Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 5 resultsEncounter Bay Blue 67 defeated Encounter Bay Gold 42Goolwa 58 defeated Willunga 54Port Elliot 55 defeated Victor Harbor 52McLaren Vale 73 defeated Yankalilla 60Ladder (after round 5)Port Elliot 39, Yankalilla 36, Victor Harbor 32, Goolwa 32, Encounter Bay Blue 30, McLaren Vale 30, Willunga 29, Encounter Bay Gold 12.Round 6 fixtures (home team named first)Encounter Bay Gold v WillungaYankalilla v GoolwaMcLaren Vale v Port ElliotEncounter Bay Blue v Victor Harbor

Goolwa skipper Jayden Crees bowled his side to a first innings victory on day one of the Magpies’ clash with Mount Compass at Burgess Oval, during round four action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) on Saturday. Crees took the astonishing figures of 8/11 from 14.1 overs (10 maidens) as his side routed Mount Compass for just 37. Goolwa made short work of the target with Sam Carlyle (30), Jesse Consalvo (23), Kingsley Vincent (18), Andy Evans (16 not out) and Luke Giddings (16) all getting starts. Aaron Dalitz hit back for Mount Compass with 6/18 (11), while Joel Webber chipped in with 2/30, as Goolwa were dismissed for 132. Mount Compass had five overs to get through before stumps and finished on 1/14, still needing a further 81 runs to make the Magpies bat again. It was no surprise, after the day he’d already had, that Crees (1/3) took the only wicket to fall to give him nine scalps on the day.Port Elliot also claimed first innings points on day one of their clash with Aldinga at Port Elliot. Aldinga batted first and were skittled for just 45 in the 32nd over. Ashley Pellatt (24) was the only Aldinga batsman to reach double figures. Ben Martin (4/5), Simon Donaldson (3/14) and Tyson Somerfield (2/9) were the leading wicket takers for the home side. Port Elliot got on with the run chase quickly with Finn Hayden and Hayden Gordge putting on 87 runs in just 12 overs before the innings was declared closed with 26 overs still left in the day. Teenager Hayden made his maiden ‘A’ grade half century with 52 not out (7 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Gordge finished with 29 not out. Aldinga fared better in their second dig as they reached 3/49 at stumps, a lead of just seven runs heading into day two this Saturday. Rob Lishmund opened the batting and safely negotiated his way to stumps with 16 not out for Aldinga.The match between Yankalilla and reigning premier Willunga is evenly poised after day one action at Willunga Oval. Yankalilla batted first and were in early trouble at 3/31 before Doug Jones was joined at the crease by Aaron Smith. This pair added 75 runs for the fourth wicket before Jones was run out for 43 (127 balls). Smith went on to top score with 53 (106 balls) as the Tigers finished with a competitive score of 169. Teegan Telfer (2/22), Dan Hockham (2/24) and Luke Harding (2/30) were the leading wicket takers for Willunga. The Demons, through Harding and Jasper Raftery, negotiated their way safely to stumps finishing on 0/11. Ladder-leader McLaren Districts are in a good position after the first day of their home clash with Myponga-Sellicks after posting 7/213 from their 70 overs. The solid total was set up by opening batsman Justin Twartz, who top scored with 62 from 99 balls (6 x 4’s). He was ably supported by Lachlan Cooper (40 not out), Daniel Petrucci (30) and Jim Ryan (29). Five Mudlarks bowlers took wickets with Vinnie Nizzola the pick of them with 2/51 from a marathon 25 overs. The game between Noarlunga and Encounter Bay at Old Noarlunga is on an even keel after the Shoes posted a competitive score of 6/184 from their 70 overs on Saturday. Six Noarlunga batsmen made 20 or more, but no-one went on to post a half-century. Jason Scarff (36), Matthew Spaan (36) and Travis Bronstein (31) led the way for the Shoes in a solid team performance. Four Bays’ bowlers took wickets with left-arm spinner Dillon Burns the standout with figures of 3/51 from his 20 overs. 

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 4 resultsGoolwa 3-4-37 defeated Normanville 3-4-36Myponga Sellicks 5-7-46 defeated Back Valley 1-1-22Inman Valley 4-5-48 defeated Port Elliot 2-4-46Ladder (after round 4)Myponga Sellicks 25, Inman Valley 22, Goolwa 22, Port Elliot 11, Back Valley 9, Normanville 7.Round 5 Fixtures (home team named first)Port Elliot v NormanvilleMyponga Sellicks v Inman ValleyBack Valley v Goolwa

In the first game back after two weeks of being rained out, Hills Heat Masters were up to bat first and had safe hits to Emilie Noble, Kim Copperstone, Meg Chaplin and Sharon Perkins to bring in three runs with Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo of Tessa Norris to Kim Cutting making two K2’s and an out made at first by second baser Ashlee Peterson ending the innings. Strath’s first turn at bat produced safe hits to Kathryn “Buttsy” Milne, Cutting, Chloe Zakelj and Emily Eglitis which helped bring in two runs with Masters first baser Hantie Pretorious taking a catch, an out at second and a K2 to Kel O’Brien pitching to Copperstone.Strathalbyn held Masters scoreless in the second batting dig with two K2’s and a catch taken by Milne at first base. Strath were also held scoreless in their batting dig but had safe hits to Peterson, Jarrah Taylor and Milne with Masters making an out at third and second baser Noble taking two catches.In Masters’ third batting dig they faced a new pitcher/catcher combo of Jordarna Wilks to Taminka Wilks who were playing in their first ‘A’ grade game and produced a K2, an out was made at second and the final out was a great field and throw by Taylor at third to Norris now at first which held them to two runs. Strath added two runs in their turn at bat with Eglitis and Rebekah Mayes getting home and also both having safe hits to the outfield before another catch to Noble, an out at third and an out at first ended the innings.The fourth dig for Masters had multiple safe hits and brought in six runs before Strath could send them from the diamond with two outs at first and another K2 to the Wilks twins. Strath’s batting dig had a two base hit to Cutting who also made it home and a safe hit to Zakelj before Masters shut them down with two outs at first and a catch taken at shortstop by Gab Martin to end the innings and the game. Final scores were Hills Heat Masters 11 defeated Strathalbyn 5.

Bremer/Callington caused a major upset after defeating reigning premier Lobethal by 47 runs in a low-scoring affair at Callington during round five action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) on Saturday. The Cobras notched their second victory of the season on the back of a fantastic spell of bowling from Nathan Fitzgerald who snared 5/12 (9), to bowl Lobethal out for just 93. He was well supported by Dhanushka Abeynayake who snared 3/37 (9). Sam Martin (32) was the only Lobethal batsman to pass 20 runs in a disappointing display. Earlier, after being sent into bat, the Cobras were in all sorts of trouble at 6/56, before skipper Shannon Howie and vice-captain Nathan Fitzgerald (17) came together. This pair added a valuable 56 runs for the seventh wicket before Howie departed for 51 (3 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Brad Clements made a hard-hitting 24 (1 x 4, 2 x 6’s) as Bremer/Callington were bowled out for 150 in the 45th over.Woodside won their second game of the season with a four-wicket win against Hahndorf at Woodside Oval. The Magpies batted first and posted a competitive total of 4/200 from their 45 overs. The total was set up by an excellent 116 not out from 155 balls (11 x 4’s, 1 x 6) by Daniel Jenner. Jenner has been an excellent pick-up for Hahndorf this season with 341 runs at an average of 85.25 after five games. He was well supported by Lachlan Huxtable (43) in a 127-run second wicket stand. Dale Robinson with 2/32 (9) was the leading wicket taker for the Warriors. Woodside had several good partnerships in the run chase with Matt Johnston (31) and Brad Collins (26) adding 59 for the second wicket. The dismissal of Collins brought Sam Pullen to the crease and he got on with the job straight away. Pullen smacked 53 from 31 balls (2 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) and he was helped by another quickfire innings from Noah Bell (40 not out from 25 balls), as the winning runs came up with 13 balls to spare. Ryan Trafford-Walker snared 3/29 for the Magpies, with Jenner completing a fine all-round game with figures of 2/28. Nairne won their third game for the season with a four-wicket victory against Macclesfield with the win lifting the Razorbacks into the top-four. Macclesfield batted first and posted 6/152 from their 45 overs with Tom Filsell (38) and Josh Lewis-Burns (36) combining for an opening stand worth 71 runs. Connor Moore (20 not out) was the next best with the bat for the Redbacks. Chad Harrop was the standout bowler for Nairne with 3/17 from his nine-over spell. Nairne were in early trouble in response as they slipped to 3/30 with Connor Moore taking 2/29 for ‘Maccy’. Former skipper Luke Timmins (33) and vice-captain Mitch Hein (51) combined for an 80-run fourth wicket partnership which steadied the Razorbacks innings, as they passed the target with four wickets in hand in the 39th over.Langhorne Creek continued their undefeated start to the 2022/23 season with an eight-wicket victory over local rival Strathalbyn. ‘Strath’ won the toss and batted first with Luke Cousins and Mark Abbott putting on 45 runs for the second wicket before Abbott went for 29 (77 balls). Cousins continued on to top score with 45 from 65 balls. The innings never gained any real momentum until Matt Abbott (31 not out) and Matt Roberts (21 not out) combined for an unbeaten sixth-wicket stand worth 51 runs, with the Stallions finishing on 5/155 from their 45 overs. Adam Clements (2/23) and Dan Cleggett (2/23) were the pick of the Tigers bowlers. After losing the dangerous Brodie O’Dea early in the innings, Langhorne Creek got an important partnership between the ever consistent Daniel Kropp and James Dawson worth 50 runs for the second wicket before Kropp went for 37 (45 balls). Dawson was joined by Ben Warren and this pair could not be separated as they added 85 runs for the third wicket and brought up victory in the 40th over. Dawson finished with 65 not out (127 balls), while Warren made 42 not out (51 balls). Roberts (1/24) and Brayden Gaiter (1/37) were the wicket takers for Strathalbyn.Ladder - after round 5Langhorne Creek 20, Strathalbyn 12, Lobethal 12, Nairne 12, Macclesfield 8, Bremer/Callington 8, Woodside 8, Hahndorf 0. Round 6 fixtures - home team named firstHahndorf v StrathalbynMacclesfield v LobethalNairne v Bremer/CallingtonWoodside v Langhorne Creek

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 4 resultsMacclesfield 13-13-98 defeated Strathalbyn 3-3-46John Wesley 8-8-82 defeated Woodchester 8-8-69Kangarilla 11-11-83 defeated Clarendon 5-5-57Ladder (after round 4)Macclesfield 74, Woodchester 56, John Wesley 41, Kangarilla 28, Strathalbyn 25, Clarendon 14.Round 5 Fixtures (home team named first)Macclesfield v WoodchesterStrathalbyn v KangarillaClarendon v John Wesley

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 5 resultsMcLaren Vale 67 defeated Willunga 43Goolwa Black 64 defeated Victor Harbor 40Encounter Bay 67 defeated Yankalilla 51Port Elliot 69 defeated Strathalbyn 45Goolwa White 55 defeated Clarendon 51Ladder (after round 5)Goolwa Black 46, McLaren Vale 38, Clarendon 37, Port Elliot 34, Encounter Bay 32, Strathalbyn 31, Yankalilla 28, Willunga 26, Victor Harbor 16, Goolwa White 12.Round 6 fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v ClarendonWillunga v Port ElliotEncounter Bay v Goolwa WhiteVictor Harbor v McLaren ValeYankalilla v Goolwa Black

Mount Lofty continued their perfect start to the 2022/23 season with a comfortable seven-wicket win against Meadows during round five action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) yesterday. Meadows won the toss and decided to bat first and got themselves into a reasonable position at 1/43 with skipper Rohan Reid (27) and Oscar Tydeman (22) adding 39 runs for the second wicket. From then on it was all Mount Lofty as Meadows lost 9/59 to be bowled out for 102 in 31 overs. Adam Carthew continued his good early-season form with 4/14 from eight overs and he was well supported by Connor Milde with 3/16 (6). The Redcaps were untroubled in the run chase as they knocked off the runs in the 27th over with Josh Healey top scoring with 43 from 54 balls. Healey now has 281 runs at an average of 70.25 this season. Veteran Chad Dawe (2/15) was the best of the Bulldogs’ bowlers.Aldgate notched their second win of the season with an eight-wicket win against Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Cherry Gardens. SCIB batted first and got themselves in an excellent position at 1/120 with Devin Payne (65) and Thomas Watton (40) adding 92 runs for the second wicket. Once Watton was dismissed, SCIB lost their last nine wickets for just 62 runs to be bowled out for 182 in the 45th over. Six Aldgate bowlers took wickets with Shaun Atkins (2/17), Frank Clements (2/33) and Jake Turnbull (2/41) the multiple wicket takers. Atkins and opening partner Josh Callaghan put the game beyond doubt for the ‘Gaters’ with an opening stand worth 148 runs before Atkins went for 90 from 100 balls (10 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). Callaghan went on to score 59 from 116 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Frank Clements (21 not out from 26 balls) put the finishing touches on the run chase with the winning runs coming up with 26 balls to spare. Daniel Key (1/29) and Ben McGowan (1/30) were the wicket takers for Scott Creek ironbank.Kangarilla also won their second game of 2022/23 with a tight, low-scoring 16-run win against Bridgewater at Kangarilla. ‘Kangies’ batted first and it was hard going with the Raiders bowling nine maidens and restricting the home side to 6/133 from their 45 overs. Brent Sutcliffe (2/31) was the multiple wicket taker for Bridgewater, while new recruit Jarrad Tait bowled a miserly spell of 1/15 from his nine overs. Che Martinsen (33 from 83 balls) was the ‘rock’ at the top of the order for Kangarilla, while Brodie May gave the innings some much-needed impetus at the end with a hard-hitting 42 not out from 39 balls (2 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). The visitors got themselves into a good position at 4/90, before a collapse of 6/27 saw them bowled out for 117 in the 40th over. Justin Summerill (21) was the only batsman to pass 20 for the Raiders. Ryan Grimmond (3/16), Che Martinsen (2/11) and Jack Evans (2/15) were the leading bowlers for Kangarilla.The game between Mylor and Uraidla at Mylor Oval was abandoned due to the oval conditions.Stirling had the bye. Ladder - after round 5Mount Lofty 24, Stirling 18, Aldgate 15, Meadows 15, Kangarilla 15, Uraidla 15, Scott Creek Ironbank 12, Bridgewater 3, Mylor 3.Round 6 fixtures - home team named firstAldgate v KangarillaScott Creek Ironbank v Mount LoftyMylor v MeadowsStirling v BridgewaterUraidla has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 4 resultsWillunga 73 defeated McLaren Vale 48Victor Harbor 74 defeated Goolwa 62Port Elliot 64 defeated Encounter Bay Blue 50Yankalilla 80 defeated Encounter Bay Blue 32Ladder (after round 4)Yankalilla 34, Port Elliot 30, Victor Harbor 29, Willunga 27, Goolwa 22, McLaren Vale 20, Encounter Bay Blue 18, Encounter Bay Gold 12.Round 5 fixtures (home team named first)Encounter Bay Blue v Encounter Bay GoldGoolwa v WillungaPort Elliot v Victor HarborMcLaren Vale v Yankalilla 

Myponga-Sellicks remained undefeated following their thrilling 13-run win against Mount Compass during round three action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) on Saturday. Mount Compass resumed day two at 0/12 in pursuit of the Mudlarks’ first innings total of 209 and they started in good fashion with openers Scott McAvaney (78) and Joel Webber (52) in fine form. Scott McMahon (29) and Paul Barrett (17) made handy contributions but the game changed when the Mudlarks took the new ball after 70 overs. Left-arm seamer Vinnie Nizzola ran through the ‘Compass’ tail to bowl them out for 196 in the 77th over. Nizzola finished with the excellent figures of 5/62 from a marathon 29.3 overs, and he was well supported by James Paterson with 2/57 (20).Goolwa are also still undefeated after an excellent bowling effort helped them to a 57-run win over Noarlunga at Goolwa Oval. The Magpies were bowled out for 120 on day one with skipper Jayden Crees top scoring with 41. Crees completed an excellent all-round game with figures of 5/17 from 20 overs. He was well supported by James Lawrence (2/9) and Josh Jones, who bowled a marathon 28 overs on the trot to snare 2/31. Matthew Spaan (19) and Dale Parrish (10) were the only Noarlunga batsmen to reach double figures as the Shoes were bowled out for just 63.Encounter Bay won their first game of the season after defeating reigning premier Willunga by six wickets on Saturday. The Bays resumed day two on 1/20, chasing Willunga’s small total of 80. Encounter Bay lost three quick wickets as Simon Roberts (3/37) and Sean McIvor (1/27) did their best to get the Demons back in the game. However it wasn’t to be for Willunga, as Finn Magor (31 not out) and Cam Lintern (22 not out) saw the Bays to victory with six wickets in hand.Port Elliot won their second game of the season after a convincing 110-run win over Yankalilla. Port Elliot posted a competitive score of 9/204 on day one and they were never in any danger on Saturday. No Yankalilla batsman reached 20 with Ryan Borlace (17 not out) and Lachlan Whittlesea (16) the leading run scorers for the Tigers. Four Port Elliot bowlers took wickets with Ben Martin the standout with figures of 4/10 from eight overs. Chris O’Connor (2/19) was the other multiple wicket taker. As reported last week, McLaren Districts defeated Aldinga outright by an innings and 39 runs on day one (22/10) of their clash at Aldinga Oval. The Crushers are undefeated and on top of the ladder heading into their home clash on Saturday with Myponga-Sellicks, who are also undefeated.Ladder - after round 3McLaren Districts 22, Myponga-Sellicks 18, Goolwa 18, Port Elliot 12, Mount Compass 6, Noarlunga 6, Yankalilla 6, Encounter Bay 6, Willunga 0, Aldinga 0.Round 4 fixtures (2-day games - home team named first)Willunga v YankalillaPort Elliot v AldingaMcLaren Districts v Myponga-SellicksNoarlunga v Encounter BayMount Compass v Goolwa

Meadows won their second game of the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) season following a convincing 10-wicket win against Uraidla during round four action at Uraidla on Saturday. The win was set up by a brilliant opening stand between skipper Rohan Reid and young ‘keeper-batsman Oscar Tydeman. This pair put on an unbroken partnership worth 202 runs to easily haul in the victory target in the 36th over. Reid finished with 120 not out (103 balls), his 41st ton for the Bulldogs, while Tydeman ended up with 79 not out (110 balls). Earlier, Uraidla posted a competitive total of 6/199 from their 45 overs. Pete Wilson top scored with 64 from 99 balls (7 x 4’s), and he was well supported by Ty Watson (40), Israel Symington (29) and Alex Heptinstall (22). Callan Blackwell was the leading wicket taker for Meadows with 3/35 (9), while Reid captured 2/29 (9). Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) had a thrilling one-run victory at Bridgewater on Saturday to move inside the top-four on the HCA ladder. SCIB batted first and struggled their way to a total of 127 before being bowled out in the 44th over. Darcy Campbell (36) and Devin Payne (26) were the leading lights with the bat for the visitors. Five Raiders bowlers took wickets as veteran Luke Hoyle snared 4/20 (6.3) with his spell including a hat-trick! Brent Sutcliffe (2/16) was the other multiple wicket taker for Bridgewater. ‘Bridgy’ started their run chase well with Hoyle (30) and Justin Summerill (18) putting on a good opening stand. Brent Sutcliffe (19) and Caleb Risson (17) made handy contributions as the game went down to the final over. Daniel Key (2/42) stepped up with the final wicket to break Raiders hearts. Suresh Sripada took the bowling honours with 3/26 from eight overs and he got great support from Beau Thomas (2/26) and veteran left-armer Andy Adams, who bowled a miserly spell of 2/5 from nine overs with six maidens.Mount Lofty remained undefeated and on top of the HCA ladder following their 40-run victory over Aldgate at Heathfield Oval. The Redcaps batted first with Josh Healey (41 from 49 balls) and Jordan Neis-Beer (49 from 93 balls) continuing their good early-season form. Adam Carthew made his fourth ‘A’ grade half century to top score with 56 from 63 balls as Mount Lofty posted a competitive 9/188 from their 45 overs. Young Aldgate seamer Charles Quigley-Smith took the bowling honours with 4/18 (8), while Matty Hansen took 4/43 (9). Aldgate started the run chase well with Josh Callaghan (19) and Shaun Atkins (44) opening up. Aldgate skipper Jake Turnbull (32) and Will Quigley-Smith (27) made useful contributions, but no ‘Gaters’ player made the big score required as they were bowled out for 148 in the 44th over. Carthew completed a fine all-round double for the Redcaps with 4/23 from eight overs, while former Aldgate premiership player Connor Milde snared 3/25 (7.2). Stirling won their second game of the season to consolidate their spot in the top-four after defeating Mylor by three wickets in a low-scoring game at Mylor Oval. The home side batted first against a miserly Stirling bowling attack led by opening bowlers Charlie Fryer (3/12) and Chris Shaw (3/18). Ben James (39) and Alex Kern (31) were the only batsmen to pass 20, while Stirling served up a whopping 26 wides to aid the Pipers in reaching 8/129 from their 45 overs. Jack Read came out firing for the Eagles with 29 from 19 balls (3 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), but regular wickets continued to fall around skipper Jack Pick. Pick anchored the innings with a fighting 50 from 88 balls (5 x 4’s), but when he was dismissed, the game was on the line. Up stepped Josh Cox (14 not out) and Ned Hopgood (11 not out) to get the reigning premiers over the line with 16 balls to spare. Five bowlers took wickets for Mylor with Michael Warburton (2/11) and Oliver Barnes (2/22) the  multiple wicket takers.Kangarilla had the bye. Ladder - after round 4Mount Lofty 18, Stirling 18, Meadows 15, Scott Creek Ironbank 12, Uraidla 12, Aldgate 9, Kangarilla 9, Bridgewater 3, Mylor 0.Round 5 fixtures - home team named firstScott Creek Ironbank v AldgateKangarilla v BridgewaterMeadows v Mount LoftyMylor v UraidlaStirling has the bye

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 3 resultsMyponga Sellicks 3-5-46 defeated Port Elliot 3-4-44Goolwa 4-5-41 defeated Inman Valley 2-3-30Back Valley 3-4-38 defeated Normanville 3-4-34Ladder (after round 3)Myponga Sellicks 18, Goolwa 17, Inman Valley 16, Port Elliot 9, Back Valley 8, Normanville 4.Round 4 Fixtures (home team named first)Normanville v GoolwaMyponga Sellicks v Back ValleyInman Valley v Port Elliot

Nairne skipper Robert Crook struck his third ‘A’ grade century to lead his side to a 17-run win against Hahndorf during round four action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) on Saturday. Crook made 101 from 110 balls (14 x 4’s) to lead his side to 6/226 from their 45 overs. Hahndorf vice-captain Lachlan Huxtable captured his second five-wicket haul in ‘A’ grade ranks with 5/42 from nine overs. Daniel Jenner (2/38) and Henry Hassold (2/52) were the other multiple wicket takers for the Magpies. Hahndorf gave a good account of themselves in the run chase with a number of contributors, led by opening batsman Daniel Jenner. Jenner made his third half century of the season with a top-scoring 68. He received good support from Greg Hassold (27), Benny Montgomerie (26), and Ryan Trafford-Walker (25 not out), but ultimately the Magpies came up short on 5/209 after their 45 overs. Shane Kenney (2/24) was the only multiple wicket taker for Nairne.Reigning premiers Lobethal won their third game in a row with a comfortable 69-run win against local rival Woodside at Lobethal Oval. The home side batted first and their innings was anchored by Ben Matthews who made 54 from 104 balls. He received support from Sam Graeber (33) and Sam Martin (22) as the Tigers posted a total of 154. All five Woodside bowlers took wickets with Harrison Reid (2/27), Chris Baschiera (2/29) and Shane Druwitt (2/34) leading the way. Woodside struggled in the run chase with veteran Dave Wescombe (27) the only player to pass 20, as his team were bowled out for 85 in the 31st over. All five Lobethal bowlers took wickets with Cam Winen (3/14), Dave Huxter (2/5), Tanner King (2/21) and Matt Martin (2/23) the multiple wicket takers.Strathalbyn consolidated their spot in the top-four with a comfortable 50-run win at home against Bremer/Callington. The home side batted first and posted a competitive total of 9/189 from their 45 overs. Mark Abbott top scored with 44 from 77 balls and he was well supported by Matt Roberts (31 not out) and Steve Schofield (31). Best with the ball for the Cobras was Alex Durbidge who snared 3/23 (9). Jamesson Kelly (2/35) and Nathan Fitzgerald (2/39) were the other multiple wicket takers. The Cobras were under early pressure after losing three quick wickets, before Jai McMurtrie (29) and Durbidge (28) got their side back in the game. Johnny Fitzgerald added 37 not out (5 x 4’s) but it wasn’t enough as the Cobras were bowled out for 139. Mark Abbott completed a fine all-round double for ‘Strath’ with 3/11 from nine overs. Blake Beelitz (2/19) and Matt Abbott (2/43) chimed in with a couple of scalps each.Langhorne Creek remained undefeated after a tough three-wicket victory at Macclesfield. The Redbacks batted first and struggled throughout with no batsman reaching 20 as they were bowled out in the 36th over for just 83. Tigers vice-captain Daniel Cleggett was the chief destroyer with career-best figures of 6/11 from nine overs. Skipper Brodie O’Dea (2/10) and fast bowler Troy Blackwell (2/29) were the other wicket takers. O’Dea (15) and the consistent Daniel Kropp got the Tigers off to a good start before a collapse put them under pressure. Kropp held his nerve to bat through the innings and finish with 44 not out. Lachlan Barrett was the star again for ‘Maccy’ with 4/27 (9). Barrett now has 15 wickets for the season at the amazing average of just 4.80.Ladder - after round 4Langhorne Creek 16, Strathalbyn 12, Lobethal 12, Macclesfield 8, Nairne 8, Woodside 4, Bremer/Callington 4, Hahndorf 0. Round 5 fixtures - home team named firstBremer/Callington v LobethalLanghorne Creek v StrathalbynNairne v MacclesfieldWoodside v Hahndorf

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 4 resultsGoolwa Black 62 defeated Willunga 61Strathalbyn 74 defeated McLaren Vale 44Yankalilla 60 defeated Goolwa White 57Encounter Bay 61 defeated Victor Harbor 54Clarendon 70 defeated Port Elliot 58Ladder (after round 4)Goolwa Black 34, Clarendon 33, Strathalbyn 31, McLaren Vale 26, Yankalilla 26, Willunga 26, Encounter Bay 22, Port Elliot 22, Victor Harbor 16, Goolwa White 4.Round 5 fixtures (home team named first)McLaren Vale v WillungaGoolwa Black v Victor HarborEncounter Bay v YankalillaPort Elliot v StrathalbynClarendon v Goolwa White

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 3 resultsMacclesfield 16-16-109 defeated Clarendon 0-0-38Woodchester 15-15-106 defeated Strathalbyn 1-1-40John Wesley 10-10-87 defeated Kangarilla 6-6-58Ladder (after round 3)Macclesfield 57, Woodchester 48, John Wesley 29, Strathalbyn 22, Kangarilla 13, Clarendon 9.Round 4 Fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v MacclesfieldJohn Wesley v WoodchesterKangarilla v Clarendon

Hills Cricket Association (HCA) reigning premier Stirling finally got their 2022/23 premiership defence underway with a comfortable five-wicket victory at home against Uraidla during round three action. It’s been a frustrating start to the season for the Eagles with their first two games abandoned due to the inclement weather. Uraidla have started the season well with two victories and they batted first on Saturday, posting 8/166 from their 45 overs. The innings was anchored by opener Pete Wilson who made 82 not out from 132 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Vice-Captain Israel Symington gave the innings some much needed impetus with 44 from 57 balls (2 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Four Stirling bowlers took wickets with skipper Jack Pick the most economical with 1/21 (9). The Eagles lost a couple of early wickets but opener Jack Read, as he had done in the 2021/22 grand final win, took the attack to the opposition to smash 63 from just 47 balls (4 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). He found a willing ally in Jacob Kemp who batted patiently for 47 not out from 116 balls, and along with Charlie Fryer (14 not out), got the home side over the line in the 39th over. Alex Heptinstall was a surprise packet with the ball for the Demons with 3/19 (9), while Simon Parker snared 2/29 (9). Kangarilla won their first game of the season after a tight 20-run win in a low-scoring contest against Mylor at Kangarilla Oval. ‘Kangies’ batted first with Lachlan Knight (43), Jono Makai (22) and Ryan Grimmond (22) the mainstays as the home side struggled their way to 9/123 from their allotted 45 overs. Six Mylor bowlers took wickets including skipper Michael Warburton (2/16), Matt Steadman (2/29) and Ben James (2/33). Mylor struggled in the run chase with James the only batsman to get going with 38 from 67 balls as the Pipers were bowled out for just 103 in the 43rd over. Troy Martinsen was the destroyer for ‘Kangies’ with 5/28 (9), his second five-wicket haul in ‘A’ grade ranks. He was supported behind the stumps by ‘keeper Carlos Venter who effected three stumpings. It was a ‘family affair’ for Kangarilla with skipper Che Martinsen bowling a miserly spell to claim 3/9 from nine overs.Like Stirling, Aldgate finally made it onto the ground as they headed to Meadows to take on the Bulldogs. Meadows batted first and got themselves into a good position with skipper Rohan Reid (52), Marko Kovac (40) and Oscar Tydeman (29) leading the way, but no other Bulldogs batsman could reach double figures as they were bowled out in the 45th over for 170. All six Aldgate bowlers took wickets with Matt Hansen (3/25), Jake Turnbull (2/21) and Matt Lennon (2/37) the multiple wicket takers. New recruit Shaun Atkins and vice-captain Josh Callaghan opened brilliantly for the ‘Gaters’ with Atkins smashing 75 from 67 balls (5 x 4’s, 6 x 6’s). He was well supported by Callaghan with 55 from 71 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as the winning runs were brought up in the 27th over.Mount Lofty remained undefeated after three rounds following their 90-run win against Bridgewater. The Redcaps batted first with Josh Healey continuing his good start to the season with 69 from 61 balls (9 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Healey was well supported by his skipper Jordan Neis-Beer who anchored the innings with 52 from 112 balls. Handy contributions from new recruit Connor Milde (23) and Adam Carthew (23) lifted Mount Lofty to 8/211 from their 45 overs. Liam Risson (2/22), Finn Sullivan-Llewellyn (2/23) and Anthony Jennings (2/67) were the chief wicket takers for the Raiders. Bridgewater were never in the run chase as they were bowled out for 129. Peter Atkins (26) got his side off to a fast start but the Redcaps’ bowlers kept their cool with six of them taking wickets including Matt Pistola who snared 4/26, while Max Hawke chipped in with figures of 2/10.Scott Creek Ironbank had the bye. Ladder - after round 3Mount Lofty 12, Uraidla 12, Stirling 12, Aldgate 9, Kangarilla 9, Meadows 9, Scott Creek Ironbank 6, Bridgewater 3, Mylor 0.Round 4 fixtures - home team named firstMount Lofty v AldgateBridgewater v Scott Creek IronbankMylor v StirlingUraidla v MeadowsKangarilla has the bye

In their first game for this season, Strathalbyn’s ‘C’ grade side took on Echunga on a warm and muggy day. Strath were up to bat first and with walks and great base running brought home three runs before Echunga’s fielders took advantage of Strath’s runners lack of knowledge for the game when instead of holding on a fly ball they ran to the next base. Echunga’s shortstop Karen Boswell took the catch and quickly threw to Jasmine Hartmamm at second who in turn threw to Jodie Karayiannis at first for all three outs in a triple play. Echunga came in to bat and had safe hits to multiple players including two basers to Hayley Brown and Bree Elliott which helped bring in six runs. Strath’s pitcher Bec Sims did a great job in the conditions and first time catcher Heidi Samuel did well to support her. Strath worked hard in the field while playing one short with third baser Stacey Jamieson fielding cleanly and throwing to Jackie Marsh on first, a catch taken at centrefield by Jo Falkland and shortstop Jess Rumble fielding and throwing to Annabel McGregor for the out at second.Strath’s second turn at bat included some hits but they were unable to convert any runs with Echunga making two outs at first and Taylor Hogan taking a catch at centrefield. Echunga were also held scoreless in their second batting dig with Strath also making two outs at first and a catch taken by Rumble at shortstop.Strath really wanted to hit the ball in the third and had a couple of hits including one to Hannah Jones but had two K2’s and an out at first sending them from the diamond without adding to the score. Echunga added the full ten runs allowed with multiple safe hits and a two and three baser from Hogan helping get runners home. Sims did a great job in following through after a pitch taking two catches for the innings.Strath came in for their fourth turn at bat and had safe hits to Jamieson, Rumble, Falkland and Marsh and a two baser to McGregor which helped bring in three runs to add to the tally. Echunga was fielding well with an out at home, an out at first and a put out at second base to end the innings and the game. Echunga came out on top with 16 runs to Strathalbyn 6.

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 2 resultsMacclesfield 14-14-98 defeated Kangarilla 2-2-39Woodchester 12-12-98 defeated Clarendon 4-4-57John Wesley 10-10-91 defeated Strathalbyn 6-6-71Ladder (after round 2)Macclesfield 37, Woodchester 29, Strathalbyn 21, John Wesley 15, Clarendon 9, Kangarilla 7.Round 3 Fixtures (home team named first)Clarendon v MacclesfieldWoodchester v StrathalbynKangarilla v John Wesley

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 2 resultsMyponga Sellicks 6-8-54 defeated Normanville 0-0-16Goolwa 6-8-55 defeated Port Elliot 0-1-28Inman Valley 5-7-54 defeated Back Valley 1-1-28Ladder (after round 2)Inman Valley 14, Myponga Sellicks 13, Goolwa 11, Port Elliot 6, Back Valley 3, Normanville 1.Round 3 Fixtures (home team named first)Port Elliot v Myponga SellicksGoolwa v Inman ValleyBack Valley v Normanville