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

Strathalbyn won their sixth game of the season with a comfortable 111-run win at home against Hahndorf during round 13 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) on Saturday. The win sees the Stallions in fourth spot on the ladder and they have moved six points clear of fifth-placed Macclesfield with five games to go in the season. ‘Strath’ batted first and were well served by Matthew Harris (58), Jake Beerenfels (48 not out), Mark Abbott (48) and Luke Cousins (20) as they posted 6/214 from their 45 overs. Hudson Judd (2/28) and Harry Eades (2/43) were the multiple wicket takers for the Magpies. Hahndorf got off to a quick start through Paul Allegretto (17) as they reached 0/31 before a collapse of 5/10 saw the game as good as over. Bradey Judd (25 not out) and Ben Montgomerie (16) added some respectability to the scoreboard before Hahndorf were bowled out for 103. Harris (3/20) and Brayden Gaiter (3/35) were the leading bowlers for the Stallions.Langhorne Creek continued on their merry way with a convincing nine-wicket win at home against Woodside. The visitors batted first and were bowled out for 130 in the 39th over after being in good shape at 3/102. Extras (39) was easily the highest score with Dave Wescombe (21) the only Woodside batsman to pass 20. Daniel Kropp (3/9), Darcy Paech (3/21) and Jack Humphries (2/17) were the multiple wicket takers for the ‘Creeks’. The Tigers made light work of the run chase as James Dawson (61 not out) and Kropp (56 not out) put on 126 for the second wicket as the winning runs came up in the 26th over. Chris Baschiera (1/12) was the sole wicket taker for the Warriors.Nairne all but confirmed their finals spot with a 79-run against Bremer/Callington at Callington on Saturday. The Razorbacks batted first with their innings underpinned by opening batsman Richard Boscence. Boscence batted throughout the innings to finish on 81 not out from 139 balls with his innings containing 10 boundaries. Shane Kenney chipped in with 35 (55 balls), while Chad Harrop hit a whirlwind 31 from just 10 deliveries! Alex Durbidge (2/37), Graydon Brand (2/39) and Ryder Dolman (2/48) were the main wicket takers for the Cobras. Bremer/Callington were in the game as they reached 4/104 as skipper Shannon Howie was on fire with a quickfire 44 from 24 balls (9 x 4’s). However, once Howie was dismissed, the Cobras fell away to be bowled out for 126. Former Cobra Nick Williams starred with the ball taking 4/12 from 8.2 overs. He was well supported by Matthew Hein who snared 3/16 (9).Reigning premier Lobethal stayed in second spot on the ladder with a comfortable 115-run win against Macclesfield. Lobethal batted first with Mitch Weeks and Matt Martin adding 81 for the first wicket before Weeks was dismissed for 39 (51 balls). Lachlan Elsworthy (21) and Daniel Norsworthy (18) made handy contributions for the Tigers, but it was Matt Martin who starred. Martin made his first ‘A’ grade century with a knock of 103 from just 88 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as ‘Lobey’ declared in the 36th over at 7/218. Craig Lallard (2/26) was the only multiple wicket taker for ‘Maccy’. The Redbacks' run chase started badly as they slipped to 5/50. David Caddy was the only batsman to make more than 10 as he top scored with 35. Mitch Weeks snared 3/10 (5.3), while Matt Martin completed an excellent all-round game with 3/18 (6). Cameron Winen was the other multiple wicket taker for the Tigers with 2/16 (6).Ladder - after round 13Langhorne Creek 48, Lobethal 38, Nairne 36, Strathalbyn 28, Macclesfield 22, Bremer/Callington 18, Woodside 16, Hahndorf 2. Round 14 fixtures (4/2/23) - home team named firstMacclesfield v Bremer/CallingtonNairne v LobethalHahndorf v Langhorne CreekWoodside v Strathalbyn

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