3-28Ladder (after round 16)Inman Valley 81, Port Elliot 77, Myponga Sellicks 68, Goolwa 55, Back Valley 42, Victor Harbor 37.Semi-Final fixtures (2/3/24)Inman Valley v Port ElliotMyponga Sellicks v Goolwa

The bowlers had a day out at Willunga on Saturday as Willunga and Encounter Bay traded blows on day one of their clash during round 12 action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA). 16 wickets fell for just 153 runs as the Bays reached stumps at 6/67 in pursuit of Willunga’s first innings total of 86. Earlier, Encounter Bay sent Willunga into bat and the Demons were soon in strife at 5/22. Chad Franceschini played a lone hand for Willunga, being the only batsman to reach double figures, top scoring with 56 from 78 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Encounter Bay skipper Blake Bailey led from the front with 5/41 (11), his second five-wicket haul of the season. Kieran Garrett (3/18) and Luke Crichton (2/15) were the other wicket takers for the Bays. The Encounter Bay run chase started poorly as they slumped to 3/10 before Cam Lintern (21) and Max Longhurst (14) steadied the ship to leave the Bays needing 20 runs to win and claim the minor premiership. Daniel Hockham (2/5), Simon Roberts (2/21) and Sean McIvor (2/28) were the wicket takers for Willunga. Port Elliot have put themselves in a good position to claim a top-two spot after posting 8/231 on day one of their clash with McLaren Districts at McLaren Vale. It was an excellent team batting display by the Bloods with Scott Hannam (28), Ethan Spriggs (34) and Ben Griffiths (40) making good contributions. But it was skipper Joel Harris who was the standout with 79 from 129 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6), his third half century of the season. Harris is having a career-best season with 485 runs at an average of 69.29. The Crushers used nine bowlers with skipper Luke Goodieson (3/23) and Keith Schofield (2/43) the multiple wicket takers. Mt Compass will be pushing hard for an outright victory on day two of their clash with Victor Harbor at Burgess Oval after ending the first day on 3/108 in pursuit of the Vipers’ first innings total of 117. An outright win for the Bulls would be enough to catapult them into the finals. Earlier, Victor Harbor batted first with veteran Tim Watson top scoring with 42 from 71 balls (7 x 4’s). No other Vipers batsman reached 20 as they were bowled out for 117 in the 48th over. Ethan Osmond (3/16), Bailey Baldock (3/17), Ethan Anderson (2/6) and Aaron Dalitz (2/9) were the wicket takers for ‘Compass’. The home side wasted no time setting after the small total as Jamarley Daley (49) and Matthew East (43 not out) helped their side to within 10 runs of first innings points at stumps. Myponga-Sellicks and Yankalilla are locked in a tight tussle after day one of their clash at Myponga was dominated by the bowlers. The Mudlarks batted first but could only manage a total of 99 before being bowled out in the 56th over. Michael Tomlinson top scored with 22 to continue his consistent season. Aaron Smith was the best of the Yankalilla bowlers with the excellent figures of 4/27 from a marathon 23 overs. Leg-spinner Luke Bartlett was the other multiple wicket taker with 2/9 from nine overs. The Tigers had 14 overs to negotiate before stumps and they finished on 2/13. It could be a nervous run chase on Saturday with a win for the Tigers securing their finals berth. However, a loss would leave them at the mercy of other results. Needing a win to keep their finals hopes alive, Goolwa batted first against Noarlunga and posted 137 at Old Noarlunga before being bowled out in the 69th over. It was tough going in the first session with the Magpies 2/36 at the tea break thanks to some tight bowling from the Shoes. Luke Giddings (38) and Jayden Crees (22) put on a handy 33-run seventh wicket stand, while four other batsmen reached double figures without going onto a big score. Travis Bronstein bowled an excellent spell for the Shoes, claiming 5/44 from 20.4 overs, while Cam Bullard took 2/20 (7). 

Langhorne Creek moved to the top of the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder following their 72-run win against Woodside during round 16 action at Langhorne Creek on Saturday. The Tigers batted first and put together a real team batting performance with Daniel Kropp (67), James Dawson (62), Brodie O’Dea (33) and Jaspa Tonkin (28) leading the way as Langhorne Creek put up an imposing 7/238 from their 45 overs. Chris Collins (3/27), Tommy Baldock (2/36) and Harrison Reid (2/45) were the wicket takers for the Warriors. Woodside battled hard in the run chase with skipper Brad Collins (53 not out), Baldock (24) and Dave Wescombe (21) the leading run scorers as their side finished at 8/166. The home side used eight bowlers with Daniel Cleggett (2/16), Matt Tonkin (2/28) and Troy Blackwell (2/37) the multiple wicket takers. Hahndorf won their second game in a row after producing an upset six-wicket win against reigning premier Lobethal. ‘Lobey’ batted first and never really got going with six players reaching double figures with Sam Martin top scoring with 18 from 25 balls. Bradey Judd was the standout bowler for the Magpies with 4/20 from nine overs. He was well supported by Dean Gore (2/18) and Ryan Trafford-Walker (2/37). Hahndorf were untroubled in the run chase as veteran Greg Hassold (49 from 75 balls) and Lachlan Huxtable (32 from 47) added 83 for the second wicket as the Magpies brought up the win in the 24th over.Strathalbyn won their 10th game of the season with a comfortable seven-wicket win against Nairne. The Razorbacks batted first with Shane Kenney getting them off to a flier with a quickfire 32 from 19 balls (2 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Once Kenney was dismissed, Nairne stumbled to 7/95 before Chad Harrop made his first half century of the season with an important knock of 77 from 73 balls (5 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Off-spinner Matt Harris snared 3/25 (8.5) for the Stallions, while Tyson Roberts took 2/17. Strathalbyn’s run chase was set up by a fine 78-run stand between veterans Luke Cousins and Mark Abbott. Cousins top scored with 75 (90 balls), while Abbott finished on 68 not out (79 balls) as the Stallions brought up an impressive victory with 35 balls to spare. Duncan Rogers was the best of the Razorbacks bowlers with 2/25 (8).Macclesfield won their sixth game of the season with a low-scoring 48-run win against Bremer Callington at ‘Maccy’ on Saturday. The Redbacks batted first with skipper Tom Filsell making a handy 22 (3 x 4’s) at the top of the order. Lachie Barrett was the standout batsman for Macclesfield with 63 (5 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), his fifth half-century of the campaign. No other Redbacks player reached double figures as the home side were bowled out for 131 in the 41st over. Johnny Fitzgerald (3/22), Shannon Howie (2/18) and Nathan Fitzgerald (2/31) were the leading wicket takers for the Cobras. Bremer Callington were under early pressure in the run chase as they stumbled to 5/39, before eventually getting bowled out for 83. Graydon Brand was the best of the Cobras batsmen once again with 37 not out (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Brand has played almost a lone hand with the bat this season with 380 runs with two games remaining. Barrett confirmed his ‘man of the match’ status snaring 3/8 and he was well supported by Joe Lions (3/9) and Kieran O’Connell (2/27)Ladder (after round 16)Langhorne Creek 52, Lobethal 50, Strathalbyn 42, Nairne 42, Macclesfield 26, Woodside 20, Hahndorf 18, Bremer Callington 6.Round 17 fixtures (home team named first)  Bremer Callington v HahndorfNairne v Langhorne Creek Lobethal v StrathalbynMacclesfield v Woodside

Strathalbyn v Hahndorf - ‘A’ Grade WomenThe first time this season that an A women game was played on a Saturday the weather turned out to be quite warm. Strathalbyn came up to bat first and had hits to Buttsy Milne and Gab Martin with the only safe hit to Tash Mayes but with Hahndorf’s third baser Chloe Davis taking a catch, short stop Abby Bastian picking off the runner at second and a K2 to pitcher/catcher combo of Rylee Zobel to Georgia King, Martin and Mayes were left stranded on base unable to score. Hahndorf’s turn at bat was also scoreless with Strath’s pitcher Tess Norris fielding and throwing to the safe glove of Milne at first, combining with catcher Martin for a K2 and a line drive catch to third baser Mayes sending them from the diamond.The second dig for Strath was also scoreless even with Norris getting on to base due to Hahndorf making another two K2’s and picking the runner off at second base. Hahndorf had hits to Mia Oats-Willis, Charlotte Fairley and Bastian in the second bringing home three runs with Strath’s left fielder Rebecca Sims taking a catch, Mayes now at short stop picking off the runner at second and Norris again making an out at first to end the innings.Strath were looking to get a score on the board but even with a walk to Ashlee Peterson and hits to Kim Cutting, Milne and Mayes they were unable to bring anyone home with Hahndorf making an out at first, a K2 and a great running catch in foul territory by Davis. Strath were again able to hold Hahndorf scoreless in the third with another line drive catch by Mayes and new catcher Cutting taking two high ball catches to send them back to the dugout.The intention for Strath to make runs in the fourth was there with some great swinging but apart from Emily Eglitis they were unable to connect and get on with Hahndorf making another two K2’s and an out at first to again hold them scoreless. Hahndorf came out swinging in their turn at bat and with multiple safe hits, great base running and Oats-Willis gaining a home run it brought in seven runs which was enough to call the game with the only out being made by Milne fielding and playing her base. Hahndorf came out on top on a hot day 10 runs to Strathalbyn 0.Strathalbyn v Macclesfield - ‘C’ Grade Women On a warm day Macclesfield were up to bat first and produced hits to Claudia Lions and Karlyn McLeod which helped push Amabel Lions around the bases for the only run of the innings with Strathalbyn’s third baser Rebecca Sims making an out at first, working well with short stop Annabel McGregor for an out at third and McGregor fielding and throwing to the safe glove of Lavinia Seymour at first. Strath came in to bat and through some good choices they gained some walks, had a safe bunt to Sims and a single to Laura Sneath and with some great base stealing they were able to bring in seven runs with Maccy’s short stop C. Lions making an out at first and left fielder A. Lions taking a catch and quickly throwing to third to catch the runner out of their ground for a double play.The second innings for Maccy was three up three down with Seymour involved in all three outs first taking a catch, then fielding and playing her own base and then receiving the ball from pitcher Amy Bailey to send them from the diamond scoreless. Strath had safe hits to Sims, Amber Crawford and Sneath but they could only add one run with Maccy making another two outs at first and C. Lions fielding and making the tag on the runner to end the innings.The third batting dig for Maccy was facing first time pitcher Sneath and C. Lions had a safe hit and with some choosy batting again they got runners on and with some great base running they were able to bring home three runs with Strath’s Sims now at short stop making an out at first, taking a catch and then fielding and getting the runner out on second base. Strath’s third turn at bat produced a safe hit to Vanessa Kitto but they were only able to add one run to the tally with Maccy picking off a runner at second, making another out at first and catcher Zarlee Winitana fielding and getting the ball to first base for the third and final out of the innings and the game. Strathalbyn were the winners with 9 runs to Macclesfield 4.

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociatonRound 15 resultsStrathalbyn 12-12-81 defeated Woodchester 0-0-0 (Forfeit)Macclesfield Red 11-11-79 defeated Kangarilla 1-1-34John Wesley 7-7-56 defeated Macclesfield Black 5-5-47Ladder (after round 15)Macclesfield Red 186, Macclesfield Black 142, John Wesley 134, Strathalbyn 80, Kangarilla 74, Woodchester 56.Round 16 fixtures (home team named first)John Wesley v StrathalbynKangarilla v WoodchesterMacclesfield Black v Macclesfield Red