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

McLaren Districts’ impressive start to the season continued yesterday as they claimed an outright win on day one against Aldinga during their round three clash in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA). The Crushers are now a perfect three-from-three and sit on top of the ladder after earning themselves a day off next Saturday. Aldinga batted first and were bowled out for just 24 in the 20th over. Wade Sutherland (11 not out) was the top scorer for Aldinga. McLaren Districts only used two bowlers with Jim Ryan claiming 5/10 (10), while Jett Holberton snared 5/12 (9.1). The Crushers wasted no time passing the total before declaring at 1/144, with Lachlan Cooper top scoring with 75 not out (64 balls). Cooper was well supported by his opening partner Justin Twartz who made 63 from 55 balls. Aldinga fared a bit better in their second innings with Seamus O’Flaherty (26 not out) and Steve Flaherty (21) leading the way, but it was to no avail as they were bowled out for 81 to give McLaren Districts the win by an innings and 39 runs. Ryan completed an excellent day out with 4/9 (9), while Jacob Banks took 2/20.Encounter Bay are in a good position at stumps on day one of their clash with Willunga on the turf at Encounter Bay. Willunga batted first and struggled their way to a total of 81 before being bowled out in the 55th over. Charles Papworth, with 18 from 81 balls, was the top scorer for the Demons. Bays skipper Blake Bailey was the destroyer with the ball with the fine figures of 5/30 (18.5). It was Bailey’s second five-wicket haul in ‘A’ grade ranks. Zane Garrett chimed in with 2/6 (3). The Bays had 15 overs to face before stumps and finished on 1/20 with Simon Roberts (1/8) the wicket taker for Willunga. Bailey continued his good day and will resume next week on 14 not out. It was an interesting day at Goolwa as the home side took on Noarlunga. Goolwa won the toss and decided to bat first and after being in deep trouble at 7/38, recovered to post a total of 120 before being bowled out in the 68th over. Teenager Harry Jackson (3/17), Cam Bullard (3/19 off 27 overs), and Jamie Keers (3/31) were the chief wicket takers for the Shoes. Coming to the crease at 7/38, Goolwa skipper Jayden Crees played an excellent innings of 41, and he was well assisted by Tyron Rigney who made 20, to lift the Magpies to a total which looked unlikely earlier in the day.Port Elliot traveled to Yankalilla and posted a good total of 9/204 on day one of their round three clash. The innings was anchored by a patient knock of 74 (183 balls) from opening batsman Hayden Gordge. It was a career-best score for Gordge and set his side up for a good total. He was well supported by opening partner Liam Harris (26) and all-rounder Ben Griffiths (36). Yankalilla opening bowler Ryan Borlace took 3/33 (12), while off-spinner Aaron Smith snared 3/34 from a marathon 23 overs.It was an even first day at Myponga as Myponga-Sellicks posted a total of 209 against Mount Compass. The Mudlarks total was set up by an excellent partnership between Sean Haverty (58) and Liam Hutchinson (49), while Vinnie Nizzola (29) added important runs down the order before his side were bowled out in the 61st over. Mount Compass skipper Aaron Dalitz took 4/12, including a hat-trick (!), while Ethan Anderson snared 4/29 from an entertaining 4.1 over spell. Mount Compass had nine overs to bat before stumps which they safely negotiated to finish day one on 0/12.

This week Strathalbyn faced a stronger and more experienced Redsox side in the under 14's competition. The speed of Redsox pitcher Sienna Golder presented a challenge for the younger 'Strath' batters. With a couple of strikeouts in the line-up, and a few walks, Poppy Groop scored the only run for Strathalbyn in the first dig. In the field for the Panthers, the damp morning conditions made ball control difficult, in fact it was difficult for both pitchers. In response, Redsox also got a few walks to first base, and brought in seven runs. In the second inning, Meg Keenan took the walk to first and stole around the bases. Redsox made some great defensive attempts to stop her, but a slight fumble of the throw to third allowed Meg to turn for home and safely cross the plate for the first run of the inning. She was soon followed by Jack Walters, who had Strath’s only safe hit to centrefield, and Zoe Williams who also did some good base-running. At bat, Redsox loaded up the bases and a home run hit by Henry Sexton brought them all home to add another seven runs to the total.Strathalbyn had one more chance to bat and persisted to score another three runs. Jack and Poppy both scored a second run each, and Eva Eglitis stole her way around the diamond after her walk to first base. Time and game was called without Redsox needing to bat again, with the final scoreline standing at Redsox 14 to Strathalbyn 7. It was exciting to see the young 'Strath' batters up there in the batting box, being aggressive and  having a good swing at pitches that are a lot faster than many of them had faced before.

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 3 resultsMcLaren Vale 61 defeated Clarendon 43Goolwa Black 65 defeated Strathalbyn 51Encounter Bay 60 defeated Willunga 46Port Elliot 72 defeated Goolwa White 56Yankalilla 72 defeated Victor Harbor 52Ladder (after round 3)Goolwa Black 26, McLaren Vale 24, Clarendon 23, Willunga 22, Strathalbyn 21, Port Elliot 20, Yankalilla 16, Victor Harbor 14, Encounter Bay 12, Goolwa White 2.Round 4 fixtures (home team named first)Willunga v Goolwa BlackStrathalbyn v McLaren ValeGoolwa White v YankalillaVictor Harbor v Encounter BayClarendon v Port Elliot

Macclesfield have moved into the top-four on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder after notching their second win in a row yesterday at Woodside. The home side batted first and never got any flow going in their innings with Noah Bell (21) the only Warriors batsman to pass 20. Fresh off a five-wicket haul last week, Lachlan Barrett was on fire yesterday with career-best figures of 6/11 from his nine-over spell. Barrett now has taken 11 wickets this season in just three games. He was well supported by Connor Moore with 3/28 (9), as Woodside were dismissed in the 32nd over for just 87. The Redbacks lost six wickets in the run chase before knocking off the target in the 32nd over. Barrett (20) and Kieran O’Connell (15) were the leading run scorers for ‘Maccy’.  Langhorne Creek made it three wins from as many games after a convincing 147-run victory at home against Bremer/Callington. Langhorne Creek batted first with Tigers’ skipper Brodie O’Dea and Daniel Kropp putting on 149 runs for the first wicket before Kropp went for 58 (82 balls). It was Kropp’s second half century in a row. O’Dea continued on to make a fine 145 from 119 balls. His innings featured 19 boundaries and a six, and was his third ‘ton’ for Langhorne Creek. His side posted an imposing total of 4/271 from their 45 overs. Graydon Brand (2/52) was the multiple wicket taker for the Cobras. It was tough going early on for the visitors as the returning Troy Blackwell claimed three early wickets on his way to figures of 3/10 (9). Brand (45 off 122 balls), Jamesson Kelly (21 not out) and skipper Shannon Howie (21) battled hard as the Cobras batted out their 45 overs, finishing on 6/124. Daniel Cleggett (2/12) was the other multiple wicket taker for the table-topping Tigers.Strathalbyn had a comfortable 10-wicket victory against Nairne at Strathalbyn Oval yesterday. It was the second win of the season for the Stallions. Nairne batted first but struggled throughout their innings as they finished on 9/107. Brodie Clarke (30), Zac Llewellyn (18) and Shane Kenney (13) were the only Razorbacks batsmen to reach double figures against a relentless Stallions bowling lineup. Matty Roberts (3/15), Brayden Gaiter (3/20) and Matt Harris (2/24) led the way for the home side. Strathalbyn’s reply was an emphatic one with opening pair Luke Cousins (65 not out) and Harris (35 not out) combining to knock the target off in just the 21st over to consign Nairne to their second loss in a row.Reigning premier Lobethal made it two wins on the trot with a convincing 84-run win at Hahndorf yesterday. ‘Lobey’ batted first and their innings was set up by a fine opening stand between Ben Matthews and teenager Tanner King. The ever-reliable Matthews was first to go for 43 (61 balls), but this was to be just a minor setback as King unleashed a fine innings of 92 (77 balls). His innings included nine boundaries and three ‘maximums’. Lachlan Elsworthy chipped in with a run-a-ball 21 as the Tigers posted a total of 239 before being bowled out in the 44th over. Veteran Michael Harden was the best of the Magpies bowlers with 3/36 (9). Charlie Fielke (2/25) and Daniel Jenner (2/45) were the other multiple wicket takers for Hahndorf. The Magpies battled gamely in their run chase with Jenner continuing his good early season form to top score with 58 (82 balls). Skipper Ben Montgomerie made 30 (52 balls) as Hahndorf were dismissed for 155. Lobethal used 10 bowlers, with seven getting wickets, including Lachlan Bates (2/8), Matt Martin (2/22) and Elsworthy (2/34). Ladder - after round 3Langhorne Creek 12, Strathalbyn 8, Lobethal 8, Macclesfield 8, Woodside 4, Nairne 4, Bremer/Callington 4, Hahndorf 0. Round 4 fixtures - home team named firstHahndorf v NairneLobethal v WoodsideMacclesfield v Langhorne Creek Strathalbyn v Bremer/Callington

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 2 resultsYankalilla 64 defeated Encounter Bay Blue 46Port Elliot 63 defeated Willunga 60Goolwa 56 defeated Encounter Bay Gold 51Victor Harbor 61 defeated McLaren Vale 44Ladder (after round 2)Port Elliot 18, Willunga 15, Encounter Bay Blue 14, Yankalilla 12, Victor Harbor 11, Encounter Bay Gold 10, McLaren Vale 8, Goolwa 8.Round 3 fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa v Port ElliotMcLaren Vale v Encounter Bay BlueEncounter Bay Gold v Victor HarborYankalilla v Willunga