Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 11 resultsJohn Wesley 7-7-67 defeated Strathalbyn 5-5-56Woodchester v Kangarilla (No details at time of publication)Macclesfield Red 7-7-55 defeated Macclesfield Black 5-5-55Ladder (after round 11)Macclesfield Red 134, Macclesfield Black 101, John Wesley 96, Strathalbyn 53, Woodchester 45, Kangarilla 35.Round 12 fixtures (20/1/23)Kangarilla v StrathalbynMacclesfield Black v WoodchesterJohn Wesley v Macclesfield Red

Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) moved a game clear on top of the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) ladder after defeating Kangarilla by 70 runs during round 12 action at Kangarilla on Saturday. SCIB won the toss and batted first and they were in all sorts of trouble early at 3/22 before Tom Watton and Aaron Thompson came together. This pair added 52 runs for the fourth wicket before Watton was dismissed for 28 (45 balls). Thompson continued on to top score with 59 not out (104 balls) as the visitors posted 9/144 from their 45 overs. Ben Evans was the standout bowler for ‘Kangies’  with figures of 4/21 (9), while Steve Featherstone (2/15) and Jack Evans (2/28) chipped in with a couple of wickets each. Kangarilla’s run chase was a disaster from the start as they slumped to 6/17 before eventually being bowled out for 74 in the 38th over with skipper Lachlan Knight playing a lone hand with 45 from 118 balls. Scott Creek Ironbank’s bowlers did a great job, bowling 12 maidens, as Beau Thomas took the honours picking up 5/9 (7.1 overs). He was well supported by Daniel Desengo (3/21) and Ben McGowan (2/6). It has been an amazing turnaround in fortunes for SCIB who have already won three more games than they did in the entire 2022/23 campaign.Meadows moved within one win of the top-four following a comprehensive nine-wicket win at Bridgewater. The Raiders batted first with veteran Luke Hoyle top scoring with 49 from 61 balls (4 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), while Ty Watson (29) and Will Fearnhead (21) made useful contributions. Meadows skipper Rohan Reid was the leading wicket taker for the Bulldogs snaring 4/34 (9). Zack Robertson (2/29) and Will Bevan-Giles (2/38) were the other multiple wicket takers. Meadows got off to an excellent start in the run chase with Luke Tonkin and Dylan Brown putting on 97 runs for the first wicket before Brown went for 57 from 61 balls (4 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). Tonkin was joined by Rohan Reid as the winning runs were knocked off in the 36th over. Tonkin top scored with 60 not out (112 balls), while Reid made 41 not out (41 balls). Jarrad Tait (1/29) was the sole wicket taker for Bridgewater. Mt Lofty moved up to second spot on the HCA ladder after a comfortable seven-wicket win against Stirling at Heathfield Oval. Stirling batted first and it was hard work as the Eagles were bowled out for 144 in the 40th over. Pete Fryer (26 not out), Connor McFadyen (25), Jack Pick (19) and Jack Read (18) were the leading run scorers for the Eagles. Redcaps fast bowler Adam Carthew, having his first bowl for the season coming back from injury, showed his class as he snared 3/13 (8). Connor Milde (2/19) and Max Hawke (2/36) were the other multiple wicket takers. Mt Lofty opener Josh Healey made his highest score of the season with a boundary laden 52 from 47 balls (9 x 4’s). Josh Mitchell continued his consistent season with a hard-hitting 43 from just 32 balls. His innings included three boundaries and another three ‘maximums’. Redcaps skipper Jordan Neis-Beer contributed a steady 27 not out (86 balls) as the winning runs came up in the 29th over. Ned Hopgood (1/18), Read (1/23) and McFadyen (1/38) were the wicket takers for Stirling. Mylor continued their good run of form with a 34-run win at home against Aldgate. Aldgate looked to have the game well within their keeping as they reached 2/102 in pursuit of Mylor’s total of 160, before a collapse of 8/24 saw the Gaters rolled for 126. Earlier Mylor had battled their way to their total of 160 with Nic Wilson (39), Adrian Gaunt (24) and Liam Tansell (20) the leading contributors. The Aldgate attack was led by Jack Woollard who picked up 4/29 (9). Shaun Atkins (3/36) and Matt Hansen (2/30) were the other wicket takers for the visitors. James Anthony (36), Atkins (31) and Mitch Thomas (20) got Aldgate into a winning position before an inspired bowling spell from Tom Plant, plus three run outs, put paid to the Gaters. Plant snared 5/9 from 6.1 overs to be the hero for the Pipers as Aldgate were bowled out in the 42nd over. Michael Warburton (1/24) and Joel Durnford (1/31) were the other wicket takers for Mylor. Ladder (after round 12)Scott Creek Ironbank 48, Mt Lofty 42, Kangarilla 42, Aldgate 36, Mylor 36, Stirling 30, Meadows 30, Bridgewater 24.Round 13 fixtures (home teams named first)Aldgate v KangarillaMeadows v MylorMt Lofty v Scott Creek IronbankStirling v Bridgewater

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 11 resultsGoolwa 3-4-37 defeated Back Valley 3-4-29Myponga-Sellicks 4-6-44 defeated Victor Harbor 2-3-37Port Elliot 4-6-42 defeated Inman Valley 2-3-26Ladder (after round 11)Inman Valley 56, Port Elliot 53, Myponga Sellicks 43, Back Valley 34, Goolwa 33, Victor Harbor 21.Round 12 fixtures (20/1/24)Goolwa v Myponga SellicksVictor Harbor v Port ElliotBack Valley v Inman Valley

Reigning premier Lobethal took another step towards the minor premiership after defeating Langhorne Creek by four wickets during round 12 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Langhorne Creek yesterday. The home side batted first with opener Jaspa Tonkin making 48 from 90 balls (5 x 4’s), but at 7/90, a small total was on the cards. Daniel Cleggett (35) and Brad Clements (24 not out) added 57 runs for the eighth wicket to help lift their side to 155. Five Lobethal bowlers took wickets including Jeremy Hackett (3/30), Dave Huxter (2/27) and Mitch Weeks (2/36). Hackett (27), Weeks (22) and Ben Matthews (19) made useful contributions in the Lobethal run chase, but at 6/98 the game was in the balance. Sam Graeber joined Daniel Norsworthy and this pair guided their team past the target with 46 balls to spare. Graeber finished with 35 not out (41 balls), while Norsworthy made 22 not out (63 balls). Cleggett completed a good all-round game for Langhorne Creek with 2/22 from his nine overs. Nairne consolidated their spot in the top-four with a comfortable 68-run win at home against Hahndorf. The Razorbacks batted first and were in early trouble at 2/23. Luke Timmins and skipper Robert Crook consolidated the innings with an excellent 145-run stand for the third wicket. Timmins top scored with 97 from 94 balls (10 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s), while Crook made 52 from 77 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Chad Harrop (26 off 12) and Duncan Rogers (24 off 33) helped lift Nairne to an impressive score of 7/229. Hahndorf skipper Daniel Jenner (3/19) and Dean Gore (2/39) were the leading wicket takers for the Magpies. Hahndorf were never really in the run chase as they were bowled out in the 36th over for 161. Gore was the standout batsman for the Magpies with a fine 88 not out from 85 balls. His innings included six boundaries and four sixes. All six Nairne bowlers took wickets with Nick Williams (2/24) and Tom May (2/41) the multiple wicket takers. Woodside kept their slim finals chances alive with a comprehensive 137-run win at home against Bremer Callington. The Warriors batted first and posted a competitive 9/204 from their 45 overs. The total was set up by Brad Collins (51) and Tommy Baldock (45) along with handy contributions from David Wescombe (27), Chris Baschiera (21 not out) and Noah Bell (20). Opening bowler Nathan Fitzgerald (4/40) and Alex Durbidge (2/50) were the leading wicket takers for the Cobras. After a handy opening stand of 26 for Bremer Callington, the wheels came off as they were bowled out for just 67. Durbidge (18) was the only Cobras batsman to reach double figures. Sam Bradford was the destroyer for Woodside with the excellent figures of 5/17 from his nine overs. Strathalbyn won their seventh game of the season with a tight 19-run win at home against Macclesfield. The Stallions batted first with an excellent team batting effort lifting them to a competitive total of 7/212 from their 45 overs. Nathan Pelle (47), Mark Abbott (31), Luke Cousins (29), Steven Schofield (25) and Kane Gaiter (22) all chipped in for ‘Strath’. Josh Lewis-Burns (3/36) and Lachlan Barrett (3/48) were the leading wicket takers for the Redbacks. ‘Maccy’ got off to a good start with Kieran O’Connell (58) and David Caddy (31) putting on 91 for the first wicket. Oliver Llewellyn (21) and Tom Filsell (17) chipped in but ultimately Macclesfield were bowled out for 193 in the 45th over. Strathalbyn skipper Brayden Gaiter took 3/37 (9) and he was well supported by Lachlan Cutting (2/22) and Kane Gaiter (2/27).Ladder (after round 12)Lobethal 42, Langhorne Creek 36, Strathalbyn 30, Nairne 30, Macclesfield 22, Woodside 20, Hahndorf 6, Bremer Callington 6.Round 13 fixtures (home teams named first)  Bremer Callington v NairneLanghorne Creek v MacclesfieldWoodside v LobethalHahndorf v Strathalbyn

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 11 resultsWillunga 66 defeated Yankalilla 52Encounter Bay 63 defeated Strathalbyn 57McLaren Vale 61 defeated Port Elliot 54Victor Harbor Blue 60 defeated Victor Harbor White 56Goolwa 70 defeated Clarendon 44Ladder (after round 11)McLaren Vale 83, Encounter Bay 77, Strathalbyn 73, Yankalilla 70, Victor Harbor Blue 69, Goolwa 68, Port Elliot 55, Victor Harbor White 44, Willunga 33, Clarendon 28. Round 12 fixtures (home team named first)Clarendon v McLaren ValeStrathalbyn v GoolwaWillunga v Encounter BayVictor Harbor White v Port ElliotYankalilla v Victor Harbor Blue

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 10 resultsGoolwa 69 defeated Port Elliot 47McLaren Vale 58 defeated Encounter Bay 53Victor Harbor White 57 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 48Willunga 84 defeated Yankalilla 44Ladder (after round 10)Goolwa 96, Victor Harbor Blue 82, Yankalilla 62, Willunga 59, Port Elliot 56, McLaren Vale 51, Victor Harbor White 46, Encounter Bay 28.Round 11 fixtures (18/1/24 - home team named first)McLaren Vale v WillungaGoolwa v Victor Harbor Blue Encounter Bay v Port ElliotVictor Harbor White v Yankalilla

The Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) season resumes on Saturday (13/1/24) after a four-week break. The race for the finals appears to be down to five teams with reigning premiers Lobethal, and the team they defeated in the 2022/23 decider, Langhorne Creek, sitting comfortably in the top-two on the ladder. Strathalbyn, Nairne and Macclesfield are battling it out for the other two spots in the finals series. Woodside are still an outside chance of making the top-four, while Hahndorf and Bremer Callington will each look to add to their solitary win so far in 2023/24.Some of the best performers with the bat so far in 2023/24 have been Luke Cousins (Strathalbyn) with 331 runs, Daniel Kropp (Langhorne Creek - 317 runs) and Graydon Brand (Bremer Callington - 301 runs). Best with the ball include Brayden Gaiter (Strathalbyn - 28 wickets), Nick Johns (Woodside - 21 wickets) and Caleb Walker (Nairne - 18 wickets). Ladder (after round 11)Lobethal 38, Langhorne Creek 36, Strathalbyn 26, Nairne 26, Macclesfield 22, Woodside 16, Hahndorf 6, Bremer Callington 6.Round 12 fixtures (Saturday 13/1/24)Langhorne Creek v LobethalNairne v HahndorfStrathalbyn v MacclesfieldWoodside v Bremer Callington

Rain has ruined the first weekend of Cricket after the Christmas/New Year Break in both the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) and the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA), with all matches in both competitions abandoned. Hopefully the weather plays nice this Saturday! Hills Cricket Association - Round 12 (13/1/24)Mylor v AldgateBridgewater v MeadowsKangarilla v Scott Creek IronbankMt Lofty v StirlingGreat Southern Cricket Association - Round 9 (13/1/24)Yankalilla v McLaren DistrictsEncounter Bay v Victor HarborMyponga-Sellicks v GoolwaPort Elliot v WillungaMt Compass v Noarlunga

The Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) season resumes on Saturday (6/1/24) with round eight featuring five 1-day fixtures. Port Elliot are undefeated and sitting on top of the ladder with Willunga, Encounter Bay, Noarlunga, Mt Compass and McLaren Districts rounding out the top-six. 2022/23 minor premier Goolwa have won their past two games to sit in seventh position, level on points with Yankalilla. 2022/23 finalists Myponga-Sellicks and the newly promoted Victor Harbor will struggle to play finals but can definitely shape the top-six. The leading run-getters so far this season are Matt Overall (Encounter Bay) with 378 runs, Cam Bullard (Noarlunga - 352 runs) and Simon Roberts (Willunga - 272 runs). Roberts (28 wickets), Ben Griffiths (Port Elliot - 17 wickets), Overall (13 wickets), Blake Bailey (Encounter Bay - 13 wickets) and Vinnie Nizzola (Myponga-Sellicks - 13 wickets) are the leading wicket takers. Ladder (after round 7)Port Elliot 39, Willunga 37, Encounter Bay 30, Noarlunga 27, Mt Compass 24, McLaren Districts 18, Goolwa 15, Yankalilla 15, Myponga-Sellicks 9, Victor Harbor 0.Round 8 fixtures (1 day games - 6/1/24)Goolwa v McLaren Districts Encounter Bay v YankalillaMt Compass v Port ElliotWillunga v Myponga-SellicksNoarlunga v Victor Harbor

The Hills Cricket Association (HCA) season resumes on Saturday (6/1/24) with four very important round 11 fixtures. The season is desperately tight with all eight sides a chance of qualifying for finals. After missing finals action last season, Kangarilla and Scott Creek Ironbank have been the surprise packets of the competition so far, each winning six games to sit in the top-two on the HCA ladder. Only two games separates eighth from third with Meadows and Bridgewater, despite being on the bottom two rungs of the ladder, still a good chance of playing finals cricket. Mylor, Stirling, Aldgate and Mt Lofty have been inconsistent during the first half of the season but are more than capable of playing, and winning finals. Some of the best performers with the bat so far in 2023/24 have been Rohan Reid (Meadows) with 511 runs, Jordan Neis-Beer (Mt Lofty - 377 runs) and Jack Read (Stirling - 372 runs). Best with the ball include Jarrad Tait (Bridgewater), Jake Turnbull (Aldgate) and Jack Woollard (Aldgate) who have all taken 14 wickets this season. Ladder (after round 10)Kangarilla 39, Scott Creek Ironbank 39, Mt Lofty 33, Aldgate 33, Stirling 27, Mylor 27, Bridgewater 21, Meadows 21.Round 11 fixtures (Saturday 6/1/24)Aldgate v BridgewaterMeadows v Mt LoftyKangarilla v MylorScott Creek Ironbank v Stirling

A Dylan Brown masterclass has lifted Meadows to their third win of the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) season during round 10 action at Meadows on Saturday. The former Uraidla star smashed 150 from 133 balls as the Bulldogs accounted for reigning premier Stirling by 26 runs. Brown’s innings included 12 boundaries and five ‘maximums’. Rohan Reid (49) and Oscar Tydeman (35) helped lift the Bulldogs to an imposing 4/265 from their 45 overs. Jack Pick (1/30), Chris Shaw (1/35) and Pete Fryer (1/44) were the wicket takers for the Eagles. Charlie Fryer and Connor McFadyen got the Eagles off to an excellent start with a 134-run stand for the first wicket before Fryer was dismissed for 52 (85 balls) in the 27th over. McFadyen went on to top score with 77 (76 balls), while Pete Fryer (30) and Raph Baker (24 not out) battled hard as Stirling finished on a respectable 7/239. Brad Louch (3/49), David Bates (2/37) and Rohan Reid (2/43) were the leading wicket takers for Meadows. Mount Lofty moved up to third spot on the ladder after a comprehensive 113-run win over Aldgate at Heathfield Oval. The Redcaps batted first with Nick Justice (51), Jordan Neis-Beer (48) and Josh Mitchell (39) leading their side to a competitive total of 6/192 from their 45 overs. Matty Hansen (2/31) and Jake Turnbull (2/40) were the multiple wicket takers for Aldgate. The Gaters were never in the run chase as they slumped to 3/18 in the 11th over. Will Quigley-Smith (21), Luke Smet (14) and Jack Woollard (11) were the only Aldgate batsmen to reach double figures as the visitors were rolled for just 79 in the 32nd over. Left-armer Will Healey was the pick of the Mount Lofty bowlers with the excellent figures of 4/12 (9), while Peter Giannes took 2/14 (4.3). Bridgewater won their third game of the season with a comprehensive nine-wicket victory against Kangarilla at Bridgewater Oval. Kangarilla batted first and struggled throughout their innings as they were restricted to 9/134 from their 45 overs. Opening batsman Joel Stidston carried his bat through the innings to top score with 56 not out (120 balls) for ‘Kangies’. Five Raiders bowlers took wickets with Anthony Jennings (2/16) and Ty Watson (2/37) claiming two wickets each. The Raiders were untroubled in the run chase as veteran Luke Hoyle and Watson added 114 for the first wicket before Hoyle was dismissed for 67 from 70 balls (5 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). Watson went on to score 50 not out (95 balls) as the winning runs came up with more than 15 overs spare. Lachlan Knight (1/17) was the sole wicket taker for Kangarilla. Mylor won their fourth game of the season to sit just six points outside the top-four after a three-wicket win against Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Mylor Oval. It was the first home game of the season for the Pipers after extensive work at the ground, including a picket fence and new drainage. SCIB won the toss and decided to bat first and it was a frustrating innings with many players getting starts but not going on with it. Daniel Desengo (29), Sam Hill (25), Jarrod Thompson (25) and Ethan Dinning (20) were the leading run scorers as SCIB put up 9/167 from their 45 overs. All six Mylor bowlers picked up wickets with Peter Johns taking 3/38 (9). Ben James (40) and Nic Wilson (27) got Mylor into a good position at 3/79 before three wickets fell to leave the game on an even keel with the home side on 6/110, still 58 runs from victory. Veteran Craig Fielke (16 not out) was joined by Tony Gunn in a crucial partnership worth 56 runs for the seventh wicket before Gunn departed for 31. Mylor had done enough as they won with 28 balls to spare. Desengo (2/32) was the only multiple wicket taker for Scott Creek Ironbank. Ladder (after round 10)Kangarilla 39, Scott Creek Ironbank 39, Mt Lofty 33, Aldgate 33, Stirling 27, Mylor 27, Bridgewater 21, Meadows 21.Round 11 fixtures (home teams named first - 6/1/24)Aldgate v BridgewaterMeadows v Mt LoftyKangarilla v MylorScott Creek Ironbank v Stirling

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 10 resultsWoodchester 6-6-60 defeated Strathalbyn 6-6-56Macclesfield Red 12-12-81 defeated Kangarilla 0-0-30Macclesfield Black 9-9-74 defeated John Wesley 3-3-45Ladder (after round 10)Macclesfield Red 123, Macclesfield Black 96, John Wesley 85, Strathalbyn 48, Woodchester 45, Kangarilla 35.Round 11 fixtures (13/1/23)John Wesley v StrathalbynWoodchester v Kangarilla Macclesfield Red v Macclesfield Black

Port Elliot pulled off a stunning 17-run victory over Encounter Bay during round seven of the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Port Elliot on Saturday. The Bloods reach the Christmas/New Year break undefeated and on top of the ladder. The home side won the toss and batted first but were soon in trouble at 4/29. Skipper Joel Harris made a patient 30 (77 balls) as his side were bowled out for just 92. Opener Ethan Spriggs (17) was the only other batsman to pass 15. Five Encounter Bay bowlers took wickets with Cam Lintern (4/17) leading the way, while Matt Overall snared 2/23 (8). The Bays started the run chase in disastrous fashion as they slumped to 5/38 before skipper Blake Bailey and Lintern came together to add 26 runs for the sixth wicket and at 5/64, the visitors looked the likely winners. However, veteran Simon Donaldson made a crucial double blow, removing Bailey and Lintern, as the Bays lost their last 5/11 to be rolled for 75 in the 36th over. Lintern (30) and Luke Duffill (18) were the only batsmen to reach double figures. Donaldson bowled an inspired spell to finish with 5/15 from his eight overs, while Tyson Somerfield took 3/8 from six overs. Goolwa won their second game of the season with a comprehensive eight-wicket win against Yankalilla on Saturday. ‘Yank’ batted first and were soon in deep trouble at 3/3 before Doug Jones and skipper Lachlan Whittlesea came together. This pair added 43 runs for the fourth wicket with Jones top scoring with 30, while Whittlesea made 17. However the comeback was short lived as the Tigers lost their last 7/17 to be bowled out for 63. Jayden Crees (3/3), James Lawrence (2/19) and Jake Kuss (2/21) were the main destroyers for the Magpies. Goolwa took their time in the run chase, passing the total in the 29th over for the loss of just two wickets. Andy Evans (24 not out), Sam Carlyle (17) and Kuss (12 not out) were the leading run scorers for the visitors. Ashley Madden (1/5) and Luke Bartlett (1/8) were the wicket takers for Yankalilla. Noarlunga won their fourth game of the season with a 58-run victory over McLaren Districts at McLaren Flat. The Shoes batted first and were cruising at 0/97 at the drinks break. Cam Bullard continued his excellent season with 76 from 73 balls (6 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), while Travis Bronstein made 43 from 101 balls. McLaren Districts hit back in the second 20 overs, taking 8/53, to restrict Noarlunga to 8/150. Left-arm medium pacer George Beard was the best of the Crushers bowlers with 5/25 (8), while left-arm spinner Jacob Banks was miserly with 1/13 (8). 151 was always going to be a testing target on the large and slow outfield and so it proved to be. After a solid 28-run opening stand between Jim Ryan (21) and Zac Hodges, the Crushers collapsed to be bowled out in the 33rd over for 92. All six Noarlunga bowlers took wickets with Bullard (3/24), Bronstein (2/2) and Fletcher Harding (2/14) the multiple wicket takers. A fine all-round performance from Simon Roberts has led Willunga to their fifth win of the season with a comprehensive 129-run win at Victor Harbor. Roberts made 91 not out (107 balls) and then followed up with 4/18 from six overs for the Demons. Willunga batted first and posted 7/204 from their 40 overs with Chad Franceschini (38), Shaun Anderson (25) and Jarrad Ross (21) making useful contributions. Kenny Sumner (2/39) and Josh Boyko (2/44) were the leading wicket takers for the Vipers. ‘Victor’ were never in the run chase as they were bowled out for 74 in the 30th over. Tim Watson (19) and Boyko (18) were the leading run scorers for Victor Harbor. Joining Roberts in the wickets for Willunga were Matthew Impey (2/13), Matthew Bolton (1/1), Luke Harding (1/4) and Daniel Hockham (1/16). Mt Compass consolidated their position in the top-6 after a thrilling one-wicket victory over Myponga-Sellicks at Myponga on Saturday. The Mudlarks batted first and fought their way to 9/132 after their 40 overs. Veteran left-hander Michael Tomlinson was the standout batsman for the home side with 69 not out, while Sean Haverty (16) and Euan MacLachlan (11 not out) chipped in. Ethan Anderson (4/31) and Aaron Dalitz (2/21) were the leading wicket takers for the Bulls. Mt Compass got themselves into a good position in the run chase as they reached 2/70 with Josh Murfitt (48), Jamarley Daley (17) and Paul Barrett (16) leading the way. A collapse of 7/50 left the visitors in trouble at 9/120, still 13 runs from victory as Bailey Baldock joined Josh Dalitz (14 not out). This pair held their nerve to see their side home with three balls to spare. Matthew Franceschini (3/21), Vinnie Nizzola (2/12) and Ryan Haverty (2/43) were the leading wicket takers for the Mudlarks. Ladder (after round 7)Port Elliot 39, Willunga 37, Encounter Bay 30, Noarlunga 27, Mt Compass 24, McLaren Districts 18, Goolwa 15, Yankalilla 15, Myponga-Sellicks 9, Victor Harbor 0.Round 8 fixtures (1 day games - 6/1/24)Goolwa v McLaren Districts Encounter Bay v YankalillaMt Compass v Port ElliotWillunga v Myponga-SellicksNoarlunga v Victor Harbor

Langhorne Creek consolidated second spot on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder after defeating arch-rival Strathalbyn by nine runs in a tight encounter at Strathalbyn. Langhorne Creek batted first and lost opening batsman Daniel Kropp first ball before Jaspa Tonkin (35) and Wessel van Wyk (12) put on 42 runs for the second wicket. Brayden Frost (33) and Tonkin took the score up to 2/86 until a collapse of 6/18 saw the visitors in strife at 8/104. Bradley Clements joined Troy Blackwell at the crease to add a vital 61 runs for the ninth wicket before Blackwell was dismissed for 41 (39 balls). Clements made 26 (47 balls) as the Tigers were bowled out for 174 in the 41st over. Matt Harris (3/22), Lachlan Cutting (2/15), Nick Evenden (2/28) and Brayden Gaiter (2/55) were the multiple wicket takers for the Stallions. Strathalbyn got themselves into a good position in the run chase as they reached 1/95 with Luke Cousins and Mark Abbott (28) adding 76 for the second wicket. Cousins would go on to top score with 62 (80 balls), but steady wickets continued to fall as ‘Strath’ appeared out of the contest at 8/128. Kane Gaiter (22) and Evenden (16 not out) tried their best to lift their side to victory but ultimately the Stallions were bowled out for 165 with one over left in the game. Kropp’s day didn’t start well, but he made up for it with the ball taking the final wicket on his way to figures of 5/41 (9). Blackwell completed a fine all-round game with 3/23 (8). Nairne moved a game clear in fourth position after defeating fellow finals aspirant Macclesfield by 86 runs on Saturday. Nairne batted first with their innings set up by a 112-run stand between Robert Crook (47) and Luke Timmins (46) for the third wicket. Duncan Rogers (32 not out), Chad Harrop (24 not out) and Shane Kenney (24) made handy contributions as Nairne finished their 45 overs on 6/238. Connor Moore (3/37) was the best of the Redback bowlers. Josh Lewis-Burns (37) and David Schulze (34) added 61 runs for the third wicket, but ultimately Macclesfield were bowled out for 152 in the 36th over. Five Nairne bowlers took wickets with Nick Williams (3/32), Will Brooks (2/19) and Caleb Walker (2/23) leading the way. Woodside won their third game of the season with a tight two-wicket victory at Hahndorf. The Magpies batted first and struggled their way to a total of 127 before being bowled out in the 37th over. Ben Montgomerie, with 54 not out from 71 balls (4 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), was the standout batsman for Hahndorf, while Henry Hassold (19), Lachlan Huxtable (19) and Michael Shanahan (16 not out) chipped in. Nick Johns was the best of the Woodside bowlers with figures of 5/28 from nine overs, while Harrison Reid snared 2/21 (7). Woodside were cruising in the run chase at 1/60 with Tommy Baldock (39) and Brad Collins (18) adding 59 for the second wicket. Enter Hahndorf veteran Mark Trafford-Walker who put the Warriors on the back foot with an inspired spell of 4/12 off nine overs as the visitors slumped to 8/103. Shane Druwitt (14 not out) and Johns (14 not out) held their nerve to get their side over the line with 47 balls to spare. Huxtable (2/35) was the other multiple wicket taker for Hahndorf. Reigning premier Lobethal will go to the break on top of the ladder after a comfortable 92-run victory over Bremer Callington. The Tigers batted first and posted 9/220 from their 45 overs. Dave Huxter (58), Ben Matthews (40), Lachlan Elsworthy (33) and Matt Martin (21) were the leading run scorers for ‘Lobey’. Graydon Brand was the standout bowler for the Cobras with the excellent figures of 5/25 (9), while Alex Durbidge snared 2/37 (9). The Cobras got themselves to 2/72 through Brand (20), Durbidge (21) and Michael Heath (44), but they lost their last 8/56 to be bowled out for 128. Lobethal used 10 bowlers with Daniel Norsworthy the leading wicket taker with 4/26 from eight overs. Ladder (after round 11)Lobethal 38, Langhorne Creek 36, Strathalbyn 26, Nairne 26, Macclesfield 22, Woodside 16, Hahndorf 6, Bremer Callington 6.Round 12 fixtures (home teams named first - 13/1/24)  Langhorne Creek v LobethalNairne v HahndorfStrathalbyn v MacclesfieldWoodside v Bremer Callington

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 10 resultsInman Valley 4-5-36 defeated Goolwa 2-3-30Back Valley 4-6-41 defeated Victor Harbor 2-2-36Port Elliot 5-7-46 defeated Myponga Sellicks 1-2-29 Ladder (after round 10)Inman Valley 54, Port Elliot 47, Myponga Sellicks 37, Back Valley 31, Goolwa 28, Victor Harbor 19.Round 11 fixtures (13/1/24)Goolwa v Back ValleyMyponga Sellicks v Victor HarborPort Elliot v Inman Valley

Hills Softball Association ‘A’ Grade Women (Strathalbyn v Hahndorf)Strathalbyn opened the batting with a safe hit to Kim Cutting who with great base running made her way home after hits to Bianca Pash and Peyton Daniels but they were unable to get any more runners home with Hahndorf’s Rylee Zobel taking a catch at right field, an out at second and an out at first. Hahndorf’s first turn at bat had hits to Megan Williams and Mia Oats-Willis but they were left stranded on base with a great relay from right fielder Tash Mayes to pitcher Daniels to third baser Kathy Pash for the tag, Daniels fielding a bunt and throwing to first and short stop Cutting taking a catch to end the innings scoreless.The second dig for Strath was three up three down with two K2’s to Hahndorf’s pitcher/catcher combo of Tahlia Larosa to Chloe Davis and another catch to Zobel. Three up three down for Hahndorf too as Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo of Daniels to B. Pash got a K2 and Kathryn “Buttsy” Milne took a catch at second and quickly threw to Cutting to catch the runner out for a double play.Strath had a few hits and gained a walk in the third but runners were left stranded on base without scoring as Hahndorf made another K2, an out at first and an out at second. Hahndorf were three up three down again with a K2, an out at first and Tess Norris playing her base at first for the third out.The three up three down theme continued in the fourth for Strath with a K2, a catch taken at short stop by Abbie Bastian and an out at first. It was the night for three up three down with Hahndorf held scoreless again by centrefielder Emily Eglitis taking a catch, another out at first and a sharp catch taken by K. Pash.Strath were again held scoreless in the fifth with an out at first, a back handed catch by Bastian and a catch taken at first. A walk gained by Breanna Luxon got Hahndorf on base and she was brought home by Alia Jackson who hit a home run to right field before Strath could make an out at first, Daniels taking a catch and Norris also taking a catch.Strath now behind on the board needed to get some hits and bring some runs in and they did with hits to Daniels, Eglitis, Ashlee Peterson and a three baser to K. Pash that all helped to bring in five runs with Hahndorf’s new pitcher Zobel taking a catch, a K2 and an out at first to end the innings. It was up to Hahndorf to now add runs but with great defensive fielding by Strath they were held scoreless again with two outs at first and a K2 to end the innings and the game with Strathalbyn coming out on top 6 runs to Hahndorf 2.Hills Softball Association ‘C’ Grade Women (Strathalbyn v Pirates)Strathalbyn were up to bat first and started with a safe hit to Monica Spriggs who then stole bases and home with Rebecca Sims also getting a hit and drawing the error to get to second safely, stealing to third and being brought home by a hit to Amber Crawford with Pirates pitcher/catcher combo of Vanessa Silvy to Michelle Stewart getting a K2, an out at first and a tag out at home. Walks were gained by Pirates so with some good base running and a safe hit to Silvy they brought home three runs with Strath’s pitcher/catcher Sims to Crawford making a K2 and two outs at first ended the innings.Strath were held scoreless in the second with Kelly Roe having the only safe hit and Pirates making three K2’s to send them from the diamond. Strath returned the favour with Roe making an out at first and Lavinia Seymour taking two catches at second base to stop Pirates from adding to their tally.The third dig for Strath included safe hits to Seymour, Shannon Patton and Spriggs with Amy Bailey hitting a two baser which combined with some great base running helped bring in six runs with Pirates making another two K2’s and an out at first. Strath held Pirates scoreless again in their turn at bat with an out at first and K2’s to new pitcher Bailey to Crawford.Another two base hit to Bailey and a three bagger to Sims put them in scoring positions and both came home to add two runs to the score before Pirates could make another two outs at first and an out at second base to end the innings. Pirates came back in looking to make some runs but were unable to with Strath’s pitcher Bailey doing her job gaining two K2’s before time and game were called with Strathalbyn taking the points with 10 runs to Pirates 3.

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 9 resultsYankalilla 69 defeated Encounter Bay 56Willunga 71 defeated Port Elliot 52Goolwa 77 defeated Victor Harbor White 48Victor Harbor Blue 62 defeated McLaren Vale 57Ladder (after round 9)Goolwa 84, Victor Harbor Blue 80, Yankalilla 60, Port Elliot 56, Willunga 49, McLaren Vale 42, Victor Harbor White 36, Encounter Bay 25.Round 10 fixtures (11/1/24 - home team named first)Port Elliot v GoolwaMcLaren Vale v Encounter Bay Victor Harbor Blue v Victor Harbor WhiteWillunga v Yankalilla

All round nine games were washed out yesterday. The final round before the Christmas break takes place on Saturday the 16th of December. Ladder (after round 10)Lobethal 34, Langhorne Creek 32, Strathalbyn 26, Macclesfield 22, Nairne 22, Woodside 12, Hahndorf 6, Bremer Callington 6.Round 11 fixtures (home teams named first)  Hahndorf v WoodsideBremer Callington v LobethalNairne v MacclesfieldStrathalbyn v Langhorne Creek

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 9 resultsThere were no matches played in round nine due to the inclement weather. The last round of matches before Christmas will be played on Saturday the 16th of December. Ladder (after round 9)Inman Valley 48, Port Elliot 40, Myponga Sellicks 36, Goolwa 26, Back Valley 25, Victor Harbor 17.Round 10 fixtures (16/12/23)Inman Valley v Goolwa Victor Harbor v Back ValleyPort Elliot v Myponga Sellicks