Meadows won their second game of the season after knocking top-of-the-ladder Aldgate off their perch during round eight action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Meadows on Saturday. The game was reduced to a 35-over per side contest with Aldgate batting first and the Gaters got off to a solid start with Josh Callaghan (31) and Mitch Thomas (19) adding 50 runs for the first wicket. After this good start, the wheels fell off as the visitors lost regular wickets to slip to a precarious 7/93. Luke Smet (26) and James Anthony (18) helped lift their side to a total of 125 before being bowled out in the final over. Zack Robertson (3/13) and Callan Blackwell (2/24) were the multiple wicket takers for Meadows. Luke Tonkin and Rohan Reid put paid to any chance of victory for Aldgate as they put on a 100-run stand for the first wicket before Tonkin departed for 30 (58 balls). Reid went on to top score with 81 off 63 balls (14 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as the Bulldogs knocked off the target with eight wickets and more than 10 overs to spare. Jack Woollard (1/28) and Mitch Wise (1/35) were the wicket takers for Aldgate.Kangarilla won their fifth game in a row and have moved to the top of the HCA ladder after a comfortable six-wicket win at home against Stirling. Stirling, with seven changes from the previous week, batted first and struggled their way to 9/130 from their 45 overs. Connor McFadyen top scored for the Eagles with 41 (75 balls), while Wil Scherer made 24 (62 balls). Che Martinsen (3/31) and Ben Evans (3/32) were the leading wicket takers for Kangarilla. Kangarilla started steadily in the run chase with Steve Featherstone (25) and Joel Stidston (11) putting on 45 for the first wicket. Skipper Lachlan Knight (35 not out) and Michael White (31) saw their side to victory with 31 balls to spare. Sam Johnson (2/23) McFadyen (1/27) and Scherer (1/11) were the wicket takers for Stirling. Mylor won their third game in four weeks after a six-wicket win against Mount Lofty at Cherry Gardens. The game was reduced to 35 overs per side with the Redcaps batting first. Mount Lofty had plenty of batsmen get starts including Josh Mitchell (22), Jordan Neis-Beer (22), Tim Noble (20 not out) and Nick Justice (19), but none of them went on to post a big score as the Redcaps were bowled out in the 33rd over for 134. Oliver Barnes was the leading wicket taker for Mylor with figures of 3/26 (6.3) and he was well supported by skipper Michael Warburton (2/15) and Tom Plant (2/23). The Pipers were relatively untroubled in the run chase with the key partnership coming between Tom Plant and Shane Maslin. This pair added 80 runs for the third wicket with Plant making 46 (96 balls), while Maslin finished with 43 not out (48 balls) with the winning runs coming up with 21 balls to spare. Josh Healey (2/9) and Mitchell (2/27) were the leading wicket takers for Mount Lofty. Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) won their sixth game of the season with a hard-fought three-wicket win at Bridgewater against the Raiders. The game was also reduced to 35 overs with Bridgewater batting first. The Raiders were soon in big trouble as they slumped to 6/28 with SCIB opening bowler Ben McGowan winding back the clock as he snared 5/18 from his seven-over spell. Jarrad Tait (29 not out) and skipper Justin Summerill (22) added 46 runs for the seventh wicket, while Brent Sutcliffe (23 not out) and Anthony Jennings (20) helped the tail wag to lift the total to 9/122. Scott Creek Ironbank were also in trouble early in the run chase at 4/33 before veteran Andy Adams and Jarrod Thompson came together to put on 73 runs for the fifth wicket. Adams went on to top score with 56 (7 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), while Thompson made 28 not out (1 x 6, 1 x 4) as the winning runs came up with 12 balls to spare. Jennings (2/4), Peter Atkins (2/21) and Summerill (2/30) were the leading wicket takers for Bridgewater. Ladder (after round 8)Kangarilla 36, Scott Creek Ironbank 36, Aldgate 30, Stirling 24, Mt Lofty 24, Mylor 18, Bridgewater 12, Meadows 12.Round 9 fixtures (home teams named first)Mylor v BridgewaterScott Creek Ironbank v MeadowsKangarilla v Mt LoftyAldgate v Stirling

Hills Softball Association ‘A’ Grade Women (Strathalbyn v Redsox)Redsox were up to bat first and they gained a couple of walks and a two baser to Marisha Branson which brought in two runs with Strath’s pitcher Peyton Daniels making an out at first, short stop Tash Mayes fielding and throwing to home for the out and second baser Ashlee Peterson also making an out at first. Strath also gained some walks in their first turn at bat and had one safe hit to Kathy Pash to bring in two runs with Redsox making two outs at first and a catch taken at short stop by Branson.The second dig for Redsox produced safe hits to Jackie Megson, Chloe Zakelj, Claire Mohan-Ram and a two baser to Kylie Gray which helped bring in a further six runs with Strath’s pitcher/catcher Daniels to Bianca Pash working hard for a K2, combining again for an out at home and a catch taken by Tess Norris now at second. Some good hits to B. Pash, Emily Eglitis, K. Pash and Mayes combined with great base running by Strath added four runs to their score with Redsox again making two outs at first and a fielder’s choice out at third.Safe hits to Redsox Megson, Cherie Bamford and Steph Hull in the third but they could only add one run to their tally with Strath making another K2, a tag at third by K. Pash and a tag at second by Norris. Strath gained one run to Peterson who made her way around the bases and stole home before Redsox Branson made another two outs at first and right fielder Suvali Sharma took a catch.The fourth dig for Redsox had safe hits to Gray and Lara Tamke but they were left stranded on base with Strath’s left fielder Rebecca Sims taking a catch, an out made at third by Mayes throwing to K. Pash and the final out a catch taken at right field by Peterson holding them scoreless. Strath needed to make runs to take the game and with some great base running and a hit to the outfield by B. Pash they brought in three runs to get past Redsox so time and game were called with Strath coming out on top with the final score, Strathalbyn 10 to Redsox 9.Hills Softball Association ‘C’ Grade Women (Strathalbyn v Hahndorf)Hahndorf were up to bat first but Strath’s third baser Amber Crawford took a catch, first baser Laura Sneath made a tag and pitcher Rebecca Sims fielded and threw to first for the third out holding Hahndorf scoreless with three up three down. Strath had hits to Annabel McGregor, Sneath and a three baser to Crawford to bring in three runs with Hahndorf making an out at second and two K2’s to pitcher/catcher combo of Celeste Paul to Emma Faber-Paul.The second dig for Hahndorf gained them one run with hits to Kerry Lawson and Paul with Strath making an out at first, an out at second and Crawford now catching taking a catch to end the innings. Strath had safe hits to Crawford, Sims and Sneath in the second but they could only bring one runner home with Hahndorf making an out at first, Paul taking a catch and pitching another K2.Hahndorf hit their batting stride in the third with safe hits to Rachel Crawford, Tammy Craig, Lawson and Paul which combined with great base running brought in eight runs with Strath working hard in the field with a K2 to new pitcher Monica Spriggs, a pick off at third by Crawford to Sims and a catch taken at second by Tallera Spinks. Strath could only add one run to their tally in the third but had safe hits to Nicole Filsell, McGregor and Crawford with Hahndorf’s third baser Kerryn Liebelt taking a catch, an out at first and another catch to Paul ending the innings and the game with Hahndorf coming out on top 9 runs to Strathalbyn 5.

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 8 resultsMacclesfield Black 10-10-72 defeated Strathalbyn 2-2-30Macclesfield Red 9-9-72 defeated Woodchester 3-3-41John Wesley 9-9-73 defeated Kangarilla 3-3-35Ladder (after round 8)Macclesfield Red 107, Macclesfield Black 83, John Wesley 82, Strathalbyn 42, Woodchester 35, Kangarilla 35.Round 9 fixtures (9/12/23)Strathalbyn v Macclesfield RedWoodchester v John WesleyMacclesfield Black v Kangarilla

Nairne won their fifth game of the season following a tight 10-run win against Strathalbyn during round nine action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Strathalbyn yesterday. After being sent into bat, Nairne were in early trouble at 4/47 before skipper Robert Crook joined Sturt Cricket Club regular Corey Kelly (22) to resurrect the innings. Crook went on to top score with 57 from 84 balls (4 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as the Razorbacks were eventually bowled out in the 43rd over for 160. Nick Evenden (4/50), Brayden Gaiter (3/18) and Tyson Roberts (2/27) were the leading wicket takers for the Stallions. The Strathalbyn run chase was underpinned by a fighting innings from Nathan Pelle who opened the batting and was still there when the ninth wicket fell with 56 runs still needed for victory. Brayden Gaiter (15 not out) joined Pelle as the target was whittled down until 14 runs were needed off the final over to be bowled by Shane Kenney (3/17). Unfortunately for ‘Strath’, Pelle was run out for 73 (133 balls) with two balls left in the game. Nick Williams (2/22) was the other multiple wicket taker for Nairne. Lobethal consolidated top spot on the ladder with a comfortable 71-run win at home against Hahndorf. The Tigers batted first with Sam Graeber (36) the only top order batsman to reach 20 runs. At 7/118, a score of under 150 looked a possibility. Sam Martin and Lachie Bates had other ideas as they came together to put on 70 runs for the eighth wicket before Martin went for 30 (26 balls). Bates continued on to top score with 48 from 54 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as Lobethal posted 201 from their 45 overs. Ryan Trafford-Walker (3/40), Hudson Judd (3/65) and William Pearce (2/16) were the leading wicket takers for the Magpies. Hahndorf got off to a good start with Dan Jenner (26) and Henry Baker (21) adding 51 for the first wicket. Three wickets in two overs put paid to the Magpies’ good start with Lachlan Huxtable (41 from 55 balls) and Dean Gore (20 from 28) battling away as the Magpies were bowled out for 130. Six Lobethal bowlers took wickets including Lachlan Elsworthy (2/10), Riley Harten (2/11), Matt Martin (2/13) and Mitch Weeks (2/21). Macclesfield maintained their spot in the top-four with a 79-run win against Bremer-Callington at ‘Maccy’. The game was reduced to 28-overs per side due to the inclement weather as the Redbacks won the toss and elected to bat first. They didn’t waste any time as they smashed their way to 3/215. David Schulze top scored with 94 not out (9 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) and he was well supported by Lachlan Barrett (54), Connor Moore (22) and Tom Filsell (19). The Cobras were up against it from the start in the run chase as they finished their 28 overs on 6/136. Graydon Brand continued his good form making 59 for the Cobras. Barrett (2/17) and Josh Lewis-Burns (2/36) were the main wicket takers for the Redbacks. The game between Woodside and Langhorne Creek was unfortunately abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain. Ladder (after round 9)Lobethal 32, Langhorne Creek 30, Strathalbyn 24, Macclesfield 20, Nairne 20, Woodside 10, Hahndorf 4, Bremer Callington 4.Round 10 fixtures (home teams named first)  Hahndorf v Bremer CallingtonNairne v Langhorne CreekStrathalbyn v LobethalWoodside v Macclesfield

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 8 resultsStrathalbyn 60 defeated Willunga 44Goolwa 70 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 46Victor Harbor Blue 66 defeated Clarendon 46Encounter Bay 65 defeated McLaren Vale 49Yankalilla 86 defeated Port Elliot 39Ladder (after round 8)McLaren Vale 67, Strathalbyn 66, Yankalilla 62, Encounter Bay 60, Victor Harbor Blue 53, Goolwa 50, Port Elliot 47, Victor Harbor White 36, Clarendon 22, Willunga 17.Round 9 fixtures (home team named first)McLaren Vale v GoolwaPort Elliot v Encounter BayStrathalbyn v Victor Harbor BlueVictor Harbor White v WillungaClarendon v Yankalilla

McLaren Districts are well on their way to an outright victory after dominating the first day of their clash with Victor Harbor during round six action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at McLaren Flat yesterday. Victor Harbor batted first and were bowled out for just 63 with Sean Medlen top scoring with 16 (37 balls). All six McLaren Districts bowlers took wickets with Jacob Banks (3/13), Stephen Nairn (2/0) and Keith Schofield (2/18) leading the way. The Crushers wasted no time knocking off the runs in just 20 overs before declaring at 1/94, a lead of 31 runs. Daniel Bruce (45 not out), Jim Ryan (27 not out) and Zac Hodges (21) were the batsmen used by the home side. With 11 overs left in the day, the Vipers came out for their second innings, finishing on 2/10 at stumps, still trailing by 21. Jett Holberton (2/10) took both wickets for McLaren Districts.Goolwa are in a good position to win their second game in row after posting a competitive total of 217 on day one of their clash at home against Mt Compass. Josh Jones (29), Jack Ward (26), Sam Carlyle (21) and Vic Robertson (20) all made solid contributions for the Magpies. The star of the day for Goolwa however was the in-form Andy Evans. Coming off an undefeated century in the previous game, Evans top scored with 62. His knock included five boundaries and a six. Mt Compass skipper Aaron Dalitz toiled hard to take 4/43 (14.5), while Bailey Baldock snared 3/52 (15).Top-of-the-table Port Elliot hosted Yankalilla and the game is evenly poised at stumps on day one after ‘Yank’ bowled Port Elliot out for 154 in the 62nd over. Yankalilla will resume day two on 1/10. Tyson Levy (32), Joel Harris (23) and Ethan Spriggs (22) were the leading run scorers for Port Elliot as the Yankalilla bowlers kept it tight throughout. Scott Wilson (3/29), James Kerin (2/18), Luke Bartlett (2/28) and Joe Tyllis (2/53) were the multiple wicket takers for the Tigers. It was a good day for the bowlers at Encounter Bay with 14 wickets falling on day one of the clash between the Bays and Myponga-Sellicks. The Mudlarks batted first and were dismissed for 98 in the 44th over. Michael Tomlinson (20), Sean Haverty (18) and Ryan Haverty (17) were the only batsmen to pass 15 runs. Five Encounter Bay bowlers took wickets with Luke Crichton the standout with 5/23 from 12.1 overs. It was Crichton’s maiden five-wicket haul for Encounter Bay in his first season for the club. Encounter Bay had 26 overs to bat before stumps and Myponga-Sellicks battled their way back into the contest to have the home side on 4/45 when stumps were drawn. Cam Lintern (11 not out) and Blake Bailey (2 not out) will be at the crease when the contest resumes on Saturday. Vinnie Nizzola (2/16) and Ryan Haverty (2/19) were the wicket takers for the Mudlarks. In a top-four clash at Old Noarlunga, the Shoes hosted Willunga with the home side batting first and putting up a competitive total of 210 before being bowled out off the last ball of the day. Matthew Spaan (21) and the in-form Travis Bronstein (41) started well with an opening stand worth 52 runs. Simon Roberts was brought into the attack for the Demons with the move paying dividends as Roberts took three quick wickets to see Noarlunga under pressure at 3/71. Jason Scarff joined Cam Bullard in a key partnership worth 73 runs as the Shoes reached 3/144 with 20 overs left in the day. Scarff was run out for 25, while Cam Bullard continued on to top score with 88 (6 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). As is often the case, Roberts was the star for Willunga with the excellent figures of 7/59 from a marathon 28 consecutive overs. 

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 8 resultsGoolwa 4-5-41 defeated Victor Harbor 2-3-31Inman Valley 6-8-49 defeated Myponga-Sellicks 0-0-18Back Valley 4-6-41 defeated Port Elliot 2-4-29 Ladder (after round 8)Inman Valley 48, Port Elliot 40, Myponga Sellicks 36, Goolwa 26, Back Valley 25, Victor Harbor 17.Round 9 fixtures (9/12/23)Goolwa v Port ElliotVictor Harbor v Inman ValleyBack Valley v Myponga Sellicks

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 7 resultsGoolwa 72 defeated McLaren Vale 44Victor Harbor Blue 55 defeated Yankalilla 52Port Elliot 67 defeated Victor Harbor White 54Willunga 67 defeated Encounter Bay 43Ladder (after round 7)Goolwa 65, Victor Harbor Blue 62, Port Elliot 52, Yankalilla 40, McLaren Vale 39, Willunga 35, Encounter Bay 22, Victor Harbor White 21.Round 8 fixtures (home team named first)Victor Harbor White v McLaren ValeWillunga v Victor Harbor Blue Encounter Bay v GoolwaYankalilla v Port Elliot

Bremer Callington won their first game of the year with an upset one-wicket win against the previously undefeated Langhorne Creek during round eight action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Callington on Saturday. The Cobras sent the visitors into bat and it was hard going as Langhorne Creek were bowled out for 112. Kensington regular Adam Clements top scored for the Tigers with 26 (49 balls). Shannon Howie (3/14), Johnny Fitzgerald (2/6) and Nathan Fitzgerald (2/42) were the leading wicket takers for Bremer Callington. The Cobras were soon in trouble in the run chase as they slipped to 4/34 before Howie (13) and Nathan Fitzgerald (13) made handy contributions in partnership with Graydon Brand. Brand would turn out to be the hero as he scored 45 not out (110 balls) to get his side over the line with one wicket and 21 balls to spare. Clements (4/35) and Ben Warren (2/10) were the pick of the Langhorne Creek bowlers. Lobethal went to the top of the AEHCA ladder following a high-scoring 30-run win at Nairne. Lobethal batted first with Mitch Weeks and Daniel Norsworthy putting on 140 for the first wicket before Weeks went for 69 from 61 balls (11 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Norsworthy continued on to make 58 from 84 balls (7 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), while Ben Matthews (41 not out) and Sam Graeber (26) added 56 runs for the sixth wicket with the Tigers posting 8/257 from their 45 overs. Duncan Rogers was the standout bowler for the Razorbacks with 5/37 (8). Nairne gave a good account of themselves in the run chase with Luke Timmins (59), Chris Farrell (46) and Chad Harrop (30 not out) leading the way but ultimately they came up short, bowled out in the 39th over for 227. Graeber (3/14), Jeremy Hackett (2/33), Weeks (2/40) and Dave Huxter (2/53) were the wicket takers for Lobethal.Macclesfield won their fourth game of the season after a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Hahndorf. The Magpies were bowled out for just 63 in the 22nd over with Hudson Judd (13) the only batsman to reach double figures. All five Redbacks bowlers took wickets with Kieran O’Connell (4/21), Joseph Lions (2/7) and Connor Moore (2/26) the main destroyers. Macclesfield made light work of the run chase, bringing up the winning runs in just the 14th over without losing a wicket. David Schulze (29 not out) and Tom Filsell (19 not out) were the batsmen for ‘Maccy’ who enjoyed the early finish as they moved back inside the top-four on the ladder. Strathalbyn won their fourth game on the trot to keep the pressure on for a top-two spot after defeating Woodside by eight wickets at ‘Strath’. The Stallions won the toss and had no hesitation in bowling first. It was a good move as the Warriors batsmen struggled to convert promising starts with Chris Baschiera (20) the only player to reach 20 runs. Matthew Harris (4/10), Kane Gaiter (3/37) and Jack Roberts (2/21) were the chief destroyers as the visitors were bowled out for 104. Strathalbyn made reasonably light work of the run chase with Luke Cousins (47 from 74) and Mark Abbott (39 not out from 90) leading the way with the winning runs coming up in the 30th over. Sam Bradford (1/24) and Harrison Reid (1/40) were the wicket takers for Woodside. Ladder (after round 8)Lobethal 28, Langhorne Creek 28, Strathalbyn 24, Macclesfield 16, Nairne 16, Woodside 8, Hahndorf 4, Bremer Callington 4.Round 9 fixtures (home teams named first)  Lobethal v HahndorfMacclesfield v Bremer CallingtonStrathalbyn v NairneWoodside v Langhorne Creek

Port Elliot moved to the top of the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) ladder after a convincing 111-run win against Myponga-Sellicks at Myponga on Saturday. Port Elliot made 6/218 on day one of the clash, and this proved more than enough as the Mudlarks struggled their way to a total of 107 before being bowled out in the 66th over. Kobe Dooley (29), Sean Haverty (21) and Cam Turner (15) were the leading run scorers for Myponga-Sellicks. The undefeated Port Elliot used eight bowlers with Luke Collett (3/15), Ryan Boyce (2/1), Josh Andrewartha (2/38), Scott Hannam (1/5) and Harrison Grenfell (1/6) the wicket takers.Willunga moved into second position on the GSCA ladder following a tight 20-run win against McLaren Districts. The Crushers started day two in a strong position at 0/19 in reply to Willunga’s first innings total of 137, but four early wickets saw them in strife at 4/34. Daniel Petrucci (15) and Ben Worrall (12) added 25 runs for the fifth wicket, while George Beard (29) and Worrall put on 38 for the sixth wicket and with the score on 5/97, McLaren Districts were right in the game. Simon Roberts and Sean McIvor had other ideas as they combined to take the last five wickets for just 20 runs as the crushers were bowled out for 117. Roberts bowled a marathon 31 overs unchanged and returned the excellent figures of 6/44 (14 maidens), while McIvor finished with 3/34 (20.4).Reigning premiers Noarlunga won back-to-back games for the first time in 2023/24 after defeating a gallant Yankalilla by 25 runs at Yankalilla on Saturday. The Tigers got off to a fast start chasing the Shoes’ first innings total of 7/208 with Aaron Smith making a quickfire 43 (7 x 4’s) before being dismissed by the returning Peter Lamz (1/28). Luke Bartlett was batting well for the home side and he found an ally in Geoff Rosser (11) as this pair added 55 runs for the fifth wicket. Travis Bronstein (2/34) made a double strike just before Tea to see ‘Yank’ at 6/112 and in trouble. Bartlett continued on after the interval but was running out of partners as the ninth wicket fell at 146. Scott Wilson (3 not out) fought hard as Bartlett farmed the strike cleverly to bring up a well-deserved century before being run out for 101 (14 x 4’s) with the Tigers finishing all out for 183. Noarlunga skipper Chad Parrish (3/20), Cam Bullard (2/25) and Jason Scarff (1/41) were the other wicket takers for Noarlunga. Goolwa registered their first win of the 2023/24 season with a resounding 171-run victory over Victor Harbor on Saturday. Defending their day one total of 3/240, the Magpies bowled the Vipers out for just 69 in their first innings. Skipper Josh Boyko top scored with 31 (80 balls). Jayden Crees (3/16), James Lawrence (3/17), Josh Jones (2/8) and Jake Kuss (2/21) shared the wickets for Goolwa. With 34 overs left in the day, Goolwa made ‘Victor’ follow on in the hope of snatching an outright victory. The Vipers finished up on 7/56 with Tim Watson top scoring with 27 (63 balls). Jones (3/8), Lawrence (2/21), Kuss (1/0) and Fred Nissen (1/2) were the wicket takers for Goolwa in the second innings. Rain forced day two of the match between Mount Compass and Encounter Bay to be abandoned with the Bays in a strong position after posting 6/394 on day one. The teams receive three points each for the draw. Ladder (after round 5)Port Elliot 30, Willunga 28, Encounter Bay 27, Noarlunga 18, Mt Compass 15, Yankalilla 12, McLaren Districts 12, Goolwa 6, Myponga-Sellicks 6, Victor Harbor 0.Round 6 fixtures (two-day games)Port Elliot v YankalillaEncounter Bay v Myponga-SellicksMcLaren Districts v Victor HarborNoarlunga v WillungaGoolwa v Mt Compass

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 7 resultsStrathalbyn 7-7-56 defeated Kangarilla 5-5-49Macclesfield Black 10-10-78 defeated Woodchester 2-2-44Macclesfield Red 12-12-81 defeated John Wesley 0-0-0 (Forfeit)Ladder (after round 7)Macclesfield Red 94, Macclesfield Black 69, John Wesley 69, Strathalbyn 40, Woodchester 32, Kangarilla 32.Round 8 fixtures (2/12/23)Strathalbyn v Macclesfield BlackWoodchester v Macclesfield RedKangarilla v John Wesley

Hills Softball Association Under 14 Mixed (Strathalbyn v Redsox)Redsox started off the game at bat and came in strong. With Tallera Spinks pitching to Sam Baker, there were three safe hits between Oliver Gray and Ashwin Sharma. Redsox managed to get seven runs in to finish the innings, but not without hard work in the field by Tayah Thornton who managed to get two outs at first by fielding the ball and playing her own base supported by great backing up from Jason Ide. With Strath in to bat we lead off with walks to both Thornton and Scarlett Finn, as well as great hits to Byron Strange and Ashton Ide. Unfortunately, we were only able to get two runs in before Redsox put us away with a strikeout from Gray and two plays to first baser Nathan Golder. The next innings went well for Redsox, starting off with an awesome three base hit to Zaxton Sward, followed by great base running from the rest of the team to pull in another seven runs. Thornton once again managed to get an out by fielding the ball and playing her own base. Our last turn at bat we managed to pull in another four runs through smart running with walks to Thornton, Strange, Baker and Kodi Goodwin. Both Lincoln Strange and Jason Ide were hit by pitched balls, and there were two great hits to Finn and Spinks. The final score for the game was Redsox 14 to Strathalbyn 6.

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 7 resultsInman Valley 5-7-46 defeated Back Valley 1-1-15Myponga-Sellicks 5-7-43 defeated Goolwa 1-2-20Port Elliot 4-6-43 defeated Victor Harbor 2-2-32Ladder (after round 7)Inman Valley 40, Port Elliot 38, Myponga Sellicks 36, Goolwa 20, Back Valley 19, Victor Harbor 15.Round 8 fixtures (2/12/23)Goolwa v Victor HarborMyponga Sellicks v Inman ValleyPort Elliot v Back Valley

Kangarilla has moved up to second place on the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) ladder after winning their fourth game in a row with a 23-run win at Meadows during round seven action yesterday. Kangarilla batted first and posted 4/154 from their 45 overs. Skipper Lachlan Knight (49), Che Martinsen (32) and Steve Featherstone (27) led the way with the bat for ‘Kangies’. Zack Robertson (2/15), Rohan Reid (1/34) and David Bates (1/44) were the wicket takers for the Bulldogs. Meadows got themselves into a good position at 2/66 after 17 overs, before Che Martinsen claimed the vital wickets of Oscar Tydeman followed by Rohan Reid as Meadows lost their last 8/65 to be bowled out for 131 in the 39th over. Rohan Reid top scored for Meadows with 45 (55 balls), while brother Haydn was the last man out for 32 (74 balls). Che Martinsen finished with the excellent figures of 3/18 (7) and he was well supported by Featherstone with 3/26 from five overs. Aldgate moved back to the top of the ladder with a hard-fought 15-run win against Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Cherry Gardens yesterday. Aldgate batted first with their innings underpinned by an 86-run fourth wicket partnership between Mitch Thomas and Shaun Atkins. Atkins made 40 from 54 balls (2 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), while Thomas top scored with 75 from 118 balls (6 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as the Gaters put up 9/182 from their 45 overs. Having bowled only six overs in ‘A’ grade this season, Ethan Dinning secured the amazing figures of 7/30 from nine overs for SCIB. The home side were under early pressure in the run chase as they slumped to 5/67 with left-armer Matty Hansen doing most of the damage with 3/38 (9). Dinning continued his good day with 23 (24 balls), while Ben Thomas made 24 not out (27 balls) in a 40-run stand with the in-form Aaron Thompson. Thompson continued his excellent season, top scoring with 77 not out from 105 balls (4 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), but ultimately his side came up short finishing on 7/167. Other wicket takers for Aldgate included Jack Woollard (2/43), Atkins (1/20) and Jake Turnbull (1/24). Another clean hitting display from Jack Read has fired Stirling to a comprehensive 176-run win at home against Mylor. Read smashed 90 from 69 balls (6 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s) and added 103 for the first wicket with Sean McCullum (38). Read and Jack Pick then put on 66 runs for the second wicket with Pick making 59 from 70 balls (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Connor McFadyen (27), Harrison Webb (21) and Pete Fryer (17 not out) made handy contributions as the Eagles finished with an imposing score of 5/259 from their 45 overs. Peter Johns (2/31) was the only multiple wicket taker for Mylor. The visitors were never in the run chase as they bowled out for just 83 inside 19 overs. Todd Dellatorre (34) and Ben James (15 not out) were the only Mylor batsmen to reach double figures. Five Stirling bowlers took wickets with Read (3/20), Pete Fryer (2/2) and McFadyen (2/27) leading the way.Mount Lofty won their fourth game of 2023/24 with a 35-run win against Bridgewater in a high scoring contest at Heathfield Oval yesterday. The Raiders got off to a good start, taking two early wickets as Mount Lofty slipped to 2/25. Redcaps skipper Jordan Neis-Beer was joined by Josh Mitchell and this pair added 116 runs for the third wicket before Mitchell was dismissed for 79 from 56 balls. Mitchell’s innings included 10 boundaries and three sixes. Leith Dawes then joined Neis-Beer to add 115 runs for the fourth wicket as Mount Lofty posted 3/256. Dawes finished with 47 not out (48 balls), while Neis-Beer top scored with 97 not out (140 balls). Anthony Jennings (1/26) and Liam Risson (1/43) were the wicket takers for Bridgewater. Ty Watson (38), Luke Hoyle (27) and Jarrad Tait (22) made handy contributions for Bridgewater, but at 4/97 the game was Mount Lofty’s for the taking. Raiders skipper Justin Summerill joined Peter Atkins to put on 89 runs for the fifth wicket as the visitors reached 4/186 and an upset victory was a chance. Enter Connor Milde (4/40), who took three wickets in two overs to quash any chance the Raiders had. Atkins made 38 (48 balls), while Summerill top scored with 68 not out from 69 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) with Bridgewater finishing on 9/221. Ladder (after round 7)Aldgate 30, Kangarilla 30, Scott Creek Ironbank 30, Stirling 24, Mt Lofty 24, Mylor 12, Bridgewater 12, Meadows 6.Round 8 fixtures (home teams named first)Meadows v AldgateMylor v Mt Lofty Bridgewater v Scott Creek IronbankKangarilla v Stirling

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 7 resultsYankalilla 61 defeated McLaren Vale 59Goolwa 61 defeated Encounter Bay 59Willunga 59 defeated Clarendon 53Strathalbyn 63 defeated Victor Harbor White 53Victor Harbor Blue 73 defeated Port Elliot 51Ladder (after round 7)McLaren Vale 67, Strathalbyn 56, Yankalilla 50, Encounter Bay 48, Port Elliot 47, Victor Harbor Blue 43, Goolwa 38, Victor Harbor White 36, Clarendon 20, Willunga 15.Round 8 fixtures (home team named first)Willunga v StrathalbynGoolwa v Victor Harbor WhiteVictor Harbor Blue v ClarendonEncounter Bay v McLaren ValeYankalilla v Port Elliot

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 6 resultsVictor Harbor White 58 defeated Willunga 49Goolwa 58 defeated Yankalilla 54Port Elliot 64 defeated McLaren Vale 47Victor Harbor Blue 68 defeated Encounter Bay 66Ladder (after round 6)Goolwa 53, Victor Harbor Blue 52, Port Elliot 44, McLaren Vale 39, Yankalilla 38, Willunga 23, Encounter Bay 22, Victor Harbor White 17.Round 7 fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa v McLaren ValeVictor Harbor Blue v YankalillaPort Elliot v Victor Harbor WhiteWillunga v Encounter Bay

A big Matt Overall century fired top-of-the-ladder Encounter Bay to a huge first innings total of 6/394 on day one of their clash with Mount Compass at Burgess Oval during round five action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) on Saturday. Overall had a day out as he finished with 189 not out (23 x 4's, 6 x 6's), while veteran Cam Lintern came up agonisingly short of the magical ton with 95 (11 x 4's, 3 x 6's). The partnership between Overall and Lintern was worth a whopping 197 runs. Luke Crichton (29), Sam Hoffmann (29) and Luke Duffill (23) also made handy contributions to the Bays big total. Noarlunga posted a competitive total of 7/208 on day one of their clash with Yankalilla. After being sent in to bat by the home side, the Shoes innings was set up by a 113-run second wicket stand between Travis Bronstein and Anthony Tucker. Tucker was dismissed for 61 (6 x 4’s), while Bronstein batted through the innings, finishing on 87 not out (6 x 4’s). Zander Trezise (21) also made a handy contribution in a 41-run stand with Bronstein. Aaron Smith (3/51), Luke Bartlett (2/42), Ashley Madden (1/12) and Scott Wilson (1/27) were the wicket takers for the Tigers. Port Elliot are in a good position to continue their undefeated start to the season after making 6/218 on day one of their clash with Myponga-Sellicks at Myponga. The total was set up by an excellent third wicket partnership between Ethan Spriggs and skipper Joel Harris. Spriggs opened the batting and was the ‘rock’ of the innings with a patient 70 from 183 balls (4 x 4’s), while Harris finished on 88 not out from 138 balls (1 x 4, 1 x 6). Port Elliot hit just eight boundaries for the day on the slow outfield so it will be a tough chase for the Mudlarks. Vinnie Nizzola (4/50) and Ryan Haverty (2/38) were the wicket takers for Myponga-Sellicks. McLaren Districts had a good first day in their important round five clash at Willunga on Saturday. The Crushers ended the day on 0/19 (Jim Ryan 11 not out, Daniel Bruce 6 not out) in reply to the Demons first innings total of 137. Earlier, Willunga batted first and were soon in strife at 3/19. Simon Roberts joined skipper Luke Harding in a crucial partnership worth 46 runs before Roberts was dismissed for 36 (63 balls). Harding went on to top score and was the last batsman dismissed for 61 from 182 balls (4 x 4’s). Six McLaren Districts bowlers took wickets with Jett Holberton (3/15) and Ryan (3/16) leading the way. Goolwa are in a good position to win their first game of the season after scoring 3/240 on day one of their clash on the turf at Victor Harbor. The Magpies innings was underpinned by a century to all-rounder Andy Evans. Evans made 103 not out and he was well supported by skipper Sam Carlyle who made 69, his highest score of the season. Jake Kuss (25) also made a handy contribution to Goolwa’s score. Jesse Ortega (2/38) and Dylan Flavel (1/27) were the wicket takers for the Vipers. 

Strathalbyn made it three wins on the trot after defeating Bremer Callington by seven wickets during round seven action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Callington on Saturday. The Cobras batted first and got themselves into a good position at 1/72 with Alfie Wenk (31) and Hayden Massey (25) putting on 67 runs for the second wicket. The Stallions hit back hard, amazingly taking the next nine wickets for just 10 runs, as Bremer Callington were bundled out for 82. It was the ‘Gaiter/Harris’ show for ‘Strath’ with Kane Gaiter (4/8), Brayden Gaiter (3/9) and Matt Harris (3/12) doing all the damage with the ball. The Stallions wasted little time knocking off the runs with Luke Cousins (35), Matty Roberts (19 not out) and Nathan Pelle (17) bringing up the winning runs in just 17 overs. Johnny Fitzgerald (2/4) and Wenk (1/41) were the wicket takers for the Cobras. Nairne won their fourth game in a row to jump inside the top-four after a comfortable 88-run win against Woodside at Nairne on Saturday. The Razorbacks batted first with Tom May top scoring with a hard-hitting 68 from 57 balls (8 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). He was well supported by Zac Llewellyn with a patient 40 from 96 balls, skipper Robert Crook (29) and Luke Timmins (23) as Nairne posted a total of 212. Nick Johns was the leading wicket taker for Woodside with figures of 4/48 from eight overs. The Warriors were never really in the run chase with Trent Young (33) and Tommy Baldock (26) the only batsmen to pass 20. Extras (31) boosted the visitors total to 124 before they were bowled out in the 36th over. Caleb Walker (4/31), Nick Williams (3/12), May (2/30) and Chad Harrop (1/19) were the wicket takers for Nairne. Langhorne Creek kept their perfect record this season intact with a six-wicket win at home against Hahndorf. The Magpies batted first with Dan Jenner (37), Bradey Judd (26) and Dean Gore (25) the leading run scorers as Hahndorf finished their 45 overs on 9/156. Darcy Paech (3/20), Troy Blackwell (2/37) and Ben Warren (2/42) were the multiple wicket takers for Langhorne Creek. Daniel Kropp and Jaspa Tonkin gave the Tigers a great start with a 90-run opening stand before Tonkin went for 34 (42 balls). Kropp went on to top score with 81 from 72 balls (9 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), while Shannon Jones chipped in with 23 not out (51 balls) with the winning runs coming up in the 30th over. Gore (2/17), Hudson Judd (1/18) and Liam O’Neil (1/18) were the wicket takers for Hahndorf. Reigning premier Lobethal won their sixth game of the season with a convincing eight-wicket win at home against Macclesfield. The Redbacks won the toss but that was the only high point of the afternoon as they were bundled out for just 73. Jake Beerenfels (17), Tom Filsell (16) and Luke Jones (16) were the only batsmen to reach double figures for ‘Maccy’. Five Lobethal bowlers took wickets with Zak Varik taking the honours with 5/32 from his nine overs. Varik started the season in the ‘C’ grade before moving up to ‘A2’ and then into the reigning ‘A’ grade premiers lineup on Saturday. Lobethal were keen for an early finish as they knocked off the target in the 10th over with Lachie Bates (39 not out) and Will Zadow (22) leading the way. Connor Moore (2/41) took both wickets for the Redbacks.Ladder (after round 7)Langhorne Creek 28, Lobethal 24, Strathalbyn 20, Nairne 16, Macclesfield 12, Woodside 8, Hahndorf 4, Bremer Callington 0.Round 8 fixtures (home teams named first)  Bremer Callington v Langhorne CreekMacclesfield v HahndorfNairne v LobethalStrathalbyn v Woodside 

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 6 resultsJohn Wesley 8-8-73 defeated Strathalbyn 4-4-37Woodchester 8-8-64 defeated Kangarilla 4-4-44Macclesfield Red 10-10-77 defeated Macclesfield Black 2-2-34Ladder (after round 6)Macclesfield Red 78, John Wesley 69, Macclesfield Black 55, Woodchester 30, Strathalbyn 29, Kangarilla 27.Round 7 fixtures (25/11/23)Strathalbyn v KangarillaWoodchester v Macclesfield Black Macclesfield Red v John Wesley