The Hills Cricket Association (HCA) T20 competition got underway yesterday with four games in round 1. In Pool A, Bridgewater hosted Meadows in a thriller with the home team winning by three runs. Ty Watson top scored for the Raiders with 51 (44 balls), while Jarrad Tait made 45 not out (34) as Bridgewater posted 4/151 from their 20 overs. Rohan Reid (2/28) was the leading wicket taker for Meadows. In the run chase, Oscar Tydeman top scored for Meadows with a hard-hitting 47 from 22 balls (4 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s), while Rohan Reid (37) and Chad Dawe (25) chipped in, but ultimately the Bulldogs came up short at 8/148. Watson was the star with the ball for the home side with 4/21 from his four overs. The other game in Pool A was also a tight affair with Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) defeating Stirling by eight runs at Cherry Gardens. The game was dominated by the batsmen with 350 runs made for the day. SCIB batted first with Sam Hill getting them off to a flier with 54 from 27 balls (5 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). Jarrod Thompson (30 not out) and Tom Watton (22) helped lift the home side to 7/179 after their 20 overs. Stirling skipper Jack Read took 2/34 from his four-over spell. The Eagles got themselves into a good position through a second wicket stand between Kurt Zytnik and Bayley James (34) which took them to 1/103. Wickets fell consistently once this partnership was broken with Zytnik continuing on to top score with an excellent 94 from 56 balls (11 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). In the end, Stirling fell eight runs short at 7/171 with SCIB veteran Andy Adams the pick of the bowlers with 2/20 (4).In Pool B, Kangarilla had a convincing nine-wicket victory over Aldgate at The Swamp. The Gaters batted first and struggled their way to 7/108 from their 20 overs. Aldgate skipper Josh Callaghan was the standout for his side with 75 not out from 46 balls (6 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s) with only one other batsman, James Anthony (12), reaching double figures. Jack Evans (2/12) and Baxter Knuckey (2/28) were the multiple wicket takers for Kangarilla. 'Kangies' cruised to victory inside 14 overs with Steve Featherstone (40), Jake Turnbull (38 not out) and Joel Stidston (28 not out) leading the way. The other game in Pool B was a low-scoring affair with Mt Lofty getting the chocolates with a five-wicket victory at Heathfield Oval. Mylor batted first with Joel Durnford (33) and Dylan Quinn (30 not out) the leading scorers for the Pipers as they were restricted to 7/108. Adam Carthew (3/27) and Will Healey (2/14) were the pick of the bowlers for the Redcaps. Josh Mitchell with 40 from 21 balls (4 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) and Nick Justice 38 (45) got the home side off to an excellent start. Mylor bowler Nick Cook (3/17) slowed the Redcaps’ progress, but eventually Mt Lofty knocked off the winning runs in the 18th over. Round 2 (A1 T20 competition - 14/12/24)Stirling v BridgewaterMeadows v Scott Creek IronbankMylor v AldgateKangarilla v Mt Lofty

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 8 resultsBack Valley 5-7-52 defeated Port Elliot 1-2-32 Inman Valley 5-7-54 defeated Myponga Sellicks 1-1-34Victor Harbor had the byeLadder (after round 8)Inman Valley 31, Victor Harbor 20.5, Back Valley 20, Myponga Sellicks 18.5, Port Elliot 10.Round 9 fixtures (7/12/24)Port Elliot v Myponga SellicksVictor Harbor v Inman ValleyBack Valley has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 5 resultsWillunga 56 defeated Goolwa 52Port Elliot 59 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 55Encounter Bay 67 defeated Yankalilla 57McLaren Vale 78 defeated Victor Harbor White 46Ladder (after round 5)Willunga 45, Goolwa 43, Port Elliot 37, Victor Harbor White 27, Victor Harbor Blue 26, Encounter Bay 24, McLaren Vale 22, Yankalilla 17. Round 6 fixtures (5/12/24)Victor Harbor Blue v YankalillaEncounter Bay v GoolwaPort Elliot v Victor Harbor WhiteWillunga v McLaren Vale

Kangarilla won their second game of the season after a thrilling two-wicket win against Bridgewater during round seven action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Bridgewater Oval on Saturday. The Raiders batted first and were soon in trouble at 3/23 with Che Martinsen (2/25) and Jack Evans (2/26) causing the early damage. Jordan Wood (28), James Graves (23) and Luke Hoyle (20) made handy contributions, before Will Fearnhead hit a quickfire 50 from 34 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) to lift Bridgewater to a total of 190. Steve Featherstone (2/35) and Troy Martinsen (2/39) were the other multiple wicket takers for Kangarilla. In the run chase, ‘Kangies’ started well with Joel Stidston (38) and Jake Turnbull (30) getting their side into a good position, before Che Martinsen played the most important hand for the visitors with 45 from 76 balls (3 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). ‘Cheech’ found a willing ally in Ben Evans (24), before Michael White (19 not out) finished proceedings with a six to see ‘Kangies’ over the line with one ball to spare. Peter Atkins (2/42), Liam Risson (2/47) and Ty Watson (2/48) were the main wicket takers for the Raiders. Aldgate made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season after defeating reigning premier Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) by 66 runs at Cherry Gardens. The win lifted the Gaters up to third spot on the ladder. Aldgate batted first and battled their way to 8/144 from 41 overs before rain halted play. Skipper Josh Callaghan top scored with 41 (91), while Luke Smet made 21 not out (23). Beau Harwood (3/24), Stuart Norton (2/19) and Andy Adams (2/24) were the multiple wicket takers for SCIB. Scott Creek Ironbank were never in the run chase with Adam Shearwood (26) and Norton (11) the only players to reach double figures as the reigning premier were rolled for just 78 in the 29th over. Young opening bowler Callum Wauchope was the star for Aldgate with career-best figures of 5/17 from nine overs and he was well supported by Smet (2/14) and Matt Hansen (2/20).Stirling consolidated their spot in the top-two with a crushing 10-wicket win over Mylor at Stirling Oval on Saturday. The Eagles chased down the victory target in just the 16th over with Connor McFadyen making 67 not out from 49 balls (9 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), while skipper Jack Read finished on 43 not out from 45 balls (3 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Earlier, Mylor reached a reasonable position at 3/90, before losing their last 7/36 to be bowled out for 126. Joel Durnford (37) and Liam Tansell (22) were the only batsmen to reach 20 runs, while Harrison Webb led the way with the ball for Stirling to snare 4/25 from eight overs.Mt Lofty maintained top position on the HCA ladder after a five-wicket win against Meadows at Heathfield Oval. Meadows batted first and compiled 6/148 from a rain-shortened 41 overs. Rohan Reid top scored with 60 not out (108) and he shared a 77-run stand with Dylan Brown who finished with 41 (74). Adam Carthew (3/42) and Will Healey (2/23) were the leading wicket takers for the Redcaps. The Mt Lofty run chase was set up by a 75-run partnership for the second wicket between Nick Justice (43) and Zac Ferguson (32). Regular wickets fell after this partnership and at 5/118, the game was in the balance. However, the Redcaps would prevail as Tim Noble (10 not out) joined Carthew (25 not out) to see their side over the line with nine balls to spare. Tom Bevan-Giles (4/34) and Rohan Reid (1/5) were the wicket takers for the Bulldogs.The minor round now goes into hiatus until January 18th, as the T20 competition starts this Saturday (30/11). Round 1 fixtures are listed below.Ladder (after round 7)Mt Lofty 36, Stirling 30, Aldgate 24, Mylor 24, Scott Creek Ironbank 18, Bridgewater 12, Meadows 12, Kangarilla 12.Round 1 (A1 T20 competition - home team named first)Mt Lofty v MylorBridgewater v MeadowsScott Creek Ironbank v StirlingAldgate v Kangarilla

On a very warm night Strathalbyn came up to bat first and had safe hits to the outfield by Kim Cutting and Georgia Tomkinson which brought Cutting home with Redsox short stop Steph Hull fielding and tagging the runner and quickly playing second base for a double play with the third out a K2 to pitcher/catcher Zoe Thomson to Alex Mackay. Strath did a great job in the field with third baser Peyton Daniels taking a catch, second baser Ashlee Peterson also taking a catch and a K2 to pitcher/catcher Tess Norris to Cutting to send Redsox from the diamond three up three down.Strath had some great pitch selection in the second gaining some walks which got batters on base with Tomkinson’s safe hit bringing home a run before Redsox made an out at home, another K2 and a catch at centre by Chloe Zakelj. Redsox also picked some walks and had a couple of safe hits which brought in their first run for the game before Strath could shut them down with a pick off at second base and another two K2’s.The third dig for Strath had a hit to the outfield by Daniels but she was unable to make it home with Redsox making an out at first and two K2’s to hold them scoreless. It was four up three outs and scoreless for Redsox even with a great hit to right by Hull with Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo making another K2 and Norris and Cutting both taking catches.Strath’s fourth dig had hits to Cutting, Daniels and Kathryn Milne and with some great base running they added a further three runs before Redsox left fielder Saskia Charter-Harris and right fielder Sienna Golder took catches and a K2 ended the innings. Redsox highlight in the fourth was a hit to right field by Catalina Sterian but Strath’s new pitcher Daniels worked hard with Cutting for three K2’s which held Redsox scoreless again.Even with a hit to left by Kathy Pash Strath were shut down in the fifth with Hull again great in the field taking a catch and quickly throwing to first to catch the runner short for another double play and yet another K2 for the game ended the innings with Strath unable to add to their score. Redsox got batters on base and with a two base hit to Mackay and great base running they brought home two runs with Strath’s Daniels making an out at first, a line drive stop and out at first by Peterson and a great running catch at right by Norris ended the innings and the game with Strathalbyn coming out on top 5 runs to 3 in a tight game.

All games were rain-affected during day one action of round five in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) yesterday. In the match-of-the-round at Goolwa, the home side batted first against Port Elliot and reached 0/109 at the tea break before play was called off for the day. Magpies skipper Sam Carlyle will resume on day two on 59 not out from 121 balls (8 x 4’s), while his opening partner Jesse Le Ray made 40 not out (95 balls). Goolwa will face 17 overs next week before Port Elliot take the crease in what is now a 53-over per side contest.Yankalilla are in a strong position at 2/109 off just 19 overs on day one of their game against Mt Compass at Burgess Oval. Aaron Smith continued his excellent start to the season with 64 from 58 balls (6 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), while Lachlan Whittlesea (20) helped Smith add 77 runs for the first wicket. Doug Jones (15 not out) and skipper Luke Bartlett (2 not out) will resume next Saturday. Sam Trapolino (1/3) and Robert Martin (1/47) were the wicket takers for the Bulls.Encounter Bay are in the the box seat in their clash at home against Myponga-Sellicks after the Mudlarks batted first and were 5/82 when play finished for the day after 32 overs. The game will now be a 51-over per side contest. Sean Haverty was the standout batsman for the Mudlarks with a patient 41 from 98 balls (3 x 4’s) before he was unfortunately run out. Blake Bailey (2/31), Kieran Garrett (1/7) and Chris Butler (1/38) were the wicket takers for the Bays.Victor Harbor and Willunga, both looking for their first win of the season, only got through 18 overs before weather intervened in their match at Victor Harbor on Saturday. The Vipers batted first with Cameron Jones (25), Lachlan Hywood (15) and Sachin Sharma (13) the leading run scorers as ‘Victor’ were 6/72 at stumps. Malcolm Radford (2/15), Dan Hockham (2/18) and Eddie Last (2/19) were the wicket takers for the Demons.McLaren Districts reached 6/126 after 39 overs in their game against top side Noarlunga at McLaren Vale. After slipping to 3/36, the Crushers recovered through a 55-run fourth wicket stand between Justin Twartz and Kevin Grant (29). Twartz continued on to top score with 51 from 100 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Jamie Diener bowled 20 overs on the trot to claim 4/56, while Jett Holberton took 2/25 from seven overs. 

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 7 resultsMcLaren Vale Gold 66 defeated Strathalbyn 53Port Elliot 58 drew Goolwa 58Encounter Bay v Victor Harbor Blue (Game abandoned due to rain)Yankalilla 64 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 52Victor Harbor White v Willunga (Game abandoned due to rain)Ladder (after round 7)Yankalilla 74, McLaren Vale Gold 64, Strathalbyn 55, Victor Harbor Blue 42, Encounter Bay 41, Port Elliot 39, Willunga 34, Goolwa 34, Victor Harbor White 26, McLaren Vale Blue 11.Round 8 fixtures (30/11/24)McLaren Vale Gold v Port Elliot Strathalbyn v Victor Harbor WhiteYankalilla v WillungaVictor Harbor Blue v McLaren Vale BlueGoolwa v Encounter Bay

Hahndorf moved back up to second spot on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder after a comfortable six-wicket win against Bremer Callington during round seven action at Callington yesterday. The home side batted first and got themselves into a good position at 2/79, before losing their last 8/61 to be bowled out for 140 in the 45th over. Co-captain Nathan Fitzgerald top scored for Bremer Callington with 49 (105 balls), and he was well supported by Jai McMurtrie (25) and Alex Durbidge (21). Five Hahndorf bowlers took wickets with Michael Shanahan (3/14), skipper Daniel Jenner (3/15) and Paul Allegretto (2/30) leading the way. The Magpies were relatively untroubled in the run chase, with their top five batsmen all reaching double figures, as the winning runs came up in the 30th over. Allegretto completed a fine all-round match with 44 (43), while Lachlan Huxtable top scored with a hard-hitting 46 not out from 38 balls (3 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Langhorne Creek kept the pressure on for a top-two spot with a tight, two-wicket win at home against a plucky Macclesfield side. ‘Maccy’ batted first and got off to a good start with skipper Tom Filsell (18) and Connor Moore adding 69 runs for the first wicket. Moore continued on to top score with 77 from 115 balls (9 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as the Redbacks posted a total of 151 before being bowled out in the 40th over. Langhorne Creek opening bowler Troy Blackwell snared 3/25 (8), while veteran Ben Warren also took 3/25 (6). Darcy Paech got the Tigers run chase off to a fast start with 28 from 30 balls (3 x 4’s, 1 x 6), before skipper Adam Clements upped the ante with a quickfire 64 from just 32 balls (8 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Macclesfield remained in the game as they took regular wickets, but ultimately Langhorne Creek passed the total eight wickets down in the 25th over. Joe Lions (4/51) and Rowan Voogt (2/23) were the multiple wicket takers for the Redbacks. Nairne kept the pressure on for a top-four spot with a five-wicket win at Strathalbyn yesterday. ‘Strath’ batted first with Mark Abbott (56), Luke Cousins (44), Ash Medhurst (32) and Matt Harris (27) helping lift their side to a competitive 7/192 from their 45 overs. Brodie Clarke (3/52) and Luke Stephenson (2/24) were the leading wicket takers for the Razorbacks. Shane Kenney (42) and Jack May (17) got Nairne off to a good start with a 53-run opening stand, before Luke Timmins and Stephenson (29) added 63 for the fifth wicket. Timmins continued on to top score with 57 not out, while Chad Harrop chipped in with 23 not out with the winning runs coming up in the 42nd over. Stallions vice-captain Harris was the pick of the bowlers with 3/32 (9). Reigning premiers Lobethal won their sixth game on the trot after defeating local rival Woodside by eight wickets to remain top of the AEHCA ladder. The Warriors batted first with Brad Collins the standout batsman with 64 from 82 balls (9 x 4’s). Tommy Baldock (20), Chris Baschiera (19 not out) and Dave Wescombe (18) made handy contributions as the Warriors were bowled out in the 44th over for 177. Zak Varik (3/31), Mitch Weeks (2/19), Steve Huxter (2/23) and Dave Huxter (2/27) were the leading wicket takers for Lobethal. After Lobethal lost Dave Huxter (1) early to be 1/6, it was the ‘Mitch Weeks Show’ as the Lobethal skipper made 111 not out from 108 balls. Weeks’ innings contained 12 x 4’s and one ‘maximum’. He was ably supported by Tanner King (38) and Sam Martin (13 not out) as the winning runs came up in just the 30th over. Ladder (after round 7)Lobethal 24, Hahndorf 20, Langhorne Creek 20, Woodside 16, Nairne 16, Strathalbyn 8, Bremer Callington 8, Macclesfield 0.Round 8 fixtures (home team named first)Bremer Callington v Langhorne CreekHahndorf v LobethalStrathalbyn v Macclesfield Nairne v Woodside

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 4 resultsVictor Harbor White 67 defeated Yankalilla 39Encounter Bay 60 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 51Willunga 60 defeated Port Elliot 54Goolwa 54 defeated McLaren Vale 47Ladder (after round 4)Goolwa 39, Willunga 37, Port Elliot 27, Victor Harbor White 25, Victor Harbor Blue 23, Yankalilla 15, Encounter Bay 14, McLaren Vale 12. Round 5 fixtures (28/11/24)Goolwa v WillungaVictor Harbor Blue v Port ElliotYankalilla v Encounter BayMcLaren Vale v Victor Harbor White

Reigning premier Lobethal has ominously moved to the top of the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder after a huge 329-run win against Macclesfield during round six action at Macclesfield on Saturday. The Tigers batted first with opening batsman Riley Harten and number three Lachie Bates adding 135 runs for the second wicket. Harten made 102 off 103 balls (11 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Bates smashed 86 from just 62 balls (9 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s). The carnage didn’t end there as Dillon King added a quickfire 78 not out from 41 balls with five fours and five sixes as Lobethal amassed a huge total of 8/386 from their 45 overs. All of the Redbacks bowlers took a bit of a hammering with Josh Lewis-Burns (3/93) and Coebe Holt (2/93) the multiple wicket takers. Chasing such a huge total was always going to be hard work and so it turned out as ‘Maccy’ were bundled out for just 57. Lewis-Burns top scored with 25 not out (17 balls), while Connor Moore (11) was the only other batsman to reach double figures. Lobethal only used two bowlers with Matt Martin having a day out with figures of 6/14 from 8.4 overs, while Dave Huxter took 2/43 (8). Woodside made it four wins on the trot, and in the process moved up to second spot on the ladder, following their 97-run win at home against Strathalbyn. The Warriors batted first as Brad Collins (47) and Trent Young (34) added 79 for the first wicket. Collins and Dave Wescombe then put on 59 for the second wicket as Wescombe went on to top score with 55 from 50 balls (10 x 4’s). Noah Bell (35) and Michael Hennessy (22 not out) made handy contributions as Woodside posted 5/233 from their 45 overs. Left-armer Mark Abbott was the standout with the ball for the Stallions with figures of 3/26 from his nine overs. Strathalbyn were never really in the run chase with only two batsmen passing 20 as they were bowled out for 136 in the 36th over. Kane Gaiter made 29 (43), while Matt Harris was the standout with 57 from 72 balls (8 x 4’s). Five Warriors bowlers took wickets including Chris Baschiera (2/15), Craig Medlow (2/16), Shane Druwitt (2/30) and Nick Johns (2/39).Langhorne Creek consolidated their spot in the top-four with a 35-run victory at Hahndorf on Saturday. The visitors batted first and were soon in strife at 2/21, before Shannon Jones (47) and Ben Warren (40) came together to add 55 for the third wicket. Troy Blackwell (41) and Jayden Michelmore (36) put on 73 runs for the sixth wicket, while Dan Kropp added the finishing touches with a hard-hitting 30 from 17 balls at the end of the innings. The Tigers posted a very competitive total of 9/242 from their 45 overs with Ryan Trafford-Walker (3/53) the major wicket taker for the Magpies. Ben Salt (34), Sam Williams (24) and Ben Montgomerie (21) made handy contributions to start the Hahndorf run chase, but at 6/117, the game appeared over. Trafford-Walker (37) and Jack Phelan (42) had other ideas as they added 56 runs for the seventh wicket. Ultimately it wasn’t enough as the Magpies were bowled out in the 43rd over for 207. All six Langhorne Creek bowlers took wickets with Warren (2/19), Brad Clements (2/29) and Dan Cleggett (2/47) leading the way. Nairne won their third game of the season after a comfortable six-wicket win over Bremer Callington. The Cobras batted first and got off to a good start as they reached 3/139 with Jai McMurtrie (36), Graydon Brand (35), Alex Durbidge (27) and Nathan Fitzgerald (20) making handy contributions. The innings stalled somewhat after that good start as Bremer Callington posted 8/153 from their 45 overs. Brodie Clarke (3/22) was the pick of the Razorbacks bowlers and he was ably supported by Caleb Walker (3/44) and William Brooks (2/23). The run chase got off to a bit of a shaky start for Nairne as they slipped to 2/30, and then 4/82, before Brad Christie (31 not out) joined Luke Timmins to add an unbroken fifth wicket stand worth 73 runs as the Razorbacks brought up the win in just the 29th over. Timmins finished with 72 not out from 75 balls (11 x 4’s), while Brand was the best of the Cobras bowlers with 3/28 off seven overs. Ladder (after round 6)Lobethal 20, Woodside 16, Hahndorf 16, Langhorne Creek 16, Nairne 12, Strathalbyn 8, Bremer Callington 8, Macclesfield 0.Round 7 fixtures (home team named first)  Bremer Callington v HahndorfLanghorne Creek v Macclesfield Lobethal v WoodsideStrathalbyn v Nairne

Strathalbyn’s Kathy Pash led the Panthers with a first ball hit to the outfield and with great base running stole her way home with Peyton Daniels gaining a walk and being brought home by Kathryn Milne but they were the only runs gained while even though they got batters on Hahndorf shut them down with an out at third, an out at home and a put out at first by Jess Matchett. Hahndorf’s first dig also produced a hit to the outfield by Breanna Luxon and she was brought home by Sophie Walton but that was the only run for the innings with Strath’s second baser Ashlee Peterson making an out at first, a K2 to pitcher/catcher Tess Norris to Gab Marting and a great running catch taken by centre Pash.While Strath got batters on base in the second they were unable to bring any home with Hahndorf making an out at first, an out at home to stop the run and a K2 to pitcher/catcher Lucy Weatherstone and Walton. Hahndorf’s batting dig included safe hits to Matchett, Nancy Johns, Luxon and Charlotte Fairley and a two baser to Megan Williams which brought in six runs with Strath’s centre fielder Pash taking another great catch, a K2 and a pick off of the lead runner at second by Georgia Tomkinson ended the innings.Strath refocused for their third batting dig and with some great pitch selection they gained eight walks with a single to Norris and with loaded bases the highlight was a grand slam hit to right field by Tomkinson helping to bring in a total of seven runs to add to the tally. Hahndorf were looking to repeat their second batting dig and had a safe hit to Johns but they were unable to bring anyone home with new pitcher Daniels working well with Martin for two K2’s and another great catch at centre by Pash keeping them scoreless with Strathalbyn holding on for the win 9 runs to 7.

Aldgate pulled off an upset 62-run win over Stirling during round six action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Aldgate Oval yesterday. The Gaters batted first with Mitch Thomas and James Anthony getting their side off to a good start with a 52-run stand for the first wicket before Anthony departed for 23 (45). Pierce Cordes-Harvey made a handy 30 (37), while Thomas went on to score 37 (61). It was left to skipper Josh Callaghan to play the decisive innings for his side with 63 not out from 76 balls (6 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as the home side posted 7/188 from their 45 overs. Ezekiel Hemming (2/31) was the leading wicket taker for Stirling. The Eagles were never in the run chase as they slumped to 5/37 with opening bowler Matt Hansen the destroyer for Aldgate. Hansen took his best figures of the season with 4/31 (9) to take his season tally to 13 wickets at an average of 11.92. Luke Smet (3/23) and Angus Bilsborow (2/21) were the other multiple wicket takers, while Pete Fryer top scored for Stirling with 41 from 42 balls (4 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). "For a young group, wins like that are really important, especially for all the young lads' confidence going forward," said Callaghan. "I'm really pleased with where we are at after the first six rounds. All the boys are having fun and enjoying their cricket."Mt Lofty moved back to the top of the ladder after a low-scoring 19-run win at Kangarilla yesterday. The Redcaps batted first and were soon in trouble at 3/25 with Kangarilla opening bowler Che Martinsen claiming 2/11 from nine overs. Sam Furber (23) and Josh Mitchell (23) made handy contributions, before Adam Carthew top scored with 37 not out (80 balls). Ultimately, Mt Lofty were bowled out for 125 in the 45th over. Steve Featherstone (3/22) was the other multiple wicket taker for ‘Kangies’. Kangarilla got themselves into a good position in the run chase at 0/41, before losing 10/65 to be bowled out for 106 in the 42nd over. Kangarilla skipper Jake Turnbull was the only batsman to pass 15 runs with 33 from 64 balls. Peter Giannes (4/13), Sam Furber (4/20) and Carthew (2/11) were the wicket takers for Mt Lofty.Meadows won their second game of the season after a comfortable eight-wicket win against Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Meadows yesterday. SCIB batted first with Jarrod Thompson the standout performer with 78 from 113 balls (7 x 4’s), while Lachlan Knight (45) and Adam Shearwood (34) made good contributions as their side put up a competitive 6/223 from their 45 overs. Making a rare venture to the bowling crease, Haydn Reid snared 2/33 from eight overs. Oscar Tydeman got Meadows off to a flying start with a quickfire 46 from 27 balls (9 x 4’s, 1 x 6), before Luke Tonkin (49) and Rohan Reid added 63 runs for the second wicket. Reid was then joined by Dylan Brown, in his first game for the season, and this pair added 103 runs for the third wicket as the winning runs came up in the 37th over. Brown finished with 47 not out (42), while Reid went on to top score with 76 not out from 79 balls (9 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). Ethan Dinning (1/20) and Blake Beelitz (1/45) were the wicket takers for Scott Creek Ironbank.Mylor moved up to third spot on the HCA ladder with a low-scoring 28-run win against Bridgewater. Mylor batted first and were in early trouble at 3/38 as Liam Tansell joined Joel Durnford at the crease. This pair resurrected the innings with a 47-run fourth-wicket stand before Tansell departed for a hard-hitting 31 from 31 balls (3 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Durnford went on to top score with 39 (62) as the Pipers posted a total of 145 before being bowled out in the 41st over. Ty Watson was the star with the ball for the Raiders with figures of 5/42 (9), while Liam Risson (2/14) and Ben Slater (2/29) were the other multiple wicket takers. Bridgewater’s innings also started poorly as they slumped to 4/45. Bridgewater skipper Jarrad Tait held the key to a Raiders victory as he top scored with 41 (43) but once he was dismissed, the end came quickly for the Raiders as they were bowled out for 117. All six Mylor bowlers took wickets with Dylan Quinn (4/27) and Jesse Cooper (2/6) the leading wicket takers. Ladder (after round 6)Mt Lofty 30, Stirling 24, Mylor 24, Scott Creek Ironbank 18, Aldgate 18, Bridgewater 12, Meadows 12, Kangarilla 6.Round 7 (home team named first)Scott Creek Ironbank v AldgateStirling v MylorBridgewater v Kangarilla Mt Lofty v Meadows

Noarlunga moved to the top of the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) ladder after a comprehensive innings and 92-run outright victory over Willunga yesterday. Noarlunga declared at 4/287 on day one with Willunga resuming at 7/72 on a hot and windy day two at Willunga Oval. The Willunga innings was wrapped up inside the first hour as Sean Williams took the last three wickets to bowl the Demons out for 91. Williams finished with career-best figures of 8/32 from 16.5 overs. Willunga were asked to follow-on with 58 overs left in the day and they were soon in trouble at 3/20 as Demons skipper Rory Hanson came to the crease. Hanson, who had top scored with 30 in the first innings, again was the mainstay for Willunga and he found a willing ally in Adam Penman (13). This pair batted to within eight overs of stumps before Jason Scarff got the vital breakthrough, removing Hanson for 42 (121 balls). Williams (4/26) and Scarff (2/12) claimed the last two wickets as the Shoes won with nine balls to spare. Williams finished with match figures of 12/58 from 30.5 overs. Yankalilla won their third game of the season after a comfortable eight-wicket victory at home against local rival Myponga-Sellicks. Yankalilla started day two in pursuit of Myponga-Sellicks’ handy total of 215, and the Tigers got off to a good start with Lachlan Whittlesea (15) and Aaron Smith adding 78 runs for the first wicket. Smith was then joined by ‘Yank’ skipper Luke Bartlett (34 not out) to put on 73 for the second wicket before Smith departed for a hard-hitting 94 from 84 balls (13 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Smith now has 200 runs at an average of 66.67 this season. It was left to Dougie Jones (41 not out off 34 balls) and Bartlett to knock off the target with 27 overs to spare. Vinnie Nizzola (2/64) was the sole wicket taker for the Mudlarks. McLaren Districts also won their third game of the season after an excellent bowling display saw them defeat Mt Compass by 94 runs at Burgess Oval yesterday. Mt Compass resumed at 1/31 in pursuit of the Crushers’ first innings of 185 and the game looked evenly poised. It wasn’t to be, as only one Mt Compass batsman, Aaron Dalitz (24 not out), reached 20 with the home side bowled out in the 41st over for just 91. Three Crushers bowlers took wickets with George Beard leading the way with 4/34 (17) and he was well supported by Roy Graham (3/30) and Stephen Nairn (2/19).Reigning premier Encounter Bay moved into the top-six with a thrilling seven-run win against Goolwa yesterday. Goolwa resumed day two on 1/17 in pursuit of the Bays’ first innings of 147, and were soon in trouble as they slipped to 6/44. Josh Peach (15) and Max McCardle (39) stopped the rot with a 47-run stand for the seventh wicket. Just when the Magpies seemed back on track, three wickets fell to leave them at 9/91 and still 57 runs from victory. Last pair Kingsley Vincent and Nick Ralph (18 not out) held the Bays out for 23 overs, adding 49 runs for the last wicket, before coming up agonisingly short as Cam Litern (2/23) dismissed Vincent for 25 with Goolwa bowled out for 140. Other wicket takers for Encounter Bay were skipper Blake Bailey (4/38), Chris Butler (3/30) and Kieran Garrett (1/20). Port Elliot remained undefeated after their comfortable eight-wicket victory against Victor Harbor. Port Elliot started the day on 2/64, just 37 runs from first innings victory. The Bloods batted for just over 13 overs before declaring at 6/155, a lead of 55, with Jaspa Tonkin top scoring with 66 not out (89 balls). Mark Stringer (21) and Joel Harris (21) chipped in with handy contributions as Victor Harbor took their second turn at the crease with 56 overs left in the day. Luke Harding (32), Sachin Sharma (28) and Josh Boyko (22) ensured the Vipers batted out the day to finish on 5/94. Ben Martin (2/26) was the multiple wicket taker for Port Elliot.Ladder (after round 4)Noarlunga 28, Port Elliot 28, Goolwa 18, Yankalilla 18, McLaren Districts 18, Encounter Bay 12, Myponga-Sellicks 10, Mt Compass 0, Victor Harbor 0, Willunga 0.Round 5 (home team named first - 2 day games)Goolwa v Port ElliotEncounter Bay v Myponga-SellicksMcLaren Districts v NoarlungaMt Compass v Yankalilla Victor Harbor v Willunga

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 6 resultsStrathalbyn 59 defeated Willunga 58Victor Harbor White 72 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 53Yankalilla 65 defeated Encounter Bay 41Victor Harbor Blue 58 defeated Port Elliot 44McLaren Vale Gold 80 defeated Goolwa 46Ladder (after round 6)Yankalilla 62, McLaren Vale Gold 56, Strathalbyn 51, Victor Harbor Blue 36, Encounter Bay 35, Port Elliot 34, Willunga 28, Goolwa 27, Victor Harbor White 20, McLaren Vale Blue 11.Round 7 fixtures (23/11/24)Strathalbyn v McLaren Vale GoldPort Elliot v GoolwaEncounter Bay v Victor Harbor BlueMcLaren Vale Blue v Yankalilla Victor Harbor White v Willunga

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 6 resultsWoodchester 7-7-61 defeated Langhorne Creek 5-5-59Macclesfield 12-12-81 defeated Kangarilla 0-0-0 (Forfeit)Strathalbyn had the byeLadder (after round 6)Macclesfield 65, Woodchester 44, Langhorne Creek 40, Kangarilla 27, Strathalbyn 16.Round 7 fixtures (23/11/24)Langhorne Creek v StrathalbynMacclesfield v WoodchesterKangarilla has the bye

Noarlunga are in a great position at stumps on day one of their clash with Willunga during round four action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Willunga on Saturday. Jamie Diener smashed 204 from just 92 deliveries as the Shoes declared at 4/287 in just the 34th over. Diener’s first 100 came from 49 deliveries, before upping the ante to make his second hundred off just 38 balls. His innings included 13 fours and 16 sixes. Noarlunga skipper Cam Bullard made 33, while Jason Scarff (30) added 231 runs for the third wicket with Diener. The early declaration left 36 overs in the day with Willunga slumping to 5/16, before Demons skipper Rory Hanson (30) and Damien Swan (19) added 51 for the sixth wicket. Two late wickets to the Shoes saw Willunga reach stumps at 7/72. Left-arm opening bowler Sean Williams claimed his first five-wicket haul for Noarlunga with 5/21 from 11 overs. McLaren Districts and Mt Compass played out an even first day of their clash at Burgess Oval on Saturday. McLaren Districts batted first and did well to reach a total of 185 before being bowled out in the 59th over. The Crushers were in trouble at 6/77 with Daniel Petrucci making 36 from 42 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as Kevin Grant joined Bailey Winter (17). Once Winter departed, Stuart Kennewell (17) and Roy Graham (17 not out) chimed in with handy contributions, but it was Grant who was the standout with 53 from 62 balls. Five Mt Compass bowlers took wickets with Bailey Baldock (4/26), Aaron Dalitz (2/23) and Robert Martin (2/33) leading the way. Mt Compass had 11 overs to bat before stumps and reached the end of the day at 1/31 with Graham (1/15) the wicket taker for the Crushers. Reigning premier Encounter Bay’s clash with Goolwa was evenly poised after the first day with Goolwa on 1/17 chasing the Bays first innings of 147. Encounter Bay batted first with Sam Hoffmann the mainstay of the innings with a patient 62 from 154 balls (8 x 4’s), while Chris Butler chimed in with a handy knock of 29 (35) as his side were bowled out in the 67th over. James Lawrence (3/34), Sean McIvor (2/21) and Matt Overall (2/32) were the main wicket takers for the Magpies. Goolwa opted to bat the three overs left in the day and the Bays struck a big blow as Blake Bailey (1/9) removed former Encounter Bay batsman Matt Overall (8). With a number of players unavailable next week, it will be an interesting run chase for the Magpies. Myponga-Sellicks had a solid opening day of their clash with Yankalilla as they posted a competitive total of 215. The good total was set up by a 105-run second wicket stand between Michael Tomlinson (53 off 94) and Sean Haverty (47 off 127), while Lachlan Quilliam (29) and Cam Turner (24) made handy contributions. Yankalilla used nine bowlers with Aaron Smith (3/39), Jimmy Hamblin (2/20) and Joel Kay (2/27) the multiple wicket takers for the Tigers. Ladder-leader Port Elliot are in a commanding position in their home clash with Victor Harbor as they reached 2/64 at stumps on day one, in reply to the Vipers’ first innings of 100. It was hard work for Victor Harbor batting first with only Sachin Sharma (42), Luke Harding (22) and Josh Boyko (12) reaching double figures as ‘Victor’ were bowled out in the 51st over. Veteran Port Elliot bowler Simon Donaldson rolled back the clock with the fine figures of 5/21 from 16.2 overs (8 maidens), while Liam Harris snared 3/28 (7). Ben Griffiths (26) and Jaspa Tonkin (20 not out) were the leading scorers for the Bloods, while Lachlan Hywood (1/4) and Luke Harding (1/26) were the wicket takers for Victor Harbor. 

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 5 resultsMacclesfield 12-12-81 defeated Strathalbyn 0-0-25Kangarilla 7-7-71 defeated Woodchester 5-5-49Langhorne Creek had the byeLadder (after round 5)Macclesfield 49, Langhorne Creek 35, Woodchester 33, Kangarilla 27, Strathalbyn 16.Round 6 fixtures (16/11/24)Woodchester v Langhorne CreekKangarilla v MacclesfieldStrathalbyn has the bye

Woodside won their third game in a row with a three-wicket win over Langhorne Creek to move up to third spot on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder during round five action at Woodside yesterday. Langhorne Creek batted first with Ben Koehler hitting a quickfire 61 from 39 balls (9 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) to get the Tigers off to a good start as they reached 0/75 in the 11th over. That’s as good as it got for Langhorne Creek as they lost their last 10 wickets for 64 runs to be bowled out in the 31st over for 139. Brayden Frost (23) was the only other ‘Creeks’ batsman to reach 20. Chris Baschiera was the star for the Warriors with the ball with 4/14 (5), while Jeremy Druwitt (2/31) and Nick Johns (2/35) chipped in with a couple of wickets each. The Woodside run chase got off to a shaky start as they fell to 3/44 in the 14th over before Noah Bell (36) and Dave Wescombe (18) steadied the ship. Bell then added 45 runs for the fifth wicket with James Bradley (27) as Woodside brought up the winning runs in the 39th over with three wickets to spare. Langhorne Creek skipper Adam Clements (3/32), Dan Kropp (2/14) and Brodie O’Dea (2/22) were the wicket takers for the Tigers. Hahndorf remained on top of the ladder after a 56-run win at Macclesfield yesterday. The Magpies batted first with Paul Allegretto (43) and Sam Williams (25) adding 65 runs for the first wicket. Steady wickets fell from then on with Hahndorf struggling to 8/142 in the 31st over as Michael Shanahan (25) and Dean Gore came together. This pair put on an all-important 37-run stand to lift Hahndorf to a total of 195 as Gore top scored with 52 (60 balls). All five Redbacks bowlers took wickets with Josh Lewis-Burns leading the way with 3/37 (9). ‘Maccy’ were never in the run chase as they finished their innings at 9/139. Joseph Lions (24) and Tom Filsell (23) were the only Redbacks batsmen to reach 20. Ryan Trafford-Walker (3/19), Michael Shanahan (2/11) and Hudson Judd (2/12) were the leading wicket takers for Hahndorf.Strathalbyn won their second game of the season after a 95-run win at home against Bremer Callington. The Stallions batted first and were in all sorts of strife early on as they slumped to 2/2. They recovered with Luke Cousins (25) steadying proceedings, but at 5/76 the innings was in the balance. Strathalbyn skipper Brayden Gaiter joined veteran Steve Schofield in an innings-defining partnership worth 56 runs before Schofield went for 44 (68). Gaiter went on to make 43 not out (60) as Strathalbyn made their way to 8/178 from their 45 overs. Graydon Brand (3/42), Johnny Fitzgerald (2/19) and Nathan Fitzgerald (2/35) were the multiple wicket takers for the Cobras. Bremer Callington’s response never really got going as they were bundled out for 83 in the 28th over. Michael Heath (22) was the only Cobras batsman to reach 20. All five Stallions bowlers took wickets with Ryan Harvey (4/14) and Gaiter (3/21) the chief destroyers. Lobethal won their fourth game in row after a four-wicket win over Nairne to move a game clear in second spot on the AEHCA ladder. Nairne batted first with big-hitting opener Shane Kenney the standout batsman for the Razorbacks. Kenney smashed a quickfire 63 from 45 balls (4 x 4’s, 6 x 6’s), but that was the only bright spot for Nairne as they were bowled out in the 40th over for just 131. Five Lobethal bowlers took wickets including Dave Huxter (3/9), Matt Martin (3/52) and Sam Graeber (2/15). Lobethal skipper Mitch Weeks got his side off to a fast start as he joined with Steve Huxter (16) to add 65 runs for the first wicket before Weeks departed for 39 from 36 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Regular wickets fell before Daniel Norsworthy chipped in with a handy 17 not out (38 balls) to get the Tigers across the line in the 30th over. Nairne proved their own worst enemy as they delivered a whopping 32 wides. Kenney completed an excellent all-round game with figures of 4/19 from seven overs. Ladder (after round 5)Hahndorf 16, Lobethal 16, Woodside 12, Langhorne Creek 12, Strathalbyn 8, Nairne 8, Bremer Callington 8, Macclesfield 0.Round 6 fixtures (home team named first)  Nairne v Bremer CallingtonWoodside v StrathalbynMacclesfield v LobethalHahndorf v Langhorne Creek

Strathalbyn started the game well with safe hits to Kim Cutting and Ashlee Peterson and a two-bagger to Peyton Daniels which with some great base running brought home five runs with Pirates making all three outs at first in the safe glove of Tammy Mason. Strath had a great start in the field also with only a walk getting a batter on base with a K2 to pitcher/catcher combo of Tess Norris to Gab Martin and shortstop Cutting and third baser Daniels both making outs at first holding Pirates scoreless.The second dig was better in the field for Pirates with third baser Mackenzie Hunt-Breol and second baser Taminka Wilks both making outs at first and pitcher/catcher combo of Tracey Roberts to Georgia Mason working hard for a K2 to hold Strath scoreless with three up, three down. Pirates second turn at bat was better with safe hits to Katherine Butler and Stephanie Zuzolo but they were unable to bring anyone home with smart fielding by Strath picking off lead runners with two outs at second and a catch taken by Norris.Strath got batting again in the third with safe hits to Cutting and Martin and three baggers to Norris and Daniels which brought in a further five runs with a K2, an out at first by shortstop Ali Lomann and a catch taken by Lomann ending the innings. Pirates needed to get on the board and forced some errors to get batters on base but they again were unable to bring anyone home with right fielder Kathy Pash taking a catch and second baser Peterson making two outs at first.The fourth innings tightened up again in the field for Pirates with Strath unable to add to their score even though they got batters on base with Lomann fielding and playing second to pick off the lead runner and Wilks and centre Butler both taking catches. This was the last chance for Pirates to get runs on the board but again they were unable to with great pitching by new pitcher Daniels making three K2’s to end the innings and the game with Strathalbyn coming out on top 10 runs to 0.