Noarlunga consolidated their spot in the top-six with an 88-run win against the previously undefeated Goolwa during round 10 action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Old Noarlunga on Saturday. The Shoes batted first and were in early trouble at 3/20 before Matthew Spaan joined Jason Scarff at the crease. This pair steadied the ship with a fourth wicket stand worth 43 runs before Spaan went for a patient 18 (43 balls). Sam Hehir then joined his skipper as Noarlunga slowly got on top, with Scarff continuing on to top score with a match-defining 80 not out from 118 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Hehir was run out off the last ball of the innings for 33 (39 balls) as the home side reached 5/146 from their 40 overs. The partnership between Scarff and Hehir was worth 83 runs. Goolwa never got going in their run chase as they slumped to 6/26 at the 20-over drinks break. Cam Bullard bowled an impressive spell of 4/5 from his eight overs and he was backed up by Scarff who completed a fine all-round double, with the miserly figures of 2/2 from eight overs. Ben Stewart-Tonkin (2/17) also chimed in with a couple of scalps. Goolwa skipper Jayden Crees top scored for his side with 23 from 53 balls.Reigning premier Willunga kept their finals hopes alive with a thrilling four-run win against Encounter Bay on Saturday. The Demons batted first on their home deck and were under immense pressure as they struggled their way to 8/69 with Simon Roberts (33) and Matthew Impey (13) the only players to reach double figures. Willunga skipper Dan Hockham was joined by Matthew Bolton (6 not out) in what would turn out to be a match winning partnership worth 43 runs as the Demons finished with 8/112 from their 40 overs. Hockham went on to top score with 35 not out (1 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Sam Hoffmann bowled an excellent spell for Encounter Bay as he finished with 4/12 from his eight overs. Bays skipper Blake Bailey was also excellent with 3/3 from eight overs. Willunga had all the momentum as opening bowler Sean McIvor (2/10) got two early wickets before Cam Lintern and Bailey (27 not out) came together to add 45 runs for the fourth wicket, and the Bays seemed well on track for a win at 3/93. The dismissal of Lintern for 51 turned the game with Simon Roberts taking 3/18 (8), and Encounter Bay finishing their innings on 8/108, just five runs from victory. Impey (2/30) also picked up a couple of wickets. Port Elliot consolidated second spot on the GSCA ladder with a comfortable eight-wicket victory against Yankalilla. ‘Yank’ batted first with Aaron Smith (33) and Luke Bartlett (27) helping the Tigers to a score of 128 before being bowled out in the 39th over. Five Port Elliot bowlers took wickets with Chris O’Connor (3/16), Simon Donaldson (3/28) and Ben Martin (2/21) leading the way. Port Elliot were never troubled in the run chase after Hayden Gordge and Liam Harris put on 86 for the first wicket. Gordge made 40 (86 balls), while Harris finished on 59 not out (118 balls) as the winning runs came up in the 37th over. Teenager Ryan Borlace was the best of the Yankalilla bowlers with 1/15 from his seven overs.Myponga-Sellicks strengthened their grip on a finals spot with a comfortable six-wicket win against Mount Compass at Burgess Oval. The home side batted first and finished with 6/132 from their 40 overs. Josh Murfitt and Paul Barrett were involved in the key partnership of the innings as they added 75 runs for the second wicket before Barrett was dismissed for 32. Murfitt went on to top score with 64. Ryan Haverty (2/22) was the leading bowler for the Mudlarks. The Myponga-Sellicks run chase was dominated by left-hand opening batsman Michael Tomlinson who scored 68. He got good support from Ryan Haverty (21) in a 53-run stand for the second wicket as the winning runs came up in the 35th over. McLaren Districts continued their resurgence in 2022/23 with an eight-wicket win against Aldinga at McLaren Flat. Aldinga batted first and were bowled out in the 36th over for 123. Five McLaren Districts bowlers took wickets with left-arm spinner Jacob Banks the standout with 4/25 (8). Luke Goodieson (2/17) and Stephen Nairn (2/22) were the other multiple wicket takers. Justin Twartz and Zac Hodges opened well with a 77-run stand for the first wicket before Twartz went for 39. Hodges continued on to top score with 54 and he was well supported by Goodieson with 26 not out as the winning runs came up in the 32nd over. Ladder - after round 10Goolwa 58, Port Elliot 52, Noarlunga 43, McLaren Districts 43, Encounter Bay 37, Myponga-Sellicks 30, Willunga 24, Yankalilla 21, Mount Compass 12, Aldinga 0.Round 11 fixtures (4/2/23 & 11/2/23 - home team named first)Encounter Bay v Port ElliotMyponga-Sellicks v AldingaMount Compass v YankalillaGoolwa v WillungaNoarlunga v McLaren Districts

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 14 resultsMcLaren Vale 65 defeated Willunga 43Goolwa Black 65 defeated Victor Harbor 52 Yankalilla 63 defeated Encounter Bay 43Port Elliot 75 defeated Strathalbyn 51Goolwa White 59 defeated Clarendon 46Ladder (after round 14)McLaren Vale 105, Goolwa Black 104, Yankalilla 83, Clarendon 81, Port Elliot 80, Victor Harbor 56, Strathalbyn 56, Goolwa White 56, Encounter Bay 54, Willunga 45.Round 15 fixtures (home team named first)Clarendon v StrathalbynPort Elliot v WillungaGoolwa White v Encounter BayMcLaren Vale v Victor HarborGoolwa Black v Yankalilla

Mount Lofty has all but booked their ticket to finals action this season after defeating Aldgate by 16 runs during round 13 action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Aldgate yesterday. The Redcaps batted first and were in a bit of trouble early as they slipped to 3/55 before Ryan Pistola joined Adam Carthew at the crease. This pair added 100 runs for the fourth wicket before Pistola went for 67 from 68 balls (9 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). Carthew went on to register his third half century of the season, with 52 from 59 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Tim Noble (26 not out) and Peter Giannes (13 not out) made handy contributions at the end as Mount Lofty finished on 8/225 from their 45 overs. Felix Farmer (2/32) and Shaun Atkins (2/37) were the multiple wicket takers for the ‘Gaters’. The Aldgate run chase started in similar fashion with the home side in strife at 3/41 as Frank Clements joined Atkins. This would be the key partnership of the game, but when Atkins went for 47 off 32 balls (5 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), Mount Lofty were well on top. Clements went on to make 48 off 43 balls (4 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s) before being dismissed with the score at 7/128. Teenager Farmer battled hard and eventually top scored with his maiden ‘A’ grade half century (51 not out from 62 balls) as Aldgate were bowled out in the 44th over for 209. Carthew completed a fine all-round game with 3/34 (9), while Connor Milde (2/34) and Giannes (2/43) were the other multiple wicket takers for the Redcaps.Bridgewater won their third game in a row to rocket into finals calculations following their dominant eight-wicket win against Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Cherry Gardens. Bridgewater won the toss and sent the home side in and the move paid immediate dividends as SCIB slumped to 3/5. Brad Smith (23) and Darcy Campbell (18) tried to add some respectability to the scorecard before their side were bowled out for just 68. Five Bridgewater bowlers took wickets with Liam Risson the standout with 4/11 (6.3). Jarrad Tait bowled a miserly spell to finish with 2/8 (9), while Luke Hoyle snared 2/13 (5). The Raiders wasted no time in the run chase with Hoyle (34 not out) and Justin Summerill (18 not out) bringing up the winning runs in the 17th over. Daniel Desengo (1/18) and Ben McGowan (1/19) were the wicket takers for Scott Creek Ironbank.Stirling has also just about wrapped up their spot in the finals after they won a thrilling contest against Mylor at Stirling Oval yesterday by one wicket. Mylor batted first and struggled from the start as they were 5/62 in the 21st over. Shane Maslin, batting down the order, joined Adrian Gaunt in an excellent partnership worth 90 runs for the sixth wicket which took their side to 5/152 from a rain-shortened innings of 40 overs. Gaunt top scored with 86 not out (121 balls) and Maslin made 39 not out (59 balls). Charlie Fryer with 2/23 from six overs was the only multiple wicket taker for the Eagles. Stirling looked well on track to win comfortably as Jack Pick (46) and Josh Cox (17) added 43 runs for the third wicket, before Pick combined with Pete Fryer (39) for a 39-run fourth wicket stand as Stirling reached 3/126. The wicket of Pick precipitated a collapse of 6/26 as the Eagles reached 9/152 with last man Ethan Penck joining veteran Julian Zytnik with scores tied. Penck held his nerve, scoring a boundary off the first ball he faced to get his side over the line. Tom Jensen (3/20) and Jesse Cooper (3/33) were the chief wicket takers for Mylor. The ‘Rohan Reid Roadshow’ continued yesterday with the Meadows skipper making his fifth century of the season, with the Bulldogs defeating Uraidla by 60 runs. Meadows sit on top of the ladder and have now won five games on the trot. Uraidla won the toss and sent Meadows in with the Rohan Reid and Marko Kovak partnership of 101 runs for the third wicket laying the foundation for Meadows to post 5/218 from their 45 overs. Kovac finished with 47 from 64 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Reid batted throughout the innings to make 101 not out from 128 balls (9 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Ty Watson (1/19) was the pick of the Uraidla bowlers. Uraidla were in plenty of strife early as they plummeted to 4/15 in the 10th over. Will Bevan-Giles (2/8) and Chad Dawe (2/23) did all the early damage for the Bulldogs. Kovac continued his good day with 3/26 (9) and an early finish was on the cards with Uraidla at 7/78. Renzo Gaetan (33 not out) joined Simon Parker in adding an undefeated 80 runs for the eighth wicket with Parker top scoring with 70 not out (118 balls) as the home side finished on 7/158. Kangarilla had the bye.Ladder - after round 13Meadows 51, Mount Lofty 48, Stirling 48, Aldgate 33, Kangarilla 33, Bridgewater 33, Scott Creek Ironbank 30, Mylor 18, Uraidla 18.Round 14 fixtures (4/2/23) - home team named firstAldgate v Scott Creek IronbankMount Lofty v Meadows Bridgewater v KangarillaUraidla v MylorStirling has the bye

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 12 resultsMyponga Sellicks 4-5-42 defeated Port Elliot 2-4-42Goolwa 4-6-48 defeated Inman Valley 2-2-29Back Valley 6-8-54 defeated Normanville 0-0-0 (Forfeit)Ladder (after round 12)Inman Valley 57, Myponga Sellicks 56, Goolwa 51, Port Elliot 31, Back Valley 31, Normanville 14.Round 13 Fixtures (4/2/23 - home team named first)Normanville v Myponga SellicksGoolwa v Port ElliotBack Valley v Inman Valley

Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) won their second Meyer Shield title in a row today, after defeating Hills Cricket Association (HCA) by four wickets at Encounter Bay. It is the fifth Meyer Shield title for AEHCA overall, and the first time they have gone ‘back-to-back’. Hills batted first and were soon in deep trouble as they slumped to 5/18 with AEHCA opening bowler Nathan Fitzgerald tearing through the top order. Fitzgerald finished with the excellent figures of 4/27 from his 10 overs. Hills skipper Jake Turnbull was playing a lone hand for his side, before he was joined by Alex Heptinstall in a 31-run partnership for the eighth wicket. Turnbull was finally dismissed for 32 (88 balls), while Heptinstall departed in the final over for 31 (68 balls) with Hills dismissed for just 114. Brodie Clarke also bowled an excellent spell with 3/16 (10), while Mitch Weeks (2/16) and Matt Martin (1/16) were the other wicket takers for AEHCA. Alexandra & Eastern Hills got off to a shaky start in their run chase with both openers back in the shed with the score at 2/11. Matthew Harris (13) and Robert Crook then steadied the ship with a 30-run stand for the third wicket. Steven Huxter (8) joined Crook to add a further 35 runs for the fourth wicket as the reigning champions took control of the match. Hills took three more wickets before the winning runs came up in the 37th over. Crook went on to top score with 50 from 77 balls (6 x 4’s), the only half-century of the match. Adam Carthew (3/18) and Shaun Atkins (3/33) were the wicket takers for Hills. Alexandra & Eastern Hills will be the early favourites for the 2024 Meyer Shield as they will host the competition next January.

The annual Harry Meyer Shield is being hosted this year by the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) and features six teams from throughout the Fleurieu & Districts Zone. The minor round fixtures were played on the weekend with reigning champions Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) and Hills Cricket Association (HCA) set to face off in the final on Australia Day (Thursday 26 January) at Encounter Bay. The other associations competing were Murray Towns Cricket Association (MTCA), Torrens Valley Cricket Association (TVCA), and Kangaroo Island Cricket Association (KICA). AEHCA advanced to the final with a 93-run victory over Murray Towns on Saturday, followed by a five-wicket victory against Torrens Valley yesterday. HCA had a tight, three-wicket win against Great Southern at Mount Compass on Saturday, before easily accounting for Kangaroo Island by 135 runs at Encounter Bay yesterday.Zach Trethewey (KICA) was the leading run scorer on the weekend with 136 runs. Next best were Haydn Reid (HCA - 98 runs), and Sam Hoffmann (GSCA - 92 runs). The leading wicket takers were Jack Roesler (TVCA - 5 wickets), Steve Featherstone (HCA - 5 wickets), and Troy Blackwell (AEHCA - 5 wickets).LadderAEHCA 4, HCA 4, MTCA 2, KICA 2, GSCA 0, TVCA 0.FixtureAEHCA v HCA (10:00am, Thursday 26 January @ Encounter Bay)

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 12 resultsMacclesfield 14-14-101 defeated Kangarilla 2-2-48Woodchester 8-8-82 defeated Clarendon 8-8-73John Wesley 12-12-88 defeated Strathalbyn 4-4-54Ladder (after round 12)Macclesfield 175, Woodchester 121.5, John Wesley 121, Strathalbyn 76, Clarendon 59, Kangarilla 47.5.Round 13 Fixtures (4/2/23 - home team named first)Macclesfield v ClarendonWoodchester v StrathalbynKangarilla v John Wesley

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 11 resultsGoolwa 4-6-46 defeated Myponga Sellicks 2-3-26Port Elliot 5-7-47 defeated Back Valley 1-3-28Inman Valley 6-8-54 defeated Normanville 0-0-0 (Forfeit)Ladder (after round 11)Inman Valley 55, Myponga Sellicks 50, Goolwa 45, Port Elliot 29, Back Valley 23, Normanville 14.Round 12 Fixtures (28/1/23 - home team named first)Port Elliot v Myponga SellicksGoolwa v Inman ValleyBack Valley v Normanville

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 13 resultsGoolwa Black 61 defeated Willunga 58McLaren Vale 65 defeated Strathalbyn 40Yankalilla 67 defeated Goolwa White 55Victor Harbor 68 defeated Encounter Bay 57Port Elliot 73 defeated Clarendon 42Ladder (after round 13)Goolwa Black 94, McLaren Vale 93, Clarendon 79, Yankalilla 74, Port Elliot 68, Strathalbyn 56, Victor Harbor 54, Encounter Bay 51, Goolwa White 46, Willunga 45.Round 14 fixtures (home team named first)Willunga v McLaren ValeVictor Harbor v Goolwa BlackYankalilla v Encounter BayStrathalbyn v Port ElliotGoolwa White v Clarendon

Nairne consolidated their spot in the top-four with a thrilling five-run win at Macclesfield during round 12 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) on Saturday. The Razorbacks batted first and posted a competitive 9/182 from their 45 overs. Nairne had plenty of contributors with Luke Timmins (33), Robert Crook (27), Zac Llewellyn (26), Richard Boscence (23), and Jack May (22) all getting starts. Lachlan Barrett continued his excellent season with 3/26 from his nine-over spell, while Joe Lions snared 2/26 (7). Kieran O’Connell, fresh off 100 not out in a T20 match during the week, continued his fine form with a top-scoring 53 for the Redbacks, but at 6/119, Nairne were in the box seat. Craig Lallard (27) joined Barrett to put on 42 runs for the seventh wicket to get ‘Maccy’ back in the game. Barrett eventually went for 35 with Macclesfield bowled out in the 43rd over for 177. Six Nairne bowlers took wickets with Brodie Clarke (3/23) and Nick Williams (2/20) leading the way.Woodside won their third game of the season after defeating Hahndorf by 62 runs at Hahndorf. The Warriors batted first with Brad Collins scoring his third ‘A’ grade century for Woodside with 106 from 119 balls (13 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Collins received good support from Sam Pullen (50), Craig Medlow (40), and Dave Wescombe (20) as the visitors posted 267 before being bowled out in the 45th over. Henry Hassold took 4/26 (5) for the Magpies. Hahndorf got off to a good start in their run chase with veteran Andrew Baker combining with Daniel Jenner (27) to add 78 for the first wicket. Baker was then joined by Lachlan Huxtable (28) in a 70-run union for the second wicket before Baker went for 75 from 82 balls (9 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). From 2/148, Hahndorf collapsed to be bowled out for 205 in the final over. Nick Johns (4/35), Chris Baschiera (2/29), and Kelly Angove (2/31) were the leading bowlers for the Warriors.Langhorne Creek remained undefeated after a tight 17-run win against local rival Strathalbyn. The top-of-the-table ‘Creeks’ made the short trip up the road to ‘Strath’ and decided to bat first. Skipper Brodie O’Dea (29) and Daniel Kropp (55) opened up with a 67-run partnership, while Jordan Whiting (36 from 37 balls) and Ben Warren (35 from 37 balls) lifted the run rate. Riley Tonkin chipped in with 19 not out (24 balls) to lift the Tigers to 7/209. Jake Beerenfels, with 3/35, was the leading wicket taker for the Stallions. ‘Strath’ got off to a good start with Luke Cousins (45) and Matthew Harris (23) putting on 82 for the first wicket. Mark Abbott and Matt Abbott (32) put on 54 runs for the fourth wicket, but a collapse of 7/27 saw the Stallions bowled out in the 45th over for 192. Mark Abbott finished on 54 not out after running out of partners. Jack Humphries (3/37)  Warren (3/42), and Brodie O’Dea (2/19) did all the damage with the ball for Langhorne Creek.Reigning premier Lobethal remained in second spot on the AEHCA ladder following their comfortable five-wicket win at home against Bremer/Callington. The Cobras batted first and posted 7/152 from their 45 overs with Johnny Fitzgerald top scoring with a patient 53 from 126 balls (3 x 4’s). He was well supported by Nathan Fitzgerald (33 not out from 43 balls) and Dhanushka Abeynayake (27 from 51 balls). Dave Huxter was the standout bowler for the Tigers with 3/30 (9). Lobethal set about the run chase with skipper Mitchell Weeks in an attacking frame of mind. Weeks made 76 from 68 balls (8 x 4’s) and he received good support from Daniel Norsworthy (22 not out) and Sam Graeber (21) as the winning runs came up in the 29th over. Nathan Fitzgerald completed a good all-round game with 3/25 (9) for the Cobras, while Brad Clements took 2/38 (5). Ladder - after round 12Langhorne Creek 44, Lobethal 34, Nairne 32, Strathalbyn 24, Macclesfield 22, Bremer/Callington 18, Woodside 16, Hahndorf 2. Round 13 fixtures (28/1/23) - home team named firstBremer/Callington v NairneLanghorne Creek v WoodsideLobethal v MacclesfieldStrathalbyn v Hahndorf

Mylor won their second game of the season with a convincing 10-wicket victory over Kangarilla during round 12 action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) on Saturday at Mylor. Former first-class cricketer Tom Plant was a big inclusion for Mylor and he played his part with 48 not out from 85 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as the home team chased down Kangarilla’s paltry total of 81 in the 24th over. Plant was well supported by his opening partner Shane Maslin (29 not out) in an 82-run opening stand. Earlier, Kangarilla won the toss and elected to bat first with Che Martinsen and Carlos Venter adding 49 runs for the first wicket before Venter was dismissed for 21 (53 balls). Martinsen went on to top score with 34 (69 balls) but when he was dismissed, ‘Kangies’ lost 9/18 to be bowled out for 81 in the 36th over. Thomas Jensen bowled an excellent spell to finish with 4/15 (9) and he was well supported by Jesse Cooper (3/10) and Michael Warburton (2/22).Bridgewater won their second consecutive match following a five-wicket win over Mount Lofty at Heathfield on Saturday. The win puts the Raiders just one win outside the top-four with six rounds remaining in the season. Mount Lofty batted first and never got any momentum in their innings with Adam Carthew (34) the only Redcaps batsman to pass 20. It was the Raiders’ spinners that did all the damage with Justin Summerill (3/6) and Finn Sullivan-Llewellyn (3/17) sharing six wickets as Mount Lofty were dismissed for just 95. Bridgewater started their run chase in disastrous fashion as they slumped to 4/18, with Carthew doing most of the damage with 3/15 (6). Liam Sutcliffe (8) helped Jackson Hooper add 24 runs for the fifth wicket, but there was still plenty of work to be done at 5/42. Tom Miller (15 not out) joined Hooper in a crucial sixth-wicket stand worth 59 runs that saw Bridgewater get home in the 29th over. Hooper finished with 51 not out from 72 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Stirling consolidated their spot in the top-four with a convincing seven-wicket win at Uraidla. The Demons batted first with Michael Parker (55 not out), and Tom Bassett (44) the mainstays in Uraidla’s innings of 7/167. Chris Shaw (2/35), Jack Read (1/8), Harrison Webb (1/15), and Jack Pick (1/36) were the wicket takers for Stirling. The Eagles got off to a great start with Daniel Gonzalez and Jack Read putting on 111 runs for the first wicket in just 14 overs, before Read went for a hard-hitting 62 from 39 balls (8 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). Gonzalez went on to score 62 not out (73 balls) as Webb brought up the winning runs in the 25th over with a six! Tom Proctor (2/16) and Daniel McDonough (1/37) were the wicket takers for Uraidla.Meadows moved to the top of the HCA ladder after defeating Aldgate in a high scoring encounter at Aldgate Oval. The home side batted first with Shaun Atkins 78 not out (2 x 4’s, 7 x 6’s), Jake Turnbull 77 (5 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s), and Mitch Thomas 54 (7 x 4’s, 1 x 6) the leading lights as the ‘Gaters’ posted 4/251 from their 45 overs. Meadows skipper Rohan Reid was the pick of the Bulldogs bowlers with 2/16 from seven overs. Meadows were always ahead of the run rate in the chase, but at 4/130 a partnership was needed as Simon Bates joined Reid at the crease. This pair added 61 runs for the fifth wicket before Bates went for 35. Two more wickets fell as Meadows were 7/218 with 34 more runs required for victory. Reid was still at the crease as he brought up his hundred and then the winning runs with a six to see the Bulldogs to victory in the 43rd over. Reid finished on 124 not out (15 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s), his fourth century this season. Reid now has 664 runs at an average of 166 with six rounds remaining! Turnbull was easily the best Aldgate bowler with 2/28 (9), while Henry Brasher took 2/46 (7). Scott Creek Ironbank had the bye.Ladder - after round 12Meadows 45, Mount Lofty 42, Stirling 42, Aldgate 33, Kangarilla 33, Scott Creek Ironbank 30, Bridgewater 27, Mylor 18, Uraidla 18.Round 13 fixtures (28/1/23) - home team named firstAldgate v Mount LoftyScott Creek Ironbank v BridgewaterMeadows v UraidlaStirling v MylorKangarilla has the bye

Yankalilla pulled off an upset 86-run win against Noarlunga during round nine action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) yesterday. Yankalilla batted first and were in early trouble at 2/12 before Doug Jones and Luke Bartlett added 56 runs for the third wicket until Jones was dismissed for 33. Bartlett then put on 50 for the fifth wicket with Aaron Smith (15) before he was finally dismissed for 86 as ‘Yank’ finished with 6/162 from their 40 overs. Teenage opening bowler Harry Jackson was the leading wicket taker for the Shoes with 3/23 (6). Noarlunga’s run chase started in disastrous fashion with David Scarff bowled first ball of the innings by Ryan Borlace (1/13). Tim Dellatorre (3/25), Smith (2/6), and Ashley Madden (2/28) were the leading wicket takers for the Tigers as Noarlunga were dismissed for just 76 in the 24th over. Mason Parry (23) and Dale Parrish (19) were the only batsmen to reach double figures for the Shoes.Willunga won their second game of the season after defeating Aldinga by 41 runs yesterday. The reigning premier Demons batted first with their innings underpinned by a fine 86 not out (135 balls) from former skipper Luke Harding. James Whetstone (20) helped Harding add 53 for the second wicket before Simon Roberts came to the crease. This pair added 114 for the third wicket with Roberts making a quickfire 72 from 50 balls ( 5 x 4’s, 6 x 6’s) as Willunga posted 4/198 from their 40 overs. Brenton Averats was the best of the Aldinga bowlers with 3/33 (8). Aldinga battled hard to bat out their 40 overs, finishing on 7/157, with Robert Lishmund (44), Wade Sutherland (28), and Seamus O’Flaherty (24) all making good contributions. Roberts (2/11) and Harding (2/34) completed fine all-round games with a couple of wickets each.Port Elliot consolidated second position on the ladder with a 34-run win against Myponga-Sellicks at Myponga. Port Elliot batted first and battled their way to a competitive 8/143 after their 40 overs. The innings was set up by a 63-run stand between Joel Harris (32) and Ben Griffiths (25). Liam Harris also chimed in with 21. Five Mudlarks bowlers took wickets with Mitchell Farquhar (3/23) and Vince Nizzola (2/24) leading the way. Myponga-Sellicks got off to a good start with Michael Tomlinson (32) and Ryan Haverty (22) adding 50 for the second wicket, but that was as good as it got for the home side as they were restricted to 8/109 from their 40 overs. Port Elliot’s Riley Paull did plenty of damage through the middle order with 3/5 from four overs. Liam Harris was the other multiple wicket taker with 2/16 (6).Encounter Bay moved up to third spot on the ladder following their convincing six-wicket win over Mount Compass. ‘Compass’ batted first and they were soon in strife as they slipped to 5/29. Robert Martin made a quickfire 39 from 35 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6) to add some respectability to the innings before his side were bowled out for 96 in the 31st over. Chris Butler (3/11), Blake Bailey (3/13), and Zac Thompson (2/20) were the leading bowlers for the Bays. Sam Hoffmann continued his good recent form as he hit a quick half century to help the Bays to victory after just 18 overs. Hoffmann, who made 94 not out last week, top scored with 57 from 48 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Cam Lintern made 17 not out (10 balls).Goolwa remained undefeated after accounting for McLaren Districts by nine wickets yesterday. McLaren Districts batted first and they started well with Justin Twartz (22), Jim Ryan (21) and Stephen Nairn (14) making solid contributions. There wasn’t much else to say about the rest of the innings as the Crushers were bowled out for 110. It was a good effort from the Goolwa bowling lineup with Jayden Crees (SA Country), Josh Jones (ill), and James Lawrence (injured) all missing. Kingsley Vincent (3/14), Dean Vickery (2/17), Josh Andrewartha (2/19), and Andy Evans (2/26) stepped up to bowl McLaren Districts out. With his two wickets, Evans brought up his 400th senior wicket for the Magpies. After Stephen Nairn (1/30) removed the in-form Luke Giddings (5), Jesse Consalvo and Sam Carlyle (26 not out) added 84 runs for the second wicket to bring up victory in the 27th over. Consalvo made his highest score of the season with 76 not out.Ladder - after round 9Goolwa 58, Port Elliot 46, Encounter Bay 37, Noarlunga 37, McLaren Districts 37, Myponga-Sellicks 24, Yankalilla 21, Willunga 18, Mount Compass 12, Aldinga 0.Round 10 fixtures (28/1/23 - home team named first)Willunga v Encounter BayNoarlunga v GoolwaPort Elliot v YankalillaMcLaren Districts v AldingaMount Compass v Myponga-Sellicks

Strathalbyn moved back inside the top-four following a tight 11-run victory over Bremer/Callington at Callington during round 11 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) on Saturday. The Stallions batted first with Luke Cousins (39 from 76 balls) the only batsman in the top-eight to reach double figures as ‘Strath’ slumped to 9/72. All appeared lost until number 11 Lachlan Cutting joined Kane Gaiter. This pair put on an invaluable last wicket partnership worth 52 runs with Cutting (2) surviving 25 balls before being dismissed. Kane Gaiter was the star with 46 not out from 83 balls (9x 4’s). Graydon Brand bowled an excellent spell to snare 4/8 (8), while Nathan Fitzgerald continued his great season with 3/18 (9). Alex Durbidge chimed in with 2/18 (5.5).The Cobras started solidly with a 26-run opening partnership between Johnny Fitzgerald (10) and Jai McMurtrie (30). Once the opening partnership was broken, steady wickets fell with Bremer/Callington in all sorts of trouble at 6/46. Jamesson Kelly (23) and Bradley Clements (18 not out) battled hard but ultimately the Cobras came up short, bowled out in the 30th over for 113. Skipper Brayden Gaiter took 4/31, giving him 21 wickets for the season, while Matt Abbott snared 3/34 (9). Nairne consolidated their position in the top-four with a comfortable 73-run win against Hahndorf at Nairne. The Razorbacks batted first and posted a solid total of 6/212 from their 45 overs with Robert Crook (59 from 82 balls), Brodie Clarke (54 not out from 66 balls) and Zac Llewellyn (39 from 42 balls) the main contributors. Former Razorback Michael Harden (2/49) was the only multiple wicket taker for the Magpies. Hahndorf battled hard but were never really in the run chase as they were bowled out in the 40th over for 139. Henry Hassold (25), Greg Hassold (23), and Henry Baker (20) were the only Hahndorf batsmen to reach 20. Six Nairne bowlers took wickets with left-arm spinner Nick Williams (3/14) the chief wicket taker. He was well supported by Chad Harrop (2/20) and Jack May (2/28). Langhorne Creek continued their undefeated season with a convincing seven-wicket win at home against Macclesfield. The Redbacks batted first and compiled what appeared a competitive total of 9/165 from their 45 overs. The innings was underpinned by a patient half century from Tom Filsell (50 from 106 balls). Tom Keough (25), Kieran O’Connell (20), David Caddle (19), and Josh Lewis-Burns (19) also made handy contributions. Veteran Ben Warren wound back the clock to snare 5/28 from his nine over spell. Langhorne Creek wasted no time in knocking off the total with Brodie O’Dea (52 from 59 balls), James Dawson (48 not out from 62 balls), and Jordan Whiting (32 from 26 balls) doing the damage for the Tigers as the winning runs were brought up with 20 overs to spare. Reigning premier Lobethal remained in second spot on the AEHCA ladder following a thrilling five-run win against local rival Woodside. The Tigers batted first with skipper Mitch Weeks leading from the front with a top-scoring knock of 67 from 76 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Daniel Norsworthy made 37 (65 balls) and Matt Martin added a handy 21 (22 balls) down the order as Lobethal reached 184 before being bowled out in the 39th over. Shane Druwitt was the pick of the Warriors’ bowlers with the fine figures of 4/17 (7). Nick Johns (2/33), Jacob Moller (2/47), and Jeremy Druwitt (1/13) were the other wicket takers. Woodside got off to a disastrous start in the run chase with both openers back in the shed with the score at 2/1, before Tommy Baldock (15) and Dave Wescombe (29) joined with Brad Collins to get the Warriors back on track at 3/87. A middle order collapse of 3/2 once again put Lobethal back on top as Collins continued his defiant knock. Jeremy Druwitt chimed in with an important knock of 33 (56 balls) as he and Collins added 56 runs for the seventh wicket before Collins went for 76 (103 balls). Lobethal held their nerve to restrict Woodside to 9/179. Weeks completed a fine all-round double as he took 3/40 (9), while Cam Winen bowled a miserly spell of 2/15 (8). Ladder - after round 11Langhorne Creek 40, Lobethal 30, Nairne 28, Strathalbyn 24, Macclesfield 22, Bremer/Callington 18, Woodside 12, Hahndorf 2. Round 12 fixtures (14/1/23) - home team named firstHahndorf v WoodsideLobethal v Bremer/CallingtonMacclesfield v NairneStrathalbyn v Langhorne Creek

Noarlunga pulled off a come-from-behind 15-run win over Port Elliot to move within touching distance of a top-two spot during round eight action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) on Saturday. The Shoes batted first on their home deck and got off to a good start through David Scarff and Danny Irvine, who added 64 runs for the first wicket, before Irvine went for 29. David Scarff went on to top score with 44 (5 x 4’s), while Jason Scarff made 23, as Noarlunga finished with 8/136. Simon Donaldson (4/23) and Chris O’Connor (3/28) were the multiple wicket takers for Port Elliot. The visitors started their run chase in good fashion as they reached 2/90 at the drinks break. Skipper Joel Harris (37) and O’Connor (27) led the way, but it was Noarlunga skipper Jason Scarff doing the damage with 4/21 from his eight overs, as the Bloods started to falter. Jamie Keers then wiped out the tail with 4/3 (3.5) as Port Elliot finished on 9/121 with the Bloods’ Seb Goldsmith unable to bat through injury.Mount Compass pulled off an amazing one-run victory against reigning premier Willunga in a low scoring game at Willunga. ‘Compass’ batted first and struggled their way through to the 36th over before being bowled out for 73. Scott McAvaney (15), Paul Barrett (14), and James Colley (12) were the only Mount Compass batsmen to reach double figures as five batsmen failed to bother the scorers. Willunga’s Simon Roberts had the incredible figures of 4/5 from eight overs (five maidens), while Rory Hanson took 3/4 (1.5). The Demons run chase started poorly as they slipped to 5/37 before James Whetstone (18) and Charles Papworth (14) led a recovery as Willunga reached 7/71, with just three runs required for victory. In a dramatic finish, the last three wickets fell for just one run to give the Bulls an amazing victory by the barest of margins. Joel Webber (2/8) and Josh Dalitz (2/8) were good contributors for ‘Compass’ with the ball, but it was skipper Aaron Dalitz who did all the damage. The big quick rattled Willunga with the amazing figures of 5/6 from 6.2 overs. Goolwa continued their undefeated season with a comfortable eight-wicket win against Aldinga. Aldinga batted first with Brenton Averats (14) the only batsman to reach double figures as they were bowled out for 63. Shaun Burger (4/6), Andy Evans (3/15), Jayden Crees (2/11), and Kingsley Vincent (1/21) were the wicket takers for the Magpies. Goolwa wasted no time in the run chase with Luke Giddings (13) and the returning Jesse Consalvo (42) adding 52 runs for the first wicket as the winning runs came up in the 17th over. Wade Sutherland was the successful bowler for Aldinga with 2/5 (2).McLaren Districts consolidated their spot in the top-6 with a hard-fought eight-run win against Yankalilla. McLaren Districts batted first and it was a real team effort as they posted a competitive 8/156 from their 40 overs. Zac Hodges top scored with 36 from 67 balls and he was well supported by Ben Worrall (23) and Charl Van Wyk (20). Five Yankalilla bowlers took wickets with Aaron Smith (2/26), Ashley Madden (2/26), and Scott Wilson (2/39) leading the way. Yankalilla got off to a shaky start in the run chase, slipping to 3/36, before Aaron Smith joined Martin Sumner in a third wicket stand worth 80 runs until Smith departed for 57 from 66 balls (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Sumner eventually went for 27 (58 balls) as ‘Yank’ were put under pressure by the Crushers’ bowlers to eventually finish on 9/148, just short of victory. Skipper Luke Goodieson (4/29) and Keith Schofield (3/25) led the way with the ball for McLaren Districts.Encounter Bay won their fourth game of the season following their 38-run home win against Myponga-Sellicks. The Bays batted first and were under pressure as they slumped to 5/64, before Sam Hoffmann was joined by Zac Thompson. This pair added 58 runs for the sixth wicket before Thompson was dismissed for 20 (28 balls). Hoffmann was the standout for the home side as he finished on 94 not out (116 balls) with his knock including 10 boundaries and two sixes. It was a good recovery from the Bays as they finished on 9/173 from their 40 overs. Four Mudlarks’ bowlers took wickets with Euan Maclachlan the standout with 4/25 (8). He was well supported by Ryan Haverty who snared 3/41 (6). After losing Sean Haverty (0) early, Ryan Haverty and Bradley Hill put together a handy 63-run partnership for the second wicket which was broken when Hill went for 16 (51 balls). Ryan Haverty continued on to top score with 61 from 92 balls (7 x 4’s), but he received little support as the visitors were bowled out in the final over for 135. All six Encounter Bay bowlers took wickets with Kieran Garrett (3/18), Chris Butler (2/12), and Thompson (2/34) the multiple wicket takers.Ladder - after round 8Goolwa 52, Port Elliot 40, Noarlunga 37, McLaren Districts 37, Encounter Bay 31, Myponga-Sellicks 24, Yankalilla 15, Willunga 12, Mount Compass 12, Aldinga 0.Round 9 fixtures (14/1/23 - home team named first)Yankalilla v NoarlungaAldinga v WillungaMyponga-Sellicks v Port ElliotEncounter Bay v Mount CompassGoolwa v McLaren Districts

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 11 resultsYankalilla 59 defeated Willunga 46Encounter Bay 73 defeated Strathalbyn 42McLaren Vale 57 defeated Port Elliot 37Victor Harbor 61 defeated Goolwa White 52Clarendon 59 defeated Goolwa Black 46Ladder (after round 11)Goolwa Black 84, McLaren Vale 82, Clarendon 79, Yankalilla 64, Port Elliot 56, Strathalbyn 55, Encounter Bay 48, Victor Harbor 45, Goolwa White 44, Willunga 43.Round 12 fixtures (home team named first)Clarendon v McLaren ValeGoolwa Black v StrathalbynWillunga v Encounter BayGoolwa White v Port ElliotVictor Harbor v Yankalilla

Bridgewater won their second game of the season with an upset nine-wicket victory over Aldgate during round 11 action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) on Saturday. The ‘Gaters’ batted first and were off to a good start with Josh Callaghan (29) and Shaun Atkins (28) adding 56 runs for the first wicket. Teenager Charlie Morbey was next man in and he also scored 29 (61 balls), but he had very little support as Aldgate lost their last 7/15 to be bowled out for 114 in the 37th over. Left-arm spinner Justin Summerill was the destroyer with figures of 5/18 from seven overs. Peter Atkins (2/7) and Jarrad Tait (2/17) were the other multiple wicket takers for the Raiders. Bridgewater wasted no time in the run chase as veteran Luke Hoyle smashed a quickfire 78 not out from 56 balls (8 x 4’s, 6 x 6’s), and added 82 runs for the second wicket with Will Fearnhead (21 not out), as the Raiders brought up the win in the 18th over. Morbey was the only wicket taker for Aldgate with 1/61 (5.1). It was a game of two collapses as Mylor hosted Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB), with the visitors coming out on top by 15 runs. SCIB batted first and got themselves in a great position at 1/85 as Adam Shearwood (42) and Tom Watton (31) added 65 runs for the second wicket. The loss of Watton precipitated a dramatic collapse of 9/31 with the visitors being dismissed for just 116 in the 41st over. Skipper Michael Warburton was the main destroyer for Mylor with 4/14 (9). He was well supported by Alan Cooper (3/26) and Matthew Steadman (2/21). Mylor were cruising at 1/79 and a second win on the trot seemed a certainty, as Adrian Gaunt (53) and Shane Maslin (22) added 76 for the second wicket. What followed was a stunning collapse as the ‘Pipers’ lost their last nine wickets for just 22 runs to be bowled out in the 28th over for 101. Beau Thomas went through the Mylor tail like a ‘dose of Epsom Salts’ as he snared 5/5 from a devastating spell of 4.5 overs! Aaron Thompson (2/21) and Daniel Desengo (2/29) were the other multiple wicket takers for Scott Creek Ironbank.Meadows moved up to second spot on the ladder with a hard-fought six-wicket victory over reigning premier Stirling. The Eagles batted first with Daniel ‘Speedy’ Gonzalez and Jack Read adding 69 for the first wicket before Read was dismissed for 41 (42 balls) in the 14th over. Gonzalez continued on to top score with 64 from 78 balls (7 x 4’s, 1 x 6), but he received very little support as Stirling were bowled out in the 41st over for 167. A couple of ‘unsung heroes’ did all the damage for Meadows with Ryan Clarke (4/23) and David Bates (3/31) snaring seven Stirling wickets between them. Brad Louch chimed in with 2/12 (5). Meadows were in early trouble at 2/21, before Luke Tonkin (44) and Marko Kovac (16) combined for a 62-run third wicket partnership. Once Tonkin and Kovac were dismissed, Meadows were on the back foot at 4/95 as veteran Haydn Reid was joined at the crease by Clarke in the 31st over. This pair kept the scoreboard ticking over until five runs were required by the Bulldogs off the last over to win. Scores were level with two balls remaining as Haydn Reid hit a boundary off the penultimate ball of the innings to wrap up a very important victory. Reid finished with 52 not out (69 balls), while Clarke ended up with 23 not out (33 balls). Charlie Fryer took 2/35 for Stirling.Kangarilla now sit just percentage outside the top-four after a tight seven-run win at home against Uraidla. ‘Kangies’ batted first and posted a solid 6/171 from their 45 overs. Lachlan Knight continued his good season with a top-scoring 55 (94 balls). He received good support from Carlos Venter (25), Ryan Grimmond (25), and Ben Evans (22). Daniel McDonough was the pick of the Uraidla bowlers with figures of 3/23 from seven overs. Uraidla got themselves into a good position as Peter Wilson and Jay Temme (18) put on 68 for the second wicket with the visitors reaching 1/96 in the 30th over until Wilson was dismissed for 63 from 103 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Regular wickets continued to fall with Baxter Knuckey, in his first ‘A’ grade game for the season, claiming 4/24 (9). Grimmond (3/39) and Ben Evans (2/28) were the other multiple wicket takers for Kangarilla as Uraidla finished their 45 overs on 9/164. Jack Purdie, batting at number 10, scored 21 not out (15 balls) for the Demons. Mount Lofty had the bye.Ladder - after round 11Mount Lofty 42, Meadows 39, Stirling 36, Aldgate 33, Kangarilla 33, Scott Creek Ironbank 30, Bridgewater 21, Uraidla 18, Mylor 12.Round 12 fixtures (14/1/23) - home team named firstAldgate v MeadowsMount Lofty v BridgewaterMylor v KangarillaUraidla v StirlingScott Creek Ironbank has the bye

The Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) competition resumes tomorrow after the Christmas/New Year break. Round 8 will see five, one-day games played, with the Noarlunga (3rd) v Port Elliot (2nd) game looking like the match-of-the-round. With five rounds remaining in the season, Goolwa are on top of the ladder and are yet to taste defeat. Port Elliot, Noarlunga, McLaren Districts, Encounter Bay and Myponga-Sellicks round out the top-six. Yankalilla and Willunga are still within touching distance of finals action, while Mount Compass and Aldinga will try to play ‘spoiler’ in the last couple of months of the season.Cam Lintern (Encounter Bay) 225 runs, Luke Giddings (Goolwa) 219, Justin Twartz (McLaren Districts) 210, Simon Roberts (Willunga) 200, and Jason Scarff (Noarlunga) 191, are the top-five run scorers after round seven. Jayden Crees (Goolwa) 32 wickets, Simon Roberts (Willunga) 22, Blake Bailey (Encounter Bay) 18, Simon Donaldson (Port Elliot) 17, and Jim Ryan (McLaren Districts) 16, are the leading bowlers.Ladder - after round 7Goolwa 46, Port Elliot 40, Noarlunga 31, McLaren Districts 31, Encounter Bay 25, Myponga-Sellicks 24, Yankalilla 15, Willunga 12, Mount Compass 6, Aldinga 0.Round 8 fixtures (7/1/23 - home team named first)Noarlunga v Port ElliotEncounter Bay v Myponga-SellicksAldinga v GoolwaMcLaren Districts v YankalillaWillunga v Mount Compass

The Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) competition resumes on Saturday after the Christmas/New Year break, with four interesting games in round 11. Langhorne Creek has been the standout side so far in 2022/23, sitting undefeated on top of the ladder. Reigning premier Lobethal are in second spot and look to be a major threat again, as do 2020/21 premier Nairne. In their second season back in ‘A’ grade ranks after a long hiatus, Macclesfield has been the real ‘surprise packet’ so far this season with five wins to sit just inside the top-four. Strathalbyn and Bremer/Callington are still well and truly in the hunt, while Woodside and Hahndorf will be looking to upset a few teams on the run home.Daniel Jenner (Hahndorf) 358 runs, Luke Cousins (Strathalbyn) 329, Daniel Kropp (Langhorne Creek) 294, Shannon Howie (Bremer/Callington) 241, and Kieran O’Connell (Macclesfield) 222, are the top-five run scorers after round 10. Nathan Fitzgerald (Bremer/Callington) 24 wickets, Lachlan Barrett (Macclesfield) 22, Matt Martin (Lobethal) 15, Brayden Gaiter (Strathalbyn) 14, Troy Blackwell (Langhorne Creek) 13, Connor Moore (Macclesfield) 13, and Shane Druwitt (Woodside) 13, are the leading bowlers.Ladder - after round 10Langhorne Creek 36, Lobethal 26, Nairne 24, Macclesfield 22, Strathalbyn 20, Bremer/Callington 18, Woodside 12, Hahndorf 2. Round 11 fixtures (7/1/23) - home team named firstBremer/Callington v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v Macclesfield Nairne v HahndorfWoodside v Lobethal

The Hills Cricket Association (HCA) is back on Saturday after a three-week break for Christmas and New Year. There are four games in round 11 with the Meadows (4th) v Stirling (2nd) game having ‘match-of-the-day’ status. Top side Mount Lofty has the bye. 2020/21 premier Mount Lofty were undefeated up until the last game before Christmas before losing to Mylor in a big upset. Regning premier Stirling, Aldgate, and Meadows round out the top-four. Kangarilla and Scott Creek Ironbank sit just outside the top-four, while Uraidla, Bridgewater, and Mylor will be looking to upset the teams above them in the final eight games.Rohan Reid (Meadows) 532 runs, Josh Healey (Mount Lofty) 437, Peter Wilson (Uraidla) 379, Ben James (Mylor) 347, and Shaun Atkins (Aldgate) 247, are the top-five run scorers after round 10. Adam Carthew (Mount Lofty) 18 wickets, Daniel Key (Scott Creek Ironbank) 15, Matt Hansen (Aldgate) 14, Steve Featherstone (Kangarilla) 11, Ryan Grimmond (Kangarilla) 10, and Simon Parker (Uraidla) 10, are the leading bowlers.Ladder - after round 10Mount Lofty 42, Stirling 36, Aldgate 33, Meadows 33, Kangarilla 27, Scott Creek Ironbank 24, Uraidla 18, Bridgewater 15, Mylor 12.Round 11 fixtures (7/1/23) - home team named firstBridgewater v AldgateKangarilla v UraidlaMeadows v StirlingMylor v Scott Creek IronbankMount Lofty has the bye