Nairne consolidated their spot in the top-four following a 21-run victory over Strathalbyn during round 10 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) on Saturday. The Razorbacks batted first and posted a competitive total of 7/189 from their 45 overs. Nairne had a number of contributors including Zac Llewellyn (37), Brodie Clarke (36), and Shane Kenney (29). Strathalbyn skipper Brayden Gaiter was the leading wicket taker for his side with 3/43 (9). He was well supported by vice-captain Matthew Harris who bowled a miserly spell of 1/6 from his nine overs. The Stallions’ run chase got off to a shaky start as they slipped to 3/38 until Matthew Abbott (22) and Jake Beerenfels (37) steadied the ship with a 51-run stand for the fourth wicket. Veteran Steven Schofield then made an important 32 (49 balls) as ‘Strath’ reached 5/151. Nairne hit back hard to take the last five wickets for just 17 runs as the Stallions were bowled out in the 44th over for 168. Five Nairne bowlers took wickets with Darren Milton (3/32), Mitch Hein (2/22), Jack May (2/23), and Clarke (2/25) leading the way. Reigning premier Lobethal have gone into the Christmas break in second spot following their eight-wicket win against Hahndorf. The Magpies batted first and were in all sorts of trouble at 6/40, before Bradey Judd (23) and Harry Eades (19) added 41 runs for the seventh wicket as Hahndorf were bowled out for 90 in the 37th over. Lachlan Elsworthy (3/6), Dave Huxter (3/23) and Matt Martin (2/20) were the leading wicket takers for the Tigers. Lobethal made light work of the run chase with Sam Graeber (32 not out), Sam Martin (31) and Elsworthy (21 not out) bringing up the runs in the 14th over.Langhorne Creek remained undefeated with their eighth win of the season, a six-wicket victory over Bremer-Callington. The Cobras batted first and struggled throughout their innings as they made 113 before being bowled out in the 32nd over. Jamesson Kelly (24 not out), Shannon Howie (24), and Nathan Fitzgerald (22) led the way with the bat for the Cobras. Jack Humphries was the standout bowler for the ‘Creeks’ with 4/22 from 6.5 overs. He was well supported by James Dawson (2/15) and Darcy Paech (2/31). The Cobras struck early through Nathan Fitzgerald (3/34) as Langhorne Creek slumped to 2/2.  Any thoughts the Cobras had of an upset victory were soon extinguished as Ben Warren and the consistent Daniel Kropp came together to add 94 runs for the third wicket before Warren went for 56 (58 balls). Kropp continued on to 40 not out (55 balls) as the winning runs came up in the 23rd over. Macclesfield moved inside the top-four with a 20-run home win against Woodside. ‘Maccy’ batted first with a 70-run second wicket partnership between Kieran O’Connell and Josh Lewis-Burns the highlight of the innings. O’Connell top scored for the Redbacks with 59 from 103 balls (7 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Lewis-Burns made 33 from 35 balls (3 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Thomas Keough chimed in with 22 not out (33 balls) late as the home side finished on 9/174. Chris Beaty, on ‘loan’ from Adelaide University, snared 4/22 for the Warriors. Woodside’s run chase was dominated by Chris Baschiera who made 52 from 62 balls and Matt Johnston (28 from 78 balls). 29 extras helped the Warriors cause but they were eventually bowled out for 154 in the 43rd over. Lachlan Barrett continued his excellent season for the Redbacks with figures of 3/14, giving him 22 wickets by Christmas. Barrett was well supported by O’Connell (2/19), Keough (2/34), and Joe Lions (2/40).Ladder - after round 10Langhorne Creek 36, Lobethal 26, Nairne 24, Macclesfield 22, Strathalbyn 20, Bremer/Callington 18, Woodside 12, Hahndorf 2. Round 11 fixtures (7/1/23) - home team named firstBremer/Callington v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v Macclesfield Nairne v HahndorfWoodside v Lobethal

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 10 resultsMacclesfield 11-11-92 defeated Woodchester 5-5-60Strathalbyn 11-11-97 defeated Kangarilla 5-5-55John Wesley 13-13-98 defeated Clarendon 3-3-45Ladder (after round 10)Macclesfield 157, Woodchester 109.5, John Wesley 105, Strathalbyn 72, Clarendon 51, Kangarilla 45.5.Round 11 Fixtures (14/1/23 - home team named first)John Wesley v MacclesfieldWoodchester v KangarillaStrathalbyn v Clarendon

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 9 resultsMacclesfield 15-15-103 defeated Strathalbyn 1-1-30Woodchester 8-8-68 defeated John Wesley 8-8-66Clarendon 12-12-93 defeated Kangarilla 4-4-63Ladder (after round 9)Macclesfield 142, Woodchester 104.5, John Wesley 88, Strathalbyn 57, Clarendon 48, Kangarilla 40.5.Round 10 Fixtures (home team named first)Woodchester v MacclesfieldKangarilla v StrathalbynJohn Wesley v Clarendon

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 9 resultsInman Valley 5-7-50 defeated Port Elliot 1-2-29Goolwa 4-6-52 defeated Normanville 2-3-36Myponga Sellicks 4-6-45 defeated Back Valley 2-3-36Ladder (after round 9)Myponga Sellicks 48, Inman Valley 47, Goolwa 39, Port Elliot 22, Back Valley 22, Normanville 14.Round 10 Fixtures (14/1/23 - home team named first)Normanville v Port Elliot Goolwa v Back ValleyInman Valley v Myponga Sellicks

Hills Softball Association ‘A’ Grade Women (Strathalbyn v USC Bears)With weather interruptions so far this season, it took until round nine for Strathalbyn to finally face the Bears and they started off with Kim Cutting gaining a walk followed by Emily Eglitis getting on to base, and with great base running and hits to Kathryn Milne and Jarrah Taylor, they were both brought home for two runs with the Bears centre fielder Kate Adamson taking a catch and pitcher/catcher combo of Alix Hitchcock to Courtney Broughton working well together for two K2’s. Bears were up to bat and had hits to Naliah Rigby, Rita Meijer and Hitchcock but they were only able to bring Rigby home. Strath worked hard in the field with catcher Cutting quickly on to the bunt and throwing to Taminka Wilks at first, Taylor taking a catch at shortstop, and pitcher Tessa Norris getting her first K2 for the game.Strathalbyn came in for the second batting dig and got batters on to base, but Bears Hitchcock was pitching a great game with two K2’s and shortstop Meijer fielding and throwing to second for the out and sending Strath from the diamond with no added score. Bears came in to bat wanting to add to their score and had hits to Broughton and Krystal Sawyer, but they were left stranded with Strath’s Norris pitching a K2, Milne taking a catch at second and Cutting again quickly on to the ball and throwing to first for the third out sending them from the diamond scoreless.The third batting dig for Strathalbyn gained a walk to Norris but she was left on the diamond with Bears making two outs at first and Adamson taking another catch in the outfield to end the innings without adding to the score. Again Bears were looking to add to their score and had a two base hit to Adamson and a safe hit to Meijer which put Adamson on third base. Strath’s Cutting again quickly got on to the bunt and threw to the safe glove of Wilks at first who quickly threw back to Cutting to tag out Adamson at home for a double play with another K2 to Norris finishing the innings holding the Bears scoreless.Strath’s Jordarna Wilks gained a walk in the fourth and was moved around the diamond and brought home by safe hits to Cutting and Eglitis, with Cutting being brought home by a hit from Milne with Bears second baser Olivia Rigby taking a catch and a further two K2’s to Hitchcock sending Strath from the diamond with only two runs added. Bears came back out to bat and gained a walk to Broughton and a bunt to O.Rigby but again the runners were left stranded with Strath working hard in the field with Taylor taking another catch, a catch taken by Cutting and Milne making the third out at first ending the innings.Strath’s T.Wilks had a safe hit and Taylor and Rebekah Mayes gained walks in the fifth but were unable to make it home with an out at second and after great pitching for the whole game Hitchcock was rewarded with another two K2’s to hold Strath scoreless. Bears came in to the fifth batting dig with clear batting intent and had two base hits to Adamson and Meijer but Strath’s pitcher Norris was finishing the game on a high making two outs at first and a K2 to hold them scoreless and end the game. Final scores were Strathalbyn 4 defeating USC Bears 1.

Reigning premier Willunga won their first game of the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) season with a comprehensive nine-wicket win against McLaren Districts during round six action at Willunga. The Demons had already banked first innings points on day one, and looked to build a good lead before declaring and pushing for an outright win. Luke Harding and Simon Roberts added 99 runs for the second wicket before former skipper Harding went for 49 (97 balls). Rhys Allard then joined Roberts and made a whirlwind 34 from 19 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6), in a third wicket partnership worth 75 runs. However, Roberts was the star of the day with an undefeated 113 from 120 balls (14 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). It was Roberts’ second ‘A’ grade century for the Demons. Willunga eventually declared at 3/212, an overall lead of 122 runs with 53 overs remaining in the game. The Crushers were in early trouble at 4/54 before Keith Schofield (26 off 69 balls) and Stephen Nairn (17 not out off 105 balls) put up the shutters to stave off the outright, with the visitors finishing on 5/104. Roberts, who took 5/30 in the first innings, took 2/35 (20.1) in the Crushers second dig to complete a fine all-round double.Encounter Bay won their third game of the season with a solid 59-run win at home against Yankalilla. The Bays had posted a good total of 5/230 on day one and would have been confident of defending their total. Yankalilla started reasonably well, but at 4/91, the Bays were well on top before Aaron Smith and Luke Bartlett came together. This pair got the Tigers to a good position at 4/142 before Smith went for 32. Smith’s dismissal precipitated a collapse of 6/29, as Yankalilla were bowled out in the 60th over for 171. Doug Jones (30) and Kohen Major (23) made solid contributions, while vice-captain Bartlett was left stranded on 42 not out to be the top scorer for his team. Encounter Bay skipper Blake Bailey was the star with the ball as he took career-best figures of 6/33 from 17 overs. It was his third five-wicket haul in ‘A’ grade ranks. Teenager Kieran Garrett also took career-best ‘A’ grade figures with 3/14 (8.5).Goolwa maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a comprehensive outright victory against Myponga-Sellicks by an innings and 44 runs yesterday. Goolwa resumed on 2/105 after bowling the Bulls out for just 65 on day one, and quickly set about putting on quick runs through Luke Giddings and Fred Nissen. This pair added 80 runs for the third wicket before Giddings went for 85. Nissen finished with 35 not out. Even without skipper Jayden Crees in the bowling lineup, Goolwa were too strong for Myponga-Sellicks in the second innings as they bowled the Mudlarks out for just 76. Cam Turner played a lone hand for Myponga-Sellicks as he top scored with 32. Andy Evans was the chief destroyer for Goolwa with the fine figures of 5/9 from 13.5 overs. Shaun Burger chimed in with 2/23 (6) as the Magpies machine rolled on.Noarlunga pushed themselves up to third spot on the GSCA ladder with a comprehensive win against Aldinga by an innings and 27 runs at Old Noarlunga yesterday. The Shoes began day two on 7/118, an overall lead of 34 runs. The home side batted on for 10 overs, putting on 51 runs, before declaring on 8/169, a lead of 85. Jack Langdon (27 not out) and Harry Jackson (21) put on 33 runs for the eighth wicket. Aldinga had to survive 60 overs to avoid another outright defeat but it wasn’t to be as the Sharks were bowled out for 58 in the 33rd over. Tim Robinson top scored for Aldinga with 14. Jamie Keers snared 2/15 (9) for Noarlunga, but the star with the ball for the Shoes was Dale Parrish. Leg-spinner Parrish took 5/21 from eight overs to give him match figures of 9/60. The outright wins continued with Port Elliot defeating Mount Compass by nine wickets at Port Elliot yesterday. Mount Compass resumed their second innings on 4/43, still needing another 64 runs to make Port Elliot bat again. The Bulls battled hard with Josh Murfitt (46) and Aaron Dalitz (31) adding 82 runs for the sixth wicket before they lost their last 5/4 to be bowled out for 132. Simon Donaldson bowled a marathon spell to take the bowling honours with 6/46 (21.4). Donaldson finished with the excellent match figures of 9/53. Harrison Grenfell chimed in with 2/21 (7). Port Elliot were left needing just 26 runs to win which they did for the loss of just one wicket. Ben Griffiths (16 not out) and Tyson Somerfield (5 not out) were there at the end for the Bloods. Ladder - after round 6Goolwa 40, Port Elliot 34, Noarlunga 25, Encounter Bay 25, McLaren Districts 25, Myponga-Sellicks 24, Willunga 12, Yankalilla 9, Mount Compass 6, Aldinga 0.Round 7 fixtures (1-day games - home team named first)Port Elliot v WillungaMyponga-Sellicks v NoarlungaGoolwa v Encounter BayYankalilla v AldingaMount Compass v McLaren Districts

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 10 resultsGoolwa White 57 defeated McLaren Vale 52Goolwa Black 67 defeated Port Elliot 36Clarendon 68 defeated Encounter Bay 50Willunga 80 defeated Victor Harbor 41Yankalilla 62 defeated Strathalbyn 54Ladder (after round 10)Goolwa Black 84, McLaren Vale 72, Clarendon 67, Strathalbyn 55, Yankalilla 54, Port Elliot 54, Goolwa White 44, Willunga 41, Encounter Bay 36, Victor Harbor 33.Round 11 fixtures (home team named first)Yankalilla v WillungaEncounter Bay v StrathalbynMcLaren Vale v Port ElliotVictor Harbor v Goolwa WhiteGoolwa Black v Clarendon

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 9 resultsEncounter Bay Blue 66 defeated Yankalilla 52Port Elliot 79 defeated Willunga 35Goolwa 80 defeated Encounter Bay Gold 33Victor Harbor 52 defeated McLaren Vale 38Ladder (after round 9)Victor Harbor 74, Goolwa 70, Port Elliot 67, McLaren Vale 54, Encounter Bay Blue 50, Yankalilla 50, Willunga 45, Encounter Bay Gold 22.Round 10 fixtures (home team named first)Port Elliot v GoolwaEncounter Bay Blue v McLaren Vale Victor Harbor v Encounter Bay GoldWillunga v Yankalilla

Stirling consolidated their spot in the top-four on the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) ladder after a thrilling one-run win against Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) on Saturday. Reigning premier Stirling battled their way to 9/158 from their 45 overs with Pete Fryer (36) and Ned Hopgood (30) adding 36 runs for the seventh wicket after the Eagles had slipped to 6/88. Harrison Webb (19) and Daniel Gonzalez (19) also made handy contributions. Daniel Key took the bowling honours for SCIB with 4/35 from eight overs. Josh Dwyer (2/14) and Ben McGowan (2/23) chimed in with two wickets each. Scott Creek Ironbank were in early trouble at 3/38, but they recovered through handy contributions from Andy Adams (29) and Darcy Campbell (27) to reach 5/143 with skipper Adam Shearwood (34 not out) still at the crease. Three quick wickets fell with SCIB needing five runs to win from the last over which was to be bowled by Charlie Fryer. Fryer held his nerve to dismiss Beau Thomas (0) and with two runs required to win off the last ball of the match, John Dwyer (1) was run out to cue the celebrations for Stirling. Five Stirling bowlers took wickets including Ethan Penck (3/21), Charlie Fryer (2/27) and Chris Shaw (2/31).  Meadows won their third game of the season to draw level on the HCA ladder with Kangarilla after defeating ‘Kangies’ by three wickets at Meadows. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat first with Che Martinsen and Lachlan Knight setting up the innings thanks to a 138-run second wicket partnership. Martinsen made 69 (103 balls), but the star of the innings was teenager Lachlan Knight who made his maiden ‘A’ grade century with 100 not out from 121 balls (10 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Ryan Grimmond added a quickfire 33 (26 balls) at the end of the innings as Kangarilla made 5/215. Meadows lost opener Luke Tonkin (3) and Oscar Tydeman (2) early on in the run chase, before Marko Kovac (14) and the returning Haydn Reid (15) were involved in handy partnerships with skipper Rohan Reid. However, wickets continued to fall and when Chad Dawe (2) was dismissed, Meadows were in strife at 5/103 in the 25th over. Brad Louch joined his skipper at the crease in what would turn out to be a match-defining partnership worth 83 runs for the sixth wicket before Louch went for 47 (51 balls). Rohan Reid continued on to bring up his second century of the season on the way to 120 not out from 131 balls (12 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as the Bulldogs brought up the win with seven balls to spare. Steve Featherstone (2/42) and Ben Evans (2/44) were the multiple wicket takers for Kangarilla. Mount Lofty continued their unbeaten start to season 2022/23 with a tough four-wicket win at Uraidla. The Demons batted first and put up a defendable total of 186 before being bowled out in the 45th over. The innings was underpinned by a patient innings of 94 (126 balls) from opening batsman Pete Wilson. Tom Bassett (23) was the only other Uraidla batsman to reach 20. Max Hawke (2/24), Connor Milde (2/29) and Matt Pistola (2/35) were the leading bowlers for the Redcaps. Mount Lofty got a good start through Josh Healey (31) and Nick Justice (23) but regular wickets continued to fall until the in-form Adam Carthew was joined by Adam Bennett to see their side to within sight of victory with an 82-run stand, before Carthew went for 41 (54 balls). Bennett continued on to top score with 46 not out from 55 balls (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6) with the winning runs coming up in the 39th over. Israel Symington (2/27) and Renzo Gaetan (2/37) were the multiple wicket takers for the Demons.Aldgate consolidated their spot in the top-four with a 60-run win against Mylor at Aldgate Oval. The ‘Gaters’ batted first and compiled a very healthy total of 6/252 from their 45 overs. Luke Smet (39), Shaun Atkins (36) and Josh Callaghan (28) all made handy contributions, but the star of the innings was Frank Clements. Clements made a hard-hitting 110, his fourth ‘A’ grade century for Aldgate, with four boundaries and a whopping 12 sixes! Mylor Skipper Michael Warburton was the pick of the bowlers with 2/34 (9). Mylor lost a couple of early wickets to be in strife at 2/14, before Ben James and Shane Maslin combined for a 91-run third wicket partnership. Maslin made 43 (7 x 4’s), while James went on to top score with 70 (9 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). David Carter added 31 (3 x 4’s, 1 x 6) for the Pipers but ultimately the visitors were bowled out for 192 in the 42nd over. Opening bowler Matty Hansen took 4/37 (9) for Aldgate and he was well supported by Smet with 2/23 (7). Damon ‘Damage’ Petersen chimed in with a cheeky 2/2 off one over to finish the game.Bridgewater had the bye.Ladder - after round 9Mount Lofty 42, Aldgate 33, Stirling 30, Kangarilla 27, Meadows 27, Uraidla 18, Scott Creek Ironbank 18, Bridgewater 15, Mylor 6.Round 10 fixtures (17/12/22) - home team named firstMeadows v Bridgewater Mylor v Mount LoftyStirling v KangarillaUraidla v Scott Creek IronbankAldgate has the bye

Port Elliot are well on their way to outright victory after a strong first day in their contest with Mount Compass during round 6 action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) on Saturday. Mount Compass batted first and only lasted 29 overs before being bowled out for just 61. Josh Murfitt was the only Mount Compass batsman to reach double figures with 29 (32 balls). Chris O’Connor was the star with the ball for Port Elliot with 5/26 (10). He was well supported by veteran Simon Donaldson who captured 3/8 (6). Port Elliot wasted no time overhauling the meagre target as they raced to 5/168 from just 21 overs before declaring with 20 overs left in the day. Liam Harris opened the batting for the Bloods and hit a quickfire 65 from just 37 balls (10 x 4’s), and he was well supported by Scott Hannam (33 not out from 22 balls) and Tyson Somerfield (26 from 29 balls). Joel Webber took 3/32 (4) for the Bulls. In their second innings, Mount Compass reached 4/43 at stumps, still needing another 64 runs to make Port Elliot bat again. Simon Donaldson capped off a good day with 2/20 (10) in the second innings. Noarlunga took first innings points on day one of their clash with Aldinga at Old Noarlunga, and will push for an outright win on day two. Aldinga batted first and was bowled out in the 34th over for 84. Paul Inglis was the standout for the Sharks with a top score of 43. Dale Parrish (4/39) and Harry Jackson (3/5) were the chief wicket takers for the Shoes. Noarlunga had 36 overs to bat before stumps and ended up on 7/118, an overall lead of 34 runs. Skipper Jason Scarff top scored with 33 before having to retire hurt, while David Scarff (20) and Bryce Garrard (19) also made handy contributions. Ray Spring (2/15) and Tim Robinson (2/35) were the multiple wicket takers for Aldinga.Willunga also took first innings points on day one of their game against McLaren Districts at Willunga Oval to win their first game of the season. The Crushers batted first and got themselves into a reasonable position at 2/47, before losing their last eight wickets for just 43 runs to be bowled out for 90. McLaren Districts skipper Luke Goodieson top scored with a patient 28 from 130 balls. Simon Roberts was the standout bowler for Willunga with figures of 5/30 from 16.5 overs. The Demons got through to stumps on 1/91, with Luke Harding (36 not out) and Roberts (45 not out) at the crease. Encounter Bay are in the box seat in their home game against Yankalilla after posting a very competitive score of 5/230 from their 70 overs. The innings was underpinned by an excellent partnership between veteran Cam Lintern and teenager Finn Magor. Magor made his highest ‘A’ grade score with 68, while Lintern finished the innings with 91 not out. David Marks (23) chimed in with a handy knock as well. The Yankalilla bowlers toiled hard with Tim Dellatorre the best of the bunch with 3/26 from 18 overs. Luke Bartlett (1/38) and Aaron Smith (1/58) were the other wicket takers for the Tigers.Ladder-leader Goolwa have already secured first innings points on day one of their clash with Myponga-Sellicks at Goolwa Oval. The visitors batted first with James Paterson (15), Euan Maclachlan (14) and Vinnie Nizzola (10) the only players to reach double figures as the Mudlarks were rolled for 65. Goolwa skipper Jayden Crees continued his outstanding season with figures of 6/34 (12.2). Crees now has 29 wickets for the season at the scarcely believable average of just 4.07! Crees was backed up well by his opening bowling partner Josh Jones who snared 4/26 (11). The Magpies had 45 overs to bat before stumps and serenely made their way to 2/104, a lead of 39 runs heading into day two. Jones (20) and Andy Evans (16) were the batsmen dismissed, while Luke Giddings will resume on 45 not out.

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 8 resultsPort Elliot 3-4-39 defeated Goolwa 3-4-37Myponga Sellicks 4-6-50 defeated Normanville 2-3-31Inman Valley 4-6-44 defeated Back Valley 2-2-30Ladder (after round 8)Myponga Sellicks 42, Inman Valley 40, Goolwa 33, Port Elliot 21, Back Valley 20, Normanville 12.Round 9 Fixtures (home team named first)Port Elliot v Inman ValleyGoolwa v NormanvilleBack Valley v Myponga Sellicks

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 8 resultsMacclesfield 13-13-98 defeated Clarendon 3-3-47Strathalbyn 10-10-90 defeated Woodchester 6-6-62John Wesley 15-15-104 defeated Kangarilla 1-1-28Ladder (after round 8)Macclesfield 123, Woodchester 92.5, John Wesley 80, Strathalbyn 56, Kangarilla 36.5, Clarendon 32.Round 9 Fixtures (home team named first)Macclesfield v StrathalbynWoodchester v John WesleyClarendon v Kangarilla

Macclesfield produced a stunning run chase yesterday to defeat Hahndorf by 10 wickets during round nine action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA). The Redbacks travelled to Hahndorf and were set a stern task after the home side posted 9/198 from their allotted 45 overs. Skipper Ben Montgomerie (45), Greg Hassold (40) and Lachlan Huxtable (27) were the main run scorers for the Magpies. Six ‘Maccy’ bowlers took wickets with left-arm opener Lachie Barrett snaring 2/22 (9). The Redbacks opening pair of Kieran O’Connell and Tom Filsell came out for the run chase and they would not be separated until the 34th over after they had hit the winning runs with the Redbacks finishing on 0/200! Filsell ended up with 88 not out from 103 balls (9 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while O’Connell made 90 not out from 103 balls (14 x 4’s, 1 x 6). The Redbacks’ win, their fourth for the season, keeps them in touch with the top-four with one game to go before the Christmas/New Year break. Langhorne Creek remain undefeated at the halfway mark of the season following their comfortable 92-run win at home against Nairne. The Tigers batted first and started in steady fashion to reach 3/71 when James Dawson (21) was dismissed. At this stage the innings could’ve gone either way, but Ben Warren and Jagga Kotz turned the game in their sides favour with a 94-run stand for the fourth wicket. Kotz made 30 (65 balls), while Warren went soon after for a hard-hitting 75 from 68 balls (8 x 4’s). Brayden Frost finished the innings well for the Tigers with 34 (27 balls) as the ‘Creeks’ finished with 7/231 from their 45 overs. Brodie Clarke was the best of the Nairne bowlers with figures of 3/38 (9). The Razorbacks were never really in the hunt during the run chase with Shane Kenney (31), Clarke (28) and Mitch Hein (27) all getting starts, but no batsmen went on to the big score needed as they were bowled out for 139. Darcy Paech led the Langhorne Creek attack with 4/38 (8) and he received good support from Troy Blackwell (2/23). Bremer/Callington won their second game in a row after defeating Woodside by two wickets in a thriller at Woodside Oval yesterday. The Warriors batted first and posted a competitive score of 8/192. The innings was set up by a 99-run third wicket partnership between skipper Brad Collins and Noah Bell. Bell made 37 from 72 balls (2 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Collins went on to top score with 72 from 107 balls (10 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Ryder Dolman (4/44), Jai McMurtrie (2/18) and Nathan Fitzgerald (2/36) were the multiple wicket takers for the Cobras. Bremer/Callington were in early trouble at 3/27 before Graydon Brand (25) and Alex Durbidge (29) ‘righted the ship’ with a 43-run fourth-wicket stand. However, once Brand and Durbidge were dismissed, the Cobras were on the back foot at 5/88. Enter Nathan Fitzgerald (18) who batted sensibly to add 57 runs with skipper Shannon Howie, who was hitting the ball well. However, three more quick wickets saw the Cobras eight-down with 23 runs still needed for victory. Howie stood up to get his side over the line with an excellent 86 not out from 68 balls. His innings included seven boundaries and five sixes. Chris Baschiera (3/42) and Nick Johns (2/32) were the best of the Warriors bowlers.Lobethal are up to second place on the AEHCA ladder after a high-scoring 10-run win at Strathalbyn yesterday. The Tigers batted first and got off to a fantastic start with a 156-run opening stand between skipper Mitch Weeks and Ben Matthews. Weeks top scored with 86 (108 balls), while Matthews finished with 57 (99 balls), as Lobethal posted 8/225 from their 40 overs. Brayden Gaiter and Matt Abbott each claimed three wickets for the Stallions. Strathalbyn started the run chase in good fashion as they reached the drinks break at 1/103 (23) with veterans Luke Cousins and Mark Abbott at the crease. With eight overs left, ‘Strath’ were still a big chance needing 53 runs with seven wickets in hand, but some late wickets saw Lobethal hold their nerve as the home side finished on 8/215. Cousins top scored with 76 and Mark Abbott made 58. Tanner King snared 4/36 (7) and Matt Martin took 3/34 (9) to lead the wicket takers for Lobethal.Ladder - after round 9Langhorne Creek 32, Lobethal 22, Strathalbyn 20, Nairne 20, Macclesfield 18, Bremer/Callington 18, Woodside 12, Hahndorf 2. Round 10 fixtures (17/12/22) - home team named firstBremer/Callington v Langhorne CreekLobethal v HahndorfMacclesfield v WoodsideNairne v Strathalbyn

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 9 resultsMcLaren Vale 62 defeated Goolwa Black 43Port Elliot 64 defeated Encounter Bay 50Strathalbyn 54 defeated Victor Harbor 53Goolwa White 55 defeated Willunga 47Clarendon 59 defeated Yankalilla 41Ladder (after round 9)Goolwa Black 72, McLaren Vale 70, Clarendon 57, Port Elliot 54, Strathalbyn 53, Yankalilla 44, Encounter Bay 34, Goolwa White 34, Victor Harbor 32, Willunga 30.Round 10 fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa White v McLaren ValePort Elliot v Goolwa BlackClarendon v Encounter BayWillunga v Victor HarborYankalilla v Strathalbyn

Hills Softball Association ‘A’ Grade Women (Strathalbyn v Hahndorf)Finally getting a mild and dry game Hahndorf were up to bat first and had several safe hits and two basers to Georgia King, Megan Williams and Zoe Young which helped bring in seven runs with Strath’s third baser Rebekah Mayes fielding and throwing to Tessa Norris at first for the first out, a catch taken at left field by Rebecca Sims and a catch taken at centrefield by Emily Eglitis ending the innings. Strathalbyn came up to bat and even though they had hits to Norris, Taminka Wilks, Britt Jackson, Eglitis and Jordarna Wilks, they were unable to bring anyone home with Hahndorf’s left fielder Young taking a catch, third baser Mia Oats-Willis also taking a catch, and shortstop Peyton Daniels combining with Oats-Willis for the out at third to send Strath back to the dugout.Hahndorf’s second batting dig produced more safe hits and with great base running they brought in a further four runs while Strath’s Mayes took a catch, a K2 to the pitcher/catcher combo of the Wilks twins and another running catch taken by Sims sent them from the diamond. Strathalbyn knew they had to make good choices of which pitches to hit and they did with Mayes and Sims gaining walks and Mayes getting home but Hahndorf’s Williams was having a great game at second base, fielding and making a tag on the runner and then throwing to Nichola Zobel at first for the double play and then taking a catch to end the innings before Strath could get anyone else home.Strath changed their pitcher/catcher combo to Norris to Jackson for Hahndorf’s third batting dig and brought results only allowing one safe hit with Chloe Zakelj taking a catch at second, a K2 and another catch by Sims at left-field to hold them scoreless. The third dig for Strath produced one run to Jackson after some great base stealing, the only other batter to get on base was Mayes gaining a walk after some good pitch choices with Hahndorf making all three outs at first with the safe glove of Zobel.The fourth batting dig for Hahndorf saw them add four runs to the board before Strath’s Zakelj took a great catch having to run back and to the side, Eglitis took another catch at centrefield and Sims took a great running catch at left-field to end the innings. Strath came in to bat and needed to add runs to the tally but were unable to, with Hahndorf just too good in the field with a K2, a catch at right-field by Charlotte Fairley and the final out at first base. Final scores for the game were Hahndorf 15 defeating Strathalbyn 2.

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 8 resultsMcLaren Vale 79 defeated Encounter Bay Blue 35Victor Harbor 61 defeated Willunga 54Encounter Bay Blue 54 defeated Goolwa 52Yankalilla 59 defeated Port Elliot 58Ladder (after round 8)Victor Harbor 64, Goolwa 58, Port Elliot 55, McLaren Vale 52, Yankalilla 48, Willunga 45, Encounter Bay Blue 40, Encounter Bay Gold 22.Round 9 fixtures (home team named first)Yankalilla v Encounter Bay BluePort Elliot v WillungaGoolwa v Encounter Bay GoldMcLaren Vale v Victor Harbor

Myponga-Sellicks and Willunga played out a thrilling low-scoring tie at Myponga during round five action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) on Saturday. The game was interrupted by rain on day one (19/11), with just 10 overs bowled and the Mudlarks sitting on 1/10 at stumps. The game was further reduced on day two to 35 overs per side with Myponga-Sellicks finishing on 9/85. Michael Tomlinson (24 not out) and Bradley Hill (21) were the only batsmen to reach double figures. Simon Roberts (2/20), Daniel Hockham (2/21) and Tom Williamson (2/21) were the leading wicket takers for the Demons. It was tough going for Willunga in the run chase with Jasper Raftery (26 not out), Rhys Allard (19) and Simon Roberts (15) all making handy contributions as Willunga ultimately ended their 35 overs on 8/85. Four Mudlarks’ bowlers took wickets with Euan Maclachlan the standout with the excellent figures of 5/17 (11).Encounter Bay moved into the top-six on the ladder after defeating Aldinga outright by an innings and four runs. Aldinga batted first on their home deck and compiled a score of 123 before being bowled out in the 58th over. Chris Butler was the destroyer for the Bays with 6/27 from 18 overs. He was well supported by his skipper Blake Bailey who snared 3/18 (16.4). The visitors were on the hunt for quick runs in their reply as they made 6/166 (declared) to take a first innings lead of 43 runs. Cam Lintern put on a hitting display with a top scoring 56. His innings included three boundaries and five ‘maximums’. Bailey (32) and Jake Austin (31 not out) also chipped in with some handy runs. Aldinga were no match for the Bays in their second dig as they were rolled for just 39 inside 23 overs. Zac Thompson (4/22), Bailey (3/9) and Kieran Garrett (2/1) were the multiple wicket takers for the Bays.Noarlunga won their second game of the season after defeating Mount Compass by 91 runs at Burgess Oval on Saturday. After the first day was washed out, the game was a one-day match with the game reduced to 35 overs per side. The Shoes were sent in and posted a very competitive total of 3/192. Skipper Jason Scarff led the way for the Shoes, top scoring with 61 (10 x 4’s), while Matthew Spaan (43 not out), David Scarff (40) and Phil Hicks (26 not out) provided excellent support. Robert Martin took all three wickets to fall to finish with 3/62 (14 overs) for the Bulls. The Shoes were on top from the start with ‘Compass’ slipping to 3/11 and the home side never recovered as they were bowled out in the 34th over for 101. James Colley (24) and Joel Webber (20) were the only Bulls batsmen to reach 20. Jamie Keers was the standout bowler for Noarlunga with figures of 5/22 (10). He was well supported by opening partner Harry Jackson who took 2/17 (6). Goolwa remained undefeated following their 39-run win against Yankalilla. The first day was washed out so the teams played a 40-over one-day match with the Magpies batting first. It was tough going for Goolwa with Yankalilla bowling tightly as the visitors posted 5/138 from their 40 overs. Josh Jones was the standout for Goolwa with a patient and crucial 51 not out. Andy Evans (21), Luke Giddings (19) and Vic Robertson (18) also made handy contributions for the Magpies. ‘Yank’ were in all sorts of strife early as they slumped to 4/19 with Goolwa skipper Jayden Crees again proving a handful with 4/24 (9). Crees now has 23 wickets for the season. Aaron Smith (19) provided some resistance but in the end, the Tigers were overwhelmed as they were bowled out for 99 in the 34th over. Luke Bartlett top scored for Yankalilla with 44 not out. Josh Andrewartha (2/10) and Evans (2/13) were the other multiple wicket takers for Goolwa.Port Elliot moved up to third spot on the ladder with their fourth win of the season, a five-wicket triumph over McLaren Districts at McLaren Vale. The Crushers batted first and were under early pressure with both openers dismissed and the score at 2/9. Jim Ryan and skipper Luke Goodieson then added 33 runs for the third wicket before Ryan went for 15. The best partnership of the innings came for the sixth wicket with Mark Elphick (29 from 33 balls) and Goodieson adding 45 runs as the home side reached 8/120 from their 40 overs. Goodieson top scored with 36 from 111 balls. Five Port Elliot bowlers took wickets including Scott Hannam (2/11), Liam Harris (2/16) and Luke Collett (2/31). Port Elliot were soon in trouble as they slipped to 4/38 in the run chase with McLaren Districts fast bowler Jim Ryan doing the damage with 3/26 (10). Ryan is having a good debut season in the GSCA with 15 wickets and 115 runs after five rounds. A partnership was needed for Port Elliot and skipper Joel Harris (33) and David Ling provided it with a 74-run union for the fifth wicket that all but sealed victory for the Bloods. Ling finished with 43 not out (61 balls) as the target was reached with two overs to spare. Jacob Banks was the other wicket taker for the Crushers with 2/48 (17). Ladder - after round 5Goolwa 30, McLaren Districts 25, Port Elliot 24, Myponga-Sellicks 24, Encounter Bay 19, Noarlunga 15, Yankalilla 9, Mount Compass 6, Willunga 6, Aldinga 0.Round 6 fixtures (2-day games - home team named first)Goolwa v Myponga-SellicksNoarlunga v AldingaEncounter Bay v YankalillaWillunga v McLaren DistrictsPort Elliot v Mount Compass

Bremer/Callington won their third game of the season on Saturday to sit just a game outside the top-four after eight rounds in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA). The Cobras won the toss and invited their visitors Hahndorf to bat first. The Magpies were in early trouble at 4/47 before Andrew Baker (40) and Lachlan Huxtable (50) added 67 runs for the fifth wicket. Hayden Knappstein (35) then joined Huxtable in a 55-run stand for the sixth wicket as the Magpies recovered to post a competitive total of 189. Paul Allegretto also made 32 opening the batting for Hahndorf. Cobras vice-captain Nathan Fitzgerald continued his good recent form to take 4/20 (8). Graydon Brand also picked up four wickets as he finished with 4/31 (8). Bremer/Callington got off to a good start with Dhanushka Abeynayake (35) and Johnny Fitzgerald (17) putting on an opening stand worth 49 runs. Shannon Howie (39), Nathan Fitzgerald (35) and Alex Durbidge (24) got the Cobras within sight of victory as things got very tense. Bradley Clements (9) and Daniel Lowe (1 not out) managed to hang on and get their side over the line off the last ball of the match. Nairne consolidated their place in the top-four with a comfortable 80-run win against Woodside. The Razorbacks batted first and had plenty of handy contributors including Mitch Hein (35), Shane Kenney (32) and Robert Crook (32) as they were bowled out for 169 in the 45th over. Five Woodside bowlers took wickets with Nick Johns (2/29), Shane Druwitt (2/34), Dale Robinson (2/36), and Harrison Reid (2/37) leading the way. The Warriors were in all sorts of trouble at the start of their run chase as they slumped to 3/12, with Nairne opening bowler Brodie Clarke taking all three wickets on the way to the excellent figures of 4/16 (6.1). Chris Baschiera (19) and Noah Bell (15) battled hard for Woodside but they were eventually bowled out for 89 in the 30th over. Nick Williams (3/25) and Jack May (2/9) were the other multiple wicket takers for the Razorbacks.Strathalbyn also consolidated their spot near the top of the ladder with a professional six-wicket win in a match reduced to 37-overs per side at Macclesfield. The Redbacks batted first and struggled to get any real momentum going during their innings. ‘Maccy’ skipper David Caddy played a lone hand for his side, top scoring with 60 (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6). No other Redbacks batsman reached 15 with their total of 150 boosted by a whopping 34 extras gifted by the Stallions. Five Strathalbyn bowlers took wickets including Jake Beerenfels (3/25), Mark Abbott (2/14), Brayden Gaiter (2/23) and River Berden (2/25). ‘Strath’ started their innings well with Jamarley Daley (35) and Luke Cousins adding 57 runs for the first wicket. Luke Cousins continued on to top score with 61 not out from 94 balls (6 x 4’s) as the Stallions brought up the winning runs with 16 balls to spare. The game between Lobethal and Langhorne Creek at Lobethal Oval was washed out. Ladder - after round 8Langhorne Creek 28, Strathalbyn 20, Nairne 20, Lobethal 18, Macclesfield 14, Bremer/Callington 14, Woodside 12, Hahndorf 2. Round 9 fixtures - home team named firstHahndorf v MacclesfieldLanghorne Creek v NairneStrathalbyn v LobethalWoodside v Bremer/Callington

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 7 resultsMacclesfield 13-13-97 defeated Kangarilla 3-3-43Woodchester 9-9-83 defeated Clarendon 7-7-59John Wesley 11-11-91 defeated Strathalbyn 5-5-58 Ladder (after round 7)Macclesfield 106, Woodchester 86.5, John Wesley 61, Strathalbyn 42, Kangarilla 35.5, Clarendon 29.Round 8 Fixtures (home team named first)Clarendon v MacclesfieldStrathalbyn v WoodchesterJohn Wesley v Kangarilla