Nairne assured themselves of finals action next month after a comfortable eight-wicket win over Lobethal during round 15 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Nairne yesterday. Lobethal batted first and were in all sorts of trouble at 7/72, before Torsten Skinner (28) joined Sam Graeber in a 72-run eighth wicket stand to lift their side to a total of 169. Graeber top scored with an important 66 from 62 balls (11 x 4’s, 1 x 6). All six Nairne bowlers took wickets with Caleb Walker (2/23), Brodie Clarke (2/28), Chad Harrop (2/32) and Ryan Williams (2/60) the multiple wicket takers. After losing an early wicket, Nairne consolidated with a 120-run second-wicket stand between Thomas Fiebiger and Luke Timmins. Fiebiger top scored with 68 (106 balls), while Timmins made 60 not out (101 balls) as the winning runs came up in the 41st over. Hahndorf consolidated their spot in the top-four with a 77-run win over Strathalbyn yesterday. The Magpies batted first and put up a competitive 9/221 with skipper Dan Jenner (54), Ty Watson (39), Paul Allegretto (32) and Sam Williams (25) all contributing. Tyler Smith (3/31) and Brayden Gaiter (2/51) were the leading wicket takers for the Stallions. Strathalbyn were never in the run chase as they were bowled out in the 40th over for 144. Ash Medhurst (44), Gaiter (22) and Nick Evenden (20) were the leading run scorers for Strathalbyn, while Hudson Judd (4/24), Watson (3/31) and Curtis Montgomery (2/27) were the main wicket takers for the Magpies.  Langhorne Creek all but secured a top-two spot after defeating Wistow by 35 runs at Langhorne Creek yesterday. The home side batted first and were soon in trouble at 2/9. Adam Clements joined Daniel Kropp to add 53 runs for the third wicket before Clements was dismissed for 35 (38 balls). Kropp continued on to top score with 76 (108 balls) as the Creeks posted 7/178 from their 45 overs. Connor Burgess was the pick of the Wistow bowlers with figures of 3/18 (6). Wistow slumped to 5/65 in the run chase as skipper Harry Burgess joined Tim Chynoweth (34) at the crease. This pair put on an important 67 runs for the sixth wicket to lift their side to 5/132 and the Echidnas were now favourites. Unfortunately, the run out of Burgess for 32 (47) precipitated a collapse of 5/11 to see Wistow bowled out for 143 in the 39th over. Langhorne Creek opening bowler Troy Blackwell finished with the excellent figures of 4/19 (8), while Kropp (2/19) and Dan Cleggett (2/22) chipped in with a couple of wickets each.Woodside moved up to fifth spot on the ladder after a comfortable seven-wicket victory against Bremer Callington at Woodside. The Cobras batted first and could only manage 116 before being bowled out in the 37th over. Hamish Wohlschlager (34) and Michael Kudra (28) were the only batsmen to get going for the Cobras. Jeremy Druwitt (4/41) and Chris Baschiera (3/24) were the leading lights with the ball for the Warriors. Woodside were under early pressure at 3/36 with Nathan Fitzgerald (3/28) leading the charge for the Cobras. Veteran Dave Wescombe joined opening batsman Noah Bell (24 not out) to steady the ship through an unbeaten 81-run fourth-wicket stand to see their side home in the 21st over. Wescombe top scored with a quickfire 61 not out from 42 balls (9 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Ladder (after round 15)Lobethal 44, Langhorne Creek 44, Nairne 36, Hahndorf 32, Woodside 22, Wistow 22, Bremer Callington 20, Strathalbyn 20.Round 16 (21/2/26 - home team named first)Hahndorf v Langhorne CreekLobethal v Woodside Wistow v Bremer CallingtonStrathalbyn v Nairne

Encounter Bay moved to the top of the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) ladder after a high scoring three-wicket win over Port Elliot during round 10 action at Port Elliot on Saturday. The home side batted first with a 100-run stand between Tyson Levy and Joel Harris providing the backbone of the Bloods’ innings. Levy top scored with 67 from 60 balls (9 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), while Joel Harris made 54 from 84 balls (8 x 4’s). Liam Harris (27) and Patrick Dodd (22 not out) made handy contributions as Port Elliot posted 7/198 from their 40 overs. Blake Bailey was the leading wicket taker for the Bays with 3/40 (8). The response from Encounter Bay began shakily as they slipped to 3/37 in the 12th over. Opening batsman Matt Smalley-Harris was joined by Lachie Barrett in a crucial fourth-wicket stand worth 95 runs before Smalley-Harris went for 53 (90). Three quick wickets fell as Port Elliot were back on top again with the Bays at 6/133. Andrew Pacitti (21 off 22) then joined Barrett to take the visitors within sight of victory as Barrett hit the winning runs with five balls to spare. Barrett top scored with 95 not out from 78 balls (6 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Six Port Elliot bowlers took wickets with Liam Harris (2/49) the leading wicket taker. Noarlunga moved up to second spot on the GSCA ladder with a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Goolwa at Old Noarlunga. The Magpies batted first with Matt Overall top scoring with 59 from 70 balls (7 x 4’s), while Vic Robertson made 36 (49) as Goolwa finished their 40 overs with 9/134. All five Noarlunga bowlers took wickets with Caleb Baldwin (2/23), Travis Bronstein (2/23) and Sean Williams (2/30) the multiple wicket takers. The Shoes got off to an excellent start through Cam Bullard and Travis Bronstein putting on 101 for the first wicket before Bullard departed for 67 from 47 balls (9 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Bronstein continued on to finish on 46 not out (81 balls) as the winning runs came up in the 26th over. McLaren Districts kept their slim finals hopes alive with a four-wicket win at Yankalilla on Saturday. Batting first, Yankalilla got off to an excellent start through openers Lachlan Whittlesea (42) and Aaron Smith (31) as they added 75 for the first wicket. After the opening stand however, it was all McLaren Districts as they took 10/57 to bowl the Tigers out in the 39th over for 132. Left-armers George Beard (3/23) and Chris Beaty (3/23) did the damage for the Crushers, while teenager Kian Labuschagne took 2/19 (8). McLaren Districts were in trouble early on in the run chase at 2/11 before Beaty (38), Justin Twartz (31) and Caleb Mitchell (23) steadied the ship to see the Crushers over the line with seven balls to spare. Chris Clark (2/18) was the leading wicket taker for the Tigers and he was well supported by Doug Jones who took 1/13 from a miserly eight-over spell. Mt Compass consolidated their spot in the top-six with a low-scoring 28-run win at Willunga. Mt Compass batted first and struggled their way to a total of 113 before being bowled out in the 30th over. Riley Tonkin was the only batsman to pass 15 runs as he top scored with 32 (30 balls). All six Willunga bowlers took wickets with Roger I’Anson (3/13), Fletcher Harding (2/24) and Eddie Last (2/32) leading the way. The Demons looked winners as they reached 5/82 through handy contributions from Harding (23) and Lewis Moss (20), but they collapsed to lose their last 5/3 to be bowled out for just 85. Veteran seam bowler Aaron Dalitz was the hero with 4/12 (6.4), while teenager Jamie Wirth snared 3/18 (8).Victor Harbor had the bye.Ladder (after round 10)Encounter Bay 46, Noarlunga 45, Port Elliot 43, Goolwa 36, Mt Compass 33, Yankalilla 25, McLaren Districts 18, Willunga 6, Victor Harbor 0.Round 11 (14/2/26 & 21/2/26 - 2 day games)Port Elliot v Noarlunga McLaren Districts v Mt CompassVictor Harbor v WillungaYankalilla v GoolwaEncounter Bay has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 15 resultsMcLaren Vale 65 defeated Port Elliot 38Strathalbyn 80 defeated Goolwa White 51Victor Harbor Blue 83 defeated Victor Harbor White 43Encounter Bay 58 defeated Willunga 52Yankalilla 74 defeated Goolwa Black 43Ladder (after round 15)McLaren Vale 125, Victor Harbor Blue 123, Goolwa Black 109, Strathalbyn 96, Port Elliot 95, Yankalilla 87, Encounter Bay 83, Willunga 71, Victor Harbor White 64, Goolwa White 47.Round 16 fixtures (14/2/26)McLaren Vale v Goolwa BlackYankalilla v Encounter Bay Victor Harbor Blue v WillungaGoolwa White v Victor Harbor White Strathalbyn v Port Elliot

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 12 resultsLanghorne Creek 10-10-70 defeated Woodchester 2-2-35Macclesfield 10-10-74 defeated Kangarilla 2-2-46Strathalbyn had the bye.Ladder (after round 12)Macclesfield 112, Kangarilla 74, Strathalbyn 70, Langhorne Creek 57, Woodchester 39.Round 13 fixtures (14/2/26)Strathalbyn v MacclesfieldLanghorne Creek v KangarillaWoodchester has the bye

Aldgate moved up to third spot on the ladder after defeating Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) by three wickets during round 14 action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Aldgate on Saturday. SCIB batted first and were in early trouble at 2/24, before Stuart Norton (24) combined with James Wissell to add 41 runs for the third wicket. Wissell went on to make 47 (75 balls), while Darcy Campbell (49 off 48) and Andy Adams (31 off 39) helped lift their side to a total of 205. Connor Payne (4/39) was the leading wicket taker for the Gaters, while Luke Smet (2/30) and Max Bilsborow (2/42) were the other multiple wicket takers. Aldgate were in all sorts of strife as they slipped to 6/102 with Will Quigley-Smith (33) the only top-six batsman to pass 20. Ollie Clements joined Smet at the crease and this pair set off on a rescue mission for the Gaters as they added 86 runs for the seventh wicket. Clements hit a quickfire 60 from 45 balls (2 x 4’s, 6 x 6’s), while Smet finished with 54 not out (68) as the winning runs came up in the 43rd over. Daniel Desengo (2/31) was the leading wicket taker for Scott Creek Ironbank. Mt Lofty are back in the top-four after a four-wicket victory over Uraidla at Heathfield Oval. Uraidla batted first with Luke Schapel (38), Felix Gadomski-Mott (28) and Daniel McDonough (28) getting their side into a good position at 2/89 in the 17th over. That was as good as it got for Uraidla as they lost 8/55 to be bowled out for 144 in the 34th over. Josh Healey (3/16), Max Hawke (3/21), Adam Carthew (2/20) and Anthony Jennings (2/39) were the wicket takers for the Redcaps. Mt Lofty were in all sorts of trouble in the run chase as they slumped to 6/78 with Uraidla opening bowler Simon Parker doing the damage with 3/22 (9). Mt Lofty were saved by an excellent partnership between Connor Milde (24 not out) and Anthony Jennings (34 not out) worth 67 runs to see the home side home in the 36th over. Mt Lofty’s cause was aided by Uraidla conceding a whopping 36 extras. Kangarilla had a very important five-wicket win over Meadows to move within half a game of the top-four. Meadows batted first with Rohan Reid (62 off 85) and Luke Tonkin (29 off 62) the best of the Bulldogs batsmen as they posted 7/157 from their 45 overs. Troy Martinsen (2/17) and Ben Evans (2/30) were the leading wicket takers for Kangarilla. Steve Featherstone got ‘Kangies’ off to a fast start with 30 (32), but at 4/45 the game had swung in favour of Meadows. Lenny Berkefeld (28) added 44 with skipper Jake Turnbull, before Michael White made a quickfire 43 from 39 balls (3 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) to see his side home in the 44th over. Turnbull remained 45 not out (106) to top score. Zack Robertson (2/30) and Callan Blackwell (2/34) were the multiple wicket takers for the Bulldogs. Stirling had the bye.Ladder (after round 14)Stirling 32, Meadows 28, Aldgate 24, Mt Lofty 22, Scott Creek Ironbank 20, Kangarilla 20, Uraidla 10. Round 15 (14/2/26 - home team named first)Mt Lofty v Uraidla Scott Creek Ironbank v MeadowsUraidla v StirlingKangarilla has the bye

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 14 resultsBack Valley 4-6-49 defeated Victor Harbor 2-2-36Inman Valley Red 3-5-51 defeated Mount Compass 3-4-48Myponga-Sellicks 4-5-53 defeated Inman Valley Blue 2-3-44Port Elliot had the byeLadder (after round 14)Inman Valley Red 60.5, Back Valley 62, Victor Harbor 52, Inman Valley Blue 50, Myponga-Sellicks 42, Mount Compass 23.5, Port Elliot 22.Round 15 fixtures (14/2/26)Port Elliot v Mount Compass Myponga-Sellicks v Back ValleyInman Valley Red v Inman Valley BlueVictor Harbor has the bye

Mount Compass moved up to fifth position on the ladder after defeating Yankalilla by 31 runs at Burgess Oval on Saturday during round nine action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA). Shannon Jones top scored for the Bulls with 53 from 65 balls (3 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), while James Colley (31) and Ethan Anderson (26) made handy contributions towards their score of 7/166 from 40 overs. Yankalilla captain Aaron Smith took 2/21 from seven overs. Yankalilla’s run chase never got going as they slumped to 8/60 with Bailey Baldock (3/34), Adam Blakely (2/0), Riley Tonkin (2/13) and Aaron Dalitz (2/43) wreaking havoc. Trent Starke (39) and Ashley Madden (23 not out) put a bit of respect on the scoreboard as they helped lift their side to a final total of 135. Port Elliot remained top of the ladder after a comfortable 83-run win over McLaren Districts at McLaren Vale. The Bloods batted first and posted a very competitive total of 6/231 from their 40 overs. The star of the innings was all-rounder Ben Griffiths who top scored with 82 not out from 89 balls (7 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), and he was well supported by Joel Harris (44) with this pair putting on 81 runs for the fourth wicket. Evan Clark (2/34) and Kevin Grant (2/39) were the multiple wicket takers for the Crushers. Grant (33), Matthew Aston (27) and Zac Hodges (25) all made handy contributions, but no batsman went on to make a big score as McLaren Districts were bowled out for 148. Six Port Elliot bowlers took wickets with Levi Stringer (3/31), Griffiths (2/24) and Darcy Paech (2/36) the leading wicket takers.Noarlunga won their third game in a row after defeating Victor Harbor by 117 runs. The Shoes batted first with Matthew Spaan (22) adding 65 for the second wicket with skipper Michael Ledgard, before Jamie Diener joined Ledgard in the middle. This pair added 112 for the third wicket before Ledgard was cruelly run-out at the non-strikers end for 94 from 95 balls (10 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Diener continued on to top score with 110 from just 62 balls (4 x 4’s, 9 x 6’s) as Noarlunga posted 6/250. Rishiketh Satharia took 2/36 (6) for the Vipers. ‘Victor’ battled hard in the run chase to finish their 40 overs on 7/133 with Harry Steele top scoring with 49 (57), while Lachlan Hill (31) and Cameron Jones (25) made handy contributions. Teenage spinner Leo McKenna took 3/27 (7) for the Shoes, while Ben Stewart-Tonkin (2/21) was the other multiple wicket taker.  Encounter Bay won their fourth game on the trot after a convincing 133-run victory against Willunga. The Bays batted first at home with English recruit Matt Smalley-Harris top scoring with 78 (12 x 4’s), while Lachie Barrett (38 not out) and Cam Lintern (37) chimed in to lift the home side to 6/244 from their 40 overs. Ramesh Antony (2/38) was the leading wicket taker for the Demons. Willunga were never in the hunt during the run chase with Jing Li (35) and Antony (23) the only batsmen to pass 20 as the visitors were bowled out in the 31st over for 111. Sunny Osmont was the pick of the Encounter Bay bowlers with 4/18 (6.5), while veteran Sam Hoffmann snared 2/28 (7). Goolwa had the bye.Ladder (after round 9)Port Elliot 43, Encounter Bay 40, Noarlunga 39, Goolwa 36, Mt Compass 27, Yankalilla 25, McLaren Districts 12, Willunga 6, Victor Harbor 0.Round 10 (7/2/26 - 1 day games)Noarlunga v GoolwaYankalilla v McLaren Districts Willunga v Mt CompassPort Elliot v Encounter BayVictor Harbor has the bye

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 11 resultsKangarilla 8-8-63 defeated Woodchester 4-4-45Langhorne Creek 7-7-61 defeated Strathalbyn 5-5-51Macclesfield had the byeLadder (after round 11)Macclesfield 98, Kangarilla 72, Strathalbyn 70, Langhorne Creek 43, Woodchester 37.Round 12 fixtures (7/2/26)Langhorne Creek v WoodchesterKangarilla v MacclesfieldStrathalbyn has the bye

Hahndorf moved back inside the top-four on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder after a comfortable 71-run win against Woodside at Hahndorf on Saturday. The home side batted first with Sam Williams (46), Ty Watson (44) and Dan Jenner (37) the leading scorers as Hahndorf compiled 9/208 from their 45 overs. Nick Johns (2/19), Shane Druwitt (2/32), Luke Langmead (2/33) and Chris Baschiera (2/36) were the leading wicket takers for Woodside. The Warriors got themselves into a good position at 3/104 through Langmead (52), Noah Bell (26) and Brad Collins (17), before the Magpies took the last 7/33 to bowl the Warriors out for 137. Hahndorf skipper Ryan Trafford-Walker (4/32) was the leading wicket taker for his side, while Watson (3/15) and Paul Allegretto (2/30) were the other multiple wicket takers. Lobethal remained two games clear on top of the ladder after a comprehensive 122-run victory over Bremer Callington at Callington. Lobethal batted first and they were in a bit of trouble at 5/84 with Mitch Weeks (40) the only top-five batsman to make an impact. Displaying their great depth, the Tigers got middle/lower order contributions from Sam Graeber (39), Steve Huxter (35) and Matt Martin (33) to lift their side to a total of 194. Nathan Fitzgerald took 3/31 (8.3) for the Cobras and he was well supported by Graydon Brand (2/38) and Alex Durbidge (2/50). Bremer Callington started well with Jai McMurtrie (31) adding 41 runs for the first wicket with Michael Kudra. Once McMurtrie was dismissed however, Lobethal ran through the Cobras to take 10/31 as the home side were bowled out for just 72. Weeks completed an excellent all-round game with the fine figures of 4/9 from his nine overs, while Dave Huxter (3/18) and Josh Martin (2/1) were the other main wicket takers. Langhorne Creek moved a game clear in second spot after a tight 21-run win at home over Nairne. The Creeks batted first and compiled a competitive 9/199 from their 45 overs. The total was set up by good knocks from Dan Kropp (53), Adam Clements (48) and Cullen Bailey (36). Tigers club legend Ben Warren, playing in his 400th senior game, had to retire hurt unfortunately. Jack May (2/31), Ryan Williams (2/34) and Chad Harrop (2/39) were the multiple wicket takers for the Razorbacks. Nairne battled hard in the run chase and when they reached 4/106, the game was evenly poised. Nick Melvin made 30 (35 balls) for Nairne, while the mainstay of the innings was skipper Zac Llewellyn who top scored with 65 (74). Ultimately, the visitors came up short as they were bowled out in the 40th over for 178. Adam Clements completed a fine all-round double with 4/43 (9) and he was well supported by Kropp who snared 3/22 (7.5). Strathalbyn kept their finals hopes alive with an important 176-run win at Wistow. Sam Teakle (48) and Luke Cousins (45) got the Stallions off to a great start with a 105-run opening stand, before skipper Matt Harris hit a quickfire 78 not out from 58 balls (7 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) to lift ‘Strath’ to 6/240. Josh Fidler was the absolute standout bowler for the Echidnas with 4/17 from his nine-over spell. Fidler (28) was the only Wistow batsman to reach double figures as they were rolled for just 64 in the 22nd over. All four Stallions bowlers used took wickets with Nick Evenden (4/6) leading the way, while Brayden Gaiter (3/19), Lachlan Cutting (2/26) and Nick Williams (1/13) were the other wicket takers. Ladder (after round 13)Lobethal 44, Langhorne Creek 36, Nairne 32, Hahndorf 24, Wistow 22, Strathalbyn 20, Bremer Callington 16, Woodside 14.Round 14 (7/2/26 - home team named first)Lobethal v Langhorne Creek Nairne v Hahndorf Strathalbyn v Bremer CallingtonWistow v Woodside

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 13 resultsVictor Harbor 5-7-56 defeated Mount Compass 1-1-31Back Valley 4-6-55 defeated Inman Valley Red 2-4-32Inman Valley Blue 4-6-47 defeated Port Elliot 2-3-37Myponga-Sellicks had the byeLadder (after round 13)Inman Valley Red 55.5, Back Valley 56, Victor Harbor 50, Inman Valley Blue 48, Myponga-Sellicks 36, Mount Compass 20.5, Port Elliot 22.Round 14 fixtures (7/2/26)Victor Harbor v Back ValleyMount Compass v Inman Valley RedInman Valley Blue v Myponga-SellicksPort Elliot has the bye

Meadows consolidated their spot in the top-two with a tight two-wicket win over Mt Lofty during round 13 action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Meadows yesterday. Mt Lofty batted first and got off to a disastrous start as they slumped to 6/43 with skipper Josh Healey (25) the only top-five batsman to reach double figures. The Redcaps badly needed a partnership as Connor Milde (32) joined Ryan Pistola (44) in a 72-run stand for the seventh wicket as Mt Lofty were eventually bowled out for 137 in the 39th over. Lucas Ballantyne (3/13), Aaron Parry (3/34), Brad Louch (2/10) and Callan Blackwell (2/19) were the wicket takers for Meadows. Oscar Tydeman (29) and Bailey Hague (22) got the Bulldogs into a solid position in the run chase, before a middle order ‘wobble’ saw Meadows slip to 7/102. Veteran Chad Dawe stepped up for the home side with a quickfire 36 not out from 28 balls (2 x 4’s, 1 x 6) to get his side home in the 39th over. Josh Mitchell (2/22) and Will Healey (2/24) were the multiple wicket takers for the Redcaps. Stirling maintained top spot on the ladder with a thrilling three-run win at home over Kangarilla. The Eagles got off to a good start with skipper Jack Read (45) and Harry Webb (32) adding 77 for the first wicket. Charlie Fryer (42 off 47) and Kurt Zytnik (23 off 37) added some late impetus to the innings as Stirling posted 7/190 from their 45 overs. Ben Evans (4/41) and Troy Martinsen (3/30) were the wicket takers for ‘Kangies’. Kangarilla started the run chase in fine fashion as Jono Makai (34 off 33) put on 54 runs with opening partner Che Martinsen. Bradley Ross joined Martinsen and lifted Kangarilla to 3/112 before he was dismissed for 39 (47). Martinsen continued on to finish on 56 not out (123), but ultimately the visitors came up three runs short on 9/187. Six Stirling bowlers took wickets with Chris Shaw taking 2/23 (6).Aldgate made their way back into the top-four after defeating Uraidla by 23 runs on Saturday. The Gaters batted first and were in early trouble at 2/22 in the eighth over, before Will Quigley-Smith joined Josh Callaghan to add 104 runs for the third wicket. Callaghan top scored with 60 (95), while Quigley-Smith made 50 (95). Ollie Clements made a quickfire 26 not out (20) to help Aldgate post 9/223 from their 45 overs. Simon Parker (3/37) and Ethan Scott (3/39) were the leading wicket takers for Uraidla. The run chase started in poor fashion for Uraidla as Jack Woollard (2/22) removed both openers to leave them at 2/13. Simon Parker (46) and Trent Richardson (33) helped get their side back in the game, but in the end they were bowled out in the 43rd over for 200. Luke Smet (3/34) and Connor Payne (2/22) were the other multiple wicket takers for Aldgate. Scott Creek Ironbank had the bye.Ladder (after round 13)Stirling 32, Meadows 28, Scott Creek Ironbank 20, Aldgate 20, Mt Lofty 18, Kangarilla 16, Uraidla 10. Round 14 (7/2/26 - home team named first)Mt Lofty v Uraidla Aldgate v Scott Creek IronbankKangarilla v MeadowsStirling has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 14 resultsGoolwa Black 65 defeated Willunga 54Encounter Bay 56 defeated Victor Harbor White 54Victor Harbor Blue 78 defeated Strathalbyn 43Port Elliot 60 defeated Goolwa White 54McLaren Vale 70 defeated Yankalilla 48Ladder (after round 14)McLaren Vale 114, Victor Harbor Blue 111, Goolwa Black 107, Port Elliot 94, Strathalbyn 86, Yankalilla 77, Encounter Bay 73, Willunga 69, Victor Harbor White 64, Goolwa White 45.Round 15 fixtures (7/2/26)Port Elliot v McLaren ValeGoolwa White v StrathalbynVictor Harbor Blue v Victor Harbor WhiteEncounter Bay v WillungaYankalilla v Goolwa Black

Alexandra & Eastern Hills (AEHCA) has won the H.R Meyer Shield after defeating Great Southern (GSCA) by 152 runs in the Grand Final played at Kingscote today. The win was set up by an excellent century from Hahndorf opening batsman Ty Watson, who top scored with 147 not out from 145 balls (16 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s), as AEHCA posted 5/268 from their 45 overs. Watson was involved in a key partnership with Tom Fiebiger worth 167 runs for the second wicket before Fiebiger was dismissed for 72 (82 balls). Tanner King chipped in with a handy 24 (25), while Blake Bailey took 4/58 (8) for Great Southern. The Great Southern run chase started in disastrous fashion as they slumped to 4/8 with Alexandra & Eastern Hills opening bowler Caleb Walker snaring 3/8 from his seven-over opening spell. Sunny Osmont (30), Sean Williams (27) and Liam Harris (21) added some respectability to the scoreboard, but ultimately Great Southern were bowled out for 116 in the 34th over. Sam Graeber (3/43) and Matthew Harris (2/27) were the other multiple wicket takers for Alexandra & Eastern Hills.

Great Southern (GSCA) will clash with Alexandra & Eastern Hills (AEHCA) in the H.R Meyer Shield Grand Final at Soldiers Memorial Park in Kingscote tomorrow (26/1) after the completion of the minor round matches today. After defeating Kangaroo Island on day one, Great Southern comfortably defeated Murray Towns (MTCA) by 102 runs at Wisanger today. Great Southern batted first with Travis Bronstein making 85 (95 balls) and Luke Bartlett 70 (100 balls) in an innings-defining 122-run stand for the second wicket. After a middle order ‘wobble’, brought on by a fine spell of bowling from MTCA veteran Dwayne Krollig (4/20), Sean Williams (42) and Paul Fantasia (33 not out) lifted Great Southern to an imposing total of 9/265 from their 50 overs. Camron Jorgensen (3/38) and Umesh Badu (2/34) were the other multiple wicket takers for Murray Towns. Krollig continued his good day, top scoring for MTCA with 53 (78), while Nick Lindner made 25 (42), but ultimately Murray Towns fell well short as they were bowled out in the 44th over for 163. Bronstein (3/21), Sunny Osmont (3/33) and Kieran Garrett (2/49) were the leading wicket takers for Great Southern. Hills (HCA) won their first game of the weekend after defeating Alexandra & Eastern Hills (AEHCA) by five runs in a thriller at Kingscote. AEHCA needed 10 runs from the last over bowled by Hills seamer Jake Turnbull (2/47), but could only manage four runs. Earlier, Hills batted first and compiled a healthy 5/251 from their 50 overs. Jack Read (86) and Josh Healey (58) put on 132 runs for the first wicket, while Josh Callaghan (31 not out) and Aaron Thompson (26) made handy contributions. Caleb Walker (2/35) and Sam Graeber (2/50) were the multiple wicket takers for Alexandra & Eastern Hills. AEHCA began the run chase with Ty Watson (49) and Tanner King (33) putting on 59 for the first wicket. Skipper Luke Timmins, coming off 70 not out yesterday, made 80 (97), while Matthew Harris chipped in with 29 (27), but in the end it was a bridge too far as their side finished on 9/246. Steve Featherstone was the best of the Hills bowlers with 3/29 (10). In the final game of round two, Torrens Valley (TVCA) defeated hosts Kangaroo Island (KICA) by 29 runs at Parndana. Torrens Valley batted first with Tyson Rowe top scoring with 87 from 109 balls (10 x 4’s) as his side posted 7/222. Luke Faucett (28), Lachie Cannard (26), Steve Kavanagh (21) and Jack Roesler (20) also made handy contributions. Tyler Richardson (2/22) and Rhys Bullard (2/30) were the multiple wicket takers for Kangaroo Island. The KI run chase was underpinned by a fine innings of 86 (92 balls) from Liam Sampson. Unfortunately Jack Hinton (21) was the only other player to reach 20 as Kangaroo Island were bowled out for 197 in the 48th over. Angus Shapley (3/29), Kavanagh (3/31) and Zach McKenny (2/25) were the leading wicket takers for Torrens Valley. Grand Final (Monday 26/1 @ 9.00am)Great Southern v Alexandra & Eastern Hills (Kingscote)

The annual H.R. Meyer Shield started today (Saturday 24 January) with the six cricket associations of the Fleurieu & Districts zone being hosted by the Kangaroo Island Cricket Association (KICA). Today's games were reduced to 20-over contests due to the high temperatures. In a major upset to start the carnival, Murray Towns defeated reigning champion Hills by five wickets at Kingscote. Hills batted first and compiled 7/134 from their 20 overs with Mitchell Thomas (23 not out) and Oscar Tydeman (23) top scoring. Sam Elliott took 3/23 (4) for Murray Towns. The Murray Towns run chase was dominated by opening batsman Zak Muirhead who top scored with a hard-hitting 73 not out from 45 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Riley Vanson (28) and Mitch Walton (18 not out) helped their side to victory with three balls to spare. Steve Featherstone (2/13) and Will Healey (2/20) were the multiple wicket takers for Hills. Great Southern got their campaign off to a winning start with a 29-run win against hosts Kangaroo Island at Parndana. Great Southern batted first with Luke Bartlett the only batsman to pass 20, top scoring with 34 (39 balls), as his side were bowled out for 139 off the last ball of their 20 overs. Timmy Turner (3/25), Paul Green (2/20) and Ezra Foster (2/29) were the leading wicket takers for Kangaroo Island. Great Southern bowled tightly during the KI run chase as they restricted the hosts to 5/110. Anthony Anderson (25) and Zach Trethewey (22) top scored for their side, while Blake Bailey snared 3/17 (4) for Great Southern. 2022/23 Meyer Shield champions Alexandra & Eastern Hills (AEHCA) had a comfortable 80-run win over Torrens Valley at Wisanger. AEHCA skipper Luke Timmins led the way with the bat as he top scored with 70 not out from 45 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Daniel Kropp (45) and Matthew Harris (38) lifted their side to a total of 5/205 from their 20 overs. Torrens Valley were never in the run chase as they finished on 6/120 with Luke Faucett (38) and Thomas Mayo (37) their best batsmen. Harris took 3/18 (4) with his off-spinners, while left-arm quick Caleb Walker snared 2/4 (3) for Alexandra & Eastern Hills.Round 2 (Sunday 25/1 @ 10.00am)Alexandra & Eastern Hills v Hills (Kingscote)Great Southern v Murray Towns (Wisanger)Kangaroo Island v Torrens Valley (Parndana)

Wistow moved back inside the top-four on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder after a thrilling 10-run win against Bremer Callington at Callington on Saturday. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat, but were soon in trouble as they slumped to 3/9 in the sixth over. Timmy Chynoweth (17) and opening batsman Jordan Grooby (28) added 60 runs for the fourth wicket, while Cooper Kupke top scored with an important 42 not out (56 balls) as the Echidnas were bowled out in the 43rd over for 139. Nathan Fitzgerald led the Cobras attack with figures of 3/17 off six overs. Bremer Callington got off to an excellent start with opening pair Jai McMurtrie (36) and Michael Kudra (38) putting on 68 for the first wicket. Wistow struck back hard, taking 10/61 to bowl the Cobras out for 129. Connor Burgess (3/26), Harrison Burgess (3/54) and Josh Fidler (2/15) were the leading wicket takers for Wistow, while Kupke (1/31) completed a great day with the final wicket to end the game.Nairne won their fifth game in a row after defeating Strathalbyn by 42 runs at Nairne. The Razorbacks got off to a fast start with Tom Fiebiger (21) and Nick Melvin adding 79 runs for the first wicket before Melvin was dismissed for 54 from 37 balls (5 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Strathalbyn got themselves back in the game with some tight bowling as Nairne were reduced to 8/146 with nine overs remaining in their innings. Levi Llewellyn (18) joined Luke Stephenson in a crucial ninth-wicket stand worth 61 runs as the Razorbacks finished with a competitive 9/207 from their 45 overs. Stephenson finished with 37 not out (33). Strathalbyn skipper Matt Harris took 2/27, while Lachlan Cutting snared 2/41. Sam Teakle (23) and Luke Cousins (20) made handy contributions, but it was Brayden Gaiter who top scored with 66 from 89 balls (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6) for 'Strath'. However, Gaiter received little support as the Stallions were bowled out for 165. Melvin completed a fine all-round day with 4/26 (6.3), while Stephenson also capped off a good day with 3/50 (9). Reigning premiers Lobethal maintained a two-game gap at the top of the table after a convincing seven-wicket victory at Woodside. The Warriors won the toss and batted first with veteran Dave Wescombe opening up in a hurry with 43 from 31 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). However from a position of strength at 0/40, the Warriors collapsed to be bowled out for just 75. Josh Martin (4/14), Mitch Weeks (4/24) and Dave Huxter (2/1) were the wicket takers for the Tigers. Lobethal wasted no time in the run chase as they knocked off the target inside 10 overs with Tanner King smacking 44 not out from 25 balls (4 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Jeremy Druwitt took 2/24 (2) for the Warriors. Langhorne Creek won their sixth game on the trot with a comfortable six-wicket victory over Hahndorf. The Magpies started well with the bat as they reached 1/74 with Shaun Tait (37), Paul Allegretto (23) and Ty Watson (18) chipping in. From then on it was all Langhorne Creek as they took the last 9/39 to bowl Hahndorf out for 113 in the 38th over. SA Country representative Troy Blackwell took 3/25 (6.1), while Toby Phillips (2/10) was the other multiple wicket taker for the southern Tigers. The Magpies also didn’t help themselves with three run outs in their innings. Brodie O’Dea (57) and Adam Clements (26 not out) led Langhorne Creek to victory in the 30th over. Former Australia fast bowler Tait took 2/22 from his nine overs for Hahndorf. Ladder (after round 12)Lobethal 40, Nairne 32, Langhorne Creek 32, Wistow 22, Hahndorf 20, Bremer Callington 16, Strathalbyn 16, Woodside 14.Round 13 (31/1/26 - home team named first)Bremer Callington v LobethalLanghorne Creek v NairneHahndorf v WoodsideWistow v Strathalbyn

Encounter Bay won their third game in a row after defeating Mt Compass by 116 runs during round eight action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Encounter Bay on Saturday. The home side batted first and were under a bit of pressure when David Schulze (40 off 52 balls) was dismissed with the score at 3/66. Sam Hoffmann then joined skipper Cam Lintern and this pair added 122 for the fourth wicket before Lintern departed for 44 (70). Hoffmann went on to top score with a hard-hitting 98 from 74 balls (10 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s) as the Bays put up 7/222 from their 40 overs. Aaron Dalitz (3/17), Bailey Baldock (2/39) and Riley Tonkin (2/45) were the multiple wicket takers for Mt Compass. The Bulls were never in the run chase as they slumped to 9/46 with James Colley (33) the standout batsman. Number 11 Bailey Baldock joined Aaron Dalitz (8 not out) at the crease with the last pair adding an unbeaten partnership worth 60 runs to see Mt Compass finish on 9/106. Baldock top scored with 40 not out (57 balls). Chris Butler was the standout Encounter Bay bowler with the fine figures of 6/22 from his eight-over spell and he was well supported by Sunny Osmont with 2/9 (6). Noarlunga won their fifth game of the season after defeating Yankalilla by 85 runs at Yankalilla. The Shoes batted first with Travis Bronstein (36) and Jamie Diener (27) adding 61 for the second wicket, before three quick wickets fell to see Noarlunga at 4/92. Sean Williams joined former premiership skipper Jason Scarff at the crease and this pair put on 97 before Williams departed for 54 (47). Scarff went on to top score with 69 not out from 78 balls (7 x 4’s) as Noarlunga finished with 6/215. Ash Madden (2/30) and Doug Jones (2/44) were the leading wicket takers for Yankalilla. Williams (4/16) started off well with the ball for the Shoes as he took two wickets in the first over to leave the Tigers reeling at 2/0. Wickets fell steadily throughout the run chase with Yankalilla skipper Aaron Smith providing strong resistance as he scored 76 from 97 balls (10 x 4’s, 1 x 6), but ultimately Yankalilla finished on 9/130 from their 40 overs. Scarff was the other multiple wicket taker for Noarlunga with 2/21 (7). Port Elliot remained top of the ladder after a comfortable nine-wicket victory at Willunga on Saturday. Willunga batted first with Dan Hockham (12 not out) and Sammy George (11) the only batsman to reach double figures as they were bowled out for just 67. Seven Port Elliot bowlers took wickets with Levi Stringer (2/12) and Scott Hannam (2/17) leading the way. The Bloods wasted no time in the run chase as they knocked off the target in the 12th over without loss. Ethan Spriggs made 20 not out (29 balls), while Tyson Levy teed-off with 44 not out from 38 balls (2 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s). Goolwa won their fifth game on the trot after defeating Victor Harbor by 100 runs at 'Victor' on Saturday. The Magpies batted first with Matt Overall top scoring with 83 from 80 balls (12 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Rory Hanson made 41 from 60 balls (4 x 4’s). Josh Jones (24) and Sam Cuconits (20) made handy contributions as Goolwa posted 7/193 from their 40 overs. Kenny Sumner (2/29) and Sean Medlen (2/48) were the multiple wicket takers for Victor Harbor. The Vipers struggled in the run chase with Harry Steele (35) the only batsman to pass 20 as they were bowled out in the 39th over for 93. Jones continued his stellar season with 4/25 from his eight overs(25 wickets for the season), while Sean McIvor bowled a miserly spell to finish with 2/4 (8).McLaren Districts had the bye.Ladder (after round 8)Port Elliot 37, Goolwa 36, Encounter Bay 34, Noarlunga 33, Yankalilla 25, Mt Compass 21, McLaren Districts 12, Willunga 6, Victor Harbor 0.Round 9 (31/1/26 - 1 day games)Encounter Bay v WillungaVictor Harbor v NoarlungaMcLaren Districts v Port ElliotMt Compass v YankalillaGoolwa has the bye

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 10 resultsStrathalbyn 9-9-69 defeated Woodchester 3-3-39Macclesfield 11-11-77 defeated Langhorne Creek 1-1-21Kangarilla had the byeLadder (after round 10)Macclesfield 98, Strathalbyn 65, Kangarilla 60, Woodchester 33, Langhorne Creek 32.Round 11 fixtures (31/1/26)Woodchester v KangarillaStrathalbyn v Langhorne CreekMacclesfield has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 12 resultsEncounter Bay 67 defeated Port Elliot 57Victor Harbor Blue 73 defeated Goolwa White 48McLaren Vale 74 defeated Willunga 48Yankalilla 78 defeated Victor Harbor White 31Goolwa Black 64 defeated Strathalbyn 44Ladder (after round 12)McLaren Vale 97, Victor Harbor Blue 93, Goolwa Black 91, Port Elliot 80, Strathalbyn 80, Yankalilla 70, Willunga 61, Encounter Bay 57, Victor Harbor White 56, Goolwa White 35.Round 13 fixtures (24/1/26)Encounter Bay v Strathalbyn Goolwa Black v Victor Harbor WhiteYankalilla v WillungaMcLaren Vale v Goolwa WhiteVictor Harbor Blue v Port Elliot