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

Macclesfield remain undefeated following a thrilling six-run victory against Bremer/Callington during round two action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Callington on Saturday. ‘Maccy’ batted first and were in early trouble at 2/6 before Josh Lewis-Burns (36) and Kieran O’Connell (35) lifted their side out of strife. Connor Moore gave the innings some impetus with an important 54 not out, with his innings including six boundaries and one six, as the Redbacks posted 8/172 from their 45 overs. The Cobras got handy contributions from Alfie Wenk (39 not out), Alex Ford (26), Johnny Fitzgerald (25), Jake Beerenfels (22) and Alex Durbidge (21) but ultimately came up six runs short, as they were all out in the final over for 166. Two run-outs from Lachlan Barrett and a hat-trick to Moore (3/32) with the final three balls of his spell put paid to the Cobras chances in an excellent game of cricket.Reigning premier Lobethal made it two-from-two with a comfortable seven-wicket victory at Hahndorf. The Magpies batted first with skipper Daniel Jenner the mainstay of the innings with a top scoring 55. Next best was Lachlan Huxtable with 19 as Hahndorf finished on 9/135. Will Zadow was the pick of the Lobethal bowlers with figures of 4/14 from six overs. Dave Huxter (2/21) was the other multiple wicket taker for the Tigers. Lobethal lost two early wickets before Ben Matthews and Lachlan Elsworthy came together to add 63 for the third wicket until Elsworthy was dismissed for 33 (38 balls). Matthews was joined by Sam Graeber (22 not out) and this pair saw their side over the line in the 27th over. Matthews continued on to top score with 69 not out (81 balls). Langhorne Creek also remain undefeated after travelling to Woodside and coming away with a five-wicket victory. Woodside batted first and posted 162 before being bowled out in the final over of their innings, which was a good recovery after being 3/17. Tommy Baldock (36) and Dave Wescombe (36) dug their team out of a hole with a 64-run stand for the fourth wicket, while Chris Bashchiera (27) and Shane Druwitt (15) put on 45 runs for the seventh wicket to add valuable runs at the end of the innings. Daniel Kropp picked up 4/29 from his nine overs, while Troy Blackwell snared 3/34, also from nine overs. Langhorne Creek took their time in the run chase with the winning runs coming up in the 42nd over. The innings was anchored by Wessel van Wyk who top scored with 62 from 112 balls (6 x 4’s), while Jayden Michelmore (33 not out) and Kropp (31) made very useful contributions as the Tigers passed the required score with five wickets in hand. The fourth undefeated team to start the AEHCA season is Strathalbyn who defeated Nairne by five wickets at Strathalbyn oval on Saturday. The Stallions sent Nairne into bat with two key partnerships lifting the Razorbacks to 8/182 from their 45 overs. Firstly Zac Llewellyn (61) and Brad Christie (36) put on 61 runs for the third wicket, then Llewellyn joined forces with Jack May (22) to add 51 for the fifth wicket. Brayden Gaiter (2/20), Nick Evenden (2/26) and Matthew Harris (2/44) were the main wicket takers for ‘Strath’. The Stallions run chase was underpinned by several important knocks including veteran Nathan Pelle (52) and Harris (35). When Harris was dismissed the score was 3/114 as Riley Tonkin came to the crease. Tonkin made light work of the remaining target, smashing 54 not out from just 31 balls to see his side home in the 37th over. Tonkin’s innings included seven boundaries and two sixes. Chad Harrop was the pick of the Nairne bowlers with 2/29 (8). Ladder (after round 2)Lobethal 8, Langhorne Creek 8, Macclesfield 8, Strathalbyn 8, Woodside 0, Bremer/Callington 0, Nairne 0, Hahndorf 0.Round 3 fixtures (home teams named first)Hahndorf v Bremer/Callington Langhorne Creek v NairneLobethal v StrathalbynWoodside v Macclesfield

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 1 resultsGoolwa 4-6-39 defeated Back Valley 2-2-26Myponga Sellicks 3-4-41 defeated Victor Harbor 3-4-33Inman Valley 5-7-46 defeated Port Elliot 1-2-28Ladder (after round 1)Inman Valley 7, Goolwa 6, Myponga Sellicks 5, Victor Harbor 3, Back Valley 2, Port Elliot 1.Round 2 fixtures (21/10/23)Inman Valley v Myponga SellicksVictor Harbor v GoolwaBack Valley v Port Elliot

Encounter Bay is on top of the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) ladder after defeating Willunga by 109 runs during round two action yesterday at Encounter Bay. The Bays batted first and were under early pressure with both openers back in the shed and the score sitting at a precarious 2/6. The innings was resurrected as Matt Overall joined Sam Hoffmann to add 67 runs for the third wicket before Overall was dismissed for 28 (32 balls). Hoffmann went on to make 54 from 88 balls (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Finn Magor (54 not out) and Cam Lintern (26) put on 51 runs for the fifth wicket as Encounter Bay posted 5/174 from their 40 overs. Willunga skipper Luke Harding picked up 2/25 (7) to be the best of the Demons bowlers. Harding (22) and Rory Hanson (13) were the only Willunga batsmen to reach double figures as the visitors were bundled out for just 65. Five Encounter Bay bowlers took wickets including Overall (3/10), Kieran Garrett (2/4), Zac Thompson (2/11) and Riely Williams (2/18).Port Elliot is also undefeated after two rounds following their five-wicket win at home against McLaren Districts yesterday. The visitors were sent in by Port Elliot with Daniel Bruce (30) and Ben Worrall (28) the best of the Crushers batsmen as their side was bowled out in the 32nd over for 103. Josh Andewartha (3/32), Simon Donaldson (2/7) and Scott Hannam (2/13) were the multiple wicket takers for the Bloods. Port Elliot knocked off the runs in the 26th over with Ben Griffiths (31) and Ethan Spriggs (28) the best of the batsmen, while Keith Schofield picked up 3/16 (5) for McLaren Districts.Yankalilla won their first game for the season after defeating Myponga-Sellicks by 23 runs. Yankalilla won the toss and decided to bat first with vice-captain Luke Bartlett top scoring with 66. Bartlett got good support from Tom Bennett (31) and David Barnes (20) as the Tigers posted a competitive 6/152 from their 40 overs. Ryan Haverty with 2/15 from eight overs was the pick of the Mudlarks bowlers. Myponga-Sellicks got themselves to 1/58 with Sean Haverty (32) and Ryan Haverty (18) adding 49 runs for the second wicket. Yankalilla hit back through Bartlett (2/19), Aaron Smith (2/21) and Lachlan Whittlesea (2/28) as the Mudlarks came up short on 7/129 from their allotted 40 overs. Michael Tomlinson top scored for the Mudlarks with 34 not out. Mount Compass continued their perfect start to the season after a solid seven-wicket win at Victor Harbor. Mount Compass won the toss and decided to bowl first and the move paid off with the Vipers bowled out for 115. Harrison Medlen (25), Tim Watson (19) and Lachlan Hywood (16) were the leading run scorers for ‘Victor’. Josh Dalitz (3/22) and Aaron Dalitz (2/15) were the best of the Mount Compass bowlers. The Bulls were relatively untroubled in the run chase as Ethan Anderson (40), Rilee Endersby (28), Paul Barrett (23) and Matthew East (19 not out) were the leading batsmen for Mount Compass as the winning runs came up in the 36th over. Reigning premier Noarlunga got their first win of the season with a hard-fought eight-run win at Goolwa. Noarlunga batted first and were in early trouble at 2/14. Jason Scarff joined Matthew Spaan and this pair steadied the ship with a 34-run stand for the third wicket before Spaan went for 14. Anthony Tucker (20) joined Scarff to put on 64 runs for the fourth wicket before Scarff went for a fine 69 (7 x 4’s), as the Shoes finished on 6/141. Jayden Crees took 4/35 (8), while Andy Evans bowled a restrictive spell of 1/15 from his eight overs. Goolwa started their run chase brightly with three early boundaries before Noarlunga struck back with three quick wickets to have Goolwa in trouble at 3/20. Evans was batting patiently as Scarff completed his spell with figures of 1/7 (8). Evans found an ally in Jake Kuss and this pair added 63 runs for the fourth wicket before Kuss went for 25. Evans went next for 38 as regular wickets fell as Goolwa finished on 9/133 off their 40 overs. Cam Bullard (3/23) and 15 year-old debutant Sammy George (2/16) were the multiple wicket takers for Noarlunga. Ladder (after round 2)Encounter Bay 12, Mount Compass 12, Port Elliot 12, Myponga-Sellicks 6, Noarlunga 6, Yankalilla 6, Willunga 6, Goolwa 0, Victor Harbor 0, McLaren Districts 0.Round 3 fixtures (two-day games)Encounter Bay v NoarlungaPort Elliot v GoolwaMyponga-Sellicks v McLaren DistrictsMount Compass v WillungaYankalilla v Victor Harbor

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 1 resultsJohn Wesley 8-8-63 defeated Strathalbyn 4-4-46Woodchester 8-8-61 defeated Kangarilla 4-4-38Macclesfield Red 6-6-61 defeated Macclesfield Black 6-6-55Ladder (after round 1)John Wesley 12, Woodchester 12, Macclesfield Red 10, Macclesfield Black 6, Strathalbyn 4, Kangarilla 4.Round 2 fixtures (21/10/23)Kangarilla v StrathalbynMacclesfield Black v WoodchesterJohn Wesley v Macclesfield Red

Hills Softball Association ‘A’ Grade Women (Strathalbyn v Hahndorf)The first game back for the ‘A’ grade women was a Grand Final rematch from last season with Strathalbyn facing Hahndorf. Strath’s first batting dig gained them one run with a two-base hit to Peyton Daniels bringing Bianca Pash home with Hahndorf making two outs at second and an out at first. Hahndorf also had a two-base hit to Abbie Bastian who also made it home for the only run of the innings with Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo of Daniels to Pash working together for two K2’s and Kim Cutting at short stop taking a catch.It was three-up three-down for Strath in the second with a catch taken at right field, a K2 and an out at first. Hahndorf added two runs to their tally before Strath could make an out at first, another catch to Cutting and a tag out at third base to end the innings.A safe hit to the outfield by Rebekah Mayes was the highlight of the third dig for Strath but she was left stranded on base with Hahndorf’s right fielder taking another catch, a K2 and an out at second sending them from the diamond without scoring. Hahndorf added six runs in the third with two base hits to Alia Jackson and Bastian with Strath making another two K2’s and an out at first.Strath again was unable to score in the fourth with an out at first, a catch taken by catcher Georgia King and another K2. A three base hit to King in Hahndorf’s fourth turn at bat got her into a scoring position and she was brought home adding one more run to their total before Strath could make an out at first and two more K2’s to end the innings.The fifth batting dig for Strath was better with three runs brought in with Hahndorf making an out at first, a catch taken at first by Mia Oats-Willis and an out at home to end the innings and the game. Final scores for the game were Hahndorf 10 to Strathalbyn 4.Hills Softball Association ‘C’ Grade Women (Strathalbyn v Redsox)In the first game back for the season Strathalbyn took on Redsox who started the game with a three-run batting dig with Strath’s third baser Amber Crawford making a tag out, a K2 to pitcher Rebecca Sims with first gamer Vanessa Kitto taking on the catching duties and Sims then making the third out getting the ball cleanly to Kelly Roe at first. Strath came in to bat and had safe hits to Sims, Laura Sneath, Monica Spriggs and Kitto which helped bring in two runs with Redsox making an out at first and two outs at third.Strath had Redsox out with no runs added in the second dig thanks to a double play by Sims who took a catch and quickly threw to Roe to get the runner out followed by Crawford fielding at third and getting a clean throw to Roe for a three-up three-down inning. Strath also were unable to add any runs in their turn at bat with an out at first, a K2 and a catch to pitcher Glenys Megson.The third dig for Redsox added four runs with Strath’s new pitcher Amy Bailey making an out at first, second baser Sneath also making an out at first and a K2 to Bailey and new catcher Alecia Spinks. Strath batted well in the third gaining four runs which included safe hits to Spriggs, Spinks, Roe and another first gamer Shannon Patton with another catch to Redsox pitcher Megson, and another two outs at first.The fourth turn at bat for Redsox had one run gained thanks to a home run to Elisa Heath before Strath could shut them down with two outs at first and another K2. Strath needed to add some runs but were unable to, despite safe hits to Sims and Sneath with Redsox making an out at first and a double play with a catch taken and then tagging the runner out. Final scores for the game were Redsox 8 to Strathalbyn 6.Congratulations to all of our new players which include some returning after years of raising families and also brand new players to the sport, you all did a great job with safe hits had, runs brought in and a special mention to Vanessa Kitto for stepping up to catch in her very first game. Looking forward to a great season of getting to know everyone and improved skills.

Stirling made a strong start to their premiership defence with a comfortable eight-wicket win at Kangarilla during round one action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) yesterday. Kangarilla batted first and got themselves into a good position at 1/71 with Ryan Grimmond (34) and Lachlan Knight (31) adding 67 runs for the second wicket. Stirling were keeping it tight and turned the game in their favour by taking the last nine Kangarilla wickets for just 33 runs as the hosts were bowled out for 104. Jacob Kemp was the unlikely destroyer for the Eagles with 4/8 (4), while Chris Shaw (2/17) and Jack Pick (2/20) were the other multiple wicket takers. Stirling were relatively untroubled in the run chase as Jack Read (41), Kemp (23 not out) and Pick (18 not out) knocked the runs off with 12 overs to spare. Baxter Knuckey (1/16) and Grimmond (1/20) were the wicket takers for ‘Kangies’. Aldgate got their 2023/24 campaign off to a winning start with a five-wicket win at home against Meadows. Meadows batted first and at one stage were 1/88 with Luke Tonkin (32), Brad Dawe (29) and Rohan Reid (25) making handy contributions. Enter Frank Clements (4/38) and Henry Brasher (3/33), who combined to take the next seven wickets for just 37 runs as the visitors slipped to 8/125. Some good late hitting from Callan Blackwell (33 not out off 33 balls) lifted Meadows to a total of 171. Jack Woollard made a good comeback from injury for the ‘Gaters’ with the excellent figures of 2/12 (9). Josh Callaghan (37) and Mitch Thomas (18) got Aldgate off to a good start with an opening stand of 62, before three quick wickets saw Aldgate in a bit of trouble at 3/82. Max Bilsborow (19 not out) joined Clements at the crease and this pair put on 49 for the fifth wicket before Clements went for a typically hard-hitting 57 from 42 balls. Clements’ innings included four boundaries and five ‘maximums’, with Aldgate eventually passing the total with 10 overs to spare. Veteran Chad Dawe was clearly the best of the Meadows bowlers with the fine figures of 3/16 from eight overs.Mount Lofty defeated Mylor by four wickets in a thrilling round one encounter at Heathfield yesterday. The game was delayed by rain and reduced to 35 overs per side with Mylor batting first. The Pipers posted a very competitive total of 6/187 with Nic Wilson (60 off 84 balls), Tom Plant (27 off 51) and Liam Tansell (20 off 9) the leading scorers. Brad Hutton was the pick of the Redcaps bowlers with 5/31 (7), while Zef Wood claimed 2/33. The Mount Lofty run chase was underpinned by a fine innings of 75 not out (85 balls) from Redcaps skipper Jordan Neis-Beer. He was ably supported by Peter Giannes (28) and Wood (25), while Jack Miller hit the winning boundary with five balls to spare. Matthew Steadman (2/31) and Oliver Barnes (2/37) were the multiple wicket takers for Mylor.Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) made an excellent start to the season with a four-wicket win against Bridgewater at Cherry Gardens. The Raiders batted first and they never really got going as they were bowled out for just 127 in the 28th over. Jackson Hooper (21) was the only batsman to pass 20. Suresh Sripada (4/31), Daniel Desengo (3/32) and Daniel Key (2/21) were the main destroyers for SCIB. Key (25) and Adam Shearwood (12) added 35 runs for the second wicket as SCIB appeared to be cruising at 1/46 before a collapse of 4/18 saw the home side in strife at 5/64. Darcy Campbell made a handy 13 (19 balls) and then Desengo (11 not out) joined Aaron Thompson to add 41 runs for the seventh wicket to get their side over the line in the 35th over. Thompson was the undoubted star of the innings for SCIB with 52 not out from 59 balls (4 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Caleb Risson (3/29) and Finlay Sullivan-Llewellyn (2/36) were the leading wicket takers for Bridgewater. Ladder (after round 1)Aldgate 6, Scott Creek Ironbank 6, Stirling 6, Mount Lofty 6, Mylor 0, Kangarilla 0, Bridgewater 0, Meadows 0.Round 2 fixtures (home teams named first)Scott Creek Ironbank v BridgewaterAldgate v MeadowsMount Lofty v MylorKangarilla v Stirling

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 1 resultsMcLaren Vale 76 defeated Victor Harbor White 49Port Elliot 70 defeated Goolwa 52Encounter Bay 82 defeated Clarendon 38Victor Harbor Blue 57 defeated Willunga 56Yankalilla 59 defeated Strathalbyn 55Ladder (after round 1)Encounter Bay 12, McLaren Vale 12, Port Elliot 10, Yankalilla 10, Victor Harbor Blue 9, Willunga 3, Strathalbyn 2, Goolwa 2, Victor Harbor White 0, Clarendon 0.Round 2 fixtures (home team named first)Yankalilla v WillungaStrathalbyn v Encounter BayPort Elliot v McLaren ValeVictor Harbor White v Victor Harbor BlueClarendon v Goolwa