Hills Softball Association ‘A’ Grade Women (Strathalbyn v Hills Heat Masters)Strath was up to bat first but Masters were great in the field and made an out at first, an out at second and Kylie Barrington took a catch at second to hold them scoreless. Masters came into bat and were also three up, three down with an out at first, a catch at centre by Emily Eglitis and a K2 to pitcher/catcher combo of Tess Norris to Peyton Daniels.The second innings for Strath had a two base hit to Daniels but she was unable to make it home with all three outs made at first base. Two K2’s and Kim Cutting fielding at shortstop and throwing to Rebekah Mayes at first ended Masters second batting innings with no added score.Tash Mayes earned a walk in the third dig and stole the next two bases and was brought home by a hit to Eglitis for the only run of the innings with Masters making two outs at first and a K2 to Kel O’Brien and Sharon Perkins to end the innings. With some safe hits to Perkins, Meg Chaplin, Lisa Wilson and Hantie Pretorious Masters brought home their first two runs for the game with an out at second and another two outs by the safe glove of R. Mayes at first.The fourth dig for Strath produced a run to Norris after a safe hit to the outfield with walks to R and T. Mayes and a hit to Ashlee Peterson but they were left stranded on base with Masters making another two outs at first and a K2. Mis Ausman had a safe hit to the outfield also and was pushed around the diamond and brought home from some well placed hits with Strath making another two outs at first and R. Mayes fielding and playing her base for the third out.Strath’s fifth dig produced a home run to Cutting which was the only run for the innings and the tying run with an infield fly, a catch taken at shortstop by Julie Briggs and a final K2 sending Masters in for their final bat and a chance to advance their score. Strath needed to defend the tie and did with Cutting again fielding and throwing to first for the out, another K2 and T. Mayes at third fielding and throwing to R. Mayes to make the third out tag to end the game as a draw three runs each.Hills Softball Association ‘C’ Grade Women (Strathalbyn v Macclesfield)Macclesfield were up to bat first and had safe hits to Beth Lions and Valerie Pederson with both making it home for two runs while the outs were one for batting out of order, an out at home made by first time catcher Annabel McGregor who quickly threw to third to catch the runner off base for a double play. Strath came in to bat and gained some walks which moved players around the diamond with Laura Sneath the only batter to get a safe hit which all brought four runs home with Maccy’s Lisa Lions being a part of all three outs at third.The second dig for Maccy had safe hits to L. Lions, Zarlee Winitara and Annabel Lions bringing home a further two runs with one runner being called out for leaving the base early with short stop Amber Crawford and pitcher Rebecca Sims both taking catches to end the innings. Sims, Amy Bailey and Sneath all had safe hits in their second turn at bat and with some walks, errors and great base running Strath added another four runs to their tally with an out at first, a catch taken by shortstop B. Lions who quickly threw to third to catch the runner off base for a tag and double play.The third dig for Maccy produced hits to several players but they were fielded well and thrown to Nicole Filsell at first base for two outs with new pitcher/catcher combo of Bailey to Crawford working well for a K2 to hold them scoreless. Strath came in to bat again and gained walks with McGregor and Sneath getting hits but again with some great base stealing they brought another four runs home with Maccy making an out at first, a catch at centre field by Winitara and a K2 to end the innings and the game with Strath coming out on top with 12 runs to Maccy’s 4.

Hills Softball Association Under 14 Mixed (Strathalbyn v Hahndorf)Hahndorf batted first and had safe hits to Kimberley Jones, Elisha Liebelt and Janaya Liebelt with Hayden Bunn getting a two baser and Kaiden Martin hitting a home run which all helped to bring in the full seven runs with Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo of Eva Eglitis to Sam Baker working hard to get a K2 as the only out for the innings. Strath’s first turn at bat gained some walks and with great base stealing Eglitis made it home but then two K2’s and an out at home by Hahndorf ended the innings.Another seven runs were made by Hahndorf in the second and included home runs to Bunn and Martin with another K2 to Strath the only out. Hits to Eglitis, Tallera Spinks and Lincoln Strange as well as some well earned walks to Scarlett Finn, Imogen Baker, S. Baker and Kodi Goodwin helped to bring home the full seven runs for Strath with Hahndorf making an out at home and an out at first.The third dig for Hahndorf brought in a new pitcher/catcher combo of Spinks to Tayah Thornton, who was catching for the first time and they worked well together but with some hits, walks and great base running Hahndorf brought home four runs before time and game were called with scores reverting back to the end of the second innings with Hahndorf 14 to Strathalbyn 8.

Willunga has raced up to third spot on the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) ladder after defeating Mt Compass outright by an innings and 13 runs during round three action at Burgess Oval on Saturday. Willunga declared their first innings at their overnight score of 7/164 to take a 62-run lead into day two. Batting a second time, Mt Compass were bowled out for just 49 inside 29 overs with Nilanga Fernando (13) their only batsman to reach double figures. All five Willunga bowlers took wickets with Simon Roberts (3/17), Finlay Seers (2/6), Daniel Hockham (2/7) and Sean McIvor (2/11) leading the way.  Encounter Bay maintained their undefeated start to the season with a comprehensive 132-run win against reigning premier Noarlunga. Defending their handy first innings total of 9/188, Encounter Bay ripped through the Shoes batting lineup, bowling them out before the tea break for just 56. David Scarff (11) was the only Noarlunga batsman to reach double figures. Encounter Bay skipper Blake Bailey led the way with the ball, snaring 4/22 (9.3) and he was well supported by Matt Overall (3/9) and Chris Butler (2/13). Port Elliot are also undefeated after three rounds after beating Goolwa by 101 runs at Port Elliot on Saturday. Port Elliot posted an imposing 9/266 on day one which proved too much for Goolwa who were bowled out in the 66th over for 165. Fred Nissen (57) and skipper Sam Carlyle (50) added 70 for the fourth wicket and were the standout performers for the Magpies. Port Elliot used seven bowlers with teenager Levi Stringer (3/26), Luke Collett (2/22) and Ben Griffiths (2/27) the multiple wicket takers. McLaren Districts won their first game of the season following a 91-run win against Myponga-Sellicks. The Crushers posted a very good score of 5/258 on day one and were confident of notching their first victory on Saturday. The Mudlarks were soon under pressure at 5/43 with Keith Schofield taking four of the first five wickets on his way to figures of 5/39 from 16 overs. It looked like an early finish but Matthew Franceschini (44), Ryan Haverty (31), Kobe Dooley (23) and Dylan Lane (19) battled hard to lift their side to a total of 167. Other wicket takers for the Crushers included Roy Graham (2/32), Jett Holberton (2/51) and Stephen Nairn (1/19).Yankalilla won their second game in a row after defeating Victor Harbor by seven wickets at Yankalilla on Saturday. ‘Victor’ were defending their day one score of 8/157 and Yankalilla attacked hard to knock off the total before declaring at 3/181 after just 27 overs with a lead of 24 runs. Leading the charge for the Tigers with the bat were Joe Tyllis with 63 (7 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), Luke Bartlett (57 not out) and Doug Jones (30). Batting a second time, Victor Harbor finished on 1/36 after 27 overs as the teams called an early end to proceedings. Josh Boyko top scored with 24 not out from 77 balls (3 x 4’s) for the Vipers.Ladder (after round 3)Encounter Bay 18, Port Elliot 18, Willunga 16, Yankalilla 12, Mt Compass 12, McLaren Districts 6, Myponga-Sellicks 6, Noarlunga 6, Goolwa 0, Victor Harbor 0.Round 4 fixtures (two-day games)Noarlunga v Myponga-SellicksMcLaren Districts v Mt CompassWillunga v YankalillaGoolwa v Encounter BayVictor Harbor v Port Elliot

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 3 resultsMacclesfield Black 8-8-72 defeated Strathalbyn 4-4-46Macclesfield Red 10-10-77 defeated Woodchester 2-2-43John Wesley 12-12-83 defeated Kangarilla 0-0-31Ladder (after round 3)Macclesfield Red 35, Macclesfield Black 34, John Wesley 33, Kangarilla 16, Woodchester 14, Strathalbyn 12.Round 4 fixtures (4/11/23)Macclesfield Red v Strathalbyn John Wesley v Woodchester Kangarilla v Macclesfield Black

Nairne won their first game of the season after defeating Macclesfield by one run in a thrilling round four encounter in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) on Saturday. The Razorbacks won the toss and decided to bat first on a windy day at the picturesque Nairne Oval, and they were soon in dire straits as they slumped to 5/49. The home side badly needed a partnership as the dangerous Shane Kenney joined opening batsman Richard Boscence, who was playing a lone hand for his side. This pair added 57 runs for the sixth wicket before Boscence went for an important 40 from 65 balls (4 x 4’s). Kenney went on to top score with a typically hard-hitting 44 from 29 balls (5 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) as Nairne recovered to post a total of 153 before being bowled out in the 43rd over. Lachlan Barrett was the pick of the Redbacks bowlers with figures of 4/29 (9) and he was well supported by Luke Jones (2/2) and Josh Lewis Burns (2/13). The Redbacks lost an early wicket before David Caddle (17) and Barrett (47) combined for an important 55-run stand for the second wicket. Once this partnership was broken, regular wickets fell with ‘Maccy’ in trouble at 6/104. Tom Keogh (23) got the Redbacks back into the game before a flurry of late wickets saw them come up agonisingly short. Nairne had six wicket takers with William Brooks (2/19), Caleb Walker (2/31) and Nick Williams (2/33) leading the way.Woodside also won their first game of 2023/24 with a tight three-wicket victory against Hahndorf. The Magpies batted first with Lachlan Huxtable (28) and Henry Baker (26) putting on 38 runs for the second wicket as Hahndorf reached 1/60. Steady wickets fell from this point, to see the Magpies teetering at 6/101 as Bradey Judd joined Ben Montgomerie at the crease. They added an all-important 64 runs for the seventh wicket with Montgomerie scoring 57 from 55 balls (11 x 4’s) and Judd 24 from 39 balls (2 x 4’s) as Hahndorf posted a competitive 8/196 from their 45 overs. Harrison Reid (2/24), Chris Baschiera (2/33) and Nick Johns (2/35) were the leading wicket takers for Woodside. The Warriors started their run chase well with Brad Collins (53), Trent Young (41) and Thomas Rooney (31) putting their team in a great position at 2/137. Hahndorf battled away to take five wickets but Dave Wescombe (20) and Shane Druwitt (15 not out) steadied the Warriors as they reached the required target in the 44th over. Liam O’Neil (2/27), Ryan Trafford-Walker (2/28) and Bradey Judd (2/44) were the multiple wicket takers for Hahndorf.Reigning premier Lobethal continued on their merry way this season with a comprehensive 10-wicket victory against Bremer Callington. The Cobras won the toss and decided to bat first, but only Graydon Brand (32) and Alex Ford (16) could reach double figures as they were bundled out for just 75. Five Lobethal bowlers took wickets with Matt Martin leading the way with 3/11 (8). Will Zadow (2/10) and Steve Huxter (2/12) were the other multiple wicket takers. The Tigers wasted no time in knocking off the runs in the 10th over with Sam Graeber whacking 52 not out from just 27 balls (4 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) and Riley Harten making 24 not out from 30 balls (3 x 4’s). Langhorne Creek are also undefeated after a 37-run victory over local rival Strathalbyn in a rare Sunday encounter at Langhorne Creek. The Stallions won the toss and decided to have a bowl first and at 2/30, the move was paying early dividends. Daniel Kropp (46 from 74) continued his good season and he received solid support from skipper Brodie O’Dea (38), Troy Blackwell (32) and Brayden Frost (29) as the Tigers posted a total of 193 before being bowled out in the 44th over. Strathalbyn skipper Brayden Gaiter snared 4/34 (8.4), while Tyson Roberts (2/22) and Matty Roberts (2/39) chimed in with a couple of wickets each. Strathalbyn started well with Luke Cousins (39) and Nathan Pelle (22) putting on 51 runs for the first wicket. Daniel Cleggett was introduced into the attack and he turned the game in Langhorne Creek’s favour, snaring 4/30 from his nine overs of off-spin. Mark Abbott (20) battled hard, while Brayden Gaiter (24 not out) and Lachlan Cutting (15) added 43 for the 10th wicket before the Stallions were bowled out for 156. Trent Frahn also bowled an excellent spell for Langhorne Creek with 3/10 (6).  Ladder (after round 4)Lobethal 16, Langhorne Creek 16, Macclesfield 12, Strathalbyn 8, Woodside 4, Hahndorf 4, Nairne 4, Bremer Callington 0.Round 5 fixtures (home teams named first)  Bremer Callington v WoodsideHahndorf v NairneLobethal v Langhorne Creek Macclesfield v Strathalbyn

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 3 resultsMyponga-Sellicks 4-5-36 defeated Goolwa 2-3-31Port Elliot 4-6-42 defeated Victor Harbor 2-2-31Inman Valley 4-4-37 defeated Back Valley 2-4-33Ladder (after round 3)Inman Valley 19, Port Elliot 14, Goolwa 14, Myponga Sellicks 13, Victor Harbor 7, Back Valley 5.Round 4 fixtures (4/11/23)Inman Valley v Victor HarborMyponga Sellicks v Back ValleyPort Elliot v Goolwa

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 3 resultsMcLaren Vale 62 defeated Clarendon 41Strathalbyn 69 defeated Goolwa 43Encounter Bay 69 defeated Willunga 46Port Elliot 72 defeated Victor Harbor White 54Victor Harbor Blue 78 defeated Yankalilla 41Ladder (after round 3)McLaren Vale 36, Strathalbyn 26, Encounter Bay 24, Port Elliot 22, Victor Harbor Blue 21, Yankalilla 20, Victor Harbor White 12, Clarendon 10, Willunga 5, Goolwa 4.Round 4 fixtures (home team named first)Willunga v GoolwaStrathalbyn v McLaren Vale Victor Harbor White v YankalillaEncounter Bay v Victor Harbor BlueClarendon v Port Elliot

Bridgewater made it two wins on the trot after a thrilling nine-run win in a low-scoring contest at Kangarilla yesterday during round three action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA). The Raiders batted first with Ty Watson (22) and Luke Hoyle (19) getting their side off to a good start with a 40-run opening stand. Regular wickets fell after the opening partnership as the Raiders slumped to 5/70, before Jarrad Tait scored a quickfire 36 from 28 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Ultimately, Bridgewater were bowled out in the 35th over for just 125. Troy Martinsen (3/19), Steve Featherstone (3/34) and Ryan Grimmond (2/26) were the leading wicket takers in a good bowling performance from Kangarilla. The Kangarilla run chase was underpinned by a patient innings from Grimmond, who made 60 from 110 balls (7 x 4’s), but he received very little support with Featherstone (11) and Kyal Walton (11) the only other batsmen to reach double figures. Despite this, ‘Kangies’ looked the likely winner at 7/115, before they lost their last 3/1 to be bowled out in the 42nd over for 116. Watson was the hero at the end for the Raiders with 3/23 (5.5 overs), while Tait completed a fine double with a match-winning 5/17 from his nine overs. Aldgate’s perfect start to the season continued with a comfortable eight-wicket win against Mount Lofty at Aldgate Oval. The ‘Gaters’ now sit on top of the ladder with three wins from as many games. Mount Lofty won the toss and elected to bat first with Josh Healey (20) and Nick Justice (22) adding 35 runs for the first wicket. Redcaps skipper Jordan Neis-Beer (20) and Connor Milde (18) made useful contributions, while Ryan Pistola top scored with a patient 43 from 86 balls (3 x 4’s). The Redcaps were bowled out for 156, which was probably 50+ runs less than they’d hoped for. Five Aldgate bowlers took wickets with Matty Hansen (4/26) the standout. Skipper Jake Turnbull (2/25) and Shaun Atkins (2/26) were the other multiple wicket takers for the home side. The inform pair of Mitch Thomas and Josh Callaghan got Aldgate off to another good start with a partnership of 64 before Callaghan went for 17 (28 balls). Turnbull and Thomas then added 27 for the second wicket as Thomas reached his second half century in a row before being removed for 55 from 47 balls (7 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). ‘Turbo’ continued on to make 54 not out from 58 balls (6 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) with teenager Max Bilsborow chipping in with 16 not out as the winning runs came up in the 29th over. Matt Pistola (1/13) and Milde (1/33) were the wicket takers for Mount Lofty. Reigning premier Stirling registered their second win of the 2023/24 campaign after a three-wicket win over Meadows at Stirling Oval. The home side won the toss and elected to field as Luke Tonkin and Rohan Reid opened the batting for the Bulldogs. This pair wasn’t separated until they’d added 127 runs in the 26th over with Tonkin going for 28 (72 balls). Reid continued on to top score with 87 from 86 balls (12 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), his first half century of the season, but from 0/127 Meadows were dismissed for 194. Brad Louch (29) and Ryan Clarke (13) were the only other batsmen to reach double figures. Veteran Chris Shaw (4/28), Connor McFadyen (3/32) and Ned Hopgood (2/22) were the chief destroyers for the Eagles, while Pete Fryer bowled a miserly spell of 0/16 from his nine overs. The Eagles’ run chase started in a blaze of glory with 21 runs coming from the first over of the innings bowled by Louch, while the 50-run partnership between Jack Read and Raph Baker came up in just the sixth over! Louch eventually got his man as he dismissed Read for a whirlwind 46 from just 29 balls (6 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). After the fast start, three wickets fell and it was an even contest with the home side at 3/82 as Harrison Webb joined his skipper Jack Pick at the crease. This pair ultimately put on a match-winning stand worth 83 runs for the fourth wicket with Pick making 44 (72 balls) Webb went on to top score with 48 not out (48 balls) with the winning runs coming up in the 37th over. Clarke (3/25) and Louch (2/51) were the leading wicket takers for Meadows. Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) are the other undefeated team after three rounds after a tight 21-run win against Mylor at Cherry Gardens yesterday. SCIB won the toss and decided to bat first and had a number of handy partnerships with Adam Shearwood (39), Sam Hill (23) and Tom Watton (18) all contributing in the top order. For the second time this season, Aaron Thompson played the pivotal knock of the innings with 52 not out from 49 balls (4 x 4’s). It was Thompson’s second half century of the season and it helped lift his side to a healthy total of 8/186 from 45 overs. Jesse Cooper (4/35) and Ben James (2/34) were the multiple wicket takers for Mylor, while Oliver Barnes bowled an economical spell of 0/11 from his nine overs. Mylor got themselves into a winning position in the run chase as they reached 2/113 in the 25th over with contributions from Ben James (24) and Todd Dellatorre (20), but it was the wicket of Shane Maslin that turned the game in Scott Creek Ironbank’s favour. Maslin top scored with 44 from 72 balls (6 x 4’s), but his dismissal precipitated a collapse of 8/52 as Mylor were bowled out in the 40th over for 165. Five SCIB bowlers took wickets with Watton the standout with 4/28 (8), while Beau Thomas snared 2/30 (9). Ladder (after round 3)Aldgate 18, Scott Creek Ironbank 18, Stirling 12, Bridgewater 12, Kangarilla 6, Mount Lofty 6, Mylor 0, Meadows 0.Round 4 fixtures (home teams named first)Bridgewater v AldgateKangarilla v MylorMeadows v Mount LoftyStirling v Scott Creek Ironbank

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 2 resultsYankalilla 57 defeated Encounter Bay 54Port Elliot 63 defeated Willunga 53McLaren Vale 82 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 46Goolwa 71 defeated Victor Harbor White 47Ladder (after round 2)McLaren Vale 22, Port Elliot 22, Goolwa 18, Victor Harbor Blue 12, Yankalilla 10, Encounter Bay 6, Willunga 4, Victor Harbor White 2.Round 3 fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa v Port Elliot Encounter Bay v McLaren Vale Victor Harbor White v Victor Harbor BlueYankalilla v Willunga

Port Elliot are in a great position to continue their early season undefeated run after posting 9/266 on day one of their clash with Goolwa during round three action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) on Saturday. Port Elliot batted first and after losing Ethan Spriggs (0) early, Luke Collett and Ben Griffiths added 59 runs for the second wicket before Collett went for 23. Griffiths went on to make 51 from 83 balls, but when the Bloods slipped to 5/104, Goolwa were back in the game. Another significant partnership was needed as Tyson Levy joined skipper Joel Harris at the crease. This pair added 91 for the sixth wicket with Harris making 26 from 78 balls. Levy continued on to top score with a critical 91 from just 78 balls (13 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as the Bloods finished their 70 overs in a strong position. Goolwa tried eight bowlers with skipper Sam Carlyle (3/49) and Andy Evans (2/38) the chief wicket takers. McLaren Districts are in a good position to register their first win of the season after compiling 5/256 on day one of their clash with Myponga-Sellicks at Myponga. The Crushers had a number of good partnerships starting with a 54-run opening stand between Daniel Bruce (24) and Zac Hodges. Hodges then combined with Jim Ryan to add 63 for the second wicket before Hodges went for 74 from 101 balls (9 x 4’s). Ryan continued on to make 56 (111 balls), while Justin Twartz (45) and Luke Goodieson (34) made valuable contributions. Mathew Crawford (3/57), Vinnie Nizzola (1/44) and Ryan Haverty (1/47) were the wicket takers for the Mudlarks. The game between Encounter Bay and Noarlunga is evenly poised after the Bays made 9/188 from their 70 overs on day one of the clash at Encounter Bay. The home side got themselves into a good position after the tea break at 3/108 with Matt Overall (41) and Jason Parry (40) the leading run scorers. The Shoes came right back into the contest, capturing 5/15 in the middle order, as the Bays slumped to 8/123. Determined lower order resistance from Zac Thompson (25 not out), Chris Butler (24) and Kieran Garrett (13 not out) lifted their side to a competitive total at the end of the day. Noarlunga skipper Chad Parrish (4/46) and Cam Bullard (4/57) were the main wicket takers for the Shoes.Victor Harbor and Yankalilla battled it out on Saturday as ‘Victor’ made 8/157 on day one of their clash at Yankalilla. The Vipers’ innings was built around a patient knock of 49 (127 balls) from skipper Josh Boyko. Lachlan Hywood (18) and Tim Watson (15) also made handy contributions. The Tigers bowlers kept it tight all day with Chris Clark (2/23) and Aaron Smith (2/28) the multiple wicket takers. Willunga has already claimed first innings points in their match against Mount Compass on the turf at Burgess Oval. Mount Compass batted first but could only manage a total of 102 before being bowled out in the 34th over. Willunga shared the wickets around with Simon Roberts (3/19), Luke Harding (2/16), Daniel Hockham (2/21) and Finlay Seers (2/25) the multiple wicket takers. The Demons took until just the 24th over to polish off the target for the loss of three wickets. Harding (42), Roberts (31) and Andy Waller (21 not out) were the main contributors for Willunga as they finished the day at 7/164, an overall lead of 62 runs. Ethan Anderson (3/39) and Josh Dalitz (2/35) were the leading wicket takers for Mount Compass. 

Hahndorf won their first game of the season after defeating Bremer/Callington by 67 runs during round three action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Hahndorf on Saturday. The Magpies batted first and posted a competitive 7/223 from their 45 overs. Their score was set up by two key partnerships. The first was between skipper Dan Jenner (48) and Henry Baker (44) who added 100 for the first wicket. Then Henry Hassold (43) and Ben Montgomerie (30) combined in a 74-run stand for the fourth wicket, while Michael Shanahan chimed in with a useful 21 not out. Johnny Fitzgerald (3/31) and Luke Bush (2/35) were the leading wicket takers for the Cobras. Bremer/Callington didn’t have enough contributors to chase down the sizeable total with only Alfie Wenk (58) and Alex Durbidge (30) passing 20 as they finished at 9/156. Will Pearce (2/16), Lachie Huxtable (2/17) and Shanahan (2/40) were the multiple wicket takers for the Magpies. Reigning premier Lobethal continued their unbeaten start to the season with a comfortable 86-run home win against Strathalbyn. ‘Strath’ won the toss and sent Lobethal in and the move paid early dividends with the Tigers slipping to 3/26 in the eighth over. The home side desperately needed a partnership and they got a great one through Daniel Norsworthy and boom recruit Jeremy Hackett. This pair added 152 runs for the fourth wicket before Hackett was dismissed for 74 from 78 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Norsworthy went on to top score with 80 from 114 balls (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6). To underline the importance of their partnership, no other Tigers batsman reached double figures as ‘Lobey’ was bowled out in the 40th over for 219. Brayden Gaiter (4/40) and Lachlan Cutting (4/49) were the chief wicket takers for the Stallions. Strathalbyn were also in early trouble as they slumped to 3/36 before Mark Abbott, in his first game of the season, and Riley Tonkin came together to add 45 for the fourth wicket. Tonkin made 32 (39 balls), while Abbott top scored with 52 (84 balls). Unfortunately for the Stallions, only two other batsmen reached double figures as the visitors were rolled for 133 in the 37th over. Lobethal used an amazing 10 bowlers with Ben Matthews (3/16), Sam Graeber (2/1) and Matt Martin (2/26) the multiple wicket takers. Langhorne Creek are also undefeated after recording a five-wicket victory over Nairne on Saturday as the Razorbacks find themselves in the unusual position with no wins after three rounds. The Razorbacks won the toss and decided to bat first and struggled their way to a total of 140 before being bowled out in the 45th over. Chris Farrell with 44 from 55 balls (5 x 4’s) was the standout batsman for Nairne, while Will Brooks (18) and Caleb Walker (14 not out) added 32 valuable runs for the last wicket. Five Langhorne Creek bowlers took wickets including Ben Warren (2/12), Brodie O’Dea (2/22) and Trent Frahn (2/23). Nairne battled hard in the field, reducing Langhorne Creek to 5/97, and an upset win was a still a possibility. Skipper O’Dea (32 not out) and Troy Blackwell (26 not out) put paid to this with an unbroken sixth-wicket stand worth 44 runs to see their side across the line in the 32nd over. Opener Jaspa Tonkin scored a valuable 25 (37 balls), while Walker was the best of the Nairne bowlers with figures of 3/25 from nine overs. Macclesfield are the third undefeated side in the AEHCA competition following their five-wicket win against Woodside. The Warriors batted first with veteran Dave Wescombe the mainstay of the innings with a top score of 66. Brad Collins (28) and Trent Young (22) gave good support but unfortunately for Woodisde there were five ‘ducks’ in a total of 158. All six Macclesfield bowlers took wickets with Josh Lewis Burns (3/30), Kieran O’Connell (2/19) and Lachie Barrett (2/19) leading the way. The Redbacks got off to a good start in the run chase with Tom Filsell (30) and Connor Moore (22) adding 40 for the first wicket. Wickets then fell regularly and at 4/78, Woodside were back in the game. O’Connell was joined by Lewis-Burns and this pair put paid to any faint hopes the Warriors had of victory with an excellent 79-run stand for the fifth wicket before O’Connell departed for 33 (6 x 4’s). Lewis-Burns completed a fine all-round day with 39 not out (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as the winning runs came up in the 32nd over. Shane Druwitt was the standout with the ball for Woodside with the fine figures of 4/19 (7.4). Ladder (after round 3)Lobethal 12, Langhorne Creek 12, Macclesfield 12, Strathalbyn 8, Hahndorf 4, Woodside 0, Nairne 0, Bremer/Callington 0.Round 4 fixtures (home teams named first)  Lobethal v Bremer/Callington Hahndorf v WoodsideNairne v MacclesfieldLanghorne Creek v Strathalbyn (11.00am Sunday)

Goolwa River Dragons has won gold in the Dragon Boating competition on debut in the Adelaide Masters Games 2023, held over the week of 7 to 14 October.Four years ago, eight founding members started a competitive Dragon Boating Club with help from parent club ACDC Dragon Fire Dragon Boat Club.Then Covid hit and put a stop to everything, but nothing was going to stop this group from getting a team together. They kept recruiting members and built the club to a now 23-strong team.With a mix of new and experienced paddlers onboard it was time for the Masters Games 2023. Goolwa River Dragons (GRD) very first competition event as a club.In the team two paddlers had never competed in a Dragon Boat Race before; for three paddlers it was the first time drumming in a race; 10 paddlers had never previously competed at the Masters Games.Racing in the Adelaide Masters Games this year for Dragon Boating consisted of three heats per category, with the two best heat times ranking in final results. The A team was competitive and finished in the top four for each race, narrowly missing out on a medal by mere seconds. The Senior B mixed 10s team however won gold from 24 other clubs. The team was very excited and is still celebrating its achievement.It has thanked its volunteer Ben and AJ and the local businesses that have supported the team with sponsorships, especially the Wharf Barrel Shed forassisting in fundraising efforts.GRD is a competitive Dragon Boat Club and welcomes everyone aged 12 years and over come join in. Training is held on Tuesdays 6pm and Saturdays 9am at the Boat Ramp, Tolarno Drive, Hindmarsh Island.Goolwa River Dragons

Hills Softball Association Under 14 Mixed (Strathalbyn v Pirates)With a team of nearly all new players and only seven of them, Strathalbyn went up to bat and made great choices at which balls to swing at with nearly every player gaining a walk which pushed them all around the diamond to bring in runs to Tallera Spinks, Sam Baker, Lincoln Strange, Kodi Goodwin, Scarlett Finn and T. Spinks again for a total of six. Pirates pitcher/catcher combo of Charlie Askew to Jet Donoghue made two K2’s and also combined for an out at home to end the innings. Pirates first turn at bat also gained them some walks but safe hits to Hugo Owen and Elsie Bloffwitch, one of which was fielded well in the outfield by Strath’s Tayah Thornton helped to get runners around to bring home the full seven runs allowed with Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo of T. Spinks to Naite Spinks getting a K2 and Baker making an out at first.The second batting dig for Strath gained walks for both the Spinks’ with Naite eventually stealing home for their only run in the innings with all three outs K2’s made by Pirates. Pirates second turn at bat had safe hits to Chase Donoghue, Courtney Goodman and Elliot Lawson with a two baser to Jack Walters and a three baser to J. Donoghue which again brought in the full seven runs with Strath only able to make the one out by T. Spinks fielding well and throwing cleanly to Baker at first base.The third dig for Strath had a bit more batting confidence with more players getting bat on to ball but they were left stranded on bases as Pirates made two outs at first and another K2 to end the innings and the game as time was called. Final scores were Pirates 14 to Strathalbyn 7.Well done to our new team, it is not easy playing short and with many of you playing your first game. You all did a great job of picking the right pitches to swing at and doing some great fielding. Your skills and confidence will continue to grow throughout the season and your coaches were very happy with how you played and your support for each other. Go Panthers!

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 2 resultsKangarilla 8-8-66 defeated Strathalbyn 4-4-48Macclesfield Black 12-12-82 defeated Woodchester 0-0-29Macclesfield Red 7-7-67 defeated John Wesley 5-5-54Ladder (after round 2)Macclesfield Black 22, Macclesfield Red 21, John Wesley 17, Kangarilla 16, Woodchester 12, Strathalbyn 8.Round 3 fixtures (28/10/23)Strathalbyn v Macclesfield BlackWoodchester v Macclesfield RedJohn Wesley v Kangarilla

Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) made it two wins from as many starts with an excellent seven-wicket win at Meadows during round two action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) yesterday. It was the first time SCIB had defeated Meadows in 10 years. The home side batted first and posted 7/181 from their 45 overs with Rohan Reid (41), Brad Dawe (38 not out), Luke Tonkin (32) and Oscar Tydeman (29) the leading run scorers for the Bulldogs. Beau Thomas (3/41) and Samuel Hill (2/28) were the multiple wicket takers for SCIB. Scott Creek Ironbank got their run chase off to a great start with Adam Shearwood and Thomas Watton adding 92 runs for the first wicket before Watton was dismissed for 46 (57 balls). Shearwood continued on to make a fine 96 from 97 balls (14 x 4’s) as his side knocked off the target in the 37th over. Tom Bevan-Giles (2/51) was the leading wicket taker for Meadows. Aldgate also won their second game to start the season with a five-wicket victory in a high scoring contest with reigning premier Stirling at Stirling oval. The home side batted first and got off to a flier with Jack Read smashing a quickfire 48 from 30 balls. Read’s innings included two boundaries and five sixes. After this fast start, regular wickets fell as the Eagles slumped to 6/120 before Harrison Webb and Pete Fryer came together to add 86 for the seventh wicket. Fryer made an important 47 (43 balls), while Webb continued on to top score with 67 not out (90 balls). Jack Woollard (2/20) and Shaun Atkins (2/39) were the leading wicket takers for the ‘Gaters’. Aldgate had a tough job in front of them as Josh Callaghan and Mitch Thomas came out to open the batting. This pair put the game well in Aldgate’s control with an excellent 166-run opening stand before Thomas was dismissed in the 30th over for 94 from 90 balls (12 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Callaghan went in the next over for 59 from 91 balls (5 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), closely followed by Max Bilsborow (1) who was run out, as Stirling had a bit of a sniff of victory all of a sudden. However, Atkins put the game to bed with a hard-hitting 25 (26 balls) with the winning runs coming up in the 43rd over. Kangarilla won their first game for the season with a four-wicket win against Mount Lofty at Heathfield. The Redcaps batted first with Nick Justice (28) and debutant Josh Mitchell (48) the mainstays of the top order. At 7/129 a score of less than 150 was on the cards as Adam Bennett (17) joined Connor Milde. This pair put on 55 runs for the eighth wicket as the home side posted 8/184. Milde went on to make an important 41 not out from 46 balls. Baxter Knuckey (3/33) and Ryan Grimmond (2/35) were the pick of the ‘Kangies’ bowlers. Grimmond and Steve Featherstone opened up with an excellent 99-run stand before ‘Feathers’ went for 30 (41 balls). Grimmond continued on to top score with 66 from 61 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Jono Makai made a hard-hitting 49 not out from 54 balls (3 x 4’s, 2 x 6's) as Kangarilla got over the line in the 36th over. Matt Pistola (3/43) and Will Healey (2/47) were the main wicket takers for Mount Lofty.Bridgewater are on the board in 2023/24 after a convincing 121-run home win against Mylor. Bridgewater batted first and posted a competitive total of 191 with the returning Jarrad Tait (56 off 42 balls), debutant Ty Watson (50 off 91) and Peter Atkins (29 off 27) the leading run scorers for the Raiders. Alex Kern, brought on to bowl the 45th and final over of the innings, took 3/1 (0.5) for Mylor, while Michael Warburton (2/20) and Todd Dellatorre (2/46) were the other multiple wicket takers. Mylor were never in the run chase as they were bundled out for just 70 inside 26 overs. Warburton (13) and Shane Maslin (12) were the only Mylor batsmen to reach double figures as Bridgewater seam bowler Anthony Jennings ripped through the Pipers lineup with 5/20 from nine overs. Watson (2/15) and Tait (2/22) rounded off a great day for the Raiders. Ladder (after round 2)Scott Creek Ironbank 12, Aldgate 12, Stirling 6, Bridgewater 6, Kangarilla 6, Mount Lofty 6, Mylor 0, Meadows 0.Round 3 fixtures (home teams named first)Kangarilla v BridgewaterStirling v MeadowsAldgate v Mount LoftyScott Creek Ironbank v Mylor

Hills Softball Association ‘A’ Grade Women (Strathalbyn v Redsox)Redsox were up to bat first and put one run on the board with Zoe Thomson gaining a walk and making it around the bases with Strath’s centre fielder Rebecca Sims taking a catch, short stop Kathy Pash making the out at first and a K2 to pitcher/catcher combo of Tess Norris to Bianca Pash ending the innings. Strath also got one run to lead off batter Ashlee Peterson who made her way around the diamond before Redsox made outs from an infield fly, a put out at first base by Stephanie Cross and a K2 to pitcher Thomson and catcher Alex Mackay.The second innings for Redsox was three up three down with a K2 and K. Pash making another out at first and taking a catch to send them from the diamond. Strath were choosy with their pitches and gained five walks with Sims and Kelly Roe getting safe hits and K. Pash hitting a big three baser which all helped to bring home six runs with Redsox making two outs at third and Mackay taking a sky high catch to end the innings.Redsox added two runs in the third, one each to Chloe Zakelj and Mackay with Strath’s K. Pash making an out at second, Peyton Daniels taking a catch and Norris making an out at first. Strath had three up three down in the third with a catch taken by Thomson, a line drive catch taken by Cross at first and then playing her base quickly to get the runner out for a double play.The fourth dig for Redsox was also scoreless with Strath making two K2’s and an out at first made by Daniels. Safe hits to Roe and B. Pash and a two baser to Daniels brought Roe home to add one run to Strath’s tally before Redsox could make an out at first, a K2 and a catch at centre by Chloe Zakelj.The fifth dig for Redsox had a three base hit to Thomson who made it home before Strath’s second baser Peterson could make an out at first and K. Pash took another two catches to end the innings. Strath came in for another bat and again with choosy batting gained walks but could not get anyone home before time and game were called. Final scores for the game were Strathalbyn 8 defeated Redsox 4.Hills Softball Association ‘C’ Grade Women (Strathalbyn v Hahndorf)Strathalbyn were up to bat first and came out swinging with safe hits to Amy Bailey, Rebecca Sims, Amber Crawford and a two baser to Annabel McGregor which pushed runners around to bring home nine runs with Hahndorf making an out at home, Emma Faber-Paul making an out at third and an infield fly ending the innings. Hahndorf started their batting dig well with a two base hit to Faber-Paul who with great running made it home for their only run before Strath could shut them down with Laura Sneath making an out at first, pitcher Bailey also making an out at first and combining with Crawford as catcher for a K2 to send them from the diamond.Strath’s second batting dig added a further five runs with safe hits to Sneath and Bailey, a two baser to Monica Spriggs and a three baser to Crawford with Hahndorf’s pitcher/catcher combo of Celeste Paul and Kerry Lawson making a K2 and centrefielder Chantelle Ingram taking a catch and then getting the ball in quickly to first to catch the runner out of their ground for the third out and a double play. Hahndorf gained one run in the third with Janaya Liebelt getting a two base hit with Strath’s Bailey and Crawford working well again for a K2, Sneath making another out at first and another K2 ended the innings.The only safe hit for Strath in the third was to Kelly Roe but she was left stranded with Hahndorf making an out at first, Lawson now at left field taking a catch and Ingram now at third making an out at first to hold Strath scoreless. Hahndorf had safe hits to Faber-Paul and Tammy Craig in their third turn at bat and the highlight of the game was a home run to Ingram which helped add two runs to their tally before Strath’s Sneath now playing at left field took a catch, and two outs at first ended the innings and the game. Final scores for the game were Strathalbyn 14 defeated Hahndorf 4.

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 2 resultsYankalilla 68 defeated Willunga 47Strathalbyn 59 defeated Encounter Bay 44McLaren Vale 68 defeated Port Elliot 48Victor Harbor White 78 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 55Clarendon 78 defeated Goolwa 45Ladder (after round 2)McLaren Vale 24, Yankalilla 20, Strathalbyn 14, Encounter Bay 12, Victor Harbor White 12, Port Elliot 10, Clarendon 10, Victor Harbor Blue 9, Willunga 5, Goolwa 4.Round 3 fixtures (home team named first)McLaren Vale v ClarendonGoolwa v StrathalbynEncounter Bay v WillungaPort Elliot v Victor Harbor White Victor Harbor Blue v Yankalilla

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 2 resultsInman Valley 4-6-44 defeated Myponga-Sellicks 2-2-28Goolwa 4-5-40 defeated Victor Harbor 2-3-25Port Elliot 5-7-46 defeated Back Valley 1-2-26Ladder (after round 2)Inman Valley 13, Goolwa 12, Port Elliot 8, Myponga Sellicks 7, Victor Harbor 5, Back Valley 3.Round 3 fixtures (28/10/23)Goolwa v Myponga SellicksVictor Harbor v Port ElliotBack Valley v Inman Valley

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 1 resultsMcLaren Vale 69 defeated Victor Harbor White 51Victor Harbor Blue 66 defeated Willunga 54Goolwa 59 defeated Encounter Bay 53Port Elliot 80 defeated Yankalilla 43Ladder (after round 1)Port Elliot 12, McLaren Vale 12, Victor Harbor Blue 10, Goolwa 8, Encounter Bay 4, Willunga 2, Victor Harbor White 0, Yankalilla 0.Round 2 fixtures (home team named first)Encounter Bay v YankalillaWillunga v Port Elliot Victor Harbor White v GoolwaMcLaren Vale v Victor Harbor Blue