The top-of-the-ladder clash between Port Elliot and Goolwa was evenly poised at stumps on day one during round 12 action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Port Elliot yesterday. Vic Robertson (49) and Luke Giddings (46) were the mainstays for Goolwa as the Magpies posted a competitive total of 151 before they were bowled out in the final over. Four Port Elliot bowlers took wickets with Chris O’Connor the standout with 4/42 from 19 overs. He was well supported by Simon Donaldson (2/24), Ben Griffiths (2/24) and Harry Grenfell (2/37). The winner of this game will claim the minor premiership. Willunga kept their finals hopes alive with an excellent bowling performance against Noarlunga yesterday at Willunga Oval. Noarlunga batted first and were bowled out for just 54. Extras (17) was the top score with Rohan Garrard (13) the only player to reach double figures for the Shoes. Willunga’s gun all-rounder Simon Roberts opened the bowling and returned the excellent figures of 6/17 from 19 overs. Roberts was well supported by fast bowler Sean McIvor who snared a miserly 4/9 from 14.2 overs. The Demons went after quick runs and reached the small target for the loss of six wickets before declaring at 6/61 with 17 overs left in the day. Rhys Allard hit a quickfire 33 with his innings including three boundaries and three sixes. David Scarff (4/10) and Jason Scarff (2/23) were the wicket takers for the visitors. Batting a second time, Noarlunga reached 1/19 at stumps, a lead of 12, with McIvor (1/13) the wicket taker. Myponga-Sellicks travelled to Yankalilla in a rematch of last season’s ‘B’ grade decider, and posted a competitive score of 7/176 from their 70 overs. Cam Turner (42 not out), Ryan Haverty (37), Vince Nizzola (27 not out) and Sean Haverty (25) all made good contributions for the Mudlarks. Teenage opening bowler Ryan Borlace was the best of the Tigers bowlers with 2/16 from 12 overs. Scott Wilson (2/20) and Tim Dellatorre (2/34) were the other multiple wicket takers for Yankalilla.Encounter Bay hold the upper hand at stumps on day one of their clash with McLaren Districts at McLaren Flat. The Crushers batted first and it was a struggle throughout the innings as they were bowled out for 105 in the 69th over. Left-arm spinner Dillon Burns was the star with the ball for the Bays with the excellent figures of 6/37 from a marathon 25.5 overs. It was Burns’ fourth five-wicket haul in ‘A’ grade ranks. He was well supported by veteran Sam Hoffmann who claimed 3/19 from 17 overs. Daniel Hoskin (17), Luke Goodieson (17) and Gianni Petrucci (14) were the leading run scorers for McLaren Districts.Mount Compass secured first innings points on day one of their clash at Aldinga yesterday. Aldinga batted first and made 105 before being bowled out in the 43rd over. Wade Sutherland top scored with 39 for the Sharks and he was well supported by Jonathan Piggins who made 20. Josh Dalitz (3/16), Josh Murfitt (2/2), Aaron Dalitz (2/9) and Ethan Anderson (2/34) were the wicket takers for the Bulls. ‘Compass’ had 27 overs left to bat for the day and they finished on 4/107 with James Colley the standout with 56 not out. Scott McAvaney (24) and Murfitt (16) also made handy contributions for their side. Sutherland backed up his good day with the bat to take 2/24 from eight overs for Aldinga. 

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 15 resultsPort Elliot 6-8-54 defeated Normanville 0-0-14Myponga Sellicks 4-6-44 defeated Inman Valley 2-4-37Goolwa 6-8-54 defeated Back Valley 0-1-19Ladder (after round 15)Myponga Sellicks 76, Inman Valley 73, Goolwa 72, Port Elliot 43, Back Valley 34, Normanville 14.Round 16 Fixtures (25/2/23 - home team named first)Normanville v Back ValleyGoolwa v Myponga SellicksInman Valley v Port Elliot

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 17 resultsStrathalbyn 58 defeated Willunga 52Goolwa Black 73 defeated Goolwa White 36Victor Harbor 64 defeated Clarendon 51McLaren Vale 63 defeated Encounter Bay 52Port Elliot 83 defeated Yankalilla 51Ladder (after round 17)McLaren Vale 137 Goolwa Black 134, Port Elliot 104, Clarendon 99, Yankalilla 85, Strathalbyn 78, Victor Harbor 76, Encounter Bay 72, Goolwa White 58, Willunga 57.Round 18 fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa Black v McLaren ValeEncounter Bay v Port ElliotVictor Harbor v StrathalbynWillunga v Goolwa WhiteYankalilla v Clarendon

Langhorne Creek has sewn up the minor premiership after defeating reigning premier Lobethal by 62 runs during round 15 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Lobethal on Saturday. Langhorne Creek batted first and posted a competitive total of 8/192 from their 45 overs. Ben Warren (46), Daniel Kropp (41), James Dawson (29) and Brayden Frost (21) were the leading lights with the bat for the visitors. Five Lobethal bowlers took wickets including Sam Graeber (2/13), Cameron Winen (2/32) and Dave Huxter (2/36). Lobethal were never really in the run chase with only Mitch Weeks (39) and Daniel Norsworthy (25) passing 20, as they were bowled out for 130. Darcy Paech (3/23), Kropp (2/16), Jack Humphries (2/22) and Troy Blackwell (2/31) led the way for the ‘Creeks’ with the ball. Macclesfield moved within two points of the top-four with a comprehensive nine-wicket win at Strathalbyn on Saturday. The home side batted first and reached 1/69, before losing their last 9/29 to be bowled out for just 98. Luke Cousins dominated the innings with 46 from 64 balls (6 x 4’s). Tom Keough was the destroyer for the Redbacks with figures of 6/15. He was well supported by Luke Jones who captured 3/18. Macclesfield made light work of the run chase as Josh Lewis-Burns (40) and Tom Filsell (34 not out) saw the visitors over the line for the loss of just one wicket. Hahndorf won their first game of the season with a comfortable nine-wicket win against Bremer/Callington at Hahndorf. The visitors batted first and struggled throughout their innings, at one stage being 9/85, before Graydon Brand (34 not out) and Ryder Dolman (2) added a valuable 38 runs for the 10th wicket to lift the Cobras to a total of 123. All six Hahndorf bowlers took wickets with Daniel Jenner the standout with 3/15 (9). Ryan Trafford-Walker (2/16) and Hudson Judd (2/32) were the other multiple wicket takers for the Magpies. Jenner and Sam Williams opened up well for Hahndorf as they added 52 runs for the first wicket before Williams went for 24 from 32 balls. Jenner continued on to add 74 runs for the second wicket with Lachlan Huxtable (25 not out) as the winning runs came up in the 31st over. Jenner completed a man-of-the-match performance with 68 not out from 94 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Bradley Clements (1/23) was the sole wicket taker for the Cobras. Woodside pulled off a big upset as they defeated second-placed Nairne by 48 runs at Woodside. The Warriors won the toss and batted first with several good partnerships setting the home side up to make 7/213 from their 45 overs. Matt Johnston (28) and Brad Collins (24) made good contributions, before Tommy Baldock and Dave Wescombe added 83 runs for the fourth wicket. Baldock went on to top score with 70 from 88 balls, while Wescombe made a whirlwind 50 from just 37 balls. Brodie Clarke led the way with the ball for Nairne with 4/36 from his nine overs. The Razorbacks needed someone to stand up with a big score, but only Shane Kenney (32) and Mitch Hein (27) could make more than 20. There were also five scores in the ‘teens’ as Nairne were bowled out in the final over for 165. Nick Johns (3/44) and Harrison Reid (2/34) were the multiple wicket takers for Woodside, while Craig Medlow bowled a miserly spell of 0/13 from his nine overs. Ladder - after round 15Langhorne Creek 54, Nairne 40, Lobethal 38, Strathalbyn 32, Macclesfield 30, Woodside 20, Bremer/Callington 18, Hahndorf 8. Round 16 fixtures (18/2/23) - home team named firstBremer/Callington v WoodsideMacclesfield v HahndorfNairne v Langhorne CreekStrathalbyn v Lobethal

Strathalbyn v Bears (Hills Softball Association ‘A’ Grade)Bears were up to bat first and even though they earnt a walk and had a safe hit to centre, Strathalbyn worked hard in the field with pitcher Tessa Norris making an out at first base, catcher Britt Jackson taking a catch, and third baser Jarrah Taylor making another out to Kim Cutting at first. Strath had a great start to their batting dig with Cutting getting a three baser but she was left stranded on third with Bears making two outs at first, and a K2 to pitcher/catcher combo Alix Hitchcock to Bronwyn Pendleton, to send them from the diamond scoreless.Strath held the Bears scoreless again in the second dig with two catches taken at first by Cutting, one a line drive, and a K2. Strath earnt walks to Emily Eglitis and Ashlee Peterson and through great base stealing Eglitis got home but Peterson was left on third with another two K2’s to Bears ending the innings.Rita Meijer had a two base hit to right field and with excellent base running she made it home before two K2’s and an out at first by Strath sent them from the diamond. Strath came in for their third turn at bat and had safe hits to Cutting, Jackson and Norris with Chloe Zakelj hit by a pitched ball but they were unable to get anyone home with an out at first, an out at third and an out at second holding them scoreless.The fourth dig for Bears was also scoreless with Olivia Rigby having the only safe hit while Strath’s second baser Peterson took a catch, Norris made an out at first and short stop Zakelj also took a catch to end the innings. Three up, three down for Strath’s fourth turn at bat with Bears making all three outs at first base without letting Strath add to the score.Safe hits to Bears batters Alisha Wreghitt, Pendleton and Jane Wreghitt and some great base running brought home two more runs before Strath could shut them down again with two outs at first and a catch taken by Norris. Strath’s fifth batting dig produced another two baser to Cutting but again Bears were sharp in the field making two outs at first and a tag out at home to prevent any added runs.Bears had safe hits to Rigby, Naliah Rigby and A.Wreghitt with a two baser to Hitchcock which helped bring in two more runs before Strath regrouped and made another two outs at first, and a tag by Peterson to end the innings. Strath needed to make some runs to stay in touch and even though they got batters on to base, they were unable to get home with two outs at first and an out at second holding them scoreless again with time and game called. Final scores were Bears 5 defeated Strathalbyn 1.Strathalbyn v Echunga (Hills Softball Association ‘C’ Grade)Strathalbyn were up to bat first and had hits to Annabel McGregor, Laura Sneath and Alecia Spinks and walks to Dani O’Brien and Rebecca Sims which all helped to bring in three runs with Echunga’s third baser Margaret Jarrett taking a catch and then fielding and throwing to Chris Wawryk at first for the second out and shortstop Karen Boswell making the third out to end the innings. Echunga started well in their first turn at bat with hits to Lily Byfield, Hayley Brown, Boswell and Wawryk which brought in two runs with Strath’s pitcher Sims taking a catch, an infield fly and second baser Spinks fielding and throwing to Kelly Roe at first to send Echunga from the diamond.The second batting dig for Strath produced safe hits to Hannah Jones, McGregor, Sims, Sneath and Spinks which all pushed runners around to bring in three runs with Echunga making an out at first and two outs at second. Echunga had safe hits to Byfield, Brown and Boswell which brought three runners home before Strath’s short stop McGregor made an out at first then took a catch with Roe taking a catch at first to end the innings.The third dig for Strath gained a further four runs with safe hits to Sneath, Nicole Filsell and two basers to Roe and Sims with Echunga’s pitcher/catcher combo of Ella Playford to Byfield working well together for two K2’s and Boswell fielding and making the third out at third. Strath needed to hold Echunga and even though they had safe hits to Byfield, Brown and Boswell Strath worked hard in the field with Sims taking a catch, Sneath fielding at right and throwing to first and McGregor taking another catch to end the innings and the game with Echunga only adding a further three runs. Final scores were Strathalbyn 10 defeated Echunga 8.

Port Elliot has gone to the top of the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) ladder following their 38-run win at Encounter Bay during round 11 action on Saturday. The game was played as a one-day match due to day one being washed out. Port Elliot batted first with Hayden Gordge (26) and Liam Harris (18) adding 31 for the first wicket. After that partnership, regular wickets fell as the Bloods were reduced to 5/59, before David Ling joined skipper Joel Harris at the crease. This pair added a crucial 39-run stand before Ling went for 28 (31 balls). Harris continued on to top score with a patient 41 (82 balls), as his side posted 134 from their 40 overs. Blake Bailey (4/41), Chris Butler (4/41) and Dillon Burns (2/15) were the wicket takers for the Bays. The home side were in early trouble in the run chase as they slid to 5/29 with Port Elliot’s Harrison Grenfell (3/8) doing the damage. Encounter Bay skipper Bailey battled hard to top score with 27 (63 balls), but it was to no avail as his side were bowled out for 96 in the 36th over. Other wicket takers for Port Elliot included Ben Griffiths (3/15) and Simon Donaldson (2/22).McLaren Districts defeated Noarlunga by three wickets on Saturday to confirm their finals spot for 2022/23. Noarlunga posted a competitive 4/209 on day one so the Crushers were going to have to bat well to chase the total down. Noarlunga looked in the box seat with the Crushers struggling at 4/78 before Anthony Natale joined his skipper Luke Goodieson at the crease. This pair added 42 runs for the fifth wicket before Goodieson was dismissed for 60 (126 balls). Natale then put on 27 runs for the sixth wicket with Mark Elphick (16), but when Elphick departed, McLaren Districts were in strife at 6/147, still 63 runs short of victory. Former skipper Stephen Nairn and Natale then put on a match-winning stand of 62 runs for the seventh wicket, with Nairn dismissed with the scores level in the penultimate over. Keith Schofield (2 not out) hit the winning runs with eight balls to spare as Natale finished unbeaten on 43 (85 balls). David Scarff (2/45) and Cam Bullard (2/57) were the chief wicket takers for the Shoes. Yankalilla won their fourth game of the season with a convincing 169-run victory over Mount Compass at Burgess Oval. The game was washed out on day one so was played as a one-day match on Saturday. ‘Yank’ batted first and put up a sizeable total of 4/266 from their 40 overs. Luke Bartlett continued his excellent season as he top scored with 93. He was ably supported by brother Travis (73), Aaron Smith (51 not out) and Dougie Jones (29). Mount Compass were bowled out for just 97 with Scott Wilson (2/4), Ashley Madden (2/19), Luke Bartlett (2/20) and Connor Sullivan (2/20) the leading wicket takers for the Tigers.Willunga recorded their second win in a row after defeating Goolwa in a nail-biting affair at Goolwa Oval. Set 159 to win, Willunga passed the total eight wickets down with seven overs to spare. After being in early trouble at 3/28, the innings was dominated by gun Demons all-rounder Simon Roberts. Roberts, who is having another outstanding season, made 86 with his innings including eight boundaries and three sixes. Roberts now has 395 runs and 31 wickets for the season. The game ebbed and flowed all day and when Roberts was dismissed with the score at 7/137, the door was slightly ajar for Goolwa to take the win. Skipper Daniel Hockham, for the second week in a row, stepped up with an important knock of 14 not out to see his side over the line. Goolwa skipper Jayden Crees was the main wicket taker for his side with 4/84.Myponga-Sellicks booked their spot in the finals with a comprehensive innings and 25 run victory over bottom side Aldinga. It’s been an excellent effort from the Mudlarks so far in 2022/23 after competing in ‘B’ grade ranks for the past three seasons. Myponga-Sellicks resumed their first innings on Saturday at 1/62 in reply to Aldinga’s total of 88, and moved along to 8/157 before declaring with a lead of 69 runs. Sean Haverty top scored with 45, while Cam Turner (22) and Ryan Haverty (21) made handy contributions. Tim Robinson (2/15) and Matthew Inglis (2/59) were the main wicket takers for Aldinga. Batting a second time, Aldinga were bowled out for just 44. Ryan Haverty (2/2), Ben Hutchinson (2/7) and Vince Nizzola (2/7) were the leading wicket takers for the Mudlarks. Ladder - after round 11Port Elliot 58, Goolwa 58, McLaren Districts 49, Noarlunga 43, Myponga-Sellicks 40, Encounter Bay 37, Willunga 30, Yankalilla 27, Mount Compass 12, Aldinga 0.Round 12 fixtures (2-day games - home team named first)Port Elliot v GoolwaWillunga v NoarlungaYankalilla v Myponga-SellicksMcLaren Districts v Encounter BayAldinga v Mount Compass

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 14 resultsJohn Wesley 11-11-94 defeated Woodchester 5-5-61Macclesfield 15-15-104 defeated Strathalbyn 1-1-41Clarendon 16-16-108 defeated Kangarilla 0-0-0 (Forfeit)Ladder (after round 14)Macclesfield 210, John Wesley 150, Woodchester 144.5, Clarendon 83, Strathalbyn 79, Kangarilla 53.5.Round 15 Fixtures (18/2/23 - home team named first)Macclesfield v WoodchesterStrathalbyn v KangarillaClarendon v John Wesley

Hills Softball Association - Strathalbyn v Redsox (Under 14's)Redsox’s Henry Sexton, as starting pitcher, rattled Strathalbyn’s batters with his pitching speed. Few batters were confident enough to have a swing, and while Henry warmed up, the first three batters managed to gain walks to load the bases before the next three batters were struck out. In defence, Charlie Askew pitched to Lindsay Butler and wasn’t far off the mark. Redsox’s batters made it around the diamond, despite Strath’s attempts to chase them. Askew and Butler achieved two strike-outs and a fantastic tag out at home plate after a wild pitch to end the dig with a score line of 5-0. At Strath’s second turn at bat, it looked as though it would be a case of three up three down, but after the second out, Archer Brown took a walk to first and set the tone for the next three batters. Butler held her nerve on a full count to take the fourth walk and score Brown. Strath changed up the field in defence with Tallera Spinks pitching to Bailey Bradshaw. Windy conditions proved a challenge but Spinks persevered to enable a couple of hits by Redsox that, despite good attempts, didn’t result in outs for Strath enabling seven more runs to be scored. Strath got one last shot at batting, with Meg Keenan stepping up and getting a lucky break with a dropped third strike seeing her just make it safe to first. Spinks got on base and showed her consistent diligence as a focussed base-runner. An attempted steal at home resulted in a trap play and Spinks as the first out of the inning. Zoe Williams, Jack Walters and Brown all got walks for Strath resulting in runs scored by Keenan, Williams and Walters for a final tally of 4four runs to the Panthers. This wasn’t enough to send Redsox back to bat as they’d already accrued a convincing eight-run lead. The final score was Hahndorf 12 defeated Strathalbyn 4.

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 14 resultsGoolwa 6-8-54 defeated Normanville 0-0-17Myponga Sellicks 4-6-41 defeated Back Valley 2-2-31Inman Valley 5-7-52 defeated Port Elliot 1-1-23Ladder (after round 14)Inman Valley 71, Myponga Sellicks 70, Goolwa 64, Port Elliot 35, Back Valley 34, Normanville 14.Round 15 Fixtures (18/2/23 - home team named first)Port Elliot v NormanvilleMyponga Sellicks v Inman ValleyBack Valley v Goolwa

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 16 resultsMcLaren Vale 66 defeated Yankalilla 45Goolwa Black 63 defeated Encounter Bay 57Willunga 73 defeated Clarendon 46Strathalbyn 61 defeated Goolwa White 53Victor Harbor 64 defeated Port Elliot 46Ladder (after round 16)McLaren Vale 127 Goolwa Black 122, Clarendon 95, Port Elliot 92, Yankalilla 85, Encounter Bay 70, Victor Harbor 68, Strathalbyn 68, Goolwa White 58, Willunga 55.Round 17 fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v WillungaGoolwa White v Goolwa BlackClarendon v Victor HarborMcLaren Vale v Encounter Bay Port Elliot v Yankalilla

Mylor continued their good recent form with an eight-wicket win against perennial powerhouse Meadows during round 15 action at Meadows yesterday. The home side were under early pressure as they slipped to 3/36 with Mylor opening bowler Oliver Barnes bowling an excellent of spell of 2/5 from six overs. Haydn Reid and Brad Louch (14) then combined for the best partnership of the innings as they added 33 runs for the fourth wicket before Reid went for 44 (88 balls). The Bulldogs lost their last 7/35 to be bowled out in the 40th over for 104. All five Mylor bowlers took wickets with Oliver Sendy (3/24), Michael Warburton (2/14) and Ben James (2/29) the other multiple wicket takers. James and Alex Kern got the Pipers off to an excellent start with a 66-run opening stand before James went for 46 (81 balls). Kern made a patient 37 (107 balls) and Shane Maslin chipped in with 21 not out (30 balls) as the winning runs came up in the 37th over. David Bates (1/19) and Callan Blackwell (1/24) were the wicket takers for Meadows. Aldgate moved back inside the top-four with a comfortable six-wicket victory at Kangarilla. The home side batted first and were in all sorts of trouble as they slumped to 5/27. Brodie May joined veteran Steve Featherstone at the crease and this pair set about resurrecting the innings. They put on 68 runs for the sixth wicket before ‘Feathers’ went for 33 (66 balls). May went on to top score with 36 (82 balls) as ‘Kangies’ lost their last 5/19 to be bowled out for 114. Five Aldgate bowlers took wickets with Matt Hansen the pick of them with 3/11 (8.5). Frank Clements (2/16) and Luke Smet (2/25) were the other multiple wicket takers for the ‘Gaters’. Kangarilla had a slight ‘sniff of victory’ as Aldgate were 3/52 at one stage before Clements joined Josh Callaghan at the crease. This pair put the game beyond doubt with a 60-run stand for the fourth wicket before Clements went for 42 (39 balls). Callaghan finished with 49 not out (102 balls) as the winning runs came up in the 35th over. Ryan Grimmond (1/14 off 8 overs) was the pick of the Kangarilla bowlers. Stirling moved up to second spot on the HCA ladder with an excellent six-wicket win in a high scoring encounter at Bridgewater, The home side batted first and were in early strife at 3/21 with left-arm spinner Pete Fryer (3/39) doing most of the damage. Bridgewater settled through Jarrad Tait (26) and Will Fearnhead, with this pair adding 67 runs for the fourth wicket. After Tait departed, Fearnhead and Liam Sutcliffe put on 46 runs for the fifth wicket, until Fearnhead was dismissed for 69 (72 balls). A third good partnership in a row, worth 50 runs, between Thomas Miller (31 off 33) and Sutcliffe (41 not out off 87) lifted the Raiders to a competitive total of 7/213 from their 45 overs. Charlie Fryer (2/28) was the other multiple wicket taker for the Eagles. Harrison Webb and Daniel Gonzalez got Stirling off to a fast start with an opening stand of 88 off just 81 balls before Webb went for 37 (40 balls). Josh Cox (23) and Gonzalez added 71 runs for the third wicket before ‘Speedy’ was dismissed for 86 from 95 balls. His innings included five boundaries and six sixes. Bridgewater had a slight opening after Cox and Gonzalez were dismissed but Pete Fryer (46 not out)  and Jacob Kemp (13 not out) put paid to this with an unbroken fifth wicket stand of 59 runs. The winning runs came up via a six from Fryer with 14 balls remaining. Tait was the standout bowler for Bridgewater with 4/20 from his nine overs.Mount Lofty moved a game clear on top of the ladder with a hard-fought 22-run win against Scott Creek ironbank (SCIB) at Heathfield. It was tough going early for the home side with both openers back in the sheds with the score at 2/6. Redcaps skipper Jordan Neis-Beer was joined by the in-form Adam Carthew in what would be a crucial partnership. This pair added 83 for the third wicket before Neis-Beer went for 35 (88 balls). Carthew continued on to top score with 60 (104 balls) and Connor Milde chimed in with a handy 27 (30 balls), as Mount Lofty finished with 6/162 from their 45 overs. Ben McGowan (2/29) was the sole multiple wicket taker for SCIB. Scott Creek Ironbank battled hard with Adam Shearwood (38), Sam Hill (37) and Andy Adams (30) giving their team a chance before they eventually lost their last 7/18 to be bowled out in the final over for 140. Carthew continued his career-best season with 4/26 (9) and now has 412 runs and 34 wickets for the season! Milde (2/28) was the other multiple wicket taker for the Redcaps. Uraidla had the bye.Ladder - after round 15Mount Lofty 60, Stirling 54, Meadows 51, Aldgate 42, Bridgewater 39, Scott Creek Ironbank 33, Kangarilla 33, Mylor 30, Uraidla 18.Round 16 fixtures (18/2/23) - home team named firstUraidla v Bridgewater Mount Lofty v KangarillaScott Creek Ironbank v Meadows Aldgate v StirlingMylor has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 15 resultsClarendon 69 defeated Strathalbyn 59Port Elliot 59 defeated Willunga 48Encounter Bay 71 defeated Goolwa White 56McLaren Vale 73 defeated Victor Harbor 58Goolwa Black 61 defeated Yankalilla 56 Ladder (after round 15)McLaren Vale 115, Goolwa Black 114, Clarendon 91, Port Elliot 90, Yankalilla 85, Encounter Bay 66, Strathalbyn 58, Victor Harbor 58, Goolwa White 56, Willunga 47.Round 16 fixtures (home team named first)Yankalilla v McLaren ValeEncounter Bay v Goolwa BlackWillunga v ClarendonStrathalbyn v Goolwa WhiteVictor Harbor v Port Elliot

Mount Lofty all-rounder Adam Carthew has led his side to a 29-run win against Meadows, as the Redcaps took over on top of the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) ladder following round 14 action at Heathfield on Saturday. Carthew top scored for Mount Lofty with 58 not out from 63 balls as his side posted what appeared a sub-par score of 5/130 from their 45 overs. Ryan Pistola (19), Jordan Neis-Beer (15) and Tim Noble (14 not out) also made handy contributions for the home side. David Bates (2/9) was the only multiple wicket taker for the Bulldogs. Meadows got off to a fair start with Rohan Reid (20) and Haydn Reid (8) adding 33 for the first wicket. A collapse of 7/31 however, saw Meadows in deep trouble at 7/64. The dangerous Chad Dawe gave his side a sniff of victory with a hard-hitting 43 from 42 balls (2 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), but it wasn’t enough as the visitors were bowled out for 101 in the 29th over. Carthew completed a man-of-the-match performance with 6/19 (7.3), his seventh five-wicket haul in HCA ‘A’ grade ranks. ‘Carty’ is having an excellent season with 30 wickets at an average of 6.87, and has also made 352 runs at 39.11. Peter Giannes chimed in with 2/20 (9), including the big wicket of Rohan Reid.Bridgewater has stormed into the top-four after defeating Kangarilla by 44 runs, their fourth win on the trot. The Raiders batted first on their home deck and were in early trouble at 4/66. Jarrad Tait joined Jackson Hooper at the crease with this pair adding 81 runs for the fifth wicket before Tait departed for 41 from 34 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Hooper continued on with Liam Sutcliffe (27 not out) to put on an undefeated seventh wicket stand worth 70 runs, as Bridgewater posted 6/225 from their 45 overs. Hooper finished with 102 not out from 90 balls (12 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). It was Hooper’s second ‘A’ grade ‘ton’. Jack Evans (2/40) was the only multiple wicket taker for Kangarilla. ‘Kangies’ were never really in the run chase as they battled their way to a total of 181 before being bowled out in the 42nd over. Ryan Grimmond (48), Ryan Smallman (45) and Steve Featherstone (22) were the major run scorers for Kangarilla. Veteran Luke Hoyle (3/7), Tait (2/22) and Liam Risson (2/43) led the way with the ball for the red-hot Raiders. Mylor won their third game of 2022/23 with a 23-run win at home against Uraidla. The Pipers batted first and got off to a good start with Ben James (20) and former Redbacks batsman Tom Plant putting on a 41-run opening stand. Plant was then joined by the inform Adrian Gaunt to add 85 runs for the second wicket before Plant went for 58 from 83 balls (7 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Gaunt continued on to top score with 63 from 73 balls (5 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) as Mylor put up a competitive 8/198 from their 45 overs. Renzo Gaetan was the pick of the Demons bowlers with the excellent figures of 3/12 from nine overs. Peter Wilson was the other multiple wicket taker with 2/5 (2). Uraidla appeared in a winning position with Wilson and skipper Michael Parker at the crease and the score on 2/149. The dismissal of Wilson for 80 (121 balls), brought an end to a 104-run third wicket stand with Parker (44 from 48 balls), and led to a dramatic collapse, with the Demons losing 8/26 to be bowled out for 175 in the 44th over. Veteran Matt Steadman was the destroyer with 5/31 (8.2) for an ever-improving Mylor outfit. Aldgate and Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) played out a thrilling tie at Aldgate Oval which sees both teams outside the top-four, but still in the hunt for a finals berth. The ‘Gaters’ batted first with Frank Clements (40), Josh Callaghan (40), Jake Turbull (32) and Mitch Thomas (25) all making handy contributions as Aldgate finished on 9/195 from their 45 overs. Beau Thomas (3/37), Andy Adams (2/24), Daniel Desengo (2/33) and Tom Watton (2/44) were the wicket takers for SCIB. Adam Shearwood (24) and Watton (18) were the best of the top-four batsmen, but when Shearwood went, SCIB were in strife at 4/54. Aaron Thompson joined Adams and this pair got their team back into the game with an 81-run partnership for the fifth wicket before Adams went for 47 (58 balls). Thompson then added 40 runs for the sixth wicket with Conor Lidstone (11) and at 5/175, SCIB looked home and hosed. Aldgate then claimed three more wickets and scores were tied with six balls remaining, but the visitors still had two wickets in hand and were sitting at 'odds-on' for victory. Enter Luke Smet (3/19) to bowl the last over. He dismissed Ben McGowan (14) with the first ball of the over, before removing Beau Thomas (0) with two balls remaining. The other wicket takers for Aldgate were Frank Clements (3/29), Callum Wauchope (2/50) and Matt Hansen (1/24). Stirling had the bye.Ladder - after round 14Mount Lofty 54, Meadows 51, Stirling 48, Bridgewater 39, Aldgate 36, Kangarilla 33, Scott Creek Ironbank 33, Mylor 24, Uraidla 18.Round 15 fixtures (11/2/23) - home team named firstBridgewater v StirlingMount Lofty v Scott Creek IronbankMeadows v MylorKangarilla v AldgateUraidla has the bye

Strathalbyn v Hahndorf (Hills Softball Association ‘A’ Grade)In their first game back after the break, the ‘A’ grade Women found themselves playing on a Saturday and were up to bat first. Hahndorf’s fielders were on top of things right from the start with pitcher Tahlia Larosa starting the game with a K2, short stop Megan Williams taking a catch and second baser Breanna Luxon fielding and throwing to first baser Nic Zobel for the third out to hold Strathalbyn scoreless. Hahndorf came in to bat and had hits to Zobel, Larosa and a two-baser to Peyton Daniels which helped bring in three runs with Strath’s left fielder Ashlee Peterson, centre fielder Rebekah Mayes and right fielder Emily Eglitis all taking catches to end the innings.Strath came in for their second turn at bat and had safe hits to Tessa Norris and Ashlee Peterson but they could not get around and get home with Hahndorf’s Larosa pitching well for two K2’s and centre fielder Michelle Davis taking a catch to hold them scoreless again. Hahndorf had safe hits to Rylee Zobel, Chloe Davis, Daniels, M.Davis and Luxon with Williams getting a home run which all brought in a further seven runs. Strath continued to work hard in the field with a catch taken at shortstop by Jarrah Taylor and Norris fielding off of her pitching to make two outs at first.Strath needed runs and even though Jordarna Wilks was patient and gained herself a walk she was left stranded on third base unable to convert with Hahndorf’s third baser Daniels making an out at first and Larosa taking a catch and then making the third out at first base. Strath were tight in the field during Hahndorf’s third turn at bat with a catch taken by Norris, another catch to Taylor and a K2 to end the innings holding them scoreless.The fourth dig for Strath produced a safe hit to Norris and a walk to Peterson before Larosa closed the innings out with three K2’s to once again hold them scoreless. Handorf were up to bat again and had safe hits to Kiera Trevorrow, C.Davis, Williams and a home run for Daniels which helped bring in four runs with Strath’s first baser Kelly Roe taking a catch and Taylor making another out at first before time and game were called with Hahndorf 14 defeating Strathalbyn 0.Strathalbyn v Redsox (Hills Softball Association ‘C’ Grade)In their first game back after the Christmas break, Strathalbyn fielded first and held Redsox scoreless with pitcher Rebecca Sims fielding and throwing to Kelly Roe at first base for two outs and left fielder Annabel McGregor getting the ball in quickly to Jackie Marsh for the third out. Strath came in to bat and gained walks to Jess Rumble, Heidi Samuel and Marsh with safe hits to McGregor and Hannah Jones but they could only bring one runner home with Redsox making an out at third, an infield fly called and third baser Kerri Hardy making the out at first to end the innings.The second batting dig for Redsox produced hits to Emma Thomson, Suvali Sharma, Elisa Heath, Sienna Golder and a three baser to Ash Hermsen to help bring in seven runs before Strath’s shortstop Rumble made the out at first, made a tag at second and Marsh fielded and threw to Roe at first for the third out to send them from the diamond. Strath were held scoreless in their second turn at bat with Redsox pitcher Hermsen fielding and throwing to first for two outs and second baser Mandy Bottroff also throwing to first to end the innings.The third batting innings for Redsox had safe hits to Hardy, Bottroff, Heath, Sienna Golder, Glenys Megson and Alexis Golder with a two baser to Sharma and another three baser to Hermsen which all helped to bring in a further five runs with Strath working hard in the field with a K2, and short stop Dani O’Brien and Nicole Filsell combining for the last two outs at third base. Strath needed to gain some runs but again Redsox fielders were too strong with Hermsen doing a great job fielding and throwing to first for another two outs and second baser Bottroff taking a catch to end the innings and the game with Redsox 12 defeating Strathalbyn 1.

Nairne leapfrogged Lobethal into second spot on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder after a low-scoring two-wicket win over the Tigers at Nairne Oval during round 14 action in the AEHCA on Saturday. Lobethal batted first and were in early trouble at 3/7, before Sam Graeber (38) and Tanner King (52) added 80 runs for the fourth wicket before Graeber was dismissed. From the relatively strong position at 3/87, the Tigers collapsed, losing their last 7/27 to be bowled out for 114. Left-arm spinner Matt Hein was the chief destroyer for Nairne with figures of 5/33 from his nine overs. He was well supported by brother Mitch (2/16) and Brodie Clarke (2/20). Nairne appeared to be cruising to victory with Shane Kenney (48) and Mitch Hein (13) taking the score to 2/70, before a collapse of 6/37 left the Razorbacks in a precarious position at 8/107. Thankfully for the home side, Zac Llewellyn (8 not out) and Matt Hein (5 not out) held their nerve to bring up the winning runs with 19 balls to spare. Mitch Weeks (2/12), Cameron Winen (2/23) and Dave Huxter (2/36) were the main wicket takers for Lobethal.Macclesfield kept their finals hopes alive with a comfortable 75-run win against Bremer/Callington at ‘Maccy’. Macclesfield batted first and posted a competitive 6/172 from their 45 overs. All-rounder Lachlan Barrett top scored with 54 not out, and he was ably supported by Kieran O’Connell (38) and Josh Lewis-Burns (33). Bremer/Callington were never in the run chase as they were bowled out for just 97 in the 25th over. Jai McMurtrie, with 48, was the only shining light with the bat for the Cobras. Six Redbacks bowlers took wickets with Joseph Lions (3/15), O’Connell (2/1) and Barrett (2/20) leading the way.Strathalbyn consolidated their spot in the top-four with a low-scoring 45-run win at Woodside. The Stallions batted first with vice-captain Matthew Harris making a crucial 51 from 94 balls (5 x 4’s). Mark Abbott (19) and Steve Schofield (18) made handy contributions as Strathalbyn struggled to 137 before being bowled out in the 44th over. Jeremy Druwitt (2/21), Shane Druwitt (2/29) and Nick Johns (2/38) were the leading wicket takers for the Warriors. Woodside were in all sorts of trouble in their run chase as they slumped to 5/47 before Will Dunstall (24) and Chris Baschiera (18) added 37 runs for the sixth wicket to get their team back in the game. The dismissal of Baschiera however, precipitated a collapse of 5/8 as the home side were bowled out for just 92 in the 33rd over. Lachlan Cutting (3/6) and Blake Beelitz (2/1) did the damage at the end of the innings for ‘Strath’, while skipper Brayden Gaiter dominated at the start with 3/15 from seven overs. The game between Hahndorf and Langhorne Creek was unable to be played at Mount Barker Summit due to the wet weather in the lead up to the weekend. Ladder - after round 14Langhorne Creek 50, Nairne 40, Lobethal 38, Strathalbyn 32, Macclesfield 26, Bremer/Callington 18, Woodside 16, Hahndorf 4. Round 15 fixtures (11/2/23) - home team named firstHahndorf v Bremer/CallingtonWoodside v Nairne Strathalbyn v Macclesfield Lobethal v Langhorne Creek

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 13 resultsMacclesfield 12-12-96 defeated Clarendon 4-4-52Woodchester 14-14-98 defeated Strathalbyn 2-2-56John Wesley 10-10--88 defeated Kangarilla 6-6-68Ladder (after round 13)Macclesfield 191, Woodchester 139.5, John Wesley 135, Strathalbyn 78, Clarendon 63, Kangarilla 53.5.Round 14 Fixtures (11/2/23 - home team named first)John Wesley v Woodchester (Friday 10/2/23 @ 7.00pm)Strathalbyn v MacclesfieldKangarilla v Clarendon

Hills Softball Association - Strathalbyn v Hahndorf (Under 14's)Hahndorf started strongly at bat, with discipline and successfully swinging at strikes to get a mixture of hits and walks. The inning started well for Strathalbyn’s defence with two early outs (a K2 and a put out to first). Charlie Askew pitched strongly to Lindsay Butler, and showed good ball control with the balls very close to the strike zone. But the morning showers proved a challenge and the rest of the batters walked. Hahndorf’s batting dig ended when their seventh run crossed home plate. At bat, Strath was hesitant to swing, which meant the first two batters walked to first, but the next three were out, with two strikeouts and a put out to first. As is often the case, Strath rallied in defence behind new pitcher Eva Eglitis pitching to Bailey Bradshaw. A flyball landing behind the pitcher was picked up by Meg Keenan to make a terrific tag out by Tellera Spinks at third base. Hahndorf made one safe hit and two more runs before Askew, now at first, lunged out from first base for a great catch before playing the base for a terrific double play. Strath were once again reluctant to swing the bat, which had the exact same result as the previous dig, a handful of walks, a put out and two strikeouts. In the final batting dig, Hahndorf continued their winning formula at bat (discipline at not swinging at balls, and connecting well when a strike was available) saw them bring in another seven runs. Highlights for Strath included great fielding in right field by Zoe Williams, almost making a put out to first. There were also some close attempts to defend stolen bases by Strath. The final score was Hahndorf 16 defeating Strathalbyn 5.

Myponga-Sellicks are well on their way to victory after a strong first day in their contest with Aldinga during round 11 action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Myponga yesterday. The Mudlarks finished the day at 1/62, after earlier bowling Aldinga out for 88. Sean Haverty (28 not out) and Ryan Haverty (18 not out) will resume on day two, looking to build a good lead before putting the Sharks back in. Earlier, Aldinga battled through 45 overs before being bowled out for just 88. Myponga-Sellicks’ Vince Nizzola continued his excellent season with figures of 4/15 from 12 overs. Nizzola now has 22 wickets in 2022/23. Other wicket takers for the home side were James Paterson (2/21), Ryan Haverty (1/3) and Kobe Dooley (1/16).In a battle of two top-four teams, Noarlunga posted a competitive day one total of 4/209 from their 70 overs against McLaren Districts at Old Noarlunga. The Shoes got off to an excellent start with Travis Bronstein and David Scarff adding 91 runs for the first wicket before Scarff went for 50 from 122 balls (4 x 4’s). Bronstein was then joined by Jason Scarff in a second wicket union worth 58 runs until the Noarlunga captain was dismissed for 38 from 65 balls (5 x 4’s). 17 year-old Bronstein continued on to his highest ‘A’ grade score with an undefeated 85 from 193 balls (4 x 4’s), as he batted throughout the innings. Keith Schofield was the Crushers main wicket taker with 2/54 from 17 overs. Top-of-the-ladder Goolwa made 8/158 from their 70 overs against Willunga in a tough day of Cricket at Goolwa. Andy Evans was the best of the Magpies batsmen with 56 before being run out. Luke Giddings (23), Jesse Consalvo (18) and Josh Jones (17 not out) also made handy contributions for the home side. Extras (34) also aided Goolwa in posting a competitive total. Sean Goodes (2/26), Luke Harding (2/39) and Joe Last (2/40) were the leading wicket takers for the Demons. Special mention should be made of Sean McIvor who bowled a marathon 21 overs (11 maidens) to finish with 0/26.The matches at Encounter Bay (Encounter Bay v Port Elliot) and Mount Compass (Mount Compass v Yankalilla) were unable to commence due to inclement weather on Thursday and Friday. These matches will be played as one-day games on Saturday 11 February.

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 13 resultsMyponga Sellicks 6-8-54 defeated Normanville 0-0-9Goolwa 3-5-45 defeated Port Elliot 3-4-24Inman Valley 5-7-50 defeated Back Valley 1-2-36Ladder (after round 13)Inman Valley 64, Myponga Sellicks 64, Goolwa 56, Port Elliot 34, Back Valley 32, Normanville 14.Round 14 Fixtures (11/2/23 - home team named first)Normanville v GoolwaMyponga Sellicks v Back ValleyInman Valley v Port Elliot