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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reigning premier Lobethal took another step towards the minor premiership after defeating Langhorne Creek by four wickets during round 12 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Langhorne Creek yesterday. The home side batted first with opener Jaspa Tonkin making 48 from 90 balls (5 x 4’s), but at 7/90, a small total was on the cards. Daniel Cleggett (35) and Brad Clements (24 not out) added 57 runs for the eighth wicket to help lift their side to 155. Five Lobethal bowlers took wickets including Jeremy Hackett (3/30), Dave Huxter (2/27) and Mitch Weeks (2/36). Hackett (27), Weeks (22) and Ben Matthews (19) made useful contributions in the Lobethal run chase, but at 6/98 the game was in the balance. Sam Graeber joined Daniel Norsworthy and this pair guided their team past the target with 46 balls to spare. Graeber finished with 35 not out (41 balls), while Norsworthy made 22 not out (63 balls). Cleggett completed a good all-round game for Langhorne Creek with 2/22 from his nine overs. Nairne consolidated their spot in the top-four with a comfortable 68-run win at home against Hahndorf. The Razorbacks batted first and were in early trouble at 2/23. Luke Timmins and skipper Robert Crook consolidated the innings with an excellent 145-run stand for the third wicket. Timmins top scored with 97 from 94 balls (10 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s), while Crook made 52 from 77 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Chad Harrop (26 off 12) and Duncan Rogers (24 off 33) helped lift Nairne to an impressive score of 7/229. Hahndorf skipper Daniel Jenner (3/19) and Dean Gore (2/39) were the leading wicket takers for the Magpies. Hahndorf were never really in the run chase as they were bowled out in the 36th over for 161. Gore was the standout batsman for the Magpies with a fine 88 not out from 85 balls. His innings included six boundaries and four sixes. All six Nairne bowlers took wickets with Nick Williams (2/24) and Tom May (2/41) the multiple wicket takers. Woodside kept their slim finals chances alive with a comprehensive 137-run win at home against Bremer Callington. The Warriors batted first and posted a competitive 9/204 from their 45 overs. The total was set up by Brad Collins (51) and Tommy Baldock (45) along with handy contributions from David Wescombe (27), Chris Baschiera (21 not out) and Noah Bell (20). Opening bowler Nathan Fitzgerald (4/40) and Alex Durbidge (2/50) were the leading wicket takers for the Cobras. After a handy opening stand of 26 for Bremer Callington, the wheels came off as they were bowled out for just 67. Durbidge (18) was the only Cobras batsman to reach double figures. Sam Bradford was the destroyer for Woodside with the excellent figures of 5/17 from his nine overs. Strathalbyn won their seventh game of the season with a tight 19-run win at home against Macclesfield. The Stallions batted first with an excellent team batting effort lifting them to a competitive total of 7/212 from their 45 overs. Nathan Pelle (47), Mark Abbott (31), Luke Cousins (29), Steven Schofield (25) and Kane Gaiter (22) all chipped in for ‘Strath’. Josh Lewis-Burns (3/36) and Lachlan Barrett (3/48) were the leading wicket takers for the Redbacks. ‘Maccy’ got off to a good start with Kieran O’Connell (58) and David Caddy (31) putting on 91 for the first wicket. Oliver Llewellyn (21) and Tom Filsell (17) chipped in but ultimately Macclesfield were bowled out for 193 in the 45th over. Strathalbyn skipper Brayden Gaiter took 3/37 (9) and he was well supported by Lachlan Cutting (2/22) and Kane Gaiter (2/27).Ladder (after round 12)Lobethal 42, Langhorne Creek 36, Strathalbyn 30, Nairne 30, Macclesfield 22, Woodside 20, Hahndorf 6, Bremer Callington 6.Round 13 fixtures (home teams named first)  Bremer Callington v NairneLanghorne Creek v MacclesfieldWoodside v LobethalHahndorf v Strathalbyn

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 11 resultsWillunga 66 defeated Yankalilla 52Encounter Bay 63 defeated Strathalbyn 57McLaren Vale 61 defeated Port Elliot 54Victor Harbor Blue 60 defeated Victor Harbor White 56Goolwa 70 defeated Clarendon 44Ladder (after round 11)McLaren Vale 83, Encounter Bay 77, Strathalbyn 73, Yankalilla 70, Victor Harbor Blue 69, Goolwa 68, Port Elliot 55, Victor Harbor White 44, Willunga 33, Clarendon 28. Round 12 fixtures (home team named first)Clarendon v McLaren ValeStrathalbyn v GoolwaWillunga v Encounter BayVictor Harbor White v Port ElliotYankalilla v Victor Harbor Blue

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 10 resultsGoolwa 69 defeated Port Elliot 47McLaren Vale 58 defeated Encounter Bay 53Victor Harbor White 57 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 48Willunga 84 defeated Yankalilla 44Ladder (after round 10)Goolwa 96, Victor Harbor Blue 82, Yankalilla 62, Willunga 59, Port Elliot 56, McLaren Vale 51, Victor Harbor White 46, Encounter Bay 28.Round 11 fixtures (18/1/24 - home team named first)McLaren Vale v WillungaGoolwa v Victor Harbor Blue Encounter Bay v Port ElliotVictor Harbor White v Yankalilla

The Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) season resumes on Saturday (13/1/24) after a four-week break. The race for the finals appears to be down to five teams with reigning premiers Lobethal, and the team they defeated in the 2022/23 decider, Langhorne Creek, sitting comfortably in the top-two on the ladder. Strathalbyn, Nairne and Macclesfield are battling it out for the other two spots in the finals series. Woodside are still an outside chance of making the top-four, while Hahndorf and Bremer Callington will each look to add to their solitary win so far in 2023/24.Some of the best performers with the bat so far in 2023/24 have been Luke Cousins (Strathalbyn) with 331 runs, Daniel Kropp (Langhorne Creek - 317 runs) and Graydon Brand (Bremer Callington - 301 runs). Best with the ball include Brayden Gaiter (Strathalbyn - 28 wickets), Nick Johns (Woodside - 21 wickets) and Caleb Walker (Nairne - 18 wickets). Ladder (after round 11)Lobethal 38, Langhorne Creek 36, Strathalbyn 26, Nairne 26, Macclesfield 22, Woodside 16, Hahndorf 6, Bremer Callington 6.Round 12 fixtures (Saturday 13/1/24)Langhorne Creek v LobethalNairne v HahndorfStrathalbyn v MacclesfieldWoodside v Bremer Callington

Rain has ruined the first weekend of Cricket after the Christmas/New Year Break in both the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) and the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA), with all matches in both competitions abandoned. Hopefully the weather plays nice this Saturday! Hills Cricket Association - Round 12 (13/1/24)Mylor v AldgateBridgewater v MeadowsKangarilla v Scott Creek IronbankMt Lofty v StirlingGreat Southern Cricket Association - Round 9 (13/1/24)Yankalilla v McLaren DistrictsEncounter Bay v Victor HarborMyponga-Sellicks v GoolwaPort Elliot v WillungaMt Compass v Noarlunga

The Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) season resumes on Saturday (6/1/24) with round eight featuring five 1-day fixtures. Port Elliot are undefeated and sitting on top of the ladder with Willunga, Encounter Bay, Noarlunga, Mt Compass and McLaren Districts rounding out the top-six. 2022/23 minor premier Goolwa have won their past two games to sit in seventh position, level on points with Yankalilla. 2022/23 finalists Myponga-Sellicks and the newly promoted Victor Harbor will struggle to play finals but can definitely shape the top-six. The leading run-getters so far this season are Matt Overall (Encounter Bay) with 378 runs, Cam Bullard (Noarlunga - 352 runs) and Simon Roberts (Willunga - 272 runs). Roberts (28 wickets), Ben Griffiths (Port Elliot - 17 wickets), Overall (13 wickets), Blake Bailey (Encounter Bay - 13 wickets) and Vinnie Nizzola (Myponga-Sellicks - 13 wickets) are the leading wicket takers. Ladder (after round 7)Port Elliot 39, Willunga 37, Encounter Bay 30, Noarlunga 27, Mt Compass 24, McLaren Districts 18, Goolwa 15, Yankalilla 15, Myponga-Sellicks 9, Victor Harbor 0.Round 8 fixtures (1 day games - 6/1/24)Goolwa v McLaren Districts Encounter Bay v YankalillaMt Compass v Port ElliotWillunga v Myponga-SellicksNoarlunga v Victor Harbor

The Hills Cricket Association (HCA) season resumes on Saturday (6/1/24) with four very important round 11 fixtures. The season is desperately tight with all eight sides a chance of qualifying for finals. After missing finals action last season, Kangarilla and Scott Creek Ironbank have been the surprise packets of the competition so far, each winning six games to sit in the top-two on the HCA ladder. Only two games separates eighth from third with Meadows and Bridgewater, despite being on the bottom two rungs of the ladder, still a good chance of playing finals cricket. Mylor, Stirling, Aldgate and Mt Lofty have been inconsistent during the first half of the season but are more than capable of playing, and winning finals. Some of the best performers with the bat so far in 2023/24 have been Rohan Reid (Meadows) with 511 runs, Jordan Neis-Beer (Mt Lofty - 377 runs) and Jack Read (Stirling - 372 runs). Best with the ball include Jarrad Tait (Bridgewater), Jake Turnbull (Aldgate) and Jack Woollard (Aldgate) who have all taken 14 wickets this season. Ladder (after round 10)Kangarilla 39, Scott Creek Ironbank 39, Mt Lofty 33, Aldgate 33, Stirling 27, Mylor 27, Bridgewater 21, Meadows 21.Round 11 fixtures (Saturday 6/1/24)Aldgate v BridgewaterMeadows v Mt LoftyKangarilla v MylorScott Creek Ironbank v Stirling