After winning just five games last season, Hahndorf has qualified for the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) Grand Final after a tight, two-wicket win against Langhorne Creek on Saturday at Langhorne Creek. The home side batted and were under pressure throughout with Ben Warren (32 not out) the only batsman to pass 15 as the Tigers were bowled out in the 32nd over for just 98. Curtis Montgomery snared 3/19 (7) for Hahndorf and he was well supported by Bradey Judd with 2/21 (7). Sam Williams got Hahndorf off to a fast start with a hard-hitting 48 from 36 balls (6 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), and at 0/47, the game appeared over. Langhorne Creek hit back hard through Brad Clements (3/9) and Troy Blackwell (2/24) as Hahndorf crashed to 8/91, still eight runs from victory. Michael Shanahan (5 not out) and Bradey Judd (4 not out) steadied the run chase for Hahndorf to knock off the winning runs in the 31st over. The Magpies now have the week off before hosting either Lobethal or Langhorne Creek on Saturday 29 March. Reigning premiers Lobethal defeated Woodside by six wickets on Saturday at Lobethal to keep their dreams of four consecutive flags alive. Lobethal will now take on Langhorne Creek in the Preliminary Final, while for Woodside, a positive season comes to an end. Woodside batted first and were in early trouble at 3/19. Noah Bell (30) and Dave Wescombe (40) steadied the ship with a 63-run fourth wicket stand, while Chris Baschiera added 21 (38 balls), before the Warriors were bowled out in the 44th over for 155. Dave Huxter (3/21), Sam Graeber (3/29) and Matt Martin (2/23) led a very disciplined Lobethal attack. The Tigers got off to a great start in their run chase with Mitch Weeks and Tanner King adding 93 runs for the first wicket before Weeks departed for 56 from 57 balls (6 x 4’s). King went on to top score with 75 not out (68 balls), with his innings containing just a solitary four, but a whopping six sixes as the target was reached in the 30th over. Baschiera (2/38) was the leading wicket taker for Woodside. Preliminary Final (22/3/25)Langhorne Creek v Lobethal (Langhorne Creek)

Redsox and Strathalbyn played the late game in the second A grade semi-final with Redsox batting first. Strathalbyn started the game well defensively with catcher Gab Martin making an out at first and right fielder Georgia Tomkinson taking two great catches to hold them scoreless with three up three down. Strath’s first turn at bat produced a three baser to Kim Cutting, two baser to Kathy Pash and a single to Martin which brought in three runs with Redsox pitcher/catcher combo of Claire Mohan-Ram to Alex Mackay producing two K2’s and short stop Steph Hull making an out at first.Redsox had safe hits to Kel O’Brien and Erin Adams-McDonald in the second but they could not bring anyone home with Strath’s Tomkinson taking another catch, fielding and throwing to Kathryn Milne at first and short stop Cutting throwing to Peyton Daniels at third to pick off the lead runner holding them scoreless again. Strath drew some errors and had safe hits to Daniels and Milne and with some great base running they brought three runs home with Redsox centre Saskia Charter-Harris taking a catch, right fielder Adams-McDonald taking a catch and third baser Chloe Zakelj making the out at first to end the innings.Zakelj hit a two baser in Redsox third turn at bat and was brought home by a safe hit to Zoe Thompson for the only run of the innings with Strath’s second baser Ashlee Peterson making two outs at first and Cutting making the third out at first base. The third dig for Strath got Tomkinson on base and produced another safe hit to Cutting and with great base running Tomkinson was able to steal home for the only run of the innings with Redsox picking off the lead runner at second, making an out at first and left fielder Thompson taking a catch.The fourth turn at bat for Redsox was scoreless too with Cutting picking off the lead runner at second, taking a catch and Tomkinson taking her fourth catch for the game at right field to end the innings with just four batters up. Redsox really switched on in the field with centre Charter-Harris taking another catch, short stop Hull taking a great line drive catch and second baser Lauren Christensen making the third out at first base to hold Strath scoreless with three up three down.Redsox needed to make runs in the fifth and they got Hull on base who then stole her way to second, advanced to third by Christensen and then stole home but unfortunately she was the only run in with Strath’s left fielder Bianca Pash taking a catch, Peterson making another out at first and a K2 holding them. Strath came in looking for some runs to add to their tally and walk away with a mercy win but Redsox weren’t giving up with a pick off of the lead runner and another catch at right but with some great base running and a two base hit to Daniels they brought runners home to come away with the win Strathalbyn 9 runs to Redsox 2 and head straight into the Grand Final.

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Preliminary FinalGoolwa 50 defeated Yankalilla 33Grand Final @ McLaren Vale (22/3/25)McLaren Vale Gold v Goolwa

Stirling are through to the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) Grand Final after a crushing eight-wicket win over Mt Lofty at Heathfield yesterday. The Redcaps, going for 13 wins in a row, batted first and were left reeling early on as they slumped to 3/13 in the 11th over. Josh Mitchell (19) and Ryan Pistola (12) tried to resurrect the innings, but it was to no avail as the home side were rolled for just 65. Connor McFadyen was the pick of the Stirling bowlers with figures of 4/12 (9), while James Richards (2/11), Chris Shaw (2/15) and Jack Pick (2/18) chipped in with a couple of wickets each. Stirling lost a couple of early wickets in the run chase to be 2/15, before Harrison Webb made a hard hitting 43 not out from 43 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as the Eagles reached the target in just the 17th over. Will Healey (2/13) took both wickets for the Redcaps. Reigning premier Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) made it five wins on the trot after defeating Mylor by eight wickets at Cherry Gardens in the Elimination Final yesterday to move through to the Preliminary Final against Mt Lofty on Saturday. Mylor batted first and battled their way to a total of 130 before being bowled out in the 45th over. Oliver Barnes (36 off 65 balls) was the only Mylor batsman to pass 15 runs. Five SCIB bowlers took wickets with Daniel Desengo (3/21), Andy Adams (2/22) and Lachlan Knight (2/25) leading the way. Inform SCIB opening pair Adam Shearwood and Aaron Thompson started well with a 68-run stand before Thompson went for 36 (58 balls). Shearwood continued on to top score with 62 from 89 balls (10 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Lachlan Knight chipped in with 27 not out (24 balls) as the target was reached in the 29th over. Preliminary Final (22/3/25)Mt Lofty v Scott Creek Ironbank (Heathfield)

Mylor has snuck into the top-four after a thrilling last-ball, two-wicket win over Stirling during round 14 action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Mylor on Saturday. The Pipers needed eight runs off the last over to win and secure a finals berth with Jesse Cooper on strike. Cooper (13 not out) hit six runs off the first five balls of the over, leaving two runs to win from the last ball, and Cooper duly delivered to the delight of his team mates. Earlier, Stirling batted first and posted a competitive total of 6/172 from their 45 overs with Jack Pick (76 not out) and Harrison Webb (56) adding 106 for the third wicket. Nick Cook (2/29) and Dylan Quinn (2/31) were the multiple wicket takers for Mylor. Liam Tansell (38), Michael Warburton (23) and Craig Fielke (21) made useful contributions to the Mylor run chase, before Cooper’s late heroics got them over the line. All six Stirling bowlers took wickets with Pick (2/15) and Ned Hopgood (2/42) the leading wicket takers for the Eagles. Kangarilla finished their season in style as they defeated Bridgewater by four wickets to knock the Raiders out of finals contention. Bridgewater batted first and it was a struggle as they were eventually bowled out for 108 in the 41st over. Shannon Cox (32 not out) and James Graves (20) were the only Raiders batsmen to reach 20 runs. Ben Evans (3/20), Steve Featherstone (3/22) and Ryan Grimmond (2/12) did the damage with the ball for Kangarilla. Ryan Smallman (32 not out), Jake Turnbull (30) and Featherstone (21) top scored for ‘Kangies’ as they got across the line in the 40th over. Left-armer Ty Watson was the standout bowler for Bridgewater with figures of 4/30 (9). Reigning premier Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) made it four wins on the trot after a high-scoring 43-run at Aldgate on Saturday. SCIB batted first with in-form opening pair Adam Shearwood (25) and Aaron Thompson adding 74 runs for the first wicket before Shearwood departed in the 17th over. Lachlan Knight then joined the action and made 51, his first half-century of the season, but the star of the show was undoubtedly Thompson. Coming off an even 100 in his previous game, Thompson brought up his third ‘ton’ for SCIB with 133, his highest score for the club, as the visitors posted an imposing 7/260 from their 45 overs. Left-armers Matt Hansen (3/44) and Luke Smet (2/29) were the best of the Aldgate bowlers. The Gaters put up a decent show in the run chase with opening batsman Mitch Thomas top scoring with 84, while Pete Bowen (41), Max Bilsborow (26) and Pierce Cordes-Harvey (21) helped lift their side to a total of 217 before being bowled out in the 42nd over. Jayden Rea (3/30), Andy Adams (3/46) and Daniel Desengo (2/19) were the multiple wicket takers for Scott Creek Ironbank. Premiership favourites Mt Lofty made it 12 wins in a row following their comfortable eight-wicket victory at Meadows. The home side batted first with Haydn Reid (43), Rohan Reid (39) and Callan Blackwell (23) the leading run scorers as the Bulldogs posted a total of 150 before being bowled out in the 40th over. Connor Milde was the pick of the bowlers for the Redcaps with 4/28 (9), his best figures of the season, while Will Healey (2/26) and Josh Mitchell (2/41) chimed in with a couple of scalps each. Nick Justice and Josh Healey got Mt Lofty off to a fast start in the run chase with an opening stand worth 101 runs before Justice departed for a quickfire 61 from 46 balls (12 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Healey went on to score 44 not out (70 balls) as the winning runs came up in the 23rd over. Ladder (after round 14)Mt Lofty 52, Stirling 36, Scott Creek Ironbank 32, Mylor 28, Bridgewater 24, Aldgate 24, Kangarilla 20, Meadows 8.Round 1 Finals (15/3/25)Mt Lofty v Stirling (Heathfield)Scott Creek Ironbank v Mylor (Cherry Gardens)

Port Elliot made light work of their elimination final in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) with a comprehensive eight-wicket win against Myponga-Sellicks at Victor Harbor on the weekend. The Mudlarks were bowled out in the 38th over for just 75 with skipper Sean Haverty top scoring with 18 (41 balls). Liam Harris (3/12), Simon Donaldson (3/18) and Ben Griffiths (3/26) did the damage with the ball for the Bloods. After losing two early wickets, Joel Harris (31 not out) and Ethan Spriggs (21 not out) saw their side to victory in the 22nd over. Vinnie Nizzola (2/29) took both wickets for Myponga-Sellicks. Port Elliot will now take on Goolwa in a semi-final at Encounter Bay this Saturday and Sunday. Reigning premiers Encounter Bay also cruised through to the second week of finals after defeating Yankalilla by eight wickets at Encounter Bay. Yankalilla batted first and were in all sorts of trouble early as they slumped to 3/8 inside the first four overs. Tigers skipper Luke Bartlett tried to resurrect the innings as he battled his way to a patient 65 from 175 balls (5 x 4’s), before his side were ultimately bowled out for 115. Luke Crichton (3/9), Chris Butler (3/15) and Kieran Garrett (2/32) were the leading wicket takers for the Bays. Encounter Bay had 10 overs to bat at the end of day one and they got to stumps at 0/21, before Butler (43), David Schulze (35) and Sam Hoffmann (27 not out) got their side over the line in the 20th over of day two. Aaron Smith (1/15) and Chris Clark (1/32) were the wicket takers for Yankalilla. Encounter Bay will now face minor premier Noarlunga at Victor Harbor for the right to play in the 2024/25 Grand Final. Semi-Final fixtures (15/3/25 & 16/3/25)Noarlunga v Encounter Bay (Victor Harbor)Goolwa v Port Elliot (Encounter Bay)

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 2 finals resultsWoodchester 7-7-60 defeated Macclesfield 5-5-57Grand Final (15/3/25 @ Macclesfield)Kangarilla v Woodchester 

Langhorne Creek secured the minor premiership after defeating reigning premier Lobethal by 11 runs in a low-scoring round 18 encounter in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Langhorne Creek yesterday. The home side batted first and reached 2/73 through Shannon Jones (32) and Adam Clements (30), before a collapse of 8/56 saw them bowled out for 129 in the 43rd over. All seven Lobethal bowlers took wickets with Matt Martin (2/19), Sam Graeber (2/26) and Mitch Weeks (2/33) the multiple wicket takers. Lobethal started their run chase in shaky fashion as they slipped to 3/33, with ‘Creeks’ skipper Adam Clements (4/31) doing the early damage, before Sam Graeber (42) and Tanner King (22) added 47 runs for the fourth wicket as the the visitors reached 3/80. Veteran Ben Warren (2/14) made two key breakthroughs, while Troy Blackwell (3/28) mopped up the tail as Lobethal were bundled out for 118. Langhorne Creek will host Hahndorf next Saturday with the winner progressing to the Grand Final, while Lobethal will take on old rival Woodside in a cut-throat final at Lobethal. Hahndorf jumped up to second spot on the ladder and secured the double chance after a comprehensive nine-wicket win against Bremer Callington at Hahndorf yesterday. The Cobras batted first with Nathan Fitzgerald (22) and Graydon Brand (20) the only batsmen to reach 20 as they were bowled out for 123. Michael Shanahan (4/31) led the Magpies attack and he was well supported by Ryan Trafford-Walker (3/32) and Paul Allegretto (2/26). The Magpies wasted no time in knocking off the target as Sam Williams and Paul Allegretto (32) put on 107 for the first wicket. Williams went on to make a quickfire 78 not out from 41 balls (9 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s) as the winning runs came up in the 14th over. Leland Siebert (1/13) was the wicket taker for Bremer Callington. Strathalbyn finished their season in style with a comfortable eight-wicket win against Nairne at Strathalbyn yesterday. Nairne batted first and they were in all sorts of trouble early at 4/14 with Matt Harris doing the damage with 3/17 (5). Brodie Clarke (23), Jack Whelan (23) and Caleb Walker (22) attempted to resurrect the innings but ultimately the Razorbacks were bowled out in the 31st over for 99. Tyler Smith (2/10) and Kane Gaiter (2/15) were the other multiple wicket takers for the Stallions. Strathalbyn were untroubled in the run chase as Luke Cousins (29 not out), Riley Tonkin (26) and Mark Abbott (22) saw their side over the line in the 16th over. Woodside warmed up for finals action with a comprehensive 155-run win at Macclesfield. The Warriors batted first and had plenty of contributors as they put up an imposing total of 7/307 from their 45 overs. Dave Wescombe (58), Chris Baschiera (57) and Tommy Baldock (54) all made half-centuries, while Noah Bell (41) and Brad Collins (31) made handy contributions. Oliver Llewellyn (2/38) was the leading wicket taker for the Redbacks. Josh Lewis-Burns battled hard for ‘Maccy’ as he top scored with 50 from 53 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Connor Moore (20) was the only other player to reach 20 as the home side were bowled out for 152. Craig Medlow snared 4/26 (9) for the Warriors and he was well supported by Jeremy Druwitt with 4/39 (9). Ladder (after round 18)Langhorne Creek 56, Hahndorf 52, Lobethal 52, Woodside 48, Nairne 32, Strathalbyn 30, Bremer Callington 14, Macclesfield 4.Round 1 finals fixtures (15/3/25)  Langhorne Creek v Hahndorf (Langhorne Creek)Lobethal v Woodside (Lobethal)

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 2 finals resultsVictor Harbor 3-4-49 defeated Back Valley 3-4-47Grand Final (15/3/25 @ Inman Valley)Inman Valley v Victor Harbor

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Week 1 Finals resultsGoolwa 59 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 46McLaren Vale Gold 87 defeated Yankalilla 32Week 2 finals fixtures @ Yankalilla (15/3/25)Yankalilla v Goolwa

Langhorne Creek kept their minor premiership hopes alive after defeating Nairne by 88 runs during round 17 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Langhorne Creek on Saturday. The home side batted first with Brodie O’Dea top scoring with 54 from 62 balls (8 x 4’s), and he was well supported by Adam Clements (45) and Brayden Frost (27) as the Tigers posted a total of 156 before being bowled out in the 39th over. William Brooks was the star with the ball for Nairne with career-best figures of 5/9 (4.2), while Chad Harrop snared 2/36 (9). The Razorbacks were never in the run chase as they were dismissed for just 68 with Zac Llewellyn top scoring with 22 (29 balls). Langhorne Creek skipper Adam Clements completed a good all-round game with 4/20 from eight overs, while Troy Blackwell took 3/26.Woodside won their 11th game of the season with a comfortable 122-run win at home against Bremer Callington. The Warriors batted first and compiled an imposing 9/262 from their 45 overs. There were plenty of contributors with Dave Wescombe (58), Craig Medlow (40), Aaron Galvin (28) and Tommy Baldock (28) the leading lights. Six Cobras bowlers took wickets with Nathan Fitzgerald (2/45), Daniel Rickman (2/45) and Ryder Dolman (2/52) the leading wicket takers. Bremer Callington were in all sorts of trouble early in the run chase as they slipped to 3/7 before Alex Durbidge steadied the ship somewhat with 28 from 30 balls (1 x 4, 3 x 6’s). Johnny Fitzgerald (39) and Michael Heath (38) added 82 runs for the seventh wicket before the Cobras were eventually bowled out for 140. Galvin completed a good all-round double with 3/25 (6.2), while Liam Moore (3/40) and Nick Johns (2/14) were the other multiple wicket takers. Strathalbyn won their sixth game of the season with an upset 12-run victory over a depleted Lobethal. Strathalbyn batted first and were in early trouble at 2/18 before Ashley Medhurst (43) and Matt Harris (19) added 57 runs for the third wicket. Jake Beerenfels (38) and Brayden Gaiter (20) then helped lift the Stallions to 166. Will Strange (3/37) was the leading wicket taker for Lobethal, while there were an amazing five run outs! Lobethal were also in strife early in the run chase at 2/11, before Scott Higgins (42) and Sam Martin (37) put the Tigers in a winning position at 5/115. However, ‘Strath’ hit back, taking the last 5/39, to bowl Lobethal out for 154. Harris took 3/27 (9), while Tyler Smith (2/18) and Gaiter (2/24) chipped in with a couple of wickets each. Hahndorf are still a chance at a top-two finish after a comprehensive 155-run win at Macclesfield. Hahndorf batted first with their innings underpinned by a 152-run fourth wicket stand between Ben Montgomerie (79) and Ben Salt (70) as the Magpies posted 5/281 from their 45 overs. Paul Allegretto (46) and Dan Jenner (27) also made handy contributions, while Harrison Farrelly (2/22) was the leading wicket taker for the Redbacks. Macclesfield got off to a good start in the run chase through Connor Moore (31), Konan Breed (28) and Rowan Voogt (24), before the Hahndorf bowlers took over to bowl the Redbacks out for 126. Curtis Montgomery was the star with the ball for the Magpies with 5/25 (7.4), while Ryan Trafford-Walker took 3/50. Ladder (after round 17)Lobethal 52, Langhorne Creek 52, Hahndorf 48, Woodside 44, Nairne 32, Strathalbyn 26, Bremer Callington 14, Macclesfield 4.Round 18 fixtures (8/3/25)Langhorne Creek v LobethalStrathalbyn v NairneMacclesfield v WoodsideHahndorf v Bremer Callington

Goolwa warmed up for finals action after defeating Myponga-Sellicks by an innings and 40 runs during round 12 action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Goolwa on Saturday. The Magpies resumed day two on 0/103, and declared their innings at 1/221 with Matt Overall (89), Max McCardle (66 not out) and Sam Carlyle (37 not out) the leading run scorers. This gave the Magpies a lead of 101 runs as the Mudlarks took to the crease in their second innings, and it was over pretty quickly as the visitors were rolled for just 61 in 17 overs. James Lawrence took 4/5 (3) to see him finish the minor round with 35 wickets at an average of 9.57 as he took out the GSCA bowling awards. Goolwa now have the first week of finals off, and will play a semi-final against either Port Elliot or Myponga-Sellicks starting on the 15th of March. Port Elliot finished their season in style with a comfortable 95-run victory over Mt Compass. ‘Compass’ resumed day two on 5/58 in pursuit of Port Elliot’s day one total of 182, and it was an early finish as they were bowled out for just 87. Jamarley Daley top scored with 37 (57 balls), while Simon Donaldson was the star with the ball for Port Elliot with figures of 5/36 from 11 overs. Liam Harris (2/4) and Ben Griffiths (2/30) chimed in with two wickets each. Port Elliot will suit up this weekend in an elimination final against Myponga-Sellicks.Veteran Chris Butler made his maiden century to fire Encounter Bay to a five-wicket win over Willunga to finish the minor round. The Bays began day two on 1/66 in pursuit of the Demons’ day one total of 144, and it was the ‘Chris Butler Show’ as Butler made 103 not out from 116 balls (9 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as the Bays declared at 5/168. Daniel Hockham (3/42) was the leading wicket taker for Willunga. Batting a second time, Willunga finished on 9/135 with Eddie Last (33) and Jordan Corfield (30 not out) top scoring. Butler continued his excellent day with 3/20, while Kieran Garrett (3/42) and Blake Bailey (3/48) were the other chief wicket takers. Encounter Bay will face Yankalilla in a knockout elimination final this weekend. McLaren Districts fell agonisingly short of an outright win, and a finals spot, in their game with Victor Harbor at McLaren Vale on Saturday. The Crushers resumed day two on 0/13 in pursuit of the Vipers’ day one total of 153. The home side wasted no time knocking off the target with Justin Twartz (43), Stephen Nairn (34) and George Beard (26) leading the way. Kenny Sumner (3/36) and Jesse Ortega (2/38) were the multiple wicket takers for the Vipers. Victor Harbor took to the crease for their second innings and struggled their way to a total of 82, before being bowled out in the 34th over. Kevin Grant (3/15), Nairn (3/26), Beard (2/6) and Roy Graham (2/21) were the wicket takers for McLaren Districts. This left the Crushers with a target of 81 from just eight overs with a finals spot on the line. The home side pushed hard with Beard (36 not out from 21) and Grant (29 from 15) lifting their side to 4/70 before time ran out with their side just 11 runs from victory. Luke Harding took the bowling honours for ‘Victor’ with 3/19 (4). Minor premier Noarlunga tuned up for finals action with a five-wicket victory over Yankalilla. Noarlunga resumed at 2/30 with Travis Bronstein going on to score 41 (56 balls) before he was dismissed with the score at 4/78. Yankalilla had a bit of a ‘sniff’ but that was extinguished as Shoes skipper Cam Bullard made 100 not out (11 x 4’s), his second century of the season, to see his side comfortably over the line. Chris Clark took 2/50 (17) for the Tigers. Noarlunga will now have the first week of finals off and will play the winner of the Encounter Bay v Yankalilla elimination final on the weekend of 15th & 16th March.Round 1 Elimination Final fixtures (8/3/25 & 9/3/25)Encounter Bay v Yankalilla (Encounter Bay)Port Elliot v Myponga-Sellicks (Victor Harbor)

Strathalbyn v Hahndorf (‘A’ Grade)In their last game of the minor rounds Strathalbyn were up to bat first but they were unable to get anyone on base with Hahndorf’s third baser Eliza Lovelock making two outs at first and short stop Abbie Bastian also making an out at first for three up three down. Hahndorf started off with a hit to centre by Bastian and with great base stealing she was brought home by a hit to Mia Oats-Willis for the only run of the innings with Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo of Peyton Daniels to Gab Martin working well for two K2’s and second baser Georgia Tomkinson making the third out at first base.The second dig for Strath produced some walks and a hit to Bianca Pash but again they were unable to bring anyone home with Hahndorf’s Lucy Weatherstone pitching a K2, fielding and throwing home to pick off the lead runner with catcher Georgia King then throwing to first to catch the runner short for a double play. Walks were gained by Hahndorf in their second turn at bat with a safe hit to Bastian and a two baser to Brea Luxon which brought three runners home before Strath could make two K2’s and short stop Kim Cutting took a catch.Strath needed to get runs on the board but again they were unable to with Hahndorf’s second baser Reggie Fairley making two outs at first and Lovelock fielding and throwing across the diamond for the third out. Hahndorf had some safe hits to the outfield in their third turn at bat and brought two runs across the plate with Strath’s second baser Tomkinson and pitcher Daniels both making outs into the safe glove of Buttsy Milne at first and another K2 to Daniels to end the innings.Strath had a safe hit to Lara Tamke in the fourth but she was left stranded with Hahndorf making an out at first base and then Fairley making an out at second and quickly throwing to first base for another double play holding them scoreless again. Strath brought new pitcher Kathy Pash on and they had success straight away with Daniels now at third taking a catch and then another line drive catch with Pash pitching well for a K2 and three up three down.Strath needed to get runs on the board and in the fifth they decided they needed to bat and they did. Safe hits to Cutting, Pash, Tomkinson, Martin and a two baser to Bianca Pash brought home six runs which now put them in front with Hahndorf making all three outs at first base. Strath needed to hold Hahndorf scoreless and they started well with Tomkinson and K. Pash getting the first two batters out at first base but then Fairley hit a big three baser and was brought home by a safe hit to Georgia Fairley to bring in the winning run. Time and game were called with Hahndorf winning the game 7 runs to Strathalbyn 6. Strathalbyn will head into their finals campaign after finishing second on the ladder after the minor rounds. Strathalbyn v Pirates (‘C’ Grade)In a must win game for both teams Strathalbyn started the batting with safe hits to Elise Duffield and Rebecca Sims and with some walks gained they were able to bring home three runs with Pirates pitcher/catcher combo of Charlene Klenke to Michelle Stewart working well together for three K2’s. In Pirates turn at bat Strath’s first baser Duffield was a safe glove to throw to as pitcher Sims, third baser Brydie Spriggs and short stop Annabel McGregor all fielded and threw to first for three up three down holding Pirates scoreless.The second dig for Strath had a two base hit to Duffield and a three baser to Monica Spriggs which helped two runners cross the plate with Pirates second baser Debbie Taylor making an out at first and another two K2’s to Klenke and Stewart holding them to those runs. Pirates needed to get some runs on the board and they did with safe hits to Leonie Beattie, Klenke and Danielle Hupfield with Tracy Pearce hitting a two baser and Brenae Weiringa a three baser which brought in three runs before Strath’s pitcher Sims took a catch and McGregor fielded and tagged the runner and quickly threw to second baser Sophie VonBlanckensee to get another runner out for a double play.The third dig for Strath had safe hits to Amber Crawford and VonBlanckensee and two basers to M. Spriggs and Sims which pushed runners around the diamond and four over the plate with Pirates short stop Steph Zuzolo taking a catch, another K2 this time to new pitcher Sue Stewart and a tag out by Zuzolo ended the innings. Pirates needed to add runs in the third and they started well with a two baser to M. Stewart and hits to Pearce and Beattie which brought home three runs with Strath’s centre M. Spriggs taking a catch and VonBlanckensee making an out at third before time and game was called with Strathalbyn coming out on top 9 runs to Pirates 6 and now claiming fourth position to head into the finals.

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 1 finals resultsInman Valley 3-4-45 defeated Back Valley 3-4-40Victor Harbor 6-8-60 defeated Port Elliot 0-0-26Preliminary Final (8/3/25)Back Valley v Victor Harbor

Reigning premiers Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) won their third game in a row and have all but assured themselves of a spot in the top-four, after a high-scoring 42-run win against Meadows during round 13 action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Cherry Gardens on Saturday. The home side batted first and it was the ‘Adam Shearwood/Aaron Thompson Show’ as the opening pair put on a huge 225-run stand with Shearwood making 128 (120 balls) and Aaron Thompson scoring 100 (125 balls), as SCIB posted an imposing 4/269 from their 45 overs. Meadows’ run chase started shakily with both openers dismissed and the score at 2/31. Veterans Rohan Reid and Chad Dawe came together for a 58-run fourth wicket stand before Reid was dismissed for 66 (95 balls), while Chad Dawe top scored with 68 from 57 balls (6 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Adam Ramsbottom (22) and Jake Hughes (19 not out) made handy contributions as Meadows finished on 9/227. Beau Harwood (3/32), Ben McGowan (3/44) and Andy Adams (3/55) were the leading wicket takers for Scott Creek Ironbank.Stirling warmed up for finals action with an emphatic eight-wicket home win against Aldgate on Saturday. The Gaters batted first and reached a good position at 1/50 through Pierce Cordes-Harvey (40) and Mitch Thomas (24), but from then on it was all Stirling. The Eagles took 9/61 to bowl Aldgate out for 111 in the 40th over. Harrison Webb (3/3), Ned Hopgood (3/17) and Jack Pick (2/33) were the multiple wicket takers for Stirling. The Eagles were untroubled in the run chase with Sean McCullum (37), Jack Pick (23 not out) and Jack Read (23) seeing their side over the line in the 18th over. Bridgewater moved into the top-four following their 57-run victory over Mylor at Bridgewater Oval on Saturday. The Raiders batted first James Dawson (48) and Ty Watson (36) leading their side to 1/97, before a collapse of 9/61 saw them bowled out for 158 in the 40th over. Liam Tansell (3/3), Nick Cook (2/17), Oliver Sendy (2/20) and Dylan Quinn (2/34) were the major wicket takers for the Pipers. Mylor got off to a good start with Michael Warburton (19) and Tom Plant (47) adding 43 runs for the first wicket before a collapse of 10/58 saw Mylor bowled out for 101 in the 40th over. Peter Atkins (3/16) and Liam Risson (3/16) were the stars with the ball for Bridgewater.Minor premier Mt Lofty had an easy nine-wicket win over Kangarilla at Heathfield Oval. The visitors batted first and were soon in strife at 5/24, before Hartley Nobes chimed in with a top-scoring 47 from 69 balls (3 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Kangarilla eventually were bowled out for 90 in the 32nd over. Five Redcaps bowlers took wickets with Adam Carthew (3/18) and Sam Furber (2/9) leading the way. Mt Lofty wasted no time knocking off the target as Josh Mitchell whacked 58 not out from 33 balls (3 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s) as the target was reached in just the 16th over. Ladder (after round 13)Mt Lofty 48, Stirling 36, Scott Creek Ironbank 28, Bridgewater 24, Mylor 24, Aldgate 24, Kangarilla 16, Meadows 8.Round 14 (8/3/25 - home teams named first)Kangarilla v BridgewaterMeadows v Mt LoftyAldgate v Scott Creek IronbankMylor v Stirling

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 1 finals resultsKangarilla 9-9-70 defeated Macclesfield 3-3-52Woodchester 10-10-76 defeated Langhorne Creek 2-2-35Preliminary Final (8/3/25)Macclesfield v Woodchester 

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 18 resultsWillunga 63 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 43Yankalilla 70 defeated Victor Harbor White 41 Port Elliot 66 defeated Strathalbyn 54McLaren Vale Gold 77 defeated Encounter Bay 45Goolwa 88 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 46Ladder (after round 18)McLaren Vale Gold 180, Yankalilla 142, Goolwa 136, Victor Harbor Blue 123, Strathalbyn 108, Willunga 106, Encounter Bay 89, Port Elliot 84, Victor Harbor White 72, McLaren Vale Blue 40.Week 1 finals fixtures @ McLaren Vale (8/3/25)Goolwa v Victor Harbor BlueMcLaren Vale Gold v Yankalilla 

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 14 resultsWillunga 72 defeated Victor Harbor White 44Port Elliot 65 defeated Encounter Bay 49Goolwa 63 defeated Yankalilla 51Victor Harbor Blue 56 defeated McLaren Vale 49Ladder (after round 14)Goolwa 120, Willunga 117, Port Elliot 106, Victor Harbor Blue 97, Encounter Bay 70, Yankalilla 58, Victor Harbor White 53, McLaren Vale 51.Round 1 finals fixtures (6/3/25)Port Elliot v Victor Harbor Blue (1st Semi-Final @ Port Elliot)Goolwa v Willunga (2nd Semi-Final @ Goolwa)

Langhorne Creek moved up to second spot on the ladder after a convincing eight-wicket victory over Macclesfield during round 16 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Langhorne Creek on Saturday. Macclesfield batted first and were bowled out for just 82 in the 26th over with Harrison Farrelly top scoring with 15 (33 balls). Jagga Kotz (3/13), Brayden Frost (3/23) and Adam Clements (2/9) were the leading wicket takers for Langhorne Creek. The Tigers wasted no time in knocking off the target as Brodie O’Dea made a quickfire 50 from 26 balls (6 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), with the winning runs coming up in just eight overs. Luke Jones (1/26) and Joseph Lions (1/29) were the wicket takers for the Redbacks.A Shane Kenney century has fired Nairne to a six-wicket win against Hahndorf in hot and windy conditions at Nairne Oval on Saturday. Kenney smashed 101 from just 47 balls as the Razorbacks chased down the Magpies’ total of 8/225 in just the 31st over. Kenney’s innings included seven fours and a whopping 10 sixes and was his second ‘ton’ for the season. He was well supported by skipper Luke Timmins (47 not out) and Zac Llewellyn (36). Paul Allegretto (2/40) was the leading wicket taker for Hahndorf. Earlier, after slipping to 8/105, Ben Salt (77 not out) and Curtis Montgomery (61 not out) put on an unbroken ninth-wicket stand worth 120 runs to give Hahndorf what looked like a good total to defend. Chad Harrop was the star with the ball for Nairne with 4/21 from his eight overs. Lobethal moved another step closer to the minor premiership with a three-wicket win at Woodside. The home side batted first with Noah Bell (55), Chris Baschiera (29) and Trent Young (29) lifting their side to a competitive total of 193 before being bowled out in the 44th over. Lobethal used nine bowlers with Mitch Weeks (3/26), Matt Martin (3/27) and Sam Graeber (2/27) leading the way. Weeks got the Tigers off to a fast start in the run chase with 43 from 20 balls (3 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s), but at 3/62, the game was evenly poised. Jeremy Hackett joined Sam Graeber at the crease in a pivotal 92-run stand for the fourth wicket before Graeber went for 37 (61 balls). Hackett continued on to top score with 52 from 57 balls (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as the winning runs came up in the 37th over. Jeremy Druwitt bowled an excellent spell for the Warriors to snare 5/35 from his nine overs. The game between Bremer Callington and Strathalbyn at Callington was abandoned after a ‘mutual agreement’ due to the heat.Ladder (after round 16)Lobethal 52, Langhorne Creek 48, Hahndorf 44, Woodside 40, Nairne 32, Strathalbyn 22, Bremer Callington 14, Macclesfield 4.Round 17 fixtures (1/3/25)  Langhorne Creek v NairneLobethal v StrathalbynWoodside v Bremer CallingtonMacclesfield v Hahndorf