Strathalbyn were first up to bat and started with a single to Kim Cutting who made her way home with great base running for the only run of the innings with Hahndorf’s pitcher/catcher combo of Lucy Weatherstone to Sophie Walton working well together for two K2’s and a great catch at right field by Matilda Lovelock sending them from the diamond. Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo of Tessa Norris to Gab Martin was also working well with two K2’s and an out by third baser Peyton Daniels to first baser Brooke Moses held Hahndorf scoreless with three up three down.Strath got runners on in the second and a home run to Kathy Pash brought in a total of three runs with Hahndorf making another two K2’s for the innings and an out at first by second baser Breanna Luxon ended the innings. Strath were working hard in the field with Mia Oats-Willis the only batter to get on with a two base hit before another K2, an out at first by short stop Cutting and second baser Ashlee Peterson making the last out at first holding Hahndorf scoreless again.Hahndorf returned the favour in Strath’s third batting dig, preventing them from adding to the total with two outs at first and another K2. Strath started tight in the field with Daniels taking a catch and combining with Cutting to make an out at third before Hahndorf got a string of hits together and with great base running they brought in five runs with Norris regrouping and finishing the innings with a K2.Strath got back to batting in the fourth and had multiple safe hits and well picked walks and with Pash in the zone in her two turns at bat, both three basers, it helped to bring home seven runs with Handorf making two outs at first and Eliza Lovelock taking a catch at left field. Strath needed to defend their lead and were under pressure with Hahndorf’s previous innings a good one. Norris made an out at first, Pash took a great catch in centre field and a K2 to Norris and Martin ended the innings and the game holding Hahndorf three up three down.Final scores for the game were Strathalbyn 11 to Hahndorf 5.

Hahndorf won their third game in a row to start the season after defeating Nairne by five wickets during round three action in the 2024/25 Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Nairne on Saturday. Nairne batted first with Brodie Clarke (32), Chad Harrop (23) and Robert Crook (20) the only Razorbacks batsmen to reach 20 as they were bowled out for 128 in the 39th over. Dean Gore (3/9), Ryan Trafford-Walker (3/26) and Paul Allegretto (2/22) were the leading wicket takers for the Magpies. Hahndorf skipper Daniel Jenner (34) and Lachlan Huxtable (32) led the way for the Magpies as they chased down the target in the 31st over for the loss of five wickets. Left-armer Caleb Walker was the pick of the Nairne bowlers with figures of 3/28 from his nine overs.Woodside won their first game of the season after a comfortable 95-run win against Macclesfield. The Warriors batted first with skipper Tommy Baldock and Trent Young adding 121 runs for the first wicket before Young was dismissed for 59 (48 balls). Baldock was joined by Brad Collins (25) in adding 104 runs for the second wicket as Woodside reached 1/225. Baldock was eventually dismissed for 127 from 104 balls (20 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) as the Warriors lost their last 9/38 to be bowled out for 263 in the 36th over. Harrison Farrelly was the destroyer for the Redbacks with 5/10 from five overs, while Luke Jones took 3/29 (7). Macclesfield were never really in the run chase as they finished their 45 overs on 8/168 with skipper Tom Filsell top scoring with 59 from 102 balls (6 x 4’s). Brad Collins (3/16) and Dave Wescombe (2/26) were the multiple wicket takers for Woodside.Langhorne Creek moved up to second spot on the AEHCA ladder after a 31-run win over local rival Strathalbyn at Langhorne Creek on Saturday. The home side batted first and were in early trouble at 2/5 as skipper Adam Clements came to the crease. Brad Clements (26), Jagga Kotz (25) and Shane Bown (22) all made handy contributions, but it was Adam Clements who was the key to the innings. Clements went on to top score with 80 from 89 balls (7 x 4’s) as his side posted 8/201 from their 45 overs. Strathalbyn captain Brayden Gaiter was the pick of the bowlers with 3/33 (9), while Lachlan Cutting took 2/40 (7). Strathalbyn got themselves into a good position at 4/137 with Luke Cousins (44), Matthew Harris (39), Riley Tonkin (23) and Mark Abbott (21) leading the way. However, the Stallions couldn’t keep it going as they lost their last 6/33 to be bowled out for 170. Five Langhorne Creek bowlers took wickets including Adam Clements (3/27), Dan Cleggett (2/25) and Brad Clements (2/36)Reigning premier Lobethal won their second game of the season with a tight two-wicket win over Bremer Callington at Lobethal. The Cobras batted first and were in all sorts of trouble at 3/8 before co-captain Nathan Fitzgerald (36), Liam Kemp (34) and Simon Williams (15) helped lift their team to a total of 9/113 from their 45 overs. Sam Martin (2/2), Matt Martin (2/8) and Dave Huxter (2/18) were the multiple wicket takers for the Tigers. Lobethal made a very shaky start to the run chase as they slumped to 4/19. Steve Huxter (24), Kristan Georgiou (19), Daniel Norsworthy (18 not out) and Sam Graeber (17) made useful contributions to get their side back on track as they knocked off the target in the 33rd over. Nathan Fitzgerald completed a good all-round double with 3/14 (9), while Graydon Brand snared 3/24 (8.2).Ladder (after round 3)Hahndorf 12, Langhorne Creek 8, Nairne 8, Lobethal 8, Woodside 4, Strathalbyn 4, Bremer Callington 4, Macclesfield 0.Round 4 fixtures (home team named first)  Hahndorf v WoodsideStrathalbyn v LobethalLanghorne Creek v NairneBremer Callington v Macclesfield

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 3 resultsMacclesfield 8-8-71 defeated Langhorne Creek 4-4-43Strathalbyn 6-6-56 defeated Kangarilla 6-6-51Woodchester had the byeLadder (after round 3)Macclesfield 33, Langhorne Creek 24, Woodchester 16, Strathalbyn 12, Kangarilla 11.Round 4 fixtures (2/11/24)Langhorne Creek v KangarillaStrathalbyn v WoodchesterMacclesfield has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 3 resultsPort Elliot 65 defeated Willunga 48 Encounter Bay 61 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 49Strathalbyn 59 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 49Yankalilla 72 defeated Goolwa 53McLaren Vale Gold 68 defeated Victor Harbor White 50Ladder (after round 3)McLaren Vale Gold 34, Yankalilla 28, Strathalbyn 24, Encounter Bay 22, Goolwa 21, Port Elliot 20, Victor Harbor Blue 14, Victor Harbor White 6, McLaren Vale Blue 6, Willunga 5.Round 4 fixturesVictor Harbor White v Port Elliot Yankalilla v McLaren Vale Gold Goolwa v Victor Harbor BlueMcLaren Vale Blue v StrathalbynWillunga v Encounter Bay

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 3 resultsVictor Harbor 6-8-62 defeated Myponga Sellicks 0-0-37Inman Valley 3-5-50 defeated Back Valley 3-4-50Port Elliot had the byeLadder (after round 4)Inman Valley 17, Back Valley 15, Victor Harbor 9, Port Elliot 5, Myponga Sellicks 2.Round 4 fixtures (2/11/24)Myponga Sellicks v Port ElliotInman Valley v Victor HarborBack Valley has the bye

Myponga-Sellicks are in an excellent position to win their first game of the Great Southern Association (GSCA) ‘A’ grade competition at stumps on day one of their game against Victor Harbor at Myponga. Victor Harbor batted first and it was tough going as they were bowled out in the 51st over for 105 with skipper Sean Medlen top scoring with 19 (78 balls). Vinnie Nizzola was the destroyer for the Mudlarks with the excellent figures of 5/17 from a miserly 16.3 overs (8 maidens) and he was well supported by Jackson Lee who snared 3/36 (11). Myponga-Sellicks will resume at 3/52 next week after losing Kobe Dooley (14), Cam Turner (14) and Scott McMahon (10) before stumps. Lachlan Hywood (2/13) and Luke Harding (1/17) were the wicket takers for the Vipers.A Jason Scarff century has led Noarlunga to a big total of 4/343 at stumps on day one of their clash with reigning premier Encounter Bay at Old Noarlunga. Scarff made 120 from 137 balls (13 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) and was involved in a 188-run stand for the third wicket with Michael Ledgard. Ledgard made 90 from 149 balls (7 x 4’s). Cam Bullard (39), Travis Bronstein (36) and a quickfire 37 not out (21 balls) from Sean Williams helped Noarlunga put up their biggest total since the 2015/16 season. Sam Hoffmann (2/49), Chris Butler (1/52) and Kieran Garrett (1/67) were the wicket takers for Encounter Bay.Yankalilla also put up a big score in their match against McLaren Districts as they compiled a total of 321 before being bowled out in the 68th over, with Doug Jones left stranded on 99 not out from 93 balls. Earlier, Aaron Smith hit a quickfire 90 from just 60 balls, while skipper Luke Bartlett made 43 (99). Five Crushers bowlers took wickets with Kevin Grant (3/73) and Roy Graham (3/92) leading the way. Goolwa will be pushing for an outright victory after a dominant first day of their clash with Mount Compass at Goolwa. Mount Compass batted first and got themselves into a reasonable position at 2/60 with Lochie Nash (40) and Paul Barrett (23) adding 57 runs for the third wicket. However, a collapse of 8/50 saw ‘Compass’ bowled out in the 43rd over for 110. Sean McIvor (3/28), James Lawrence (3/32), Josh Jones (2/28) and Dean Vickery (1/17) were the wicket takers for the Magpies. Sam Carlyle (51 from 66), Matt Overall (23 not out) and Andy Evans (21 not out) helped lift Goolwa to within nine runs of first innings points as they reached stumps at 2/102. Bailey Baldock (1/19) and Aaron Dalitz (1/39) were the wicket takers for the Bulls.Port Elliot have already banked the first innings points against Willunga after a dominant display on day one of their clash at Port Elliot. The home side ended the day on 5/175, an overall lead of 115 runs after bowling the Demons out for just 60 in their first innings. Jaspa Tonkin was the star with the bat for the Bloods with 101 not out from 82 balls (14 x 4’s, 1 x 6) in just his second game for the club since coming over from Langhorne Creek at the start of the season. Earlier, Willunga were sent in to bat and were in all sorts of trouble at 6/18, before being bowled out in the 39th over for just 60. Eddie Last (17) and Takdir Sahota (13) were the only Demons batsmen to reach double figures. Off-spinner Ben Griffiths took three wickets in four balls to finish with 3/0 (1.2), while Simon Donaldson (2/1 from eight overs) and Ben Martin (2/12) were the other multiple wicket takers. 

Bremer Callington won their first game of the 2024/25 Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) season after a 27-run win against Woodside in a low-scoring battle at Callington. The Cobras batted first and it was hard work as they battled their way to a total of 103 before being bowled out in the 44th over. Jai McMurtrie (32) and Graydon Brand (24) were the mainstays of the innings. Dale Robinson was the star with the ball for the Warriors with figures of 5/19 (8.5), while Callum Hemer took 2/33 (8). Woodside made a reasonable start to the run chase as they reached 0/23 before a collapse of 10/53 saw them bowled out for 76. Chris Bashiera (20), Trent Young (16) and Dave Wescombe (12) were the only Warriors batsmen to reach double figures. Johnny Fitzgerald was the standout bowler for the Cobras with 5/23 (9) and he was well supported by McMurtrie (2/10) and Nathan Fitzgerald (2/18).Reigning premier Lobethal also won their first game of the season after a comfortable seven-wicket win over Langhorne Creek in the grand final rematch at Lobethal. The visitors batted first and were in all sorts of trouble at 6/37 before skipper Adam Clements and Shane Bown (19) put on 69 runs for the seventh wicket. Clements went on to a fine half-century before being dismissed for 67 (64 balls). Six Lobethal bowlers took wickets with Matt Martin (2/10), Dave Huxter (2/10), Sam Martin (2/11) and Sam Graeber (2/17) leading the way. Lobethal were relatively untroubled in the run chase as Graeber (40 not out), Riley Harten (35) and Sam Martin (22) helped get their side across the line in the 29th over.Hahndorf stayed undefeated and on top of the AEHCA ladder following a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Strathalbyn. ‘Strath’ batted first and their innings was dominated by Luke Cousins (51 off 85) and Riley Tonkin (46 off 48), but no other Stallions batsmen chipped in as they were bowled out for 156 in the 41st over. Mitch Bannister (4/26) and Paul Allegretto (3/23) were the leading wicket takers for the Magpies. Dan Jenner and Allegretto opened the batting for Hahndorf and put on 142 for the first wicket with Allegretto top scoring with 86 from 77 balls, while Jenner finished on 52 not out (103 balls). Matt Harris (1/34) was the sole wicket taker for Strathalbyn.Nairne are also undefeated through two rounds as they had a nine-wicket win at Macclesfield. The Redbacks batted first and posted 7/155 from their 45 overs. Connor Moore (27), Konan Breed (26) and Josh Lewis-Burns (23) were the leading run scorers for ‘Maccy’. Brodie Clarke (2/25) and Caleb Walker (2/34) were the multiple wicket takers for the Razorbacks. Nairne wasted no time in bringing up the win in the 25th over thanks to an unbeaten 112-run stand between Richard Boscence (67 not out) and Luke Timmins (54 not out). Moore (1/26) was the only wicket taker for the Redbacks.Ladder (after round 2)Hahndorf 8, Nairne 8, Langhorne Creek 4, Strathalbyn 4, Lobethal 4, Bremer Callington 4, Woodside 0, Macclesfield 0.Round 3 fixtures (home team named first)  Nairne v HahndorfMacclesfield v WoodsideLobethal v Bremer CallingtonLanghorne Creek v Strathalbyn

Reigning premier Encounter Bay won their first game of the 2024/25 season after defeating Willunga by 112 runs during round two action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Willunga on Saturday. The Bays batted first and were in early trouble as they slipped to 3/37, before veteran left-hander Cam Lintern came to the rescue. Lintern made 98 not out and put on an innings-defining sixth wicket partnership of 91 with Chris Butler (44 not out) as the visitors posted a handy 5/212 from their 40 overs. Five Willunga bowlers took wickets with Dan Hockham (1/16) the best. The Willunga run chase got off to a disastrous start as they fell to 5/20. Hockham made 46 not out to help the Demons reach a total of 100 before they were bowled out in the 35th over. Encounter Bay skipper Blake Bailey was the star with the ball taking 5/15 from his eight-over spell, while Kieran Garrett took 2/15 (7).Noarlunga moved to the top of the GSCA ladder after defeating Yankalilla by nine wickets at Old Noarlunga on Saturday. Yankalilla batted first with Doug Jones (21), James Kerin (19 not out) and Aaron Smith (16) the only Tigers batsmen to reach double figures as they were bowled out for just 78 in the 32nd over. Left-arm spinner Jacob Banks was the standout bowler for the Shoes with figures of 5/12 from 7.3 overs, while Ben Stewart-Tonkin snared 3/26 (8). Noarlunga skipper Cam Bullard wasted no time in getting the run chase started as he hit a quickfire 40 from just 18 balls (3 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Travis Bronstein (21 not out) and Michael Ledgard (13 not out) saw their side to victory in the 14th over. Teenager Jimmy Hamblin (1/29) was the wicket taker for Yankalilla.McLaren Districts had a comfortable 85-run victory at Victor Harbor to remain undefeated after two rounds. The Crushers batted first with Stephen Nairn top scoring with 52 (4 x 4’s). He was ably supported by Justin Twartz (29), George Beard (29) and Charl Van Wyk (24) as McLaren Districts posted 9/180 from their 40 overs. Josh Boyko was the main wicket taker for the Vipers with 4/33 (8). Luke Harding (27) and Lachlan Hywood (21) were the mainstays of the Victor Harbor innings as they struggled to 7/95 from their 40 overs. Hayden Bradley (3/17) and Stuart Kennewell (3/28) were the leading wicket takers for the Crushers.Goolwa made it two wins from as many games with a six-wicket win over Myponga-Sellicks at Myponga. The Mudlarks batted first and struggled their way to 9/60 from their 40 overs. Sean Haverty top scored for the home side with 21 from 107 balls. Dean Vickery (3/5), Matt Overall (3/17), Josh Jones (1/6) and Andy Evans (1/8) were the wicket takers for the Magpies. Goolwa skipper Sam Carlyle top scored with 29 (67 balls), while Overall made 17 not out, as his side brought up the winning runs in the 26th over. Port Elliot also are undefeated after two rounds after defeating Mt Compass by 22 runs at Port Elliot. The home side batted first with new recruit Jaspa Tonkin top scoring with 47 from 39 balls (8 x 4’s), while Ben Griffiths made 43 from 41 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as the Bloods made 155 before being bowled out in the final over. Veteran Mark Nash rolled back the clock to snare 5/17 (6.1) for Mt Compass, while Robert Martin (2/15) and Aaron Dalitz (2/37) chipped in with a couple of wickets each. The game appeared over as ‘Compass’ slumped to 6/35 before Nash once again came to the rescue, top scoring with 53 from 84 balls (7 x 4’s). The Bulldogs got close in the end before being bowled out for 133 in the 38th over. Six Port Elliot bowlers took wickets with Ben Martin (2/8), Josh Andrewartha (2/15) and Levi Stringer (2/21) the multiple wicket takers.Ladder (after round 2)Noarlunga 12, Goolwa 12, McLaren Districts 12, Port Elliot 12, Encounter Bay 6, Yankalilla 6, Mt Compass 0, Myponga-Sellicks 0, Victor Harbor 0, Willunga 0.Round 3 (home team named first - 2 day games)Noarlunga v Encounter BayPort Elliot v WillungaMyponga-Sellicks v Victor HarborMcLaren Districts v YankalillaGoolwa v Mt Compass

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 2 resultsLanghorne Creek 10-10-75 defeated Strathalbyn 2-2-37Macclesfield 6-6-62 defeated Woodchester 6-6-60Kangarilla had the byeLadder (after round 2)Macclesfield 21, Langhorne Creek 20, Woodchester 16, Kangarilla 5, Strathalbyn 2.Round 3 fixtures (26/10/24)Langhorne Creek v MacclesfieldStrathalbyn v KangarillaWoodchester has the bye

Stirling remained undefeated after a comfortable 63-run win at Kangarilla during round two action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) on Saturday. Stirling batted first with skipper Jack Read getting his side off to a fast start with a quickfire 32 from 19 balls (3 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). The key partnership of the innings was between Harrison Webb (69 not out) and Connor McFadyen (66) who added 82 runs for the third wicket as the Eagles posted 4/222 from their 45 overs. Steve Featherstone was the pick of the Kangarilla bowlers with 2/24 (9). ‘Kangies’ were never really in the run chase as they finished on 9/159. Skipper Jake Turnbull (53 not out) and Featherstone (28) were the leading run scorers, while McFadyen (3/33) and Webb (2/15) were the multiple wicket takers for Stirling.Mylor won their first game of the season as former state player Tom Plant inspired his side to victory over Meadows by 64 runs. Plant carried his bat for 95 not out from 132 balls (7 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) as the Pipers put up 8/185 from their 45 overs. David Carter (26) added 57 for the fifth wicket with Plant, while Tom Jensen (16 not out) put on an invaluable 47 runs for the ninth wicket with Plant to set a tough target for Meadows. Brad Louch (2/23) and David Bates (2/41) were the leading wicket takers for the Bulldogs. Rohan Reid (34) and Luke Tonkin (26) got Meadows into a reasonable position at 1/60 in the run chase, but the Bulldogs lost their last 9/61 to be bowled out for 121 in the 42nd over. Six Mylor bowlers took wickets with Nick Cook (3/28), Plant (2/13) and Jesse Cooper (2/16) leading the way.Bridgewater also won their first game of the season with a comfortable six-wicket win at home against Aldgate. The Raiders bowled tightly throughout as they restricted the Gaters to a score of 117 before they were bowled out in the 45th over. Pierce Cordes-Harvey (38 off 42 balls) and James Anthony (21) were the only batsmen to pass 20. Caleb Risson (4/16), Flynn Smith (3/34) and Jarrad Tait (2/10) were the leading wicket takers, while Ty Watson bowled an incredibly miserly spell of 0/4 from nine overs (including five maidens). Bridgewater were relatively untroubled in the run chase with good contributions from Luke Hoyle (24), Tait (23 not out), Peter Atkins (22) and Justin Summerill (20) as they brought up the winning runs in the 24th over. Reigning premier Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) made it two-from-two with a 30-run win in the grand final rematch at Heathfield Oval against Mount Lofty. SCIB batted first with Aaron Thompson (55 off 58), Stuart Norton (34 off 28) and Lachlan Knight (27 off 42) helping their side to a competitive total of 196 before they were bowled out in the 43rd over. Josh Mitchell (3/33), Adam Carthew (2/17) and Connor Milde (2/36) were the multiple wicket takers for the Redcaps. The Mount Lofty innings was dominated by opening batsman Josh Healey who top scored with 86 from 87 balls (6 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Unfortunately for the Redcaps, no other batsman reached 20 as they were bowled out in the 41st over for 166. Five SCIB bowlers took wickets with veteran Andy Adams the pick with 2/17 (9), while Ben McGowan snared 2/32 (7.4).Ladder (after round 2)Stirling 12, Scott Creek Ironbank 12, Bridgewater 6, Mylor 6, Mt Lofty 6, Aldgate 6, Meadows 0, Kangarilla 0.Round 3 (home team named first)Stirling v Mt LoftyMylor v KangarillaAldgate v MeadowsScott Creek Ironbank v Bridgewater

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 2 resultsInman Valley 4-6-48 defeated Myponga Sellicks 2-3-36Back Valley 3-5-42 defeated Port Elliot 3-4-30Victor Harbor had the byeLadder (after round 2)Back Valley 12, Inman Valley 12, Port Elliot 5, Myponga Sellicks 2, Victor Harbor 1.Round 3 fixtures (26/10/24)Back Valley v Inman ValleyVictor Harbor v Myponga SellicksPort Elliot has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 2 resultsYankalilla 65 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 54 Strathalbyn 54 defeated Encounter Bay 47Port Elliot 61 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 56McLaren Vale Gold 58 defeated Willunga 49Goolwa 66 defeated Victor Harbor White 58Ladder (after round 2)McLaren Vale Gold 24, Goolwa 19, Yankalilla 18, Strathalbyn 14, Encounter Bay 12, Victor Harbor Blue 12, Port Elliot 10, Victor Harbor White 4, McLaren Vale Blue 4, Willunga 3.Round 3 fixturesPort Elliot v Willunga Encounter Bay v McLaren Vale BlueVictor Harbor Blue v StrathalbynGoolwa v YankalillaMcLaren Vale Gold v Victor Harbor White

Hahndorf kicked off the 2024/25 Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) season with an upset 104-run win against triple reigning premiers Lobethal during round 1 action at Hahndorf on Saturday. The Magpies batted first with skipper Dan Jenner and Paul Allegretto putting on 75 runs for the first wicket before Allegretto went for 49 (54 balls). Dean Gore (25 not out), Ben Montgomerie (22 not out) and Lachlan Huxtable (19) all made handy contributions, but it was Jenner who led the way with 79 (124 balls), as his side posted 3/204 from their 45 overs. Will Zadow was the leading wicket taker for the Tigers with 2/32 (8). Mitch Weeks (34) and Steve Huxter (22) were the best of the Lobethal batsmen as they slipped from 2/54 to be bowled out for just 100 in the 27th over. Hudson Judd (3/16), Ryan Trafford-Walker (2/29) and Allegretto (2/35) were the main wicket takers for Hahndorf.Nairne won a high-scoring thriller by five runs against Woodside at Nairne on Saturday. The Razorbacks batted first and were in all sorts of trouble at 3/24 before Corey Kelly joined Duncan Rogers (41) to add 82 runs for the fourth wicket. Zac Llewellyn made 29 (38 balls) as Kelly continued on to finish with 103 from 113 balls (11 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). Nairne ended with a good total of 9/223 from their 45 overs. Nick Johns (3/33), Chris Baschiera (2/31) and Shane Druwitt (2/39) were the leading wicket takers for the Warriors. Woodside started the run chase well with Trent Young (57) and skipper Tommy Baldock (45) putting on 98 for the first wicket. Noah Bell (31), 400-gamer Dave Wescombe (27) and Brad Collins (23) made handy contributions but their side came up just short, finishing on 7/218. Kelly (2/40) and Chad Harrop (2/40) were the multiple wicket takers for Nairne.Strathalbyn got their season off to the perfect start with a comfortable seven-wicket win over Macclesfield. ‘Maccy’ batted first and struggled their way to a total of 116 before being bowled out in the 40th over. Connor Moore (21) was the only Redbacks player to pass 20. Five Strathalbyn bowlers took wickets with Jack Roberts (2/13), Lachlan Cutting (2/13) and Kane Gaiter (2/29) the leading wicket takers. Strathalbyn were relatively untroubled in reaching the victory target in the 27th over with veteran Nathan Pelle top scoring with 56 not out from 76 balls (7 x 4’s). Coebe Holt took 2/6 for the Redbacks. Langhorne Creek started the 2024/25 season with a 107-run win against Bremer Callington. The Tigers batted first with Dan Kropp (26) and Shannon Jones combining for a 77-run opening stand. Jagga Kotz (40) then helped Jones lift Langhorne Creek to a total of 7/230, with Jones going on on to top score with 88 (99 balls). Johnny Fitzgerald (3/45) and Nathan Fitzgerald (2/55) were the major wicket takers for the Cobras. Bremer Callington were never in the run chase despite the best efforts of co-captain Nathan Fitzgerald who top scored with 54 not out from 78 balls (6 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), while Michael Kudra made 36 (50 balls). The Cobras were eventually bowled out for 123 in the 35th over. Brad Clements (4/23) and veteran Ben Warren (3/18) were the stars with the ball for Langhorne Creek.Ladder (after round 1)Langhorne Creek 4, Hahndorf 4, Strathalbyn 4, Nairne 4, Woodside 0, Macclesfield 0, Lobethal 0, Bremer Callington 0.Round 2 fixtures (home team named first)  Bremer Callington v WoodsideMacclesfield v NairneHahndorf v StrathalbynLobethal v Langhorne Creek 

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 1 resultsWoodchester 6-6-62 defeated Langhorne Creek 6-6-60Macclesfield 7-7-62 defeated Kangarilla 5-5-49Strathalbyn had the byeLadder (after round 1)Macclesfield 11, Woodchester 10, Langhorne Creek 6, Kangarilla 5, Strathalbyn 0.Round 2 fixtures (19/10/24)Strathalbyn v Langhorne CreekWoodchester v Macclesfield Kangarilla has the bye

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 1 resultsBack Valley 5-7-51 defeated Victor Harbor 1-3-42Inman Valley 4-6-53 defeated Port Elliot 2-2-46Myponga Sellicks had the byeLadder (after round 1)Back Valley 7, Inman Valley 6, Port Elliot 2, Victor Harbor 1, Myponga Sellicks 0.Round 2 fixtures (19/10/24)Myponga Sellicks v Inman ValleyPort Elliot v Back ValleyVictor Harbor has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 1 resultsYankalilla 52 defeated Strathalbyn 50Victor Harbor Blue 62 defeated Victor Harbor White 57Goolwa 71 defeated Willunga 65McLaren Vale Gold 68 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 52Encounter Bay 58 defeated Port Elliot 55Ladder (after round 1)McLaren Vale Gold 12, Victor Harbor Blue 10, Encounter Bay 10, Goolwa 9, Yankalilla 8, Strathalbyn 4, Willunga 3, Port Elliot 2, Victor Harbor White 2, McLaren Vale Blue 0.Round 2 fixturesYankalilla v Victor Harbor BlueStrathalbyn v Encounter BayMcLaren Vale Blue v Port ElliotWillunga v McLaren Vale GoldVictor Harbor White v Goolwa

Reigning premiers Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) got their premiership defence off to the perfect start with a 94-run win over Kangarilla during round one action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Cherry Gardens yesterday. SCIB batted first and put up a handy score of 8/194 from their 45 overs. Sam Hill (40), Aaron Thompson (40), Andy Adams (39) and Daniel Desengo (34) all made handy contributions for the home side. Kangarilla used nine bowlers with Ben Evans taking 4/31 (8). ‘Kangies’ got themselves to 1/44 in the run chase, before losing their last 9/56 to be bowled out for 100. Joel Stidston top scored with 31 (69 balls). Six SCIB bowlers took wickets with Adams (2/13), Stuart Norton (2/17) and Ben McGowan (2/26) the leading wicket takers. Mt Lofty and Bridgewater played out a thriller at Heathfield Oval with the Redcaps winning by one run. Mt Lofty batted first with Josh Healey (46) and Nick Justice adding 63 runs for the first wicket. Adam Carthew (25) and Justice put on 52 for the third wicket with Justice going on to top score with 79 from 114 balls (10 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Peter Giannes (28 not out) and Connor Milde (27 not out) helped lift Mt Lofty to 7/235 from their 45 overs. Jarrad Tait (3/49), Justin Summerill (2/24) and Finn Sullivan-Llewellyn (2/38) were the wicket takers for the Raiders. Bridgewater got off to a fast start with Peter Atkins and Luke Hoyle adding 57 runs inside six overs before Hoyle was dismissed for 26 (18 balls). Atkins went on to make 53 from 35 balls (4 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), but when Bridgewater fell to 7/130, a win appeared a formality for Mt Lofty. Raiders skipper Jarrad Tait had other ideas as he top scored with 68 (51 balls) and he was ably supported by Liam Risson (45) and Sullivan-Llewellyn (17 not out). With three overs left, Bridgewater needed two runs to win, before left-arm seamer Will Healey (4/23) took the final two wickets to secure a dramatic victory. Carthew (3/30) was the other multiple wicket taker for Mt Lofty.Aldgate defeated 2023/24 finalists Mylor by 54 runs yesterday to get their season off to a great start. On a slow outfield at Mylor Oval, Aldgate battled their way to 7/130 from their 45 overs with skipper Josh Callaghan the standout with 61 from 108 balls (3 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Mitch Thomas proved a good ally for Callaghan with a hard-fought 30 (72 balls). Pipers opening bowler Joel Durnford had a day out with 5/20 from his nine-over spell. Mylor were never in the run chase as they were bowled out for just 76. Alex Kern (15) and Todd Dellatorre (11) were the only batsmen to reach double figures for the home side. Matt Hansen (2/5), Luke Smet (2/17) and Felix Farmer (2/20) were the multiple wicket takers for the ‘Gaters’. Stirling won their opening fixture against Meadows by five wickets at Stirling Oval after chasing down Meadows’ total of 168 with more than 17 overs to spare. The Bulldogs batted first with Chad Dawe (37), Oscar Tydeman (35) and Brad Louch (31) leading the way before their side was bowled out in the 44th over. Ned Hopgood (4/25) and Jack Pick (3/30) were the chief wicket takers for the Eagles. Charlie Fryer (39) and skipper Jack Read put on 91 for the first wicket before Read was dismissed in the 13th over for 57 off 38 balls (4 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Connor McFadyen added a hard-hitting 30 from 21 balls (2 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as the winning runs came up in the 28th over. Will Bevan-Giles took 3/42 (9) for Meadows.Round 2 (home team named first)Mt Lofty v Scott Creek IronbankBridgewater v AldgateKangarilla v StirlingMylor v MeadowsLadder (after round 1)Stirling 6, Scott Creek Ironbank 6, Aldgate 6, Mt Lofty 6, Bridgewater 0, Mylor 0, Kangarilla 0, Meadows 0.

Port Elliot turned the tables on Encounter Bay in their grand final rematch during round one action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) yesterday at Encounter Bay. Port Elliot won a tight, low-scoring game by three wickets with 20 balls remaining. Encounter Bay batted first and battled their way to 5/119 from their 40 overs. Finn Magor top scored for the Bays with 51 not out (94 balls), while Kieran Garrett scored 28 (83 balls). Tyson Somerfield was the leading wicket taker for the Bloods with 3/31 (7). Port Elliot were in trouble early as Chris Butler snared 3/16 (8) for Encounter Bay to leave the visitors at 4/32. Port Elliot skipper Joel Harris (38) and brother Liam (36) then combined for a 51-run stand for the fifth wicket, before Tyson Somerfield (21 not out) completed a good all-round double to see Port Elliot home in the 37th over. Blake Bailey (2/19) and Cam Lintern (2/21) were the other multiple wicket takers for the Bays.Goolwa got their 2024/25 campaign off to a good start with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Victor Harbor. The Vipers batted first on their home deck with Josh Boyko (11) the only player to reach double figures as they were bowled out in the 37th over for just 50. Five Magpies bowlers took wickets with Matt Overall (3/5), Andy Evans (2/0) and Dean Vickery (2/4) leading the way. Goolwa knocked off the victory target inside 12 overs with Sam Carlyle (29 not out) and Jack Ward (20) adding 45 for the first wicket. Lachlan Hywood (1/12) was the sole wicket taker for Victor Harbor.McLaren Districts had a solid 23-run win against Myponga-Sellicks to start their season in style. The Crushers batted first with new skipper Justin Twartz top scoring with 52 from 88 balls (8 x 4’s), while Ben Worrall made 21 (45 balls). Kym Dooley (2/14) and Vinnie Nizzola (2/26) were the multiple wicket takers for Myponga-Sellicks. The Mudlarks run chase never really got going as they slipped to 8/47 with Stephen Nairn delivering a devastating spell for the Crushers. Nairn snared 6/22 from his eigh-over spell as Myponga-Sellicks eventually reached a total of 111 thanks to Nizzola (26) and Kym Dooley (23) helping the tail to wag. George Beard (2/25), Kevin Grant (1/21) and Roy Graham (1/22) were the other wicket takers for the Crushers.2023/24 finalists Yankalilla got their season off to a good start with a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Willunga yesterday. Willunga batted first and were bowled out in the 35th over for just 84. James Kerin (3/11) and Ashley Madden (3/31) were the chief wicket takers for the Tigers. Yankalilla lost a couple of early wickets to slip to 2/14, before skipper Luke Bartlett (43 not out) and Chris Clark (22 not out) saw their side home in the 15th over. Eddie Last (1/8) and Mal Radford (1/32) were the wicket takers for the Demons.A Cam Bullard century has led Noarlunga to a comfortable eight-wicket win against Mount Compass at Burgess Oval. Bullard scored 112 not out from just 51 balls (19 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s) to see his side to the victory target of 160 in the 18th over. Earlier, Mount Compass had made 7/159 from their 40 overs with Southern Districts ‘A’ grade player Rilee Endersby scoring 52 not out (49 balls), while Aaron Dalitz whacked a quickfire 46 (43 balls). Jett Holberton with 2/17 (6) was the leading wicket taker for the Shoes. Round 2 (one-day games - home team named first)Port Elliot v Mt CompassWillunga v Encounter BayMyponga-Sellicks v GoolwaVictor Harbor v McLaren DistrictsNoarlunga v YankalillaLadder (after round 1)Goolwa 6, Yankalilla 6, Noarlunga 6, McLaren Districts 6, Port Elliot 6, Encounter Bay 0, Myponga-Sellicks 0, Mt Compass 0, Willunga 0, Victor Harbor 0.

The Great Southern Cricket Association (AEHCA) season starts tomorrow (12/10) with 10 teams chasing premiership glory. The season will consist of 12 rounds with six two-day games and six one-day games.  Reigning premier Encounter Bay will get their premiership defence underway as they host Port Elliot in a grand final rematch. The Bays have lost gun all-rounder Matt Overall to Goolwa, while they’ve picked up former Macclesfield skipper David Caddle. Blake Bailey will continue as captain in 2024/25. After reaching three of the past four grand finals, Port Elliot will be looking for a breakthrough flag this season and will once again be led by Joel Harris who had a career-best season in 2023/24 with 517 runs. The Bloods will be strengthened by the inclusion of former Langhorne Creek ‘keeper-batsman Jaspa Tonkin. It will be a new look Willunga this season following the retirement of Simon Roberts and Rhys Allard, along with Sean McIvor (Goolwa) and Luke Harding (Victor Harbor) leaving the Demons. Willunga will also have a new captain in Rory Hanson. Noarlunga also has a new captain for this season with Cam Bullard stepping into the role following a standout season in 2023/24 where he won the GSCA ‘cricketer of the year’. The Shoes have added Sean Williams (Marion), Jamie Diener (Sandy Creek) and former junior Michael Ledgard (ICC Sharks) to their playing stocks this season, along with former McLaren Districts pair Jett Holberton and Jacob Banks. Mount Compass returned to finals action last season and will once again be led by Aaron Dalitz. Dalitz (21 wickets last season) and Bailey Baldock (19 wickets) will hold the key to the Bulls’ bowling lineup, while Josh Murfitt (328 runs) will look to continue on from last season. Yankalilla also played finals in 2023/24 and will have a new leader this season with Luke Bartlett taking the reins. Bartlett is coming off an excellent season where he made 404 runs and represented the GSCA at the Meyer Shield. Young fast bowler Ryan Borlace returns from Southern Districts and will add much-needed pace to the Tigers’ bowling lineup. After missing finals action last season, Goolwa had an active off-season signing former Encounter Bay all-rounder Matt Overall as playing-coach and former Willunga fast bowler Sean McIvor. Opening bowler Jayden Crees has moved to Southern Districts. The Magpies will also have a ‘B’ grade this season which will add to their depth. After making the finals in 2022/23, McLaren Districts slipped out of the top-six last season. Top order batsman Justin Twartz will take over as skipper from Luke Goodieson who has moved to Southern Districts. Opening batsman Daniel Bruce and left-arm seamer George Beard will be important players for the Crushers after good 2023/24 seasons. Myponga-Sellicks will once again be led by top order batsman Sean Haverty as they look to return to finals action this season. Michael Tomlinson (290 runs last season) and the Haverty brothers (Sean & Ryan) will be the key to the Mudlarks batting, while the ageless Vinnie Nizzola (22 wickets last season) will continue to lead the attack. Victor Harbor will look to build on their first season back in ‘A’ grade ranks and have added former Willunga premiership skipper Luke Harding to their playing stocks. Veteran Sean Medlen is the new captain at the Vipers, taking over from Josh Boyko who scored 310 runs last season.Round 1 (1-day games - home team named first)Mt Compass v NoarlungaYankalilla v WillungaGoolwa v Victor HarborEncounter Bay v Port ElliotMcLaren Districts v Myponga-Sellicks