Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 17 resultsMcLaren Vale Gold 40 defeated Port Elliot 33Victor Harbor White 52 defeated Strathalbyn 47Willunga 69 defeated Yankalilla 50 Victor Harbor Blue 65 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 54Goolwa 68 defeated Encounter Bay 52Ladder (after round 17)McLaren Vale Gold 168, Yankalilla 132, Goolwa 124, Victor Harbor Blue 123, Strathalbyn 106, Willunga 94, Encounter Bay 89, Port Elliot 74, Victor Harbor White 70, McLaren Vale Blue 40.Round 18 fixtures (1/3/25)Victor Harbor Blue v WillungaYankalilla v Victor Harbor WhiteStrathalbyn v Port ElliotMcLaren Vale Gold v Encounter BayGoolwa v McLaren Vale Blue

Stirling have all but wrapped up the double chance after a five-wicket win against Bridgewater during round 12 action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Bridgewater yesterday. The home side batted first and were in trouble at 4/65 in the 16th over, before Peter Atkins and Justin Summerill came together to add 84 runs for the fifth wicket. Atkins made a hard-hitting 49 from 29 balls (4 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s), while Summerill finished with 43 (61 balls) as the Raiders posted 192 before they were bowled out in the 38th over. Six Stirling bowlers took wickets with veteran opening bowler Chris Shaw snaring 3/30 (8), while Connor McFadyen (3/52) was the other multiple wicket taker for the Eagles. After losing McFadyen (0) early, Stirling skipper Jack Read took over with 56 from 31 balls (2 x 4’s, 6 x 6’s), before Harrison Webb anchored the innings with his highest score of the season, 76 not out (94 balls), with the winning runs coming up in the 43rd over. Ty Watson (2/25) was the leading wicket taker for Bridgewater. Reigning premiers Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) have moved up to third spot on the ladder after defeating Mylor by 63 runs at Cherry Gardens yesterday. SCIB batted first with their innings dominated by an opening stand of 123 between skipper Adam Shearwood and Aaron Thompson. Thompson top scored with 65 (111), while Shearwood finished with 54 (83). Daniel Desengo chipped in with 31 (29) as SCIB made 7/187 from their 45 overs. Michael Warburton (2/38) and Thomas Jensen (2/51) were the multiple wicket takers for Mylor. The Pipers were in all sorts of trouble early in the run chase as they slipped to 3/25 in the 11th over. Alex Kern played a fighting hand (40 from 84 balls), but no other Mylor batsman passed 20 runs as they were bowled out for 124 in the 35th over. All five Scott Creek Ironbank bowlers took wickets with Desengo (2/20), Lachlan Knight (2/25), Jayden Rea (2/25) and Beau Harwood (2/29) leading the way. Kangarilla won their fourth game of the season with a seven-wicket win against Meadows at Yaroona Oval yesterday. Meadows batted first and posted a competitive total of 7/177 from their 45 overs with Oscar Tydeman top scoring with 57 from 61 balls (9 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Chad Dawe (34) and Haydn Reid (31) made handy contributions. Left-arm seamer Jack Evans was the best of the Kangarilla bowlers with 4/39 from nine overs. The Kangarilla run chase was set up by an excellent 106-run opening stand between Jake Turnbull and Steve Featherstone. Featherstone was the first to go for 52 (81 balls), his first half century of the season, while Turnbull continued on to top score with 76 (113) as the winning runs came up in the 43rd over.Mt Lofty won their 10th game on the trot with a comfortable 50-run win against Aldgate at Heathfield Oval. The Redcaps batted first and finished on 8/190 from their 45 overs. It was a good team batting performance from the premiership favourites with Josh Healey (40), Jordan Neis-Beer (36), Adam Carthew (23) and Nick Justice (23) all making good contributions. Angus Bilsborow took 4/55 (9) and Pierce Cordes-Harvey (2/29) to be the leading wicket takers for the Gaters. Aldgate were always under pressure in the run chase against a frugal Redcaps bowling unit as they were bowled out for 140 in the 44th over. Five Redcaps bowlers took wickets with Peter Giannes bowling an excellent spell of 4/12 (7.5), while Will Healey (2/22) and Connor Milde (2/42) took a couple of wickets each. Max Bilsborow top scored for Aldgate with 23 (51 balls). Ladder (after round 12)Mt Lofty 44, Stirling 32, Scott Creek Ironbank 24, Aldgate 24, Mylor 24, Bridgewater 20, Kangarilla 16, Meadows 8.Round 13 (1/3/25 - home teams named first)Bridgewater v MylorStirling v AldgateScott Creek Ironbank v MeadowsMt Lofty v Kangarilla 

Yankalilla moved up to fourth spot on the ladder after defeating Willunga outright by 59 runs during round 11 action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Willunga on Saturday. Willunga resumed day two on 3/47 after Yankalilla had declared their first innings closed at 3/242 on day one, and they battled their way to a total of 144 before being bowled out. Eddie Last (32) and Rory Hanson (31) were the leading scorers for the Demons. Will Hogben (2/0), Chris Clark (2/25) and Aaron Smith (2/32) were the leading wicket takers for the Tigers. Yankalilla went back into bat for just five overs and they made 3/31 before declaring for the second time in the game, leaving Willunga 30 overs to make 130 for their first victory of the season. It wasn’t to be as Yankalilla bowled the hosts out for just 70 to take the 10 points for an outright victory. Daniel Hockham battled hard for Willunga with 24 (53 balls), while opening bowlers Trent Starke (4/20) and Ryan Borlace (4/30) did all the damage for Yankalilla. Goolwa were also on the hunt for outright points in their clash with Victor Harbor, but ultimately they came up short by just two wickets as ‘Victor’ finished their second innings on 8/87, still 26 runs short of making Goolwa bat a second time. Kenny Sumner (33 not out) and Luke Harding (27) were the mainstays of the Vipers second dig, while Matt Overall (3/21) and Sean McIvor (3/22) were the best of the Magpies bowlers. Earlier, Victor Harbor resumed their first innings at 2/44 in reply to Goolwa’s day one score of 4/188 declared and were bowled out for just 75 with Josh Jones the best of the Goolwa bowlers with 4/18 (15). Jones was well supported by Dean Vickery (3/8) and James Lawrence (2/20).Myponga-Sellicks consolidated their spot in the top-six after a comfortable 118-run win against McLaren Districts at Myponga. McLaren Districts were chasing the Mudlarks’ day one total of 264 and they got off to an excellent start as opening pair Stuart Kennewell (48) and Stephen Nairn (40) put on 91 runs for the first wicket. That was as good as it got for the Crushers as they lost 10/55 to be bowled out for 146 in the 57th over. Vinnie Nizzola bowled a marathon 26 overs and snared 4/50, while Jackson Lee took 4/34 from 12 overs. Encounter Bay won their seventh game of the season after defeating Port Elliot by four wickets at Port Elliot on Saturday. Port Elliot made 170 on day one and Encounter Bay’s run chase started badly as they slipped to 2/7 early on. Chris Butler opened the batting and played a fine hand of 41 (48 balls), while Zane Garrett (26) and Blake Bailey (21) made handy contributions, but at 6/112, the game was well and truly in the balance. Veteran Luke Crichton joined youngster Kieran Garrett and this pair saw their side to safety through an unbroken 59-run seventh wicket stand. Garrett finished with 22 not out (58 balls), while Crichton made 38 not out (37 balls). The ever-reliable Simon Donaldson was the pick of the Bloods bowlers with 3/45 (18.3). Noarlunga won their 10th game of the season after defeating a gallant Mt Compass by 61 runs at Old Noarlunga. The Shoes made 264 on day one and Mt Compass were in early trouble on Saturday at 2/23 as Lochie Nash joined Josh Murfitt. This pair put on 60 runs for the third wicket before Nash departed for 35 (72 balls), while Murfitt continued on to make his second century in the past two seasons. Murfitt finished with 107 from 113 balls (11 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as Mt Compass were bowled out for 203 in the 59th over. Jacob Banks continued his fine debut season at the Shoes with 5/73 (16), while Sean Williams took 4/48 from 16.4 overs. Ladder (after round 11)Noarlunga 64, Goolwa 54, Port Elliot 52, Yankalilla 43, Encounter Bay 42, Myponga-Sellicks 34, McLaren Districts 28, Mt Compass 27, Victor Harbor 6, Willunga 0.Round 12 (22/2/25 & 1/3/25 - 2 day games)Mt Compass v Port ElliotEncounter Bay v WillungaGoolwa v Myponga-SellicksYankalilla v NoarlungaMcLaren Districts v Victor Harbor

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 14 resultsStrathalbyn 6-6-56 defeated Macclesfield 6-6-54Kangarilla 6-6-65 defeated Woodchester 6-6-60Langhorne Creek had the byeLadder (after round 14)Macclesfield 122, Kangarilla 90, Woodchester 86, Langhorne Creek 70, Strathalbyn 48.Round 15 fixtures (22/2/25)Langhorne Creek v KangarillaWoodchester v StrathalbynMacclesfield has the bye

Mt Lofty wrapped up the minor premiership after a comfortable 53-run against Mylor during round 11 action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Mylor on Saturday. The visitors batted first and were in trouble early at 2/10 as Ryan Pistola joined skipper Jordan Neis-Beer at the crease. This pair put on 58 for the third wicket before Neis-Beer was dismissed for 22 (68 balls). Pistola then added an innings-defining 77 runs with Adam Carthew (22) as the Redcaps posted 6/180 from their 45 overs. Pistola went on to top score with 92 from 111 balls (9 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Oliver Sendy (2/34) and Oliver Barnes (2/39) were the multiple wicket takers for Mylor. The Pipers run chase got off to a poor start as they slipped to 5/53. Nic Wilson made 22 from 27 balls (4 x 4’s), while Todd Dellatorre was the standout batsman for Mylor with 61 from 65 balls (4 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Ultimately, Mylor was bowled out for 127 in the 36th over with Carthew (3/18), Will Healey (3/22) and Connor Milde (3/31) doing the damage with the ball for Mt Lofty. Bridgewater kept their finals hopes alive with a 64-run win at Meadows on Saturday. The Raiders batted first with Ty Watson and James Dawson putting on 75 runs for the second wicket before Watson departed for 36 (63 balls). Dawson continued on to top score with 74 from 104 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Justin Summerill (29) and Luke Hoyle (24) chimed in with handy contributions as the visitors reached 198 before being bowled out in the 45th over. Rohan Reid was the standout bowler for Meadows with 4/25 (8), while Jeremy Clark (2/40) and Haydn Reid (2/43) chipped in with a couple of wickets each. Oscar Tydeman got Meadows off to a fast start with 36 from 24 balls (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6), but regular wickets fell as the Bulldogs were bowled out for 134 in the 38th over. Veteran Haydn Reid was the best of the batsmen with 51 from 69 balls (7 x 4’s). Dawson continued his good day with 3/29 (9), while skipper Jarrad Tait (2/20) and Finn Sullivan-Llewellyn (2/23) were the other multiple wicket takers.Reigning premier Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) also kept themselves in the hunt for a top-four spot after defeating Stirling by 57 runs at Stirling Oval on Saturday. SCIB batted first with Lachlan Knight top scoring with 49 (69), while Ethan Dinning (26 not out), Aaron Thompson (25) and Jarrod Thompson (25) made handy contributions as SCIB posted 8/187 from their 45 overs. Jack Pick was the best of the Eagles bowlers with 2/18 (9), while Pete Fryer took 2/44 (7). Stirling got off to a fast start as they reached 1/60 in the ninth over with Connor McFadyen (31) leading the way. Things were about to take a dramatic turn however, as Beau Harwood came into the attack, with Stirling losing 5/4 to slump to 6/64. Harwood took four wickets in his first three overs on his way to figures of 4/32 (9) as Stirling were bowled out for 130 in the 37th over. Lachlan Knight (2/29) and Ben McGowan (2/40) were the other multiple wicket takers, while Andy Adams bowled a miserly spell of 1/12 from his nine-over spell, including the big wicket of McFadyen. Aldgate moved up to third spot on the ladder after a tight 27-run win in a low-scoring game at Aldgate. The Gaters batted first with Luke Smet (20) the only batsman to reach 20 runs as they were bundled out in the 42nd over for 106. All six Kangarilla bowlers took wickets with Jack Evans (3/26), Ben Evans (2/17) and Steve Featherstone (2/18) the leading wicket takers. Kangarilla fared even worse in the run chase as they slumped to 5/34, before being bowled out for 79 in the 32nd over, with Ryan Grimmond top scoring with 33 (72 balls). All five Aldgate bowlers took wickets with Callum Wauchope (2/6), Felix Farmer (2/9), Smet (2/19), Angus Bilsborow (2/19) and Matt Hansen (2/26) all picking up two wickets each. Ladder (after round 11)Mt Lofty 40, Stirling 28, Aldgate 24, Mylor 24, Bridgewater 20, Scott Creek Ironbank 20, Kangarilla 12, Meadows 8.Round 12 (22/2/25 - home teams named first)Bridgewater v StirlingScott Creek Ironbank v MylorMt Lofty v AldgateKangarilla v Meadows

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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