Mt Compass jumped into the finals after defeating Victor Harbor outright by seven wickets during the final round of the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Burgess Oval on Saturday. ‘Compass’ started day two on 3/108, just nine runs behind the Vipers’ first innings total of 117, and they declared at 3/126 with Jamarley Daley (48) and Matthew East (45 not out) the leading run scorers. Victor Harbor struggled in their second innings as they were bowled out for 87 in the 43rd over. Matthew Hutchinson (22) was the only player to pass 20 for the Vipers, while Aaron Dalitz (3/16) and Bailey Baldock (3/17) were the best of the Bulls bowlers. This left Mt Compass needing just 79 runs for an outright victory and a spot in the finals. Daley (38) and Josh Murfitt (37 not out) made light work of the target as the winning runs came up after 16 overs of the second innings. Encounter Bay claimed the minor premiership with a six-wicket win against Willunga on Saturday. The Bays bowled Willunga out for 86 on the first day and were struggling at 6/60 themselves before getting through to stumps on 6/67. On Saturday, Chris Butler (10 not out) and Luke Crichton (9 not out) continued their partnership to 27 runs to see their side home with four wickets spare. Cam Lintern (21) top scored for the Bays, while Dan Hockham (2/11), Sean McIvor (2/28) and Simon Roberts (2/31) were the wicket takers for Willunga. Port Elliot jumped up to second place, and earned themselves a week off, with a 24-run victory against McLaren Districts at McLaren Vale. McLaren Districts were searching for their first win since December as they set about chasing down the Bloods’ day one total of 8/231. The Crushers made a good fist of the run chase as they reached 2/145 through an excellent 97-run stand between Jim Ryan and Justin Twartz. Ryan top scored with 69 (139 balls), while Twartz made 58 (77 balls). Once that partnership was broken, Port Elliot took over to claim 8/62 and dismiss the Crushers for 207. Veteran opening bowler Simon Donaldson was the star for Port Elliot with 6/44 from 17.4 overs. It was Donaldson’s second five-wicket haul of the season. Josh Andrewartha (2/75) was the other multiple wicket taker for Port Elliot. Reigning premier Noarlunga had a comfortable eight-wicket win against Goolwa at Old Noarlunga to finish the minor round in fourth spot. The Shoes bowled Goolwa out for 137 on day one and they got off to a good start in the run chase on Saturday with Cam Bullard making 43 (7 x 4’s) in an opening stand worth 55 runs. Two wickets fell at this score as Goolwa pushed hard for more breakthroughs in the first session. Anthony Tucker (29 not out) joined Jason Scarff in an 83-run unbroken third-wicket stand to get the Shoes home with 16 overs to spare. Scarff top scored with 51 not out (7 x 4’s). James Lawrence (1/23) and Josh Jones (1/27) were the wicket takers for the Magpies. Myponga-Sellicks won their third game in a row to end the season after defeating Yankalilla by 28 runs in a low-scoring game at Myponga. Yankalilla resumed day two on 2/13 in pursuit of the Mudlarks’ first innings total of 99. Joe Tyllis (31) and Luke Bartlett (29) made almost all of the Tigers score as they were bowled out for just 71. Ryan Haverty was the standout bowler for the Mudlarks with 5/17 from 14 overs, while skipper Sean Haverty snared 2/5 (3). Ladder (after round 12)Encounter Bay 61, Port Elliot 54, Willunga 52, Noarlunga 48, Mt Compass 37, Yankalilla 36, Goolwa 30, Myponga-Sellicks 30, McLaren Districts 21, Victor Harbor 3.Elimination Final fixtures (home side named first - 2/3/24 & 3/3/24)Willunga v Yankalilla (Burgess Oval - Mt Compass)Noarlunga v Mt Compass (Encounter Bay Oval)

Hills Softball Association ‘A’ Grade - Strathalbyn v RedsoxAfter a run of hot days through the week finally the cool change came through which made the Friday night game quite chilly. Redsox were up to bat first and had a safe hit to Zoe Thomson who stole bases but was left stranded with catches taken by Strath’s short stop Kim Cutting and first baser Peyton Daniels with pitcher/catcher combo of Tess Norris to Bianca Pash making a K2 to hold them scoreless. Strath came in and gained a walk to Kathy Pash and a safe bunt to Daniels but they were also left stranded with an out made at first, a catch taken at centre by Chloe Zakelj and a K2.A safe hit to Cherie Bamford in the second got her on base followed by her stealing bases and being brought home by a hit to Claire Mohan-Ram with Strath making an out at first, a catch taken at centre by K. Pash and a catch taken at left by Tash Mayes holding them to just one run. The second dig for Strath started with a K2 to pitcher/catcher Thomson to Alex Mackay but was followed by a triple to Mayes. Norris gained herself a walk but they were both left out on the diamond with another K2 and an out at first ending the innings.Strath had excellent fielding in Redsox third innings with third baser Gab Martin taking a catch, another K2 and Daniels making the out at first sending them from the diamond with runners on but unable to score. The third dig for Strath gained walks to Daniels and Norris, safe hits to Martin and B. Pash and a double to Mayes which all helped to bring in three runs with Redsox making two outs at first and another K2.The fourth dig for Redsox had hits to Kylie Gray, Bamford and Zakelj and a double to Marisha Branson which brought five runs over the plate while Strath worked hard in the field with Cutting, Martin and Daniels now pitching all making outs at first base. Strath had hits to Cutting, Martin and B. Pash, a safe bunt to K. Pash and a double to Daniels which brought home three runs to make the scores even. Redsox made another K2, Emily Mohan-Ram took a catch at right field and an out at first left the winning run out on base unable to come home. Final scores for the game were Redsox 6 drew with Strathalbyn 6.

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 16 resultsJohn Wesley 11-11-76 defeated Strathalbyn 1-1-43Kangarilla 12-12-81 defeated Woodchester 0-0-0 (Forfeit)Macclesfield Red 8-8-72 defeated Macclesfield Black 4-4-55Ladder (after round 16)Macclesfield Red 198, John Wesley 149, Macclesfield Black 146, Kangarilla 90, Strathalbyn 81, Woodchester 56.Semi-Final fixtures (2/3/24)Macclesfield Red v John WesleyMacclesfield Black v Kangarilla

An Adam Shearwood century inspired Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) to a thrilling five-run win against Meadows to maintain top spot on the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) ladder at Cherry Gardens yesterday. It was the second match in a row that SCIB had won by the narrow margin of five runs. Shearwood opened the batting with veteran Andy Adams with this pair putting together a 160-run stand before Adams was dismissed for 65 from 89 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Shearwood went on to top score with 112 from 125 balls (14 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), his second ‘ton’ of the season. Aaron Thompson (22) and Sam Hill (19) made useful contributions as SCIB put up an imposing total of 6/240 from their 45 overs. Brad Louch (3/41) and Rohan Reid (2/38) were the leading wicket takers for Meadows. The Bulldogs’ run chase began badly with the inform Dylan Brown dismissed first ball by Suresh Sripada (2/41). Brad Dawe (50), Rohan Reid (49) and Chad Dawe (41) gave their side a great chance of running down the big total, and at the start of the last over, Meadows needed eight runs to win. Beau Thomas (4/52) held his nerve to dismiss Louch (32) with two balls remaining in the match with Meadows bowled out for 235. Hill (2/42) was the other multiple wicket taker for Scott Creek Ironbank. Aldgate won their second game in a row with a five-wicket win at home against Bridgewater. The Raiders batted first and they were in early trouble at 3/43 before Jarrad Tait joined Ty Watson to add 52 runs for the fourth wicket before Watson departed for 39 (78 balls). Tait was looking dangerous as he hit seven boundaries and four sixes on his way to a rapid-fire 60 from 37 balls. James Graves (21) was the only other Bridgewater batsman to pass 20 as their innings wrapped up at 9/187. Shaun Atkins (3/35), James Anthony (2/3) and Matt Hansen (2/31) were the multiple wicket takers for the Gaters. Aldgate were under early pressure at 3/58, but with Tait unable to bowl due to injury, Atkins and Jake Turnbull began to get on top of the Raiders attack. This pair added 97 runs for the fourth wicket with Atkins making 57 from 51 balls (4 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s), while Turnbull finished with 56 from 111 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as the winning runs came up with 20 balls to spare. Watson (2/14) and Peter Atkins (2/48) were the leading wicket takers for ‘Bridgey’.Stirling moved back inside the top-four with a convincing six-wicket win at home against Kangarilla. It was the sixth consecutive loss for ‘Kangies’ and put paid to any hopes they had of playing finals this season. Kangarilla batted first and got off to a good start with Ryan Grimmond (37) and Joel Stidston adding 50 runs for the first wicket. From then on it was all Stirling as they took 10/46 to bowl the visitors out for just 96 in the 32nd over. Off-spinner Jack Read was the star with the ball for the Eagles with the fine figures of 4/10 (6). He was well supported by Ezekiel Hemming (2/13) and Connor McFadyen (2/45). McFadyen (30) and Read (25) continued their good day with a 54-run opening stand with the reigning premiers knocking off the total for the loss of four wickets in just the 21st over. Stirling can confirm their finals berth with a win against Bridgewater this Saturday in the final round. Mt Lofty are one win away from securing the all-important double chance after an excellent six-wicket win against Mylor at Heathfield. The Pipers batted first and were in strife at 3/52 before Adrian Gaunt and Ben James came together to put on 93 for the fourth wicket. Gaunt top scored with 77 (92 balls), while James finished on 72 not out (86 balls) as Mylor posted 6/213 from their 45 overs. Adam Carthew was the pick of the Redcaps bowlers with 2/26 (9), while Connor Milde took 2/50 (9). Mt Lofty put in a real team effort in the run chase with Nick Justice (52), Josh Mitchell (46), Jordan Neis-Beer (39), Carthew (38 not out) and Peter Giannes (29 not out) all playing significant roles in getting their side over the line with three overs to spare. Alex Kern (2/46) was the only multiple wicket taker for the Pipers. Ladder (after round 17)Scott Creek Ironbank 63, Mt Lofty 60, Aldgate 57, Stirling 54, Mylor 54, Meadows 48, Kangarilla 42, Bridgewater 30.Round 18 fixtures (home team named first)Aldgate v KangarillaMt Lofty v Scott Creek Ironbank Meadows v MylorBridgewater v Stirling

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 17 resultsStrathalbyn 75 defeated Willunga 38Goolwa 71 defeated Victor Harbor White 63Victor Harbor Blue 59 defeated Clarendon 46McLaren Vale 62 defeated Encounter Bay 58Port Elliot 70 defeated Yankalilla 48Ladder (after round 17)McLaren Vale 132, Strathalbyn 119, Goolwa 117, Yankalilla 111, Victor Harbor Blue 109, Port Elliot 103, Encounter Bay 100, Willunga 69, Victor Harbor White 56, Clarendon 44. Round 18 fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa v McLaren ValeEncounter Bay v Port ElliotVictor Harbor Blue v StrathalbynWillunga v Victor Harbor WhiteYankalilla v Clarendon

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 16 resultsInman Valley 5-7-44 defeated Back Valley 1-3-35Myponga Sellicks 5-7-47 defeated Victor Harbor 1-1-26Port Elliot 4-5-38 defeated Goolwa 2-3-28Ladder (after round 16)Inman Valley 81, Port Elliot 77, Myponga Sellicks 68, Goolwa 55, Back Valley 42, Victor Harbor 37.Semi-Final fixtures (2/3/24)Inman Valley v Port ElliotMyponga Sellicks v Goolwa

The bowlers had a day out at Willunga on Saturday as Willunga and Encounter Bay traded blows on day one of their clash during round 12 action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA). 16 wickets fell for just 153 runs as the Bays reached stumps at 6/67 in pursuit of Willunga’s first innings total of 86. Earlier, Encounter Bay sent Willunga into bat and the Demons were soon in strife at 5/22. Chad Franceschini played a lone hand for Willunga, being the only batsman to reach double figures, top scoring with 56 from 78 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Encounter Bay skipper Blake Bailey led from the front with 5/41 (11), his second five-wicket haul of the season. Kieran Garrett (3/18) and Luke Crichton (2/15) were the other wicket takers for the Bays. The Encounter Bay run chase started poorly as they slumped to 3/10 before Cam Lintern (21) and Max Longhurst (14) steadied the ship to leave the Bays needing 20 runs to win and claim the minor premiership. Daniel Hockham (2/5), Simon Roberts (2/21) and Sean McIvor (2/28) were the wicket takers for Willunga. Port Elliot have put themselves in a good position to claim a top-two spot after posting 8/231 on day one of their clash with McLaren Districts at McLaren Vale. It was an excellent team batting display by the Bloods with Scott Hannam (28), Ethan Spriggs (34) and Ben Griffiths (40) making good contributions. But it was skipper Joel Harris who was the standout with 79 from 129 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6), his third half century of the season. Harris is having a career-best season with 485 runs at an average of 69.29. The Crushers used nine bowlers with skipper Luke Goodieson (3/23) and Keith Schofield (2/43) the multiple wicket takers. Mt Compass will be pushing hard for an outright victory on day two of their clash with Victor Harbor at Burgess Oval after ending the first day on 3/108 in pursuit of the Vipers’ first innings total of 117. An outright win for the Bulls would be enough to catapult them into the finals. Earlier, Victor Harbor batted first with veteran Tim Watson top scoring with 42 from 71 balls (7 x 4’s). No other Vipers batsman reached 20 as they were bowled out for 117 in the 48th over. Ethan Osmond (3/16), Bailey Baldock (3/17), Ethan Anderson (2/6) and Aaron Dalitz (2/9) were the wicket takers for ‘Compass’. The home side wasted no time setting after the small total as Jamarley Daley (49) and Matthew East (43 not out) helped their side to within 10 runs of first innings points at stumps. Myponga-Sellicks and Yankalilla are locked in a tight tussle after day one of their clash at Myponga was dominated by the bowlers. The Mudlarks batted first but could only manage a total of 99 before being bowled out in the 56th over. Michael Tomlinson top scored with 22 to continue his consistent season. Aaron Smith was the best of the Yankalilla bowlers with the excellent figures of 4/27 from a marathon 23 overs. Leg-spinner Luke Bartlett was the other multiple wicket taker with 2/9 from nine overs. The Tigers had 14 overs to negotiate before stumps and they finished on 2/13. It could be a nervous run chase on Saturday with a win for the Tigers securing their finals berth. However, a loss would leave them at the mercy of other results. Needing a win to keep their finals hopes alive, Goolwa batted first against Noarlunga and posted 137 at Old Noarlunga before being bowled out in the 69th over. It was tough going in the first session with the Magpies 2/36 at the tea break thanks to some tight bowling from the Shoes. Luke Giddings (38) and Jayden Crees (22) put on a handy 33-run seventh wicket stand, while four other batsmen reached double figures without going onto a big score. Travis Bronstein bowled an excellent spell for the Shoes, claiming 5/44 from 20.4 overs, while Cam Bullard took 2/20 (7). 

Langhorne Creek moved to the top of the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder following their 72-run win against Woodside during round 16 action at Langhorne Creek on Saturday. The Tigers batted first and put together a real team batting performance with Daniel Kropp (67), James Dawson (62), Brodie O’Dea (33) and Jaspa Tonkin (28) leading the way as Langhorne Creek put up an imposing 7/238 from their 45 overs. Chris Collins (3/27), Tommy Baldock (2/36) and Harrison Reid (2/45) were the wicket takers for the Warriors. Woodside battled hard in the run chase with skipper Brad Collins (53 not out), Baldock (24) and Dave Wescombe (21) the leading run scorers as their side finished at 8/166. The home side used eight bowlers with Daniel Cleggett (2/16), Matt Tonkin (2/28) and Troy Blackwell (2/37) the multiple wicket takers. Hahndorf won their second game in a row after producing an upset six-wicket win against reigning premier Lobethal. ‘Lobey’ batted first and never really got going with six players reaching double figures with Sam Martin top scoring with 18 from 25 balls. Bradey Judd was the standout bowler for the Magpies with 4/20 from nine overs. He was well supported by Dean Gore (2/18) and Ryan Trafford-Walker (2/37). Hahndorf were untroubled in the run chase as veteran Greg Hassold (49 from 75 balls) and Lachlan Huxtable (32 from 47) added 83 for the second wicket as the Magpies brought up the win in the 24th over.Strathalbyn won their 10th game of the season with a comfortable seven-wicket win against Nairne. The Razorbacks batted first with Shane Kenney getting them off to a flier with a quickfire 32 from 19 balls (2 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Once Kenney was dismissed, Nairne stumbled to 7/95 before Chad Harrop made his first half century of the season with an important knock of 77 from 73 balls (5 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Off-spinner Matt Harris snared 3/25 (8.5) for the Stallions, while Tyson Roberts took 2/17. Strathalbyn’s run chase was set up by a fine 78-run stand between veterans Luke Cousins and Mark Abbott. Cousins top scored with 75 (90 balls), while Abbott finished on 68 not out (79 balls) as the Stallions brought up an impressive victory with 35 balls to spare. Duncan Rogers was the best of the Razorbacks bowlers with 2/25 (8).Macclesfield won their sixth game of the season with a low-scoring 48-run win against Bremer Callington at ‘Maccy’ on Saturday. The Redbacks batted first with skipper Tom Filsell making a handy 22 (3 x 4’s) at the top of the order. Lachie Barrett was the standout batsman for Macclesfield with 63 (5 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), his fifth half-century of the campaign. No other Redbacks player reached double figures as the home side were bowled out for 131 in the 41st over. Johnny Fitzgerald (3/22), Shannon Howie (2/18) and Nathan Fitzgerald (2/31) were the leading wicket takers for the Cobras. Bremer Callington were under early pressure in the run chase as they stumbled to 5/39, before eventually getting bowled out for 83. Graydon Brand was the best of the Cobras batsmen once again with 37 not out (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Brand has played almost a lone hand with the bat this season with 380 runs with two games remaining. Barrett confirmed his ‘man of the match’ status snaring 3/8 and he was well supported by Joe Lions (3/9) and Kieran O’Connell (2/27)Ladder (after round 16)Langhorne Creek 52, Lobethal 50, Strathalbyn 42, Nairne 42, Macclesfield 26, Woodside 20, Hahndorf 18, Bremer Callington 6.Round 17 fixtures (home team named first)  Bremer Callington v HahndorfNairne v Langhorne Creek Lobethal v StrathalbynMacclesfield v Woodside

Strathalbyn v Hahndorf - ‘A’ Grade WomenThe first time this season that an A women game was played on a Saturday the weather turned out to be quite warm. Strathalbyn came up to bat first and had hits to Buttsy Milne and Gab Martin with the only safe hit to Tash Mayes but with Hahndorf’s third baser Chloe Davis taking a catch, short stop Abby Bastian picking off the runner at second and a K2 to pitcher/catcher combo of Rylee Zobel to Georgia King, Martin and Mayes were left stranded on base unable to score. Hahndorf’s turn at bat was also scoreless with Strath’s pitcher Tess Norris fielding and throwing to the safe glove of Milne at first, combining with catcher Martin for a K2 and a line drive catch to third baser Mayes sending them from the diamond.The second dig for Strath was also scoreless even with Norris getting on to base due to Hahndorf making another two K2’s and picking the runner off at second base. Hahndorf had hits to Mia Oats-Willis, Charlotte Fairley and Bastian in the second bringing home three runs with Strath’s left fielder Rebecca Sims taking a catch, Mayes now at short stop picking off the runner at second and Norris again making an out at first to end the innings.Strath were looking to get a score on the board but even with a walk to Ashlee Peterson and hits to Kim Cutting, Milne and Mayes they were unable to bring anyone home with Hahndorf making an out at first, a K2 and a great running catch in foul territory by Davis. Strath were again able to hold Hahndorf scoreless in the third with another line drive catch by Mayes and new catcher Cutting taking two high ball catches to send them back to the dugout.The intention for Strath to make runs in the fourth was there with some great swinging but apart from Emily Eglitis they were unable to connect and get on with Hahndorf making another two K2’s and an out at first to again hold them scoreless. Hahndorf came out swinging in their turn at bat and with multiple safe hits, great base running and Oats-Willis gaining a home run it brought in seven runs which was enough to call the game with the only out being made by Milne fielding and playing her base. Hahndorf came out on top on a hot day 10 runs to Strathalbyn 0.Strathalbyn v Macclesfield - ‘C’ Grade Women On a warm day Macclesfield were up to bat first and produced hits to Claudia Lions and Karlyn McLeod which helped push Amabel Lions around the bases for the only run of the innings with Strathalbyn’s third baser Rebecca Sims making an out at first, working well with short stop Annabel McGregor for an out at third and McGregor fielding and throwing to the safe glove of Lavinia Seymour at first. Strath came in to bat and through some good choices they gained some walks, had a safe bunt to Sims and a single to Laura Sneath and with some great base stealing they were able to bring in seven runs with Maccy’s short stop C. Lions making an out at first and left fielder A. Lions taking a catch and quickly throwing to third to catch the runner out of their ground for a double play.The second innings for Maccy was three up three down with Seymour involved in all three outs first taking a catch, then fielding and playing her own base and then receiving the ball from pitcher Amy Bailey to send them from the diamond scoreless. Strath had safe hits to Sims, Amber Crawford and Sneath but they could only add one run with Maccy making another two outs at first and C. Lions fielding and making the tag on the runner to end the innings.The third batting dig for Maccy was facing first time pitcher Sneath and C. Lions had a safe hit and with some choosy batting again they got runners on and with some great base running they were able to bring home three runs with Strath’s Sims now at short stop making an out at first, taking a catch and then fielding and getting the runner out on second base. Strath’s third turn at bat produced a safe hit to Vanessa Kitto but they were only able to add one run to the tally with Maccy picking off a runner at second, making another out at first and catcher Zarlee Winitana fielding and getting the ball to first base for the third and final out of the innings and the game. Strathalbyn were the winners with 9 runs to Macclesfield 4.

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociatonRound 15 resultsStrathalbyn 12-12-81 defeated Woodchester 0-0-0 (Forfeit)Macclesfield Red 11-11-79 defeated Kangarilla 1-1-34John Wesley 7-7-56 defeated Macclesfield Black 5-5-47Ladder (after round 15)Macclesfield Red 186, Macclesfield Black 142, John Wesley 134, Strathalbyn 80, Kangarilla 74, Woodchester 56.Round 16 fixtures (home team named first)John Wesley v StrathalbynKangarilla v WoodchesterMacclesfield Black v Macclesfield Red

Hills Softball Association Under 14 Mixed (Strathalbyn v Pirates)Pirates were up to bat first and even though Strathalbyn pitcher Ashton Ide pitched quite a few strikes they were able to gain some walks which pushed runners around bringing in six runs with Ide fielding and throwing to first baser Eva Eglitis for the first out, Ide combining with catcher Sam Baker for a K2 and Baker then fielding and throwing to Eglitis for the third out to end the innings. Strath came in to bat and started with hits to Lincoln Strange and Scarlett Finn and with some choosy batting they got Ide, Baker and Xander Ide onto base with walks but even with some great base running they were only able to bring home Strange and A.Ide for two runs.The second batting dig for Pirates faced new pitcher Byron Strange who pitched well with Pirates getting some safe hits to Elijah Harvey, Elliott Lawson, Jett Donoghue and a home run to Jack Walters which brought in the full seven runs with Strath’s pitcher B. Strange fielding and making the out at first and third baser Finn also fielding and making the second out at first base. Strath came in for their second turn at bat and needed to add some runs to the board but even with walks to Finn and Tayah Thornton and another safe hit to L. Strange they were unable to with Pirates just too good in the field making a tag out at home and two K2’s to pitcher/catcher combo of Charlie Askew to Hugo Owen to end the innings and the game. Pirates came out on top 13 runs to Strathalbyn 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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