Strathalbyn started the game off with a triple to Kim Cutting while Kathy Pash drew an error. They both stole bases bringing Cutting home followed by a safe hit to the outfield by Peyton Daniels which brought Pash home before Redsox made the next three outs at first base holding Strath to the two runs. Redsox had a safe hit to Lauren Christensen but they were unable to bring anyone home with Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo of Tess Norris to Gab Martin making a K2, a catch taken at third by Daniels and an outfield catch by Pash.The second dig for Strath produced a safe hit to Kathryn Milne but she was picked off at second followed by two more pick offs of the lead runner by Redsox catcher Alex Mackay’s great throwing. Redsox had a safe hit to Sienna Golder who worked her way around the diamond and was brought home by a three baser to Saskia Charter-Harris with Strath’s short stop Cutting making an out at first and another two K2’s ended the innings.Strath added a further four runs in the third with hits to Cutting, Bianca Pash and Milne. A three baser to Martin and a home run to K. Pash with Redsox Mackay taking a catch and right fielder Golder taking two. A two base hit to Redsox Kel O’Brien started them off and hits to Golder, Mackay and Catalina Sterian brought home two runs with Strath’s K. Pash now playing second making an out at first, a pick off of the runner at second and a K2 to new pitcher Daniels.K. Pash drew an error in the fourth to get on base, stole to second and was brought home by an outfield hit to Daniels for the only run of the innings with Redsox short stop making an out, a K2 and an out at first. Strath needed to protect their lead and with another K2, an out at first and an out made by B. Pash now at second base they held Redsox scoreless coming out on top with the win 7 runs to Redsox 3. 

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 9 resultsPort Elliot 3-5-48 defeated Myponga Sellicks 3-4-45Victor Harbor 4-6-54 defeated Inman Valley 2-3-38Back Valley had the byeLadder (after round 9)Inman Valley 33, Victor Harbor 26.5, Myponga Sellicks 21.5, Back Valley 20, Port Elliot 15.Round 10 fixtures (14/12/24)Myponga Sellicks v Back ValleyVictor Harbor v Port ElliotInman Valley has the bye

Hahndorf batted first and gained a couple of walks but the only safe hit to Mia Oats-Willis wasn’t enough to bring them home with a great pick off at third by catcher Kim Cutting to Peyton Daniels and two K2’s to pitcher Tess Norris. Strath started with a safe hit to Cutting and also some walks which brought home three runs with Hahndorf picking off the lead runner, an infield fly and an out at third.Strath were able to hold Hahndorf scoreless again in the second even with Tilly Lovelock picking a walk with an out at first and another two K2’s. Strath’s second innings was also scoreless with short stop Breanna Luxon involved in all outs for three up three down.Hahndorf got two runners home after a walk and a couple of errors in the field but Strath worked hard to shut them down with another K2, an out at first by short stop Georgia Tomkinson and a pick off of the lead runner at third. Strath gained a couple of walks and a hit to the outfield by Buttsy Milne brought a runner home but that hit was caught and the runner picked off for a double play with the final out another K2 for the game.Strath had a small lead to protect and they did with new pitcher Daniels working well with Cutting for two K2’s and Milne finishing the innings playing her own base for three up three down holding Hahndorf scoreless again. The fourth innings for Strath was a good one with safe hits to Kathy Pash and Milne, a two baser to Norris and a home run to Cutting combined with some walks and great base running they finished the game by bringing home seven runs. Strathalbyn 11 defeated Hahndorf 2.

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 9 resultsWillunga 66 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 52Victor Harbor White 55 defeated Yankalilla 50Port Elliot 59 defeated Strathalbyn 58McLaren Vale Gold 64 defeated Encounter Bay 44Goolwa 74 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 43Ladder (after round 9)Yankalilla 88, McLaren Vale Gold 84, Strathalbyn 69, Goolwa 58, Port Elliot 51, Willunga 46, Victor Harbor Blue 44, Encounter Bay 43, Victor Harbor White 36, McLaren Vale Blue 21.Round 10 fixtures (14/12/24)Yankalilla v StrathalbynVictor Harbor White v Victor Harbor BlueWillunga v GoolwaMcLaren Vale Blue v McLaren Vale WhiteEncounter Bay v Port Elliot

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 9 resultsMacclesfield 8-8-71 defeated Strathalbyn 4-4-36Woodchester 9-9-66 defeated Kangarilla 3-3-48Langhorne Creek had the byeLadder (after round 9)Macclesfield 98, Woodchester 65, Langhorne Creek 54, Kangarilla 41, Strathalbyn 30.Round 10 fixtures (14/12/24)Kangarilla v Langhorne CreekWoodchester v StrathalbynMacclesfield has the bye

Langhorne Creek moved back up to second spot on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder after a four-wicket win against Bremer Callington during round eight action at Callington on Saturday. The home side batted first with co-captain Graydon Brand the leading light with a patient 62 not out from 112 balls (7 x 4’s). Johnny Fitzgerald (25) was the only other Bremer Callington batsman to pass 20 as his side posted 7/130 from their 45 overs. Brad Clements was the star with the ball for Langhorne Creek with the miserly figures of 3/14 (9), while Toby Phillips took 2/26 (8). The visitors were in early trouble as they slipped to 4/49, before Brad Clements (34) and Shane Bown (34) came together. This pair added 73 runs for the fifth wicket as the Tigers knocked off the target in the 32nd over. Nathan Fitzgerald was the pick of the Cobras bowlers with 1/21 from nine overs.Strathalbyn kept their finals hopes alive with a comfortable eight-wicket victory against Macclesfield. ‘Maccy’ batted first and posted a competitive 8/175 from 45 overs. Josh Lewis-Burns led the way for the Redbacks with 68, while Konan Breed (35 not out), Oliver Llewellyn (25) and Tom Filsell (20) made handy contributions. All six Stallions bowlers took wickets with Ryan Harvey (2/1) and Kane Gaiter (2/32) the multiple wicket takers. Strathalbyn got off to an excellent start through opening batsmen Luke Cousins and Ashley Medhurst who added 114 runs, before Medhurst departed for 46 (87 balls). Cousins went on to top score with 58 from 63 balls (7 x 4’s), while Archie Wheaton (32 not out), on ‘A’ grade debut, and Nathan Pelle (26 not out) saw their side pass the target in the 38th over. Rowan Voogt (2/42) was the wicket taker for Macclesfield. Woodside consolidated their spot in the top-four with a comprehensive 120-run win against Nairne on Saturday. The Warriors batted first with skipper Tommy Baldock (29) and Brad Collins putting on 75 for the first wicket. Collins went on to top score with 57 from 67 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Chris Baschiera (35) and Aaron Galvin (26) chipped in to lift Woodside to 9/216 from their 45 overs. Shane Kenney (3/40), Luke Stephenson (2/28), Chad Harrop (2/29) and Brodie Clarke (2/49) were the multiple wicket takers for the Razorbacks. Nairne were never in the run chase as veteran left-arm spinner Craig Medlow snared 5/21 from nine overs to help bowl Nairne out for just 96. Dale Robinson also bowled well to return figures of 3/16 (4). Harrop top scored for Nairne with 18 not out. Lobethal won their seventh game in a row with a two-wicket victory at Hahndorf. Hahndorf batted first and were bowled out in the 36th over for 131. Ryan Trafford-Walker (29), Dan Jenner (28) and Ben Salt (23) were the leading run scorers for the Magpies. Matt Martin was the star with the ball for Lobethal as he snared 5/17 from seven overs and he was well supported by Steve Huxter (4/41). Hahndorf battled hard to restrict Lobethal in the run chase but the Tigers got the job done with two wickets and 14 overs to spare. Sam Graeber top scored with 28 (41), while Matt Martin made a quickfire 21 (20). Dean Gore (2/15), Michael Shanahan (2/21) and Paul Allegretto (2/38) were the leading wicket takers for Hahndorf.Ladder (after round 8)Lobethal 28, Langhorne Creek 24, Woodside 20, Hahndorf 20, Nairne 16, Strathalbyn 12, Bremer Callington 8, Macclesfield 0.Round 9 fixtures (home team named first)  Woodside v Bremer CallingtonNairne v Macclesfield Strathalbyn v HahndorfLanghorne Creek v Lobethal

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 8 resultsKangarilla 7-7-73 defeated Strathalbyn 5-5-55Macclesfield 9-9-74 defeated Langhorne Creek 3-3-54Woodchester had the byeLadder (after round 8)Macclesfield 86, Langhorne Creek 54, Woodchester 52, Kangarilla 38, Strathalbyn 26.Round 9 fixtures (7/12/24)Strathalbyn v MacclesfieldWoodchester v KangarillaLanghorne Creek has the bye

Victor Harbor won their first game since returning to ‘A’ grade ranks last season following a thrilling four-run win over Willunga during round five action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) on Saturday. Resuming at 6/72 on day two, the Vipers reached 122 before being bowled out in the 40th over. Cameron Jones (25) top scored for ‘Victor’, while Mal Radford (3/22), Dan Hockham (3/30) and Eddie Last (3/30) were the chief wicket takers for Willunga. The Demons had 48 overs to chase their target and they started poorly, slipping to 5/43, before recovering through Hockham (30), Takdir Sahota (18) and Adam Penman (14) to reach 6/102. However, the Vipers would not be denied as they steadied to bowl Willunga out for 118 in the 47th over to claim the victory. Former Willunga premiership captain Luke Harding was the destroyer for Victor Harbor with 5/30 from 23 overs, while left-armer Kenny Sumner snared 4/21 (6.4).Noarlunga remained undefeated and top of the ladder after a six-wicket win against McLaren Districts. The Crushers resumed on day two at 6/126 and finished their innings at 9/172 from 55 overs. Justin Twartz (51), Kevin Grant (29) and Ben Worrall (21) were the leading run scorers for McLaren Districts. Jamie Diener (4/56) and Jett Holberton (2/25) took the bowling honours for Noarlunga. Noarlunga got off to a fast start in the run chase with Diener making 25 from 13 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6), but at 3/65, the Shoes were in a bit of trouble. Jason Scarff joined Travis Bronstein at the crease and this pair put the game to bed for the Shoes with a 99-run stand for the fourth wicket. Scarff made 46 (67 balls), while Bronstein top scored with 68 not out from 97 balls (8 x 4’s) as the winning runs came up with more than 16 overs to spare. Matthew Treloar (2/45) was the leading wicket taker for the Crushers. Goolwa won their fourth game of the season with a comfortable 75-run win against Port Elliot at Goolwa on Saturday. The Magpies resumed at 0/109 as Sam Carlyle and Jesse Le Ray (46) pushed their opening stand up to 124. Matt Overall hit a quickfire 29 (22), while Carlyle went on to top score with 90 (154) as the Magpies posted 6/194 from their 53 overs. Liam Harris (2/39) and Simon Donaldson (2/48) were the multiple wicket takers for the Bloods. Port Elliot got off to a good start in their run chase with Ethan Spriggs (26) and Ben Griffiths (25) putting on 52 for the first wicket. That was as good as it got for the visitors as they lost 10/67 to be bowled out for 119. Port Elliot skipper Joel Harris top scored with 35 (52), while the star of the show was Magpies spinner James Lawrence. The left-arm tweaker spun a web the Bloods couldn’t escape from as he snared 7/33 from 18 overs. Sean McIvor (2/41) and Overall (1/15) were the other wicket takers. Encounter Bay consolidated their spot in the top-six with a five-wicket victory at home over Myponga-Sellicks. The Mudlarks resumed day two on 5/82 and were bowled out for 106 in the 45th over. Kieran Garrett (4/14) was the pick of the Bays bowlers, while Blake Bailey chipped in with 2/30 (11). Encounter Bay had 57 overs to reach the target and the win was set up by a 47-run stand between Paul Fantasia (35) and David Schulze (33). Bailey (18) and Sam Hoffmann (17) chipped in as the total was passed with five wickets in hand. The Bays batted on before being bowled out for 133. Kym Dooley was the standout bowler for the Mudlarks with 5/26 from 11 overs. The game between Mt Compass and Yankalilla was abandoned on day two due to rain on Friday night and Saturday morning. Ladder (after round 5)Noarlunga 34, Port Elliot 28, Goolwa 24, Yankalilla 21, McLaren Districts 18, Encounter Bay 18, Myponga-Sellicks 10, Victor Harbor 6, Mt Compass 3, Willunga 0.Round 6 (home team named first - 2 day games)Victor Harbor v Mt CompassNoarlunga v GoolwaWillunga v McLaren DistrictsYankalilla v Encounter BayMyponga-Sellicks v Port Elliot

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 8 resultsMcLaren Vale Gold 63 defeated Port Elliot 43Strathalbyn 73 defeated Victor Harbor White 53Yankalilla 82 defeated Willunga 35McLaren Vale Blue 62 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 51Goolwa 68 defeated Encounter Bay 45Ladder (after round 8)Yankalilla 86, McLaren Vale Gold 74, Strathalbyn 67, Goolwa 46, Victor Harbor Blue 44, Port Elliot 41, Encounter Bay 41, Willunga 34, Victor Harbor White 26, McLaren Vale Blue 21.Round 9 fixtures (7/12/24)Willunga v Victor Harbor Blue Victor Harbor White v Yankalilla Port Elliot v StrathalbynEncounter Bay v McLaren Vale GoldMcLaren Vale Blue v Goolwa

The Hills Cricket Association (HCA) T20 competition got underway yesterday with four games in round 1. In Pool A, Bridgewater hosted Meadows in a thriller with the home team winning by three runs. Ty Watson top scored for the Raiders with 51 (44 balls), while Jarrad Tait made 45 not out (34) as Bridgewater posted 4/151 from their 20 overs. Rohan Reid (2/28) was the leading wicket taker for Meadows. In the run chase, Oscar Tydeman top scored for Meadows with a hard-hitting 47 from 22 balls (4 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s), while Rohan Reid (37) and Chad Dawe (25) chipped in, but ultimately the Bulldogs came up short at 8/148. Watson was the star with the ball for the home side with 4/21 from his four overs. The other game in Pool A was also a tight affair with Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) defeating Stirling by eight runs at Cherry Gardens. The game was dominated by the batsmen with 350 runs made for the day. SCIB batted first with Sam Hill getting them off to a flier with 54 from 27 balls (5 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). Jarrod Thompson (30 not out) and Tom Watton (22) helped lift the home side to 7/179 after their 20 overs. Stirling skipper Jack Read took 2/34 from his four-over spell. The Eagles got themselves into a good position through a second wicket stand between Kurt Zytnik and Bayley James (34) which took them to 1/103. Wickets fell consistently once this partnership was broken with Zytnik continuing on to top score with an excellent 94 from 56 balls (11 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). In the end, Stirling fell eight runs short at 7/171 with SCIB veteran Andy Adams the pick of the bowlers with 2/20 (4).In Pool B, Kangarilla had a convincing nine-wicket victory over Aldgate at The Swamp. The Gaters batted first and struggled their way to 7/108 from their 20 overs. Aldgate skipper Josh Callaghan was the standout for his side with 75 not out from 46 balls (6 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s) with only one other batsman, James Anthony (12), reaching double figures. Jack Evans (2/12) and Baxter Knuckey (2/28) were the multiple wicket takers for Kangarilla. 'Kangies' cruised to victory inside 14 overs with Steve Featherstone (40), Jake Turnbull (38 not out) and Joel Stidston (28 not out) leading the way. The other game in Pool B was a low-scoring affair with Mt Lofty getting the chocolates with a five-wicket victory at Heathfield Oval. Mylor batted first with Joel Durnford (33) and Dylan Quinn (30 not out) the leading scorers for the Pipers as they were restricted to 7/108. Adam Carthew (3/27) and Will Healey (2/14) were the pick of the bowlers for the Redcaps. Josh Mitchell with 40 from 21 balls (4 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) and Nick Justice 38 (45) got the home side off to an excellent start. Mylor bowler Nick Cook (3/17) slowed the Redcaps’ progress, but eventually Mt Lofty knocked off the winning runs in the 18th over. Round 2 (A1 T20 competition - 14/12/24)Stirling v BridgewaterMeadows v Scott Creek IronbankMylor v AldgateKangarilla v Mt Lofty

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 8 resultsBack Valley 5-7-52 defeated Port Elliot 1-2-32 Inman Valley 5-7-54 defeated Myponga Sellicks 1-1-34Victor Harbor had the byeLadder (after round 8)Inman Valley 31, Victor Harbor 20.5, Back Valley 20, Myponga Sellicks 18.5, Port Elliot 10.Round 9 fixtures (7/12/24)Port Elliot v Myponga SellicksVictor Harbor v Inman ValleyBack Valley has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 5 resultsWillunga 56 defeated Goolwa 52Port Elliot 59 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 55Encounter Bay 67 defeated Yankalilla 57McLaren Vale 78 defeated Victor Harbor White 46Ladder (after round 5)Willunga 45, Goolwa 43, Port Elliot 37, Victor Harbor White 27, Victor Harbor Blue 26, Encounter Bay 24, McLaren Vale 22, Yankalilla 17. Round 6 fixtures (5/12/24)Victor Harbor Blue v YankalillaEncounter Bay v GoolwaPort Elliot v Victor Harbor WhiteWillunga v McLaren Vale

Kangarilla won their second game of the season after a thrilling two-wicket win against Bridgewater during round seven action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Bridgewater Oval on Saturday. The Raiders batted first and were soon in trouble at 3/23 with Che Martinsen (2/25) and Jack Evans (2/26) causing the early damage. Jordan Wood (28), James Graves (23) and Luke Hoyle (20) made handy contributions, before Will Fearnhead hit a quickfire 50 from 34 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) to lift Bridgewater to a total of 190. Steve Featherstone (2/35) and Troy Martinsen (2/39) were the other multiple wicket takers for Kangarilla. In the run chase, ‘Kangies’ started well with Joel Stidston (38) and Jake Turnbull (30) getting their side into a good position, before Che Martinsen played the most important hand for the visitors with 45 from 76 balls (3 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). ‘Cheech’ found a willing ally in Ben Evans (24), before Michael White (19 not out) finished proceedings with a six to see ‘Kangies’ over the line with one ball to spare. Peter Atkins (2/42), Liam Risson (2/47) and Ty Watson (2/48) were the main wicket takers for the Raiders. Aldgate made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season after defeating reigning premier Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) by 66 runs at Cherry Gardens. The win lifted the Gaters up to third spot on the ladder. Aldgate batted first and battled their way to 8/144 from 41 overs before rain halted play. Skipper Josh Callaghan top scored with 41 (91), while Luke Smet made 21 not out (23). Beau Harwood (3/24), Stuart Norton (2/19) and Andy Adams (2/24) were the multiple wicket takers for SCIB. Scott Creek Ironbank were never in the run chase with Adam Shearwood (26) and Norton (11) the only players to reach double figures as the reigning premier were rolled for just 78 in the 29th over. Young opening bowler Callum Wauchope was the star for Aldgate with career-best figures of 5/17 from nine overs and he was well supported by Smet (2/14) and Matt Hansen (2/20).Stirling consolidated their spot in the top-two with a crushing 10-wicket win over Mylor at Stirling Oval on Saturday. The Eagles chased down the victory target in just the 16th over with Connor McFadyen making 67 not out from 49 balls (9 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), while skipper Jack Read finished on 43 not out from 45 balls (3 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Earlier, Mylor reached a reasonable position at 3/90, before losing their last 7/36 to be bowled out for 126. Joel Durnford (37) and Liam Tansell (22) were the only batsmen to reach 20 runs, while Harrison Webb led the way with the ball for Stirling to snare 4/25 from eight overs.Mt Lofty maintained top position on the HCA ladder after a five-wicket win against Meadows at Heathfield Oval. Meadows batted first and compiled 6/148 from a rain-shortened 41 overs. Rohan Reid top scored with 60 not out (108) and he shared a 77-run stand with Dylan Brown who finished with 41 (74). Adam Carthew (3/42) and Will Healey (2/23) were the leading wicket takers for the Redcaps. The Mt Lofty run chase was set up by a 75-run partnership for the second wicket between Nick Justice (43) and Zac Ferguson (32). Regular wickets fell after this partnership and at 5/118, the game was in the balance. However, the Redcaps would prevail as Tim Noble (10 not out) joined Carthew (25 not out) to see their side over the line with nine balls to spare. Tom Bevan-Giles (4/34) and Rohan Reid (1/5) were the wicket takers for the Bulldogs.The minor round now goes into hiatus until January 18th, as the T20 competition starts this Saturday (30/11). Round 1 fixtures are listed below.Ladder (after round 7)Mt Lofty 36, Stirling 30, Aldgate 24, Mylor 24, Scott Creek Ironbank 18, Bridgewater 12, Meadows 12, Kangarilla 12.Round 1 (A1 T20 competition - home team named first)Mt Lofty v MylorBridgewater v MeadowsScott Creek Ironbank v StirlingAldgate v Kangarilla

On a very warm night Strathalbyn came up to bat first and had safe hits to the outfield by Kim Cutting and Georgia Tomkinson which brought Cutting home with Redsox short stop Steph Hull fielding and tagging the runner and quickly playing second base for a double play with the third out a K2 to pitcher/catcher Zoe Thomson to Alex Mackay. Strath did a great job in the field with third baser Peyton Daniels taking a catch, second baser Ashlee Peterson also taking a catch and a K2 to pitcher/catcher Tess Norris to Cutting to send Redsox from the diamond three up three down.Strath had some great pitch selection in the second gaining some walks which got batters on base with Tomkinson’s safe hit bringing home a run before Redsox made an out at home, another K2 and a catch at centre by Chloe Zakelj. Redsox also picked some walks and had a couple of safe hits which brought in their first run for the game before Strath could shut them down with a pick off at second base and another two K2’s.The third dig for Strath had a hit to the outfield by Daniels but she was unable to make it home with Redsox making an out at first and two K2’s to hold them scoreless. It was four up three outs and scoreless for Redsox even with a great hit to right by Hull with Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo making another K2 and Norris and Cutting both taking catches.Strath’s fourth dig had hits to Cutting, Daniels and Kathryn Milne and with some great base running they added a further three runs before Redsox left fielder Saskia Charter-Harris and right fielder Sienna Golder took catches and a K2 ended the innings. Redsox highlight in the fourth was a hit to right field by Catalina Sterian but Strath’s new pitcher Daniels worked hard with Cutting for three K2’s which held Redsox scoreless again.Even with a hit to left by Kathy Pash Strath were shut down in the fifth with Hull again great in the field taking a catch and quickly throwing to first to catch the runner short for another double play and yet another K2 for the game ended the innings with Strath unable to add to their score. Redsox got batters on base and with a two base hit to Mackay and great base running they brought home two runs with Strath’s Daniels making an out at first, a line drive stop and out at first by Peterson and a great running catch at right by Norris ended the innings and the game with Strathalbyn coming out on top 5 runs to 3 in a tight game.

All games were rain-affected during day one action of round five in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) yesterday. In the match-of-the-round at Goolwa, the home side batted first against Port Elliot and reached 0/109 at the tea break before play was called off for the day. Magpies skipper Sam Carlyle will resume on day two on 59 not out from 121 balls (8 x 4’s), while his opening partner Jesse Le Ray made 40 not out (95 balls). Goolwa will face 17 overs next week before Port Elliot take the crease in what is now a 53-over per side contest.Yankalilla are in a strong position at 2/109 off just 19 overs on day one of their game against Mt Compass at Burgess Oval. Aaron Smith continued his excellent start to the season with 64 from 58 balls (6 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), while Lachlan Whittlesea (20) helped Smith add 77 runs for the first wicket. Doug Jones (15 not out) and skipper Luke Bartlett (2 not out) will resume next Saturday. Sam Trapolino (1/3) and Robert Martin (1/47) were the wicket takers for the Bulls.Encounter Bay are in the the box seat in their clash at home against Myponga-Sellicks after the Mudlarks batted first and were 5/82 when play finished for the day after 32 overs. The game will now be a 51-over per side contest. Sean Haverty was the standout batsman for the Mudlarks with a patient 41 from 98 balls (3 x 4’s) before he was unfortunately run out. Blake Bailey (2/31), Kieran Garrett (1/7) and Chris Butler (1/38) were the wicket takers for the Bays.Victor Harbor and Willunga, both looking for their first win of the season, only got through 18 overs before weather intervened in their match at Victor Harbor on Saturday. The Vipers batted first with Cameron Jones (25), Lachlan Hywood (15) and Sachin Sharma (13) the leading run scorers as ‘Victor’ were 6/72 at stumps. Malcolm Radford (2/15), Dan Hockham (2/18) and Eddie Last (2/19) were the wicket takers for the Demons.McLaren Districts reached 6/126 after 39 overs in their game against top side Noarlunga at McLaren Vale. After slipping to 3/36, the Crushers recovered through a 55-run fourth wicket stand between Justin Twartz and Kevin Grant (29). Twartz continued on to top score with 51 from 100 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Jamie Diener bowled 20 overs on the trot to claim 4/56, while Jett Holberton took 2/25 from seven overs. 

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 7 resultsMcLaren Vale Gold 66 defeated Strathalbyn 53Port Elliot 58 drew Goolwa 58Encounter Bay v Victor Harbor Blue (Game abandoned due to rain)Yankalilla 64 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 52Victor Harbor White v Willunga (Game abandoned due to rain)Ladder (after round 7)Yankalilla 74, McLaren Vale Gold 64, Strathalbyn 55, Victor Harbor Blue 42, Encounter Bay 41, Port Elliot 39, Willunga 34, Goolwa 34, Victor Harbor White 26, McLaren Vale Blue 11.Round 8 fixtures (30/11/24)McLaren Vale Gold v Port Elliot Strathalbyn v Victor Harbor WhiteYankalilla v WillungaVictor Harbor Blue v McLaren Vale BlueGoolwa v Encounter Bay

Hahndorf moved back up to second spot on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder after a comfortable six-wicket win against Bremer Callington during round seven action at Callington yesterday. The home side batted first and got themselves into a good position at 2/79, before losing their last 8/61 to be bowled out for 140 in the 45th over. Co-captain Nathan Fitzgerald top scored for Bremer Callington with 49 (105 balls), and he was well supported by Jai McMurtrie (25) and Alex Durbidge (21). Five Hahndorf bowlers took wickets with Michael Shanahan (3/14), skipper Daniel Jenner (3/15) and Paul Allegretto (2/30) leading the way. The Magpies were relatively untroubled in the run chase, with their top five batsmen all reaching double figures, as the winning runs came up in the 30th over. Allegretto completed a fine all-round match with 44 (43), while Lachlan Huxtable top scored with a hard-hitting 46 not out from 38 balls (3 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Langhorne Creek kept the pressure on for a top-two spot with a tight, two-wicket win at home against a plucky Macclesfield side. ‘Maccy’ batted first and got off to a good start with skipper Tom Filsell (18) and Connor Moore adding 69 runs for the first wicket. Moore continued on to top score with 77 from 115 balls (9 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as the Redbacks posted a total of 151 before being bowled out in the 40th over. Langhorne Creek opening bowler Troy Blackwell snared 3/25 (8), while veteran Ben Warren also took 3/25 (6). Darcy Paech got the Tigers run chase off to a fast start with 28 from 30 balls (3 x 4’s, 1 x 6), before skipper Adam Clements upped the ante with a quickfire 64 from just 32 balls (8 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Macclesfield remained in the game as they took regular wickets, but ultimately Langhorne Creek passed the total eight wickets down in the 25th over. Joe Lions (4/51) and Rowan Voogt (2/23) were the multiple wicket takers for the Redbacks. Nairne kept the pressure on for a top-four spot with a five-wicket win at Strathalbyn yesterday. ‘Strath’ batted first with Mark Abbott (56), Luke Cousins (44), Ash Medhurst (32) and Matt Harris (27) helping lift their side to a competitive 7/192 from their 45 overs. Brodie Clarke (3/52) and Luke Stephenson (2/24) were the leading wicket takers for the Razorbacks. Shane Kenney (42) and Jack May (17) got Nairne off to a good start with a 53-run opening stand, before Luke Timmins and Stephenson (29) added 63 for the fifth wicket. Timmins continued on to top score with 57 not out, while Chad Harrop chipped in with 23 not out with the winning runs coming up in the 42nd over. Stallions vice-captain Harris was the pick of the bowlers with 3/32 (9). Reigning premiers Lobethal won their sixth game on the trot after defeating local rival Woodside by eight wickets to remain top of the AEHCA ladder. The Warriors batted first with Brad Collins the standout batsman with 64 from 82 balls (9 x 4’s). Tommy Baldock (20), Chris Baschiera (19 not out) and Dave Wescombe (18) made handy contributions as the Warriors were bowled out in the 44th over for 177. Zak Varik (3/31), Mitch Weeks (2/19), Steve Huxter (2/23) and Dave Huxter (2/27) were the leading wicket takers for Lobethal. After Lobethal lost Dave Huxter (1) early to be 1/6, it was the ‘Mitch Weeks Show’ as the Lobethal skipper made 111 not out from 108 balls. Weeks’ innings contained 12 x 4’s and one ‘maximum’. He was ably supported by Tanner King (38) and Sam Martin (13 not out) as the winning runs came up in just the 30th over. Ladder (after round 7)Lobethal 24, Hahndorf 20, Langhorne Creek 20, Woodside 16, Nairne 16, Strathalbyn 8, Bremer Callington 8, Macclesfield 0.Round 8 fixtures (home team named first)Bremer Callington v Langhorne CreekHahndorf v LobethalStrathalbyn v Macclesfield Nairne v Woodside

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 4 resultsVictor Harbor White 67 defeated Yankalilla 39Encounter Bay 60 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 51Willunga 60 defeated Port Elliot 54Goolwa 54 defeated McLaren Vale 47Ladder (after round 4)Goolwa 39, Willunga 37, Port Elliot 27, Victor Harbor White 25, Victor Harbor Blue 23, Yankalilla 15, Encounter Bay 14, McLaren Vale 12. Round 5 fixtures (28/11/24)Goolwa v WillungaVictor Harbor Blue v Port ElliotYankalilla v Encounter BayMcLaren Vale v Victor Harbor White

Reigning premier Lobethal has ominously moved to the top of the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder after a huge 329-run win against Macclesfield during round six action at Macclesfield on Saturday. The Tigers batted first with opening batsman Riley Harten and number three Lachie Bates adding 135 runs for the second wicket. Harten made 102 off 103 balls (11 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Bates smashed 86 from just 62 balls (9 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s). The carnage didn’t end there as Dillon King added a quickfire 78 not out from 41 balls with five fours and five sixes as Lobethal amassed a huge total of 8/386 from their 45 overs. All of the Redbacks bowlers took a bit of a hammering with Josh Lewis-Burns (3/93) and Coebe Holt (2/93) the multiple wicket takers. Chasing such a huge total was always going to be hard work and so it turned out as ‘Maccy’ were bundled out for just 57. Lewis-Burns top scored with 25 not out (17 balls), while Connor Moore (11) was the only other batsman to reach double figures. Lobethal only used two bowlers with Matt Martin having a day out with figures of 6/14 from 8.4 overs, while Dave Huxter took 2/43 (8). Woodside made it four wins on the trot, and in the process moved up to second spot on the ladder, following their 97-run win at home against Strathalbyn. The Warriors batted first as Brad Collins (47) and Trent Young (34) added 79 for the first wicket. Collins and Dave Wescombe then put on 59 for the second wicket as Wescombe went on to top score with 55 from 50 balls (10 x 4’s). Noah Bell (35) and Michael Hennessy (22 not out) made handy contributions as Woodside posted 5/233 from their 45 overs. Left-armer Mark Abbott was the standout with the ball for the Stallions with figures of 3/26 from his nine overs. Strathalbyn were never really in the run chase with only two batsmen passing 20 as they were bowled out for 136 in the 36th over. Kane Gaiter made 29 (43), while Matt Harris was the standout with 57 from 72 balls (8 x 4’s). Five Warriors bowlers took wickets including Chris Baschiera (2/15), Craig Medlow (2/16), Shane Druwitt (2/30) and Nick Johns (2/39).Langhorne Creek consolidated their spot in the top-four with a 35-run victory at Hahndorf on Saturday. The visitors batted first and were soon in strife at 2/21, before Shannon Jones (47) and Ben Warren (40) came together to add 55 for the third wicket. Troy Blackwell (41) and Jayden Michelmore (36) put on 73 runs for the sixth wicket, while Dan Kropp added the finishing touches with a hard-hitting 30 from 17 balls at the end of the innings. The Tigers posted a very competitive total of 9/242 from their 45 overs with Ryan Trafford-Walker (3/53) the major wicket taker for the Magpies. Ben Salt (34), Sam Williams (24) and Ben Montgomerie (21) made handy contributions to start the Hahndorf run chase, but at 6/117, the game appeared over. Trafford-Walker (37) and Jack Phelan (42) had other ideas as they added 56 runs for the seventh wicket. Ultimately it wasn’t enough as the Magpies were bowled out in the 43rd over for 207. All six Langhorne Creek bowlers took wickets with Warren (2/19), Brad Clements (2/29) and Dan Cleggett (2/47) leading the way. Nairne won their third game of the season after a comfortable six-wicket win over Bremer Callington. The Cobras batted first and got off to a good start as they reached 3/139 with Jai McMurtrie (36), Graydon Brand (35), Alex Durbidge (27) and Nathan Fitzgerald (20) making handy contributions. The innings stalled somewhat after that good start as Bremer Callington posted 8/153 from their 45 overs. Brodie Clarke (3/22) was the pick of the Razorbacks bowlers and he was ably supported by Caleb Walker (3/44) and William Brooks (2/23). The run chase got off to a bit of a shaky start for Nairne as they slipped to 2/30, and then 4/82, before Brad Christie (31 not out) joined Luke Timmins to add an unbroken fifth wicket stand worth 73 runs as the Razorbacks brought up the win in just the 29th over. Timmins finished with 72 not out from 75 balls (11 x 4’s), while Brand was the best of the Cobras bowlers with 3/28 off seven overs. Ladder (after round 6)Lobethal 20, Woodside 16, Hahndorf 16, Langhorne Creek 16, Nairne 12, Strathalbyn 8, Bremer Callington 8, Macclesfield 0.Round 7 fixtures (home team named first)  Bremer Callington v HahndorfLanghorne Creek v Macclesfield Lobethal v WoodsideStrathalbyn v Nairne