A Grade Women - Strathalbyn v PiratesStrathalbyn were first to bat on their first Saturday game for the season and had safe hits to Kim Cutting, Peyton Daniels, Kathryn Milne and Amber Crawford but they could only get two runs over the plate with Pirates short stop Margie Cammel making an out at first, pitcher Taminka Wilks also making an out at first and then combining with catcher Rachael Thompson for a K2. Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo of Tess Norris to Cutting made two K2’s for the first outs and Crawford took a catch at third to end the innings with the highlight for Pirates a safe hit to centre to Brenae Wieringa but they couldn’t bring anyone home.A two base hit to Norris started Strath off in the second and an error got Cutting on base but they were held scoreless with Pirates right fielder Debbie Taylor taking a catch and centre Jordana Wilks also taking a catch and quickly throwing to second base to catch the runner short of their ground for a double play. Pirates second at bat had a two base hit to T. Wilks but she was unable to come home with Strath’s short stop Daniels making an out at first, another K2 and Milne and second baser Ashlee Peterson combining for the out at first to hold them scoreless.Milne gained a walk in the third but she was the only one to get on base with Pirates working hard for an out at first, another catch taken by J. Wilks and another K2 to send Strath off the diamond. It was three up three down for Pirates with Strath’s first baser Milne taking a catch, a K2 to Norris and another out at first by Daniels.Safe hits to Peterson, Daniels, Crawford and Elise Duffield in the fourth helped bring home four runs with Pirates left fielder Michelle Stewart taking a catch, J. Wilks another catch and then also picking off the lead runner to hold them to those runs. Pirates faced a new pitcher in Daniels and they gained some walks and drew some errors but an out made at first and two K2’s to Daniels held them scoreless again.The fifth dig for Strath produced hits to Norris and Peterson and a two baser to Cutting and with walks gained by Rebecca Sims and Monica Spriggs they brought another four runners home with Pirates second baser Wendy Pope making a fielder's choice out at second, an out at first by Cammel and a K2 to end the innings. Pirates needed to get some runs on the board and with some walks gained, great base running and a safe hit to Weiringa they got one home with Strath making another K2, a catch by Milne and an out at first by Peterson to end the innings and the game with Strathalbyn coming out on top 10 runs to Pirates 1.C Grade Women - Strathalbyn v EchungaEchunga were up to bat first and Strath’s pitcher Rebecca Sims fielded and threw to first baser Elise Duffield for the first two identical outs. Echunga’s batters then got on base with Indy Sinnott forcing an error and then Lindsay Butler getting a great hit to the outfield for a home run before Brydie Spriggs took a catch at third to end the innings. Strath’s turn at bat got runners on with some hits and walks gained but they were unable to convert with Echunga’s short stop Sinnott making an out at first and then picking off the lead runner at third and third baser Hayley Brown throwing home to catcher Molly Playford to again pick off the runner and prevent any score.Walks were gained by Echunga in the second and they also forced some errors with the only safe hit by Shay Syrmas but combined with some great base running they brought home a further five runs with Strath’s right fielder Kaylene Hart taking a catch off a great hit by Playford, short stop Annabel McGregor picking off the lead runner at third and pitcher/catcher combo of Monica Spriggs to Amber Crawford working well for a K2. Strath needed to get runs on the board and started it off with a home run to Crawford, a three baser to M. Spriggs, a two baser to Sims and singles to Duffield and B. Spriggs. A couple of walks gained as well pushed runners around to bring home eight runs with Echunga making two outs at second and a K2 with time called to end a tight game in cool wet conditions with Strathalbyn 8 taking the win by just one run over Echunga 7.

Hahndorf consolidated second spot on the ladder with an eight-wicket win over reigning premiers Lobethal during round 15 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Lobethal yesterday. The home side batted first and were soon in big trouble at 3/9, before skipper Mitch Weeks (31) and Sam Martin (28) attempted to resurrect the innings. The Tigers struggled their way into the 28th over before being bowled out for just 95. All five Hahndorf bowlers took wickets including Michael Shanahan (3/9), Hudson Judd (3/17) and Ryan Trafford-Walker (2/26). Hahndorf were untroubled in their run chase as the target was reached in the 19th over with Paul Allegretto top scoring with 42 from 41 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Zak Varik took 2/41 (6.4 overs) for Lobethal.Langhorne Creek kept the pressure on for a top-two spot after defeating Bremer Callington by 177 runs at Callington yesterday. Langhorne Creek batted first with skipper Adam Clements (55), Daniel Kropp (40) and Ben Warren (34) leading the way as the ‘Creeks’ put up 8/226 from their 45 overs. Nathan Fitzgerald (3/24) and Jai McMurtrie (3/35) were the leading wicket takers for the Cobras. Bremer-Callington’s run chase was nothing short of disastrous as they slumped to 9/17 in the 13th over. Liam Kemp (15) and Harry Eades (12 not out) put on 32 for the last wicket before the Cobras were bowled out for 49. Troy Blackwell was the star for Langhorne Creek with figures of 5/14 from his nine overs. It was Blackwell’s third five-wicket haul of the season and he now has 30 wickets (12.30 average) for the season to top the AEHCA wicket taker list. Blackwell was well supported by Adam Clements who completed a fine all-round double with 3/13 (9).Woodside confirmed their finals spot after a tight two-wicket win at Nairne yesterday. Nairne batted first and posted a competitive score of 9/220 from their 45 overs with Shane Kenney continuing his good recent form with 74 from 63 balls (9 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). He was well supported by Chad Harrop who made 44 not out (55 balls). Nick Johns (3/39), Dave Wescombe (2/28) and Chris Baschiera (2/46) were the leading wicket takers for Woodside. The Warriors started their run chase well with Tommy Baldock (47) and Brad Collins (28) putting on 57 for the first wicket. Wescombe came in and top scored with 50 from 47 balls (9 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as the winning runs came up in the 43rd over. Nairne skipper Robert Crook led the way with the ball as he took 4/36 (9), while Harrop took 2/25 (8). Strathalbyn won their fifth game of the season after defeating Macclesfield by nine wickets at home yesterday. ‘Maccy’ batted first and was bowled out for just 95 with Joseph Lions (26) the only batsman to pass 15. Austin Greaves was the star with the ball for Strathalbyn with the fine figures of 5/22 from 5.2 overs and he was well supported by Matthew Harris who snared 2/28 (9) with his off-spinners. The Stallions wasted no time in the run chase with Ashley Medhurst (31 not out), Luke Cousins (29) and Riley Tonkin (26 not out) knocking off the target in the 14th over. Declan Long (1/25) was the wicket taker for the Redbacks. Ladder (after round 15)Lobethal 48, Hahndorf 44, Langhorne Creek 44, Woodside 40, Nairne 28, Strathalbyn 20, Bremer Callington 12, Macclesfield 4.Round 16 fixtures (22/2/25)Langhorne Creek v MacclesfieldWoodside v LobethalBremer Callington v StrathalbynNairne v Hahndorf

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 15 resultsBack Valley 4-6-55 defeated Myponga-Sellicks 2-2-48Victor Harbor 6-8-55 defeated Port Elliot 0-1-30Inman Valley had the byeLadder (after round 15)Inman Valley 60, Back Valley 46, Victor Harbor 44.5, Myponga Sellicks 30.5, Port Elliot 29.Round 16 fixtures (22/2/25)Port Elliot v Inman ValleyMyponga Sellicks v Victor HarborBack Valley has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 16 resultsMcLaren Vale Gold 71 defeated Strathalbyn 54Goolwa 58 defeated Port Elliot 56Victor Harbor Blue 64 defeated Encounter Bay 44Yankalilla 60 defeated McLaren Blue 46Willunga 67 defeated Victor Harbor White 55Ladder (after round 16)McLaren Vale Gold 158, Yankalilla 130, Victor Harbor Blue 113, Goolwa 112, Strathalbyn 104, Encounter Bay 89, Willunga 84, Port Elliot 72, Victor Harbor White 60, McLaren Vale Blue 38.Round 17 fixtures (22/2/25)Port Elliot v McLaren Vale Gold Victor Harbor White v StrathalbynWillunga v Yankalilla McLaren Vale Blue v Victor Harbor BlueEncounter Bay v Goolwa

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 13 resultsMacclesfield 11-11-81 defeated Langhorne Creek 1-1-34Kangarilla 10-10-79 defeated Strathalbyn 2-2-38Woodchester had the byeLadder (after round 13)Macclesfield 116, Kangarilla 80, Woodchester 80, Langhorne Creek 70, Strathalbyn 38.Round 14 fixtures (15/2/25)Macclesfield v StrathalbynKangarilla v WoodchesterLanghorne Creek has the bye

Reigning premiers Lobethal won their fifth game in a row following a five-wicket win against local rival Woodside during round 14 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Woodside on Saturday. The home side batted first with Brad Collins continuing his fantastic recent form with 85 from 92 balls (10 x 4’s 2 x 6’s). Collins has hit a purple patch of form with 276 runs from his last three knocks. Chris Baschiera made 35 (41) and James Bradley chipped in with 25 (75) as Woodside made 185. Six Lobethal bowlers took wickets with Steve Huxter (2/13), Sam Graeber (2/19) and Matt Martin (2/29) leading the way. Lobethal were in early trouble at 2/15 before Lachie Bates (43) and Tanner King (38) put on 76 for the third wicket. A mini-collapse of 3/8 saw Woodside back in the game with the reigning premier at 5/99. Lobethal’s depth came through in the end with Matt Martin (43 not out) and Steve Huxter (35 not out) putting on an unbroken sixth-wicket stand worth 87 runs as the target was reached in the 34th over. Hahndorf moved up to second spot on the ladder after a comfortable 121-run win at home against Bremer Callington on Saturday. The Magpies batted first with Paul Allegretto and Sam Williams adding 58 runs for the first wicket before Williams departed for 25 (42 balls). Allegretto went on to top score with 68 from 60 balls (9 x 4’s, 1 x 6’s), while Bradey Judd (42), Jack Phelan (24 not out) and Curtis Montgomery (24) helped lift their side to 6/229 from their 45 overs. Jai McMurtrie (2/33) and Graydon Brand (2/47) were the leading wicket takers for the Cobras. Bremer Callington were never in the run chase with Alex Durbidge (34) and Brand (23) the only batsmen to pass 20 as they were bowled out for 108. Five Magpies bowlers took wickets including Ryan Trafford-Walker (3/37), Allegretto (2/13), Hudson Judd (2/16) and Michael Shanahan (2/22). Langhorne Creek kept the pressure on for a top-two finish with a comprehensive 147-run win at Macclesfield on Saturday. The visitors batted first with their innings set up by a dominant display from opening batsman Daniel Kropp. Kropp whacked 98 from 95 balls with his innings including nine fours and six sixes. Dan Cleggett (25) and Ben Warren (21 not out) were the other batsmen to pass 20 as the Tigers made 221 before being bowled out in the 40th over. Luke Jones had the restrictive figures of 3/2 from 4.4 overs and he was supported by Joe Lions (3/39), Connor Moore (2/24) and Rowan Voogt (2/34). The Redbacks were under immediate pressure in the run chase as they slumped to 5/28 before Josh Lewis-Burns made a quickfire 33 from 24 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6’s). It was all in vain though as ‘Maccy’ was bundled out for just 74. Langhorne Creek skipper Adam Clements was the star with the ball with figures of 5/24 from his nine overs, while Tyler Lines mopped up the tail with three wickets in four balls, finishing with 3/1 (0.4). Nairne kept their finals hopes alive ahead of a big clash with Woodside next week after defeating Strathalbyn by 27 runs at ‘Strath’ on Saturday. Nairne batted first with their skipper Luke Timmins the standout with a top-scoring 80 from 109 balls (11 x 4’s). Shane Kenney (28) and Tom May (22) chipped in as Nairne made 7/182 from their 45 overs. Brayden Gaiter (2/26) and Nick Evenden (2/35) were the leading wicket takers for the Stallions. Strathalbyn got themselves to 1/66 in the run chase through Luke Cousins (28) and Mark Abbott (23) adding 58 runs for the second wicket. After that partnership, steady wickets fell with Scott Harding (29 not out) putting up solid resistance, but ultimately the home side were bowled out in the 44th over for 155. Luke Stephenson (4/18) was the destroyer for the Razorbacks with his best figures for the season and he was well supported by Chad Harrop (2/18) and Brodie Clarke (2/30). Ladder (after round 14)Lobethal 48, Hahndorf 40, Langhorne Creek 40, Woodside 36, Nairne 28, Strathalbyn 16, Bremer Callington 12, Macclesfield 4.Round 15 fixtures (15/2/25)Bremer Callington v Langhorne CreekLobethal v HahndorfStrathalbyn v Macclesfield Nairne v Woodside

A Grade Women - Strathalbyn v RedsoxRedsox were up to bat first and had a safe hit to Steph Hull which left her stranded on base with Strath’s short stop Kim Cutting taking a catch and two outs were made at first holding them scoreless. Strath’s turn at also was scoreless with Redsox first baser Lauren Christensen taking a catch, third baser Emily Mohan-Ram making the out at first and a catch taken at right field by Amy Golder.Again one safe hit, this time to Alex Mackay resulted in her being left on base with Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo of Tess Norris to Gab Martin working well together for three K2’s to end the innings scoreless. A two base hit to Lara Tamke was not enough to get her home with Redsox making two outs at first and a catch taken by short stop Hull kept the game at no score.More safe hits in the third by Redsox brought one run home with Strath working hard in the field with two outs made at first and a great catch at centre field by Tamke to hold them to that. Great batting by Strath included safe hits to Georgia Tomkinson and Bianca Pash with Cutting gaining a two baser which helped bring in five runs to put them in front with Redsox making another two outs at first and a pick off of the lead runner at second.A hit to the outfield by Kel O’Brien was the highlight for Redsox in the fourth but again Strath’s tight fielding prevented her from getting home with a pick off at second, another K2 and first baser Brooke Moses fielding and playing her base to end the innings. Strath forced some errors in the field but they weren’t able to use it to their advantage with Redsox making an out at first and catches taken by centre fielder Saskia Charter-Harris and another to Hull.A two base hit to Chloe Zakelj got her in a scoring position in the fifth and she was able to get home with help from another safe hit by Christensen but Strath tightened in the field again with a line drive catch by Tomkinson now at short stop, an out at first by second baser Ashlee Peterson and a pick off of the lead runner at second held them to just the one run. Strath had a safe hit to Moses and an error drawn by Pash but they were both left stranded by Redsox making another out at first with Christensen and Hull both taking another catch.Redsox needed to make runs in the sixth and Strath needed to hold them if they wanted to protect their lead and they did with Tomkinson making an out at first, Moses fielding and playing her base again and a K2 to new pitcher Peyton Daniels which meant Strathalbyn would come away with the win 5 runs to 2.C Grade Women - Strathalbyn v HahndorfStrathalbyn were up to bat first and started well with safe hits to Elise Duffield, Monica Spriggs, Brydie Spriggs and a two baser to Amber Crawford which helped move runners around to bring home six runs with Hahndorf making an out at first, a pick off of the lead runner at second and a catch taken at second by Elsie Bloffwitch. Hahndorf also had safe hits to Kerry Lawson, Anna Bell, Jemma Langford and Emma Thomson which moved runners around and brought five runs across the plate with Strath’s fielders working hard to shut them down by catcher Crawford taking a catch and two pick offs at third stopping the lead runner.Some walks gained and another safe hit to Crawford added two runs to Strath’s tally with Hahndorf taking out the lead runner at third, centre fielder Langford taking a catch and a K2 to pitcher/catcher Bell to Emma Faber Paul ending the innings. The second dig for Hahndorf produced a safe hit to Lawson and a two baser to Danielle Guilfoyle which brought in one run with Strath’s first baser Duffield playing her base for the out and combining with third baser B. Spriggs for a cross diamond double play from third to first and back to third.Strath were held scoreless in the third with only one runner getting on with Hahndorf making an out at first and catches taken at right field by Celeste Paul and left field by Janaya Liebelt. Hahndorf needed to make some runs to get in front and they had some safe hits but they were only able to bring one home with Strath making all three outs at first base to end the innings and the game coming out on top by one run 8 to 7 in a tightly fought game.

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 14 resultsPort Elliot 5-7-56 defeated Myponga Sellicks 1-1-40Inman Valley 4-6-47 defeated Victor Harbor 2-3-40Back Valley had the byeLadder (after round 14)Inman Valley 60, Back Valley 40, Victor Harbor 36.5, Port Elliot 29, Myponga Sellicks 28.5.Round 15 fixtures (15/2/25)Back Valley v Myponga Sellicks Victor Harbor v Port Elliot Inman Valley has the bye

Aldgate moved back inside the top-four following their five-wicket win against Meadows during round 10 action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Meadows yesterday. The home side batted first and their innings was dominated by Rohan Reid who top scored with 102 not out from 124 balls (9 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). It was Reid’s first century of the HCA season and he now has 484 runs at an average of 69.14 in the 2024/25 campaign. Unfortunately only two other players in Luke Tonkin (25) and Haydn Reid (16) could reach double figures as the Bulldogs were bowled out for 169 in the 44th over. Angus Bilsborow was the major wicket taker for Aldgate with 4/43 (8.5) and he was well supported by Luke Smet who snared 3/21 (9). Aldgate’s run chase was set up by a 94-run second wicket stand between James Anthony and Pierce Cordes-Harvey which was broken when Cordes-Harvey was dismissed for 44 from 47 balls (3 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Anthony continued on to top score with 55 (81 balls), while Smet chipped in with 21 not out (32 balls) as the winning runs came up in the 34th over. Dylan Brown (2/13) was the leading wicket taker for Meadows.Mt Lofty moved two games clear on top of the ladder after a convincing 83-run win over Stirling at Heathfield Oval. The Redcaps batted first with their innings underpinned by opening batsman Josh Healey who top scored with 60 (93 balls). Extras (21) contributed the second highest total as Mt Lofty posted 170 before being bowled out in the 44th over. Jack Pick was the main destroyer for Stirling with 4/22 (8), while Ezekiel Hemming took 2/50. The Stirling run chase never really got going as they were in early trouble at 3/26 before being bowled out in the 30th over for just 87. Harrison Webb was the standout Eagles batsman with 43 (78 balls). Five Redcaps bowlers took wickets with Will Healey bowling an amazing spell to capture 4/5 from his nine overs (including five maidens), while Connor Milde took 2/19 (5). Kangarilla kept their slim finals chances alive after a seven-wicket victory at home against Mylor yesterday. Mylor batted first and it was a real struggle against a disciplined Kangarilla bowling lineup. Tom Plant (40) and Oliver Barnes (20) were the best of the top-six batsmen, while Jesse Cooper (21 not out) and James Warburton (15 not out) put on 33 runs for the ninth wicket as the Pipers reached 8/125 from their 45 overs. Che Martinsen (3/19) and Ryan Grimmond (3/21) were the leading wicket takers for ‘Kangies’, while Jack Evans bowled a restrictive spell of 1/10 (9). Kangarilla were untroubled in the run chase with skipper Jake Turnbull (44), Grimmond (29), Cole Davy (25 not out) and Steve Featherstone (21) helping their side to the target in the 40th over. Bridgewater won their second game in a row with a 30-run win at home against Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB). The Raiders batted first with James Dawson (36) and Ty Watson (34) adding 53 runs for the second wicket, while Luke Hoyle chipped in with a quickfire 20 (13 balls) as Bridgewater finished 9/188 from their 45 overs. Beau Harwood (3/59), Lachlan Knight (2/33) and Zane Lewis (2/33) were the leading wicket takers for SCIB. Scott Creek Ironbank got themselves into a good position in the run chase at 3/122 through good contributions from Knight (36), Adam Shearwood (31), Darcy Campbell (24) and Sam Hill (23), but that was as good as it got for the visitors as they lost their last 7/36 to be bowled out for 158. Dawson (4/33) completed a good all-round double for the Raiders, while Harry Moule-Hooworth snared 2/19 (6). Ladder (after round 10)Mt Lofty 36, Stirling 28, Mylor 24, Aldgate 20, Bridgewater 16, Scott Creek Ironbank 16, Kangarilla 12, Meadows 8.Round 11 (15/2/25 - home teams named first)Meadows v BridgewaterAldgate v KangarillaMylor v Mt LoftyStirling v Scott Creek Ironbank 

Myponga-Sellicks are in a good position to move a game clear inside the top-six after posting a total of 264 on the opening day of their round 11 clash with McLaren Districts in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Myponga yesterday. Mudlarks skipper Sean Haverty won the toss and decided to bat with Sam Tregenza (29) and Kobe Dooley (20) putting on 38 for the first wicket. Cam Turner came to the crease at 2/53 and proceeded to play the pivotal knock of the innings for the Mudlarks with 80 from just 77 balls (9 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) and he was well supported by Lachlan Quilliam (36 not out) and Josh Badenhorst (31). Roy Graham (4/60), David Fitzgerald (2/22) and Stephen Nairn (2/101) were the multiple wicket takers for McLaren Districts. Port Elliot and Encounter Bay are locked in a tight battle with Port Elliot making 170 on day one of their clash at Port Elliot. The home side were in early trouble at 3/28, before Braydon Arbon and Luke Collett (20) steadied the ship with a 37-run stand. Arbon went on to top score with a patient 51 (134 balls), while Levi Stringer (33) and Ben Griffiths (22) made handy contributions as their side were bowled out in the 67th over. All five Bays bowlers took wickets with Kieran Garrett leading the way with 4/37 from 14 overs. Garrett is having an excellent season with 26 wickets at an average of 13.31. Skipper Blake Bailey also had a good day with 3/48 (17). Yankalilla are in a strong position after the first day of their clash with Willunga at Willunga Oval yesterday. Yankalilla were sent in to bat and after losing Aaron Smith (7) early on, skipper Luke Bartlett and Lachlan Whittlesea set about amassing a 173-run second wicket union before Bartlett was dismissed for 87 (116 balls). Whittlesea continued on to make 95 (125 balls), while Doug Jones hit a quickfire 39 not out (26 balls) as the Tigers declared on 3/242 with 22 overs left in the day. Ramesh Antony (2/27) was the multiple wicket taker for Willunga. Seb Carius (13) and Antony (24) put on 29 runs for the first wicket before Willunga finished the day at 3/47. Will Hogben took 2/0 from four overs, while Smith took 1/12. Victor Harbor hosted Goolwa on the turf at ‘Victor’ with the visitors batting first and posting 4/188 before declaring with 24 overs left in the day. Veteran Andy Evans top scored for the Magpies with 80 not out from 100 balls (10 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Matt Overall (39) and Josh Jones (28 not out) made good contributions. Jesse Ortega was the pick of the Victor Harbor bowlers with 2/40 (14). The Vipers had 24 overs to bat and finished the day on 2/44 with Lachlan Hywood (11 not out) and Lachlan Hill (0 not out) to resume on day two. Cameron Jones batted well for the home side with 31 from 65 balls (5 x 4’s). Tyron Rigney (1/5) and James Lawrence (1/11) were the wicket takers for Goolwa. Noarlunga are in a strong position after day one of their clash with Mt Compass at Old Noarlunga after posting a total of 264 before being bowled out in the 69th over. Noarlunga skipper Cam Bullard got the Shoes off to a fast start with 41 from 35 balls (8 x 4’s) as he and Travis Bronstein added 60 runs for the first wicket. Bullard's wicket precipitated a mini-collapse of 3/5 as Mt Compass were well and truly in the game with the home side sitting precariously at 3/65. Bronstein was joined by veteran Jason Scarff and this pair added a valuable 93 runs for the fourth wicket before Scarff departed for 52 (98 balls). Bronstein continued on to top score with 80 (132 balls), while Sean Williams (39) and Rohan Garrard (32) added valuable support in the middle order. Robert Martin (4/51), Jamie Wirth (3/54) and Aaron Dalitz (2/46) were the multiple wicket takers for Mt Compass. 

Myponga-Sellicks jumped into the top-six with a low-scoring two-run win over Victor Harbor during round 10 action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Victor Harbor on Saturday. The Mudlarks batted first with new recruit Sam Tregenza the only batsman to pass 15 runs as he top scored with 34 from 38 balls (4 x 4’s) as they were bowled out for 98 in the 35th over. Lachlan Hywood (3/15), Kenny Sumner (2/20) and Luke Harding (2/29) were the multiple wicket takers for the Vipers. ‘Victor’ struggled in the run chase as they slipped to 5/45, before Harrison Medlen and Josh Boyko (19) added 36 for the sixth wicket to lift their side to within 18 runs of victory. Needing seven runs from the last over, bowled by Cam Turner, the Vipers could only make four runs as Harrison Medlen was run out from the last ball of the match for 30 (67 balls). Five Mudlarks bowlers took wickets including Ryan Banning (2/9) and Ryan Haverty (2/23), while Vinnie Nizzola was his usual frugal self with figures of 1/7 from his eight overs. An unbeaten century from Aaron Smith has pushed Yankalilla to their fifth win of the season at home against McLaren Districts. Smith brought up his century from the final ball of the innings as the Tigers posted 2/209 from their 40 overs. Smith finished with 100 not out from 97 balls (10 x 4’s), while Lachlan Whittlesea (51) and Luke Bartlett (45) lent excellent support. McLaren Districts were in early trouble in the run chase at 4/46, before Daniel Bruce (36) and Daniel Petrucci (27) added 51 for the fifth wicket. However, the end came quickly once this partnership was broken with the Crushers bowled out for 128 in the 29th over. Trent Starke (4/22) and James Kerin (4/23) were the standout bowlers for Yankalilla, while Smith completed a good day with 2/18 (4.2). Noarlunga remained top of the ladder after a 49-run win against Encounter Bay. The Shoes batted first and were in early trouble at 3/32, before Rohan Garrard and Jason Scarff added 83 runs for the fourth wicket before Garrard departed for 32 (53 balls). Scarff continued on to top score with 63 from 96 balls (7 x 4’s), while Matthew Spaan chipped in with a handy 25 (36 balls) as the Shoes finished with 7/180 from their 40 overs. Chris Butler (2/21) and Kieran Garrett (2/33) were the multiple wicket takers for Encounter Bay. The Bays reached 5/121 with five overs to go with Finn Magor (44 off 87) and Paul Fantasia (27 off 25) the leading run scorers, but Noarlunga took the last 5 wickets for just 10 runs as the Bays were bowled out for 131. Jamie Diener was the chief destroyer with 4/31 (7.3), while Jacob Banks (3/27) and Jason Scarff (2/18) were the other multiple wicket takers. Goolwa kept the pressure on for a top-two spot after a comfortable 87-run over Mt Compass at Burgess Oval. The Magpies were led by ‘Burgess Oval Specialist’ Matt Overall who scored yet another ‘ton’ at the venue with 108 from 101 balls (13 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), while Vic Robertson made 60 (71 balls) in a 120-run partnership with Overall. Goolwa posted an imposing 6/213 from their 40 overs. Mt Compass skipper Aaron Dalitz snared 3/24 (6) and Mark Nash took 2/36 (8) for the Bulls. Mt Compass struggled in the run chase with Aaron Dalitz (26) and Paul Barrett (23) the only batsmen to pass 20 as they were bowled out for 126. Six Goolwa bowlers took wickets with Tyron Rigney leading the way with 3/23 (5.5), while James Lawrence took 2/26 (8). Port Elliot stayed second on the ladder with a five-wicket win against Willunga. The Demons batted first with Seb Carius (30) and Ramesh Antony (20) the top run scorers as their team was bowled out for 93. Port Elliot shared the wickets around with Scott Hannam (2/4), Simon Donaldson (2/15), Luke Collett (2/19) and Ethan Spriggs (2/29) leading the way. Hayden Gordge (41 not out) and Spriggs (31) were the mainstays of the Port Elliot run chase as the winning runs came up in the 27th over.Ladder (after round 10)Noarlunga 58, Port Elliot 52, Goolwa 48, Encounter Bay 36, Yankalilla 33, Myponga-Sellicks 28, McLaren Districts 28, Mt Compass 27, Victor Harbor 6, Willunga 0.Round 11 (8/2/25 & 15/2/25 - 2 day games)Myponga Sellicks v McLaren DistrictsNoarlunga v Mt CompassPort Elliot v Encounter BayVictor Harbor v GoolwaWillunga v Yankalilla

On a warm day Redsox Red were up to bat first and they had safe hits to Mia Andrews, Eagan Hupfield and Will Gregory-Thomson which helped bring home four runs with Strath’s first baser Xander Ide fielding and playing his own base for the out and pitcher Imogen Baker taking a catch and quickly throwing to third baser Lincoln Strange to catch the runner short of their ground for a double play. Strath started their batting dig with some walks and safe hits to Strange, Sam Baker and Byron Strange which helped to bring in the full seven runs with Redsox unable to make any outs.The second dig for Redsox was better with a safe hit to the outfield by Nathan Golder and more walks gained and with some great base running and a steal home by James Gowland they were also able to bring home the full seven runs with Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo of Anna Scott to I. Baker combining well for a K2 and the only out of the innings. Strathalbyn came in to bat and again gained some walks with the highlight a two base hit to S. Baker and with great base stealing they again brought in the full seven runs with Redsox pitcher/catcher Golder to Sophie Barnes making a K2 and Golder also taking a catch.The third dig for Redsox gained them some walks and they brought home two runs with Strath’s fielders working hard with L. Strange fielding at second and throwing to B. Strange for the out at first and short stop Nate Bird taking a catch before time and game was called with Strathalbyn coming out on top 14 runs to Redsox 13 for their first win of the season.

Woodside moved up to second spot on the ladder after a comfortable six-wicket win against Strathalbyn during round 13 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Strathalbyn yesterday. The Stallions batted first and were in trouble at 5/67, with Luke Cousins (32) the only top-five batsman to pass 10 runs. The middle/lower order rallied for ‘Strath’ with vice-captain Matt Harris making 61 not out from 79 balls (4 x 4’s) as the Stallions finished on 7/159. Chris Baschiera (2/33) and Shane Druwitt (2/39) each took two wickets for the Warriors. Woodside lost two early wickets to give Strathalbyn some hope, but that was snuffed out by a 74-run stand between James Bradley (30) and Brad Collins. Collins finished on 88 not out (99 balls), to give him 484 runs at an average of 44 this season, to see his side over the line with 28 balls to spare. Austin Greaves was the leading wicket taker for Strathalbyn with 2/20 from six overs. Nairne kept their slim finals hopes alive with a convincing 10-wicket victory over Bremer Callington. The Cobras batted first and got themselves into a good position at 2/103 with Nathan Fitzgerald (43), Graydon Brand (38 not out) and Michael Heath (37) leading the way. The Razorbacks hit back hard, taking 8/55, to bowl Bremer Callington out for 158. Nairne skipper Robert Crook took the average-enhancing figures of 3/0 from two overs, while Caleb Walker (3/24), Chad Harrop (3/29) and Brodie Clarke (1/40) were the other wicket takers. Nairne wasted no time knocking off the target with the winning runs coming up in just the 16th over as Shane Kenney ran riot. Kenney brought up his century from just 45 balls before finishing on 106 not out from 49 balls (10 x 4’s, 9 x 6’s). His opening partner Zac Llewellyn was a willing ally with 50 not out from 45 balls (9 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Lobethal continued on their merry way with an 11th win of the season, this time by a whopping 224 runs against Maccclesfield at Lobethal. The Tigers batted first with four players making half centuries. Jeremy Hackett (76 off 42 balls), Steve Huxter (76 off 90), Tanner King (72 not out off 54) and Lachie Bates (58 off 42) lifted ‘Lobey’ to a huge total of 6/356 from their 45 overs. Connor Moore (3/74) was the leading wicket taker for Macclesfield. The Redbacks were never in the run chase as only Tom Filsell (39 not out) and Oliver Llewellyn (34) passed 20 runs with ‘Maccy’ bowled out in the 33rd over for 132. King completed a good day with figures of 3/8 for Lobethal and he was well supported by Mitch Weeks (3/17) and Will Strange (2/27). After a couple of losses in a row, Langhorne Creek got back on the winners list with a five-wicket win at home over Hahndorf. The Magpies batted first and it was tough going as they battled their way to 6/123 from their 45 overs. Paul Allegretto (34) and Dan Jenner (27) were the leading scorers for Hahndorf. Shannon Jones (34) and Ben Warren (25) added 48 runs for the first wicket, while skipper Adam Clements chimed in with 20 not out as the winning runs came up in the 36th over. Ryan Trafford-Walker (2/29) was the leading wicket taker for Hahndorf. Ladder (after round 13)Lobethal 44, Woodside 36, Hahndorf 36, Langhorne Creek 36, Nairne 24, Strathalbyn 16, Bremer Callington 12, Macclesfield 4.Round 14 fixtures (8/2/25)Hahndorf v Bremer CallingtonMacclesfield v Langhorne CreekWoodside v LobethalStrathalbyn v Nairne

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 15 resultsStrathalbyn 68 defeated Willunga 40Victor Harbor White 59 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 58Encounter Bay 69 defeated Yankalilla 52Victor Harbor Blue 62 defeated Port Elliot 49McLaren Vale Gold 70 defeated Goolwa 47Ladder (after round 15)McLaren Vale Gold 146, Yankalilla 120, Strathalbyn 104, Victor Harbor Blue 103, Goolwa 103, Encounter Bay 87, Willunga 72, Port Elliot 69, Victor Harbor White 50, McLaren Vale Blue 36.Round 16 fixtures (15/2/25)McLaren Vale Gold v StrathalbynGoolwa v Port ElliotVictor Harbor Blue v Encounter BayYankalilla v McLaren Vale BlueWillunga v Victor Harbor White

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 13 resultsInman Valley 5-7-59 defeated Myponga Sellicks 1-1-20Back Valley 4-5-48 defeated Port Elliot 2-3-34Victor Harbor had the byeLadder (after round 13)Inman Valley 54, Back Valley 40, Victor Harbor 34.5, Myponga Sellicks 27.5, Port Elliot 22.Round 14 fixtures (8/2/25)Myponga Sellicks v Port Elliot Inman Valley v Victor HarborBack Valley has the bye

Bridgewater moved within a win of the top-four following their high scoring six-wicket win against Aldgate during round nine action at Aldgate Oval yesterday. The Gaters batted first with skipper Josh Callaghan top scoring with 56 from 56 balls (2 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s). He was well supported by Pierce Cordes-Harvey (46), Luke Smet (45) and Mitch Thomas (38) as the home side posted 7/232 from their 45 overs. Liam Risson (3/52) and Peter Atkins (2/39) were the multiple wicket takers for Bridgewater. Atkins (22) and Ty Watson (20) got the Raiders off to a good start with a 45-run opening stand, but once they were dismissed and the score was 2/47, the game had swung in Aldgate’s favour. Bridgewater skipper Jarrad Tait and new recruit James Dawson had other ideas as they added 118 for the third wicket before Tait departed for a hard-hitting 74 from 40 balls (8 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s), while Dawson went on to make 56 from 56 balls (8 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Jordan Wood (27 not out) put the finishing touches on the run chase as the winning runs came up in the 35th over. Angus Bilsborow (2/49) was the leading wicket taker for Aldgate.Mylor consolidated their spot in the top-four with a 40-run win at Meadows yesterday. The Pipers batted first with the innings underpinned by opening batsman Tom Plant who top scored with 73 (114 balls). He was well supported by Todd Dellatorre who made a quickfire 42 not out from 29 balls (2 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) and Alex Kern (40) as Mylor put up a competitive 5/224 from their 45 overs. Callan Blackwell took 2/31 (9) for the Bulldogs. Meadows were in early trouble at 4/42 before veteran Haydn Reid and Ryan Sawtell (14) added 44 runs for the fifth wicket. Reid then combined with Ryan Clarke (29) to lift their side to 5/145 before Reid departed for 59 (92) as the home side lost their last 5/39 to be bowled out for 182 in the 43rd over. All six Mylor bowlers took wickets with Dylan Quinn leading the way with 3/28 (7.2), while skipper Michael Warburton (2/22) and Jesse Cooper (2/27) were the other multiple wicket takers. Stirling won their third game in a row after a tight 16-run win at home against Kangarilla. The Eagles batted first and were in all sorts of strife at 5/26 in the ninth over with Jack Evans (3/22) and Che Martinsen (3/37) doing all the damage for ‘Kangies’ with the ball. Sean McCullum (15) steadied the ship with Charlie Fryer, before Pete Fryer joined his son Charlie at the crease. The father-son duo added 66 runs for the seventh wicket before Charlie Fryer went for 54 (83 balls). Pete Fryer continued on to score 38 (64), while James Richards added a quickfire 35 from 22 balls (2 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) at the end to lift the home side to a total of 178. Kangarilla got themselves into a good position in the run chase with Steve Featherstone (43), Ben Evans (36) and Ryan Smallman (20) helping ‘Kangies’ to 4/137 with seven overs left. Stirling hit back hard, taking 6/25, to bowl the visitors out for 162 in the final over. Jack Pick (3/21), Chris Shaw (3/27) and Connor McFadyen (2/31) were the leading wicket takers for Stirling.Mt Lofty maintained top spot on the ladder with a 56-run win in the grand final rematch against Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Cherry Gardens. The Redcaps batted first and got solid contributions from Adam Carthew (29), Nick Justice (26), Josh Healey (24), Jordan Neis-Beer (22) and Tim Noble (22) as they finished on 7/187. Jayden Rea (2/19), Ben Thomas (2/27) and Beau Harwood (2/34) were the leading wicket takers for SCIB. The home side got themselves into a good position at 2/78 with Adam Shearwood (34) and Aaron Thompson (27) leading the way. Once those two were dismissed, SCIB collapsed to lose 8/53 and were bowled out for 131. Peter Giannes (3/34), Connor Milde (3/36), Sam Furber (2/17) and Will Healey (2/19) were the leading wicket takers for Mt Lofty. Ladder (after round 9)Mt Lofty 32, Stirling 28, Mylor 24, Aldgate 16, Scott Creek Ironbank 16, Bridgewater 12, Meadows 8, Kangarilla 8.Round 10 (8/2/25 - home teams named first)Bridgewater v Scott Creek Ironbank Meadows v AldgateMt Lofty v StirlingKangarilla v Mylor

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 11 resultsVictor Harbor White 82 defeated Yankalilla 55Victor Harbor Blue 82 defeated Encounter Bay 44Willunga 59 drew Port Elliot 59Goolwa 61 defeated McLaren Vale 54Ladder (after round 11)Goolwa 101, Willunga 86, Port Elliot 80, Victor Harbor Blue 67, Encounter Bay 62, Victor Harbor White 53, Yankalilla 43, McLaren Vale 36.Round 12 fixtures (6/2/25)Willunga v GoolwaPort Elliot v Victor Harbor BlueEncounter Bay v YankalillaVictor Harbor White v McLaren Vale

The Hills Cricket Association (HCA) won the Harry Meyer Shield for a record 17th time after defeating Alexandra & Eastern Hills (AEHCA) by 15 runs in a thriller at Birdwood Oval today. Alexandra & Eastern Hills won the toss and sent Hills into bat, which appeared to be a good decision as Hills slumped to 3/31 in the eighth over. Hills skipper Jordan Neis-Beer was joined by Adam Shearwood and this pair set about resurrecting the innings with a 68-run fourth-wicket stand before Neis-Beer departed for 37 (84 balls). Shearwood was joined by Rohan Reid in another good partnership worth 64 runs before Shearwood was dismissed for an important 49 (106). Reid then took over with a punishing 74 not out from 64 balls (2 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) as he and Jake Turnbull (18 not out) lifted Hills to 5/218 from their 50 overs. Adam Clements (2/37) and Mitch Weeks (2/50) were the leading wicket takers for Alexandra & Eastern Hills. Alexandra & Eastern Hills were also in early trouble in the run chase as they slipped to 2/22 with Hills opening bowler Steve Featherstone (2/37) snaring both wickets. Tanner King (24) added 69 runs for the third wicket with Weeks, but when Weeks was dismissed for 62 (71 balls), three more wickets fell to leave AEHCA at 7/145 and Hills were right on top. Clements was still in for Alexandra & Eastern Hills and he remained their big hope of victory. Ty Watson, who had only bowled three overs for the carnival, was becoming the unlikely hero with the ball for Hills, as he snared 4/41 from his 10-over spell. The game turned once again with Clements and Matt Martin (30 not out) edging their side towards victory with a partnership worth 37 runs before Reid (2/10), on for his first over of the innings, got the crucial wicket of Clements for 42 (73). Reid got another breakthrough, while the game was ended with a run out in the 49th over with Alexandra & Eastern Hills bowled out for 203 to cue celebrations for the Hills team as they secured back-to-back titles. 

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 14 resultsMcLaren Vale Gold 74 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 52Yankalilla 75 defeated Port Elliot 51Encounter Bay 60 defeated Victor Harbor White 57Willunga 81 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 51Goolwa 63 defeated Strathalbyn 51Ladder (after round 14)McLaren Vale Gold 136, Yankalilla 118, Goolwa 101, Victor Harbor Blue 93, Strathalbyn 92, Encounter Bay 77, Willunga 72, Port Elliot 67, Victor Harbor White 50, McLaren Vale Blue 34.Round 15 fixtures (1/2/25)Strathalbyn v WillungaMcLaren Vale Blue v Victor Harbor WhiteEncounter Bay v YankalillaVictor Harbor Blue v Port ElliotGoolwa v McLaren Vale Gold