Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 16 resultsYankalilla 59 defeated McLaren Vale 47Goolwa 64 defeated Encounter Bay 52Willunga 61 defeated Clarendon 49Strathalbyn 70 defeated Victor Harbor White 47Victor Harbor Blue 68 defeated Port Elliot 50Ladder (after round 16)McLaren Vale 121, Yankalilla 111, Strathalbyn 107, Goolwa 107, Encounter Bay 99, Victor Harbor Blue 99, Port Elliot 91, Willunga 69, Victor Harbor White 54, Clarendon 42. Round 17 fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v WillungaVictor Harbor White v GoolwaClarendon v Victor Harbor BlueMcLaren Vale v Encounter BayPort Elliot v Yankalilla

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 15 resultsGoolwa 5-6-40 defeated Inman Valley 1-2-27Myponga Sellicks 5-7-45 defeated Port Elliot 1-1-17Victor Harbor 4-6-42 defeated Back Valley 2-2-32Ladder (after round 15)Inman Valley 74, Port Elliot 71, Myponga Sellicks 61, Goolwa 53, Back Valley 41, Victor Harbor 36.Round 16 fixtures (24/2/24)Inman Valley v Back ValleyVictor Harbor v Myponga SellicksPort Elliot v Goolwa

Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) moved back to the top of the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) ladder after a thrilling five-run win at Kangarilla during round 16 action yesterday. SCIB won the toss and batted first with Adam Shearwood and Andy Adams adding 104 runs for the first wicket before Adams was dismissed for 28 (82 balls). Jarrod Thompson (25 not out) and Cameron Wildy (17) made handy contributions, but it was Shearwood who played the pivotal innings with 72 from 109 balls. Shearwood now has 527 runs for the season as his side posted a competitive 5/173 from their 45 overs. Che Martinsen was the leading wicket taker for ‘Kangies’ with 3/36 (9). Kangarilla got off to a poor start in the run chase as they slipped to 3/46 before Che Martinsen (28) and Steve Featherstone added 51 runs for the fourth wicket. Ben Evans (29 not out) and ‘Feathers’ got Kangarilla within sight of victory, needing 20 runs from the final two overs, before Featherstone was dismissed for 59 (101 balls) with six balls left in the innings. 13 runs were required from the final over with SCIB bowler Suresh Sripada holding his nerve to get his side over the line. Ben McGowan (2/16) and Daniel Desengo (2/25) were the leading wicket takers for Scott Creek Ironbank.Aldgate moved back inside the top-four with a comfortable seven-wicket victory against Mt Lofty at Heathfield Oval. The Redcaps batted first with Josh Healey and Jordan Neis-Beer (18) adding 56 runs for the second wicket before Healey went for 40 (67 balls). Healey’s dismissal precipitated a collapse of 6/20 as the home side slumped to 7/84. Peter Giannes (37 not out) and Connor Milde (33) saved the innings with a 62-run stand as Mt Lofty finished on 8/153. Jack Woollard (2/20), Shaun Atkins (2/21) and Jake Turnbull (2/23) were the pick of the Gaters’ bowlers. Aldgate started their run chase with a couple of handy partnerships before Shaun Atkins joined James Anthony to add 57 for the third wicket until Anthony departed for 33 (62 balls). Atkins and Josh Callaghan (18 not out) saw their side to victory with 40 balls to spare as Atkins top scored with 55 not out from 61 balls (2 x 4’s, 6 x 6’s). Mylor won their second game in a row with a 29-run win at home against Bridgewater to move up to third spot on the ladder. The Pipers batted first with their innings underpinned by a fine 163-run stand between Tom Plant and Nic Wilson. Wilson made his second half century of the season with 67 from 114 balls (4 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), while former first-class cricketer Plant made 100 from 131 balls. It was Plant’s first ‘ton’ for Mylor and included six boundaries and five sixes as his side put up 7/196 from their 45 overs. Ty Watson (4/48) was the leading wicket taker for Bridgewater. The Raiders had a good crack at the run chase with Watson (46) and Peter Atkins (43) top scoring, but ultimately they came up short, bowled out for 167 in the 41st over. Five Mylor bowlers took wickets including Todd Dellatorre (3/30), Plant (2/8) and Dylan Quinn (2/37).Meadows made it three wins on the trot to keep their finals hopes alive after securing a comprehensive nine-wicket win against Stirling yesterday. Meadows won the toss and sent the hosts in with Daniel Gonzalez (29), Jack Pick (27), Harrison Webb (21) and Jack Read (21) all making starts, but no Eagles batsman converted their start into a big score as they were bowled out for 125 in the 40th over. Veteran Meadows bowler Chad Dawe snared 3/27 (9) and he was well supported by Zack Robertson (2/16) and David Bates (2/32). After losing opener Luke Tonkin early, Dylan Brown and Rohan Reid came together to add 125 runs for the second wicket to take their side to victory in the 29th over. Brown finished on 50 not out from 66 balls (3 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), while Reid top scored with 74 not out from 97 balls (7 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Connor McFadyen (1/33) was the sole wicket taker for Stirling. Ladder (after round 16)Scott Creek Ironbank 57, Mt Lofty 54, Mylor 54, Aldgate 51, Stirling 48, Meadows 48, Kangarilla 42, Bridgewater 30.Round 17 fixtures (home team named first)Aldgate v BridgewaterStirling v KangarillaScott Creek Ironbank v MeadowsMt Lofty v Mylor

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 14 resultsGoolwa 64 defeated McLaren Vale 53Victor Harbor Blue 65 defeated Yankalilla 43Port Elliot 61 defeated Victor Harbor White 45Willunga 68 defeated Encounter Bay 47Ladder (after round 14)Goolwa 140, Victor Harbor Blue 99, Willunga 93, Port Elliot 85, Yankalilla 70, Victor Harbor White 64, McLaren Vale 61, Encounter Bay 60.

Encounter Bay moved to the top of the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) ladder after defeating McLaren Districts outright by an innings and 77 runs during round 11 action at Encounter Bay on Saturday. The Bays were defending their day one total of 225, while the Crushers needed a win to keep their finals hopes alive. Encounter Bay’s opening bowler Luke Crichton took his first five-wicket haul for the club with figures of 5/25 as McLaren Districts were bowled out for 94 inside 32 overs. Kieran Garrett (2/14) and Matt Overall (2/19) were the other wicket takers for the Bays, while Jim Ryan (40) and Stephen Nairn (21) were the leading run scorers for the visitors. Encounter Bay enforced the follow on with McLaren Districts faring even worse in their second dig as they were bowled out for just 54. Lachlan Cooper (12) and Jett Holberton (11) were the only players to reach double figures, while the wickets were shared for the Bays with Cam Lintern (2/1), Crichton (2/6), Max Longhurst (2/8) and Blake Bailey (2/15) leading the way.Cam Bullard’s third century of the season fired Noarlunga to a comfortable six-wicket win against Port Elliot on Saturday. Chasing the Bloods’ solid first innings total of 196, Bullard made 125 from 132 balls (17 x 4’s, 1 x 6) and put on 166 for the first wicket with Travis Bronstein (39 from 113 balls). Port Elliot battled it out with Scott Hannam (2/14) and Harry Grenfell (2/29) sharing the wickets as the Shoes passed the total with more than 12 overs to spare.Goolwa moved inside the top-six with a six-wicket win against Willunga at Goolwa. The Magpies resumed at 1/23 in pursuit of Willunga’s first innings total of 94 with Fred Nissen and Jack Ward at the crease. Both these batsmen were dismissed early on day two as Goolwa slipped to 3/30 with Simon Roberts (2/26) and Finlay Seers (1/23) taking the wickets. Vic Robertson (29 not out) and Andy Evans (13) added 45 for the fourth wicket to steady the ship and lead their side to victory. Luke Harding (1/6) was the other wicket taker for the Demons.Yankalilla consolidated their spot in the top-six with a 43-run win at home against Mount Compass. ‘Compass’ resumed at 1/36 in reply to Yankalilla’s day one total of 193 with Paul Barrett and Josh Murfitt at the crease. Barrett made 30, while Matthew East made 37, but no Bulls batsman could go on to the big score needed as they were bowled out for 150. Scott Wilson (3/17), Aaron Smith (2/20) and Chris Clark (2/21) were the multiple wicket takers for the Tigers. Myponga-Sellicks won their third game of the season with a low-scoring four-wicket win against Victor Harbor. The Mudlarks bowled ‘Victor’ out for 99 on day one and got through to stumps at 4/65. The Vipers grabbed a couple of wickets early on day two but James Paterson (36) and Ryan Haverty (29 not out) got their side over the line at 6/101. Lachlan Hywood (2/16), Kenny Sumner (1/7), Sean Medlen (1/25) and Harry Medlen (1/35) were the wicket takers for Victor Harbor.  Ladder (after round 11)Encounter Bay 55, Willunga 52, Port Elliot 48, Noarlunga 42, Yankalilla 36, Goolwa 30, Mt Compass 27, Myponga-Sellicks 24, McLaren Districts 21, Victor Harbor 3.Round 12 fixtures (home side named first - 17/2/24 & 24/2/24)McLaren Districts v Port ElliotMyponga-Sellicks v YankalillaMt Compass v Victor HarborWillunga v Encounter BayNoarlunga v Goolwa

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociatonRound 14 resultsJohn Wesley 7-7-68 defeated Woodchester 5-5-57Macclesfield Red 9-9-73 defeated Strathalbyn 3-3-36Macclesfield Black 6-6-67 defeated Kangarilla 6-6-62Ladder (after round 14)Macclesfield Red 171, Macclesfield Black 137, John Wesley 123, Kangarilla 73, Strathalbyn 64, Woodchester 56.Round 15 fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v WoodchesterKangarilla v Macclesfield RedMacclesfield Black v John Wesley

Strathalbyn v Hills Heat Masters - ‘A’ Grade Women Hills Heat Masters were up to bat first in the late game and great pitching by Tess Norris to catcher Bianca Pash produced a K2 with short stop Kim Cutting taking a catch along with second baser Ashlee Peterson to send Masters back to the dugout three up three down. Strath’s turn at bat produced singles to Cutting and Gab Martin with Rebekah Mayes hitting a double and with some great base stealing they brought home three runs with Masters making an out at first, pitcher Kel O’Brien taking a catch and finishing the innings off with a K2.The second dig for Masters got O’Brien onto base with a hit to the outfield but she was left stranded there with Cutting taking another catch and two K2’s to hold them scoreless again. Strath got their bats working well for them with singles to B. Pash, Peyton Daniels, R. Mayes, Norris and Tash Mayes. Triples to Cutting and Martin and a home run to Kathy Pash bringing in eight more runs with Masters short stop Michelle Davis taking a catch, third baser Kate Adamson making the out at first and another K2 for the game.Masters had a safe hit to Adamson in the third but a fielders choice by Martin picked her off at second with Daniels taking a quick catch and playing her base to catch the runner off the base for a double play ending the Masters innings without putting any runs on the board. Strath had hits to Daniels and Martin in the third but with tight fielding by Masters they could only bring one run home with Davis making an out at first and two K2’s to new pitcher/catcher combo of Meg Chaplin to Emily O’Brien ending the innings.Masters were looking to get on the board in the fourth and included a safe hit to the outfield by Chaplin but she was left stranded on base with catches again to Peterson and Cutting and T. Mayes taking a catch at left field that ended the innings and the game that had Strathalbyn coming away with a convincing win 12 runs to Masters 0.Strathalbyn v Hahndorf - ‘C’ Grade Women Strathalbyn came in to bat first and had hits to Amber Crawford, Vanessa Kitto and Laura Sneath and with great base stealing they brought home two runs with Hahndorf’s short stop Celeste Paul on fire in the field making all three outs into the safe glove of first baser Jess Lovegrove. Hahndorf started their batting dig with a safe hit to the outfield by Rachel Crawford but they were unable to bring anyone home with Strath’s catcher A. Crawford and short stop Rebecca Sims picking her off at second, pitcher Amy Bailey making an out at first and also pitching a K2 to end the innings.Strath’s second dig gained safe hits to Annabel McGregor, Lavinia Seymour and Tallera Spinks with Kitto having a day out and pushing to get her first home run which all helped to bring in four runs with Hahndorf’s Paul making another two outs at first and centre fielder Jordan Podzuweit taking a catch. Hahndorf’s Lovegrove hit a three baser but she was left stranded with Strath making two more K2’s and third baser Monica Spriggs making an out at first holding them scoreless again.The third dig for Strath produced multiple safe hits and a two baser to Bailey and combined with some great base running and stealing they were able to bring home nine further runs to add to their tally while Hahndorf worked hard in the field with third baser Kerryn Liebelt making an out at first and Paul again in the mix taking a catch and making an out at first to end the innings. Hahndorf needed to get on the board and they did with Strath making a pitching/catching change. Safe hits to R. Crawford, Paul, Tammy Craig and Anna Bell pushed in three runs with Strath’s Bailey now at short stop taking two catches and A. Crawford now at centre taking a catch to end the innings and the game with Strathalbyn coming away with the win 15 runs to 3.

Nairne continued their good recent form with a thrilling one-run win against reigning premier Lobethal during round 15 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Lobethal yesterday. The Razorbacks batted first and posted a competitive total of 6/169 from their 45 overs. Luke Timmins (36), Shane Kenney (24), Robert Crook (22) and Zac Llewellyn (21 not out) were the major contributors for the visitors. Jeremy Hackett (2/29) was the leading wicket taker for Lobethal. The home side started poorly in their run chase as they slumped to 4/24 in the seventh over with opening bowler Caleb Walker doing all the damage for Nairne on his way to excellent figures of 5/25 from nine overs. Ben Matthews (49 from 93 balls) and Daniel Norsworthy got their team back in the game with an excellent partnership, while Lachlan Elsworthy (20) also chipped in. It came down to the last over with Kenney dismissing Norsworthy for 57 (102 balls) with three balls left in the game to claim a nail-biting win for the Razorbacks. Strathalbyn has consolidated their finals spot with a solid five-wicket win against Woodside at Callington. Woodside batted first and they were in all sorts of trouble at 5/38 before Chris Baschiera (43), Tyson Eden (29) and Sam Bradford (26) rallied to lift the Warriors to 9/183 from their 45 overs. Brayden Gaiter (3/31) and Matthew Harris (2/37) were the multiple wicket takers for the Stallions. The Strathalbyn run chase was set up by a 79-run second wicket stand between Mark Abbott (57 from 108) and Luke Cousins (40 from 62). Kane Gaiter made a quickfire 39 (33 balls), while Harris chimed in with 19 not out (19 balls) as the winning runs came up with 10 balls to spare. Bradford (2/33) and Harrison Reid (2/44) were the multiple wicket takers for Woodside. Langhorne Creek are a step closer to wrapping up the double chance after a comfortable 86-run win against Bremer Callington at Langhorne Creek. The Tigers won the toss and decided to bat first with Daniel Kropp and Jaspa Tonkin adding 43 runs for the first wicket before Tonkin went for 21 (35 balls). Kropp was joined by James Dawson in a 95-run partnership with Kropp scoring 74 from 87 balls. Dawson went on to top score with 84 from 101 balls (8 x 4’s) as the Creeks posted 5/239. The Cobras battled hard to bat out their 45 overs to finish with 6/153. Graydon Brand continued his good season to top score with 58 (92 balls), while Michael Heath made 22 (22 balls). Langhorne Creek used nine bowlers with Ben Warren (2/20) the chief wicket taker. Hahndorf won their fourth game of the season with a tight 12-run win at Macclesfield yesterday. The Magpies batted first with their innings set up by an 87-run second wicket union between Sam Williams and Lachlan Huxtable. Williams top scored with 51 from 68 balls (2 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), while Huxtable made 39 (104 balls). Bradey Judd (21 not out) chipped in with useful runs as Hahndorf finished all out for 184 in the 45th over. Harrison Farrelly (3/24), Kieran O’Connell (2/16) and Luke Jones (2/38) were the leading wicket takers for ‘Maccy’. The Redbacks were in early trouble as they slipped to 3/42 before Lachlan Barrett and O’Connell got their side back in the game with a 96-run stand. Barrett top scored with 58 (107 balls) and O’Connell finished with 55 not out (87 balls) but ultimately their team came up short at 5/172. Hudson Judd (2/23) and Ryan Trafford-Walker (2/34) were the major wicket takers for Hahndorf. Ladder (after round 15)Lobethal 50, Langhorne Creek 48, Nairne 42, Strathalbyn 38, Macclesfield 22, Woodside 20, Hahndorf 14, Bremer Callington 6.Round 16 fixtures (home team named first)  Hahndorf v LobethalLanghorne Creek v WoodsideMacclesfield v Langhorne CreekNairne v Strathalbyn  

Hills Softball Association Under 14 Mixed (Strathalbyn v Hahndorf)With only seven players Strathalbyn went into bat with intent and with some great pitch choices walks were gained with Lincoln Strange getting a safe hit to get on to base. Some fantastic base running and steals home to Byron Strange, Lincoln, Scarlett Finn and Xander Ide all helped to bring in the full seven runs with Hahndorf’s catcher William Faber-Paul fielding a ball that had got past him and throwing to pitcher Rohan Martin for the only out of the innings at home. Hahndorf were picky with their pitches too and even with Strath’s pitcher Ashton Ide doing well with some strikes they also gained walks and had great base running to bring home seven runs with Strath unable to make any outs for the innings.The second turn at bat for Strath produced some more walks with Tayah Thornton making it around the bases and stealing home with Hahndorf’s new pitcher/catcher combo of Kaiden Martin to Hayden Bunn working well for three K2’s to end the innings allowing Strath to only add two runs. Strath’s new pitcher Tallera Spinks did a great job and pitched quite a few strikes but Hahndorf were too good with their batting getting some safe hits and walks to bring home another seven runs but not before Spinks took a catch and Xander fielded at second and threw to Ashton at first for the second out. Hahndorf came away the winners with 14 runs to 9 but some great plays were made, some good fielding and progress shown by our pitching and catching players. Well done Panthers all of your skills and understanding of the game are definitely improving through the season.

Round 15 resultsStrathalbyn 78 defeated Clarendon 48Port Elliot 76 defeated Willunga 50Encounter Bay 66 defeated Victor Harbor White 54McLaren Vale 84 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 34Goolwa 53 drew Yankalilla 53Ladder (after round 15)McLaren Vale 119, Yankalilla 101, Strathalbyn 97, Goolwa 97, Encounter Bay 97, Port Elliot 89, Victor Harbor Blue 89, Willunga 59, Victor Harbor White 52, Clarendon 40. Round 16 fixtures (home team named first)Yankalilla v McLaren Vale Encounter Bay v GoolwaWillunga v ClarendonStrathalbyn v Victor Harbor WhiteVictor Harbor Blue v Port Elliot

Mylor moved inside the top-four after defeating Kangarilla by three wickets during round 15 action of the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Kangarilla yesterday. The home side batted first and were in more trouble than the early settlers as they slumped to 3/2 inside the first four overs. Che Martinsen (22) and Joel Stidston (15) put on 38 runs for the fourth wicket, while Ben Evans made 22 not out (32 balls) but ultimately Kangarilla were bowled out for just 82. Todd Dellatorre (2/10), Thomas Jensen (2/13) and Peter Johns (2/18) were the multiple wicket takers for the Piper, while Oliver Barnes bowled a miserly spell of 1/7 (9). Kangarilla made Mylor fight hard in the run chase, taking regular wickets and reducing the Pipers to 5/52. Alex Gurner (22) and skipper Michael Warburton (14 not out) were the leading run scorers for the visitors as they brought up the winning runs with three wickets and more than 12 overs to spare. Jack Evans (2/12), Steve Featherstone (2/27) and Ben Evans (2/27) battled it out with the ball for ‘Kangies’. Reigning premier Stirling moved up to third spot on the ladder with a 23-run win against Mt Lofty at Heathfield yesterday. Stirling batted first with all batsmen reaching double figures as they posted a competitive 5/199 from their 45 overs. Harrison Webb (46), Jack Pick (42), Kurt Zytnik (27 not out) and Jack Read (25) led the way for the visitors in an excellent team batting effort. Josh Healey (3/43) was the leading wicket taker for the Redcaps. Mt Lofty got off to a fast start with Josh Healey making 24 from 22 balls, but Stirling reined them in as the home side slipped to 4/55. Ryan Pistola (39) and Tim Noble (23) added 65 for the fifth wicket to get the home side back in the game, before Brad Hutton (33) got his side into a winning position at 6/173. The equation was 27 runs required from 36 balls and the Redcaps were probably favourites before Ezekiel Hemming (2/24) made a double breakthrough in the 40th over. Opening bowler Chris Shaw then wrapped up the game with two wickets in the 41st over as Mt Lofty were bowled out for 176. Shaw finished with the excellent figures of 5/22 from his nine overs, his second five-wicket haul in the past three games, Webb completed a fine all-round game with 2/22 from five overs.Meadows won their second game in a row to keep the pressure on for a top-four spot after defeating Aldgate by eight wickets at Aldgate Oval. The Gaters batted first with a number of players getting a start without capitalising and making a big score as they were bowled out for 159. Jack Woollard (37), James Anthony (33) and Shaun Atkins (26) were the leading run scorers for the home side. Veteran Chad Dawe bowled an excellent spell for the Bulldogs with 3/15 (9), while Brad Louch (3/39), Rohan Reid (2/23) and David Bates (2/39) were the other wicket takers. Dylan Brown and Luke Tonkin continued their excellent union at the top of the order with a 76-run stand before Brown went for 43 (43 balls). Tonkin went on to top score with 59 not out (104 balls), while Brad Dawe made 49 not out (46 balls), his highest score of the season. Bridgewater won their fourth game of the season with a comfortable seven-wicket win against Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Bridgewater yesterday. SCIB batted first with Adam Shearwood continuing his excellent season as he top scored with 89 from 104 balls (9 x 4’s). Shearwood now has 455 runs in 2023/24 to sit fifth on the HCA batting aggregate. Thomas Watton (24) and Aaron Thompson (22) chipped in with useful runs, but that was about it for SCIB as they were bowled out for 171 in the 43rd over. Ty Watson (3/21) and Jarrad Tait (3/29) were the leading wicket takers for the Raiders. Watson and Luke Hoyle got Bridgewater off to a good start with a 56-run opening partnership before Hoyle departed for 37 from 34 balls (5 x 4’s). ‘Bridgey’ lost 3/15 and at 3/71, SCIB were back in the game. Enter Jarrad Tait to join Watson at the crease and this pair saw their side over the line with an unbroken 104-run stand for the fourth wicket. Tait finished with 71 not out from 57 balls (9 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), while Watson made 50 not out from 106 balls. Daniel Desnego (2/36) was the multiple wicket taker for Scott Creek Ironbank.Ladder (after round 15)Mt Lofty 54, Scott Creek Ironbank 51, Stirling 48, Mylor 48, Aldgate 45, Meadows 42, Kangarilla 42, Bridgewater 30.Round 16 fixtures (home team named first)Mt Lofty v Aldgate Mylor v BridgewaterStirling v MeadowsKangarilla v Scott Creek Ironbank

Round 14 resultsInman Valley 4-5-36 defeated Victor Harbor 2-3-25Myponga-Sellicks 5-7-43 defeated Back Valley 1-1-23Port Elliot 3-4-33 defeated Goolwa 3-4-29Ladder (after round 14)Inman Valley 73, Port Elliot 70, Myponga Sellicks 54, Goolwa 46, Back Valley 39, Victor Harbor 30.Round 15 fixtures (17/2/24)Goolwa v Inman Valley Back Valley v Victor HarborMyponga Sellicks v Port Elliot

Goolwa are in the box seat to win their fourth game of the season and move inside the top-6 after an excellent day one of their clash with top-of-the-ladder Willunga during round 11 action at Brian Dugmore Oval on Saturday. Willunga batted first and it was hard work against a frugal Goolwa bowling lineup. The Demons were bowled out for just 94 with Josh Jones (4/26), James Lawrence (3/21) and Jayden Crees (3/47) sharing all 10 wickets. Shaun Anderson top scored for the Demons with 23. Goolwa had 13 overs to negotiate before stumps as they finished on 1/23. Encounter Bay are in a good position after the first day of their match against McLaren Districts at Encounter Bay. The Bays batted first and were in early trouble at 2/18 with both openers back in the pavilion. Luke Duffill joined the in-form Sam Hoffmann to add 115 for the third wicket before Duffill went for 37 (101 balls). Hoffmann went shortly afterwards, run out for 80 from 128 balls (7 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), while Cam Lintern gave the innings some impetus with 54 from 59 balls (7 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as Encounter Bay were bowled out for 225. McLaren Districts skipper Jim Ryan snared 4/34 (16) and he was well supported by George Beard (2/43) and Jett Holberton (2/46). Yankalilla and Mt Compass shared the honours on day one of their all-important clash at Yankalilla on Saturday. ‘Yank’ batted first and they were in early trouble at 4/35 before Joe Tyllis (32) and Travis Bartlett added 60 runs for the fifth wicket. Chris Clark (19) then put on 68 runs for the sixth wicket with Bartlett before he was dismissed for 79 (12 x 4’s). Yankalilla were eventually bowled out for 193 in the 52nd over with Josh Dalitz the star with the ball for ‘Compass’ with 5/20 from 14.2 overs. The Bulls had 18 overs to bat on day one and finished on 1/36 with Tyllis (1/8) the wicket taker for Yankalilla. Port Elliot and Noarlunga battled it out on day one of their top-four clash at Port Elliot with the home side batting first and posting a good total of 196. The score was set up by another good innings from Port Elliot skipper Joel Harris who top scored with 61 (110 balls) and he was well supported by Ethan Spriggs (38) and Brayden Arbon (25). Jason Scarff (3/33), Travis Bronstein (2/37) and Cam Bullard (2/53) were the leading wicket takers for the Shoes. Myponga-Sellicks are in a great position to win their second game in a row after bowling Victor Harbor out for 99 on day one of their clash at ‘Victor’. Tim Watson top scored for the Vipers with 29 not out, while Corey Finlayson made 15. Michael Tomlinson (3/13), Vinnie Nizzola (3/35), Matthew Franceschini (2/15) and Ryan Haverty (2/21) shared the 10 wickets for the Mudlarks. Myponga-Sellicks had 24 overs to bat before stumps and they finished on 4/65, just 35 runs from victory. Lachlan Hywood took 2/11 (6) for Victor Harbor.

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.