Nairne leapfrogged Lobethal into second spot on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder after a low-scoring two-wicket win over the Tigers at Nairne Oval during round 14 action in the AEHCA on Saturday. Lobethal batted first and were in early trouble at 3/7, before Sam Graeber (38) and Tanner King (52) added 80 runs for the fourth wicket before Graeber was dismissed. From the relatively strong position at 3/87, the Tigers collapsed, losing their last 7/27 to be bowled out for 114. Left-arm spinner Matt Hein was the chief destroyer for Nairne with figures of 5/33 from his nine overs. He was well supported by brother Mitch (2/16) and Brodie Clarke (2/20). Nairne appeared to be cruising to victory with Shane Kenney (48) and Mitch Hein (13) taking the score to 2/70, before a collapse of 6/37 left the Razorbacks in a precarious position at 8/107. Thankfully for the home side, Zac Llewellyn (8 not out) and Matt Hein (5 not out) held their nerve to bring up the winning runs with 19 balls to spare. Mitch Weeks (2/12), Cameron Winen (2/23) and Dave Huxter (2/36) were the main wicket takers for Lobethal.Macclesfield kept their finals hopes alive with a comfortable 75-run win against Bremer/Callington at ‘Maccy’. Macclesfield batted first and posted a competitive 6/172 from their 45 overs. All-rounder Lachlan Barrett top scored with 54 not out, and he was ably supported by Kieran O’Connell (38) and Josh Lewis-Burns (33). Bremer/Callington were never in the run chase as they were bowled out for just 97 in the 25th over. Jai McMurtrie, with 48, was the only shining light with the bat for the Cobras. Six Redbacks bowlers took wickets with Joseph Lions (3/15), O’Connell (2/1) and Barrett (2/20) leading the way.Strathalbyn consolidated their spot in the top-four with a low-scoring 45-run win at Woodside. The Stallions batted first with vice-captain Matthew Harris making a crucial 51 from 94 balls (5 x 4’s). Mark Abbott (19) and Steve Schofield (18) made handy contributions as Strathalbyn struggled to 137 before being bowled out in the 44th over. Jeremy Druwitt (2/21), Shane Druwitt (2/29) and Nick Johns (2/38) were the leading wicket takers for the Warriors. Woodside were in all sorts of trouble in their run chase as they slumped to 5/47 before Will Dunstall (24) and Chris Baschiera (18) added 37 runs for the sixth wicket to get their team back in the game. The dismissal of Baschiera however, precipitated a collapse of 5/8 as the home side were bowled out for just 92 in the 33rd over. Lachlan Cutting (3/6) and Blake Beelitz (2/1) did the damage at the end of the innings for ‘Strath’, while skipper Brayden Gaiter dominated at the start with 3/15 from seven overs. The game between Hahndorf and Langhorne Creek was unable to be played at Mount Barker Summit due to the wet weather in the lead up to the weekend. Ladder - after round 14Langhorne Creek 50, Nairne 40, Lobethal 38, Strathalbyn 32, Macclesfield 26, Bremer/Callington 18, Woodside 16, Hahndorf 4. Round 15 fixtures (11/2/23) - home team named firstHahndorf v Bremer/CallingtonWoodside v Nairne Strathalbyn v Macclesfield Lobethal v Langhorne Creek

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 13 resultsMacclesfield 12-12-96 defeated Clarendon 4-4-52Woodchester 14-14-98 defeated Strathalbyn 2-2-56John Wesley 10-10--88 defeated Kangarilla 6-6-68Ladder (after round 13)Macclesfield 191, Woodchester 139.5, John Wesley 135, Strathalbyn 78, Clarendon 63, Kangarilla 53.5.Round 14 Fixtures (11/2/23 - home team named first)John Wesley v Woodchester (Friday 10/2/23 @ 7.00pm)Strathalbyn v MacclesfieldKangarilla v Clarendon

Hills Softball Association - Strathalbyn v Hahndorf (Under 14's)Hahndorf started strongly at bat, with discipline and successfully swinging at strikes to get a mixture of hits and walks. The inning started well for Strathalbyn’s defence with two early outs (a K2 and a put out to first). Charlie Askew pitched strongly to Lindsay Butler, and showed good ball control with the balls very close to the strike zone. But the morning showers proved a challenge and the rest of the batters walked. Hahndorf’s batting dig ended when their seventh run crossed home plate. At bat, Strath was hesitant to swing, which meant the first two batters walked to first, but the next three were out, with two strikeouts and a put out to first. As is often the case, Strath rallied in defence behind new pitcher Eva Eglitis pitching to Bailey Bradshaw. A flyball landing behind the pitcher was picked up by Meg Keenan to make a terrific tag out by Tellera Spinks at third base. Hahndorf made one safe hit and two more runs before Askew, now at first, lunged out from first base for a great catch before playing the base for a terrific double play. Strath were once again reluctant to swing the bat, which had the exact same result as the previous dig, a handful of walks, a put out and two strikeouts. In the final batting dig, Hahndorf continued their winning formula at bat (discipline at not swinging at balls, and connecting well when a strike was available) saw them bring in another seven runs. Highlights for Strath included great fielding in right field by Zoe Williams, almost making a put out to first. There were also some close attempts to defend stolen bases by Strath. The final score was Hahndorf 16 defeating Strathalbyn 5.

Myponga-Sellicks are well on their way to victory after a strong first day in their contest with Aldinga during round 11 action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Myponga yesterday. The Mudlarks finished the day at 1/62, after earlier bowling Aldinga out for 88. Sean Haverty (28 not out) and Ryan Haverty (18 not out) will resume on day two, looking to build a good lead before putting the Sharks back in. Earlier, Aldinga battled through 45 overs before being bowled out for just 88. Myponga-Sellicks’ Vince Nizzola continued his excellent season with figures of 4/15 from 12 overs. Nizzola now has 22 wickets in 2022/23. Other wicket takers for the home side were James Paterson (2/21), Ryan Haverty (1/3) and Kobe Dooley (1/16).In a battle of two top-four teams, Noarlunga posted a competitive day one total of 4/209 from their 70 overs against McLaren Districts at Old Noarlunga. The Shoes got off to an excellent start with Travis Bronstein and David Scarff adding 91 runs for the first wicket before Scarff went for 50 from 122 balls (4 x 4’s). Bronstein was then joined by Jason Scarff in a second wicket union worth 58 runs until the Noarlunga captain was dismissed for 38 from 65 balls (5 x 4’s). 17 year-old Bronstein continued on to his highest ‘A’ grade score with an undefeated 85 from 193 balls (4 x 4’s), as he batted throughout the innings. Keith Schofield was the Crushers main wicket taker with 2/54 from 17 overs. Top-of-the-ladder Goolwa made 8/158 from their 70 overs against Willunga in a tough day of Cricket at Goolwa. Andy Evans was the best of the Magpies batsmen with 56 before being run out. Luke Giddings (23), Jesse Consalvo (18) and Josh Jones (17 not out) also made handy contributions for the home side. Extras (34) also aided Goolwa in posting a competitive total. Sean Goodes (2/26), Luke Harding (2/39) and Joe Last (2/40) were the leading wicket takers for the Demons. Special mention should be made of Sean McIvor who bowled a marathon 21 overs (11 maidens) to finish with 0/26.The matches at Encounter Bay (Encounter Bay v Port Elliot) and Mount Compass (Mount Compass v Yankalilla) were unable to commence due to inclement weather on Thursday and Friday. These matches will be played as one-day games on Saturday 11 February.

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 13 resultsMyponga Sellicks 6-8-54 defeated Normanville 0-0-9Goolwa 3-5-45 defeated Port Elliot 3-4-24Inman Valley 5-7-50 defeated Back Valley 1-2-36Ladder (after round 13)Inman Valley 64, Myponga Sellicks 64, Goolwa 56, Port Elliot 34, Back Valley 32, Normanville 14.Round 14 Fixtures (11/2/23 - home team named first)Normanville v GoolwaMyponga Sellicks v Back ValleyInman Valley v Port Elliot

Strathalbyn won their sixth game of the season with a comfortable 111-run win at home against Hahndorf during round 13 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) on Saturday. The win sees the Stallions in fourth spot on the ladder and they have moved six points clear of fifth-placed Macclesfield with five games to go in the season. ‘Strath’ batted first and were well served by Matthew Harris (58), Jake Beerenfels (48 not out), Mark Abbott (48) and Luke Cousins (20) as they posted 6/214 from their 45 overs. Hudson Judd (2/28) and Harry Eades (2/43) were the multiple wicket takers for the Magpies. Hahndorf got off to a quick start through Paul Allegretto (17) as they reached 0/31 before a collapse of 5/10 saw the game as good as over. Bradey Judd (25 not out) and Ben Montgomerie (16) added some respectability to the scoreboard before Hahndorf were bowled out for 103. Harris (3/20) and Brayden Gaiter (3/35) were the leading bowlers for the Stallions.Langhorne Creek continued on their merry way with a convincing nine-wicket win at home against Woodside. The visitors batted first and were bowled out for 130 in the 39th over after being in good shape at 3/102. Extras (39) was easily the highest score with Dave Wescombe (21) the only Woodside batsman to pass 20. Daniel Kropp (3/9), Darcy Paech (3/21) and Jack Humphries (2/17) were the multiple wicket takers for the ‘Creeks’. The Tigers made light work of the run chase as James Dawson (61 not out) and Kropp (56 not out) put on 126 for the second wicket as the winning runs came up in the 26th over. Chris Baschiera (1/12) was the sole wicket taker for the Warriors.Nairne all but confirmed their finals spot with a 79-run against Bremer/Callington at Callington on Saturday. The Razorbacks batted first with their innings underpinned by opening batsman Richard Boscence. Boscence batted throughout the innings to finish on 81 not out from 139 balls with his innings containing 10 boundaries. Shane Kenney chipped in with 35 (55 balls), while Chad Harrop hit a whirlwind 31 from just 10 deliveries! Alex Durbidge (2/37), Graydon Brand (2/39) and Ryder Dolman (2/48) were the main wicket takers for the Cobras. Bremer/Callington were in the game as they reached 4/104 as skipper Shannon Howie was on fire with a quickfire 44 from 24 balls (9 x 4’s). However, once Howie was dismissed, the Cobras fell away to be bowled out for 126. Former Cobra Nick Williams starred with the ball taking 4/12 from 8.2 overs. He was well supported by Matthew Hein who snared 3/16 (9).Reigning premier Lobethal stayed in second spot on the ladder with a comfortable 115-run win against Macclesfield. Lobethal batted first with Mitch Weeks and Matt Martin adding 81 for the first wicket before Weeks was dismissed for 39 (51 balls). Lachlan Elsworthy (21) and Daniel Norsworthy (18) made handy contributions for the Tigers, but it was Matt Martin who starred. Martin made his first ‘A’ grade century with a knock of 103 from just 88 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as ‘Lobey’ declared in the 36th over at 7/218. Craig Lallard (2/26) was the only multiple wicket taker for ‘Maccy’. The Redbacks' run chase started badly as they slipped to 5/50. David Caddy was the only batsman to make more than 10 as he top scored with 35. Mitch Weeks snared 3/10 (5.3), while Matt Martin completed an excellent all-round game with 3/18 (6). Cameron Winen was the other multiple wicket taker for the Tigers with 2/16 (6).Ladder - after round 13Langhorne Creek 48, Lobethal 38, Nairne 36, Strathalbyn 28, Macclesfield 22, Bremer/Callington 18, Woodside 16, Hahndorf 2. Round 14 fixtures (4/2/23) - home team named firstMacclesfield v Bremer/CallingtonNairne v LobethalHahndorf v Langhorne CreekWoodside v Strathalbyn

Noarlunga consolidated their spot in the top-six with an 88-run win against the previously undefeated Goolwa during round 10 action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Old Noarlunga on Saturday. The Shoes batted first and were in early trouble at 3/20 before Matthew Spaan joined Jason Scarff at the crease. This pair steadied the ship with a fourth wicket stand worth 43 runs before Spaan went for a patient 18 (43 balls). Sam Hehir then joined his skipper as Noarlunga slowly got on top, with Scarff continuing on to top score with a match-defining 80 not out from 118 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Hehir was run out off the last ball of the innings for 33 (39 balls) as the home side reached 5/146 from their 40 overs. The partnership between Scarff and Hehir was worth 83 runs. Goolwa never got going in their run chase as they slumped to 6/26 at the 20-over drinks break. Cam Bullard bowled an impressive spell of 4/5 from his eight overs and he was backed up by Scarff who completed a fine all-round double, with the miserly figures of 2/2 from eight overs. Ben Stewart-Tonkin (2/17) also chimed in with a couple of scalps. Goolwa skipper Jayden Crees top scored for his side with 23 from 53 balls.Reigning premier Willunga kept their finals hopes alive with a thrilling four-run win against Encounter Bay on Saturday. The Demons batted first on their home deck and were under immense pressure as they struggled their way to 8/69 with Simon Roberts (33) and Matthew Impey (13) the only players to reach double figures. Willunga skipper Dan Hockham was joined by Matthew Bolton (6 not out) in what would turn out to be a match winning partnership worth 43 runs as the Demons finished with 8/112 from their 40 overs. Hockham went on to top score with 35 not out (1 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Sam Hoffmann bowled an excellent spell for Encounter Bay as he finished with 4/12 from his eight overs. Bays skipper Blake Bailey was also excellent with 3/3 from eight overs. Willunga had all the momentum as opening bowler Sean McIvor (2/10) got two early wickets before Cam Lintern and Bailey (27 not out) came together to add 45 runs for the fourth wicket, and the Bays seemed well on track for a win at 3/93. The dismissal of Lintern for 51 turned the game with Simon Roberts taking 3/18 (8), and Encounter Bay finishing their innings on 8/108, just five runs from victory. Impey (2/30) also picked up a couple of wickets. Port Elliot consolidated second spot on the GSCA ladder with a comfortable eight-wicket victory against Yankalilla. ‘Yank’ batted first with Aaron Smith (33) and Luke Bartlett (27) helping the Tigers to a score of 128 before being bowled out in the 39th over. Five Port Elliot bowlers took wickets with Chris O’Connor (3/16), Simon Donaldson (3/28) and Ben Martin (2/21) leading the way. Port Elliot were never troubled in the run chase after Hayden Gordge and Liam Harris put on 86 for the first wicket. Gordge made 40 (86 balls), while Harris finished on 59 not out (118 balls) as the winning runs came up in the 37th over. Teenager Ryan Borlace was the best of the Yankalilla bowlers with 1/15 from his seven overs.Myponga-Sellicks strengthened their grip on a finals spot with a comfortable six-wicket win against Mount Compass at Burgess Oval. The home side batted first and finished with 6/132 from their 40 overs. Josh Murfitt and Paul Barrett were involved in the key partnership of the innings as they added 75 runs for the second wicket before Barrett was dismissed for 32. Murfitt went on to top score with 64. Ryan Haverty (2/22) was the leading bowler for the Mudlarks. The Myponga-Sellicks run chase was dominated by left-hand opening batsman Michael Tomlinson who scored 68. He got good support from Ryan Haverty (21) in a 53-run stand for the second wicket as the winning runs came up in the 35th over. McLaren Districts continued their resurgence in 2022/23 with an eight-wicket win against Aldinga at McLaren Flat. Aldinga batted first and were bowled out in the 36th over for 123. Five McLaren Districts bowlers took wickets with left-arm spinner Jacob Banks the standout with 4/25 (8). Luke Goodieson (2/17) and Stephen Nairn (2/22) were the other multiple wicket takers. Justin Twartz and Zac Hodges opened well with a 77-run stand for the first wicket before Twartz went for 39. Hodges continued on to top score with 54 and he was well supported by Goodieson with 26 not out as the winning runs came up in the 32nd over. Ladder - after round 10Goolwa 58, Port Elliot 52, Noarlunga 43, McLaren Districts 43, Encounter Bay 37, Myponga-Sellicks 30, Willunga 24, Yankalilla 21, Mount Compass 12, Aldinga 0.Round 11 fixtures (4/2/23 & 11/2/23 - home team named first)Encounter Bay v Port ElliotMyponga-Sellicks v AldingaMount Compass v YankalillaGoolwa v WillungaNoarlunga v McLaren Districts

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 14 resultsMcLaren Vale 65 defeated Willunga 43Goolwa Black 65 defeated Victor Harbor 52 Yankalilla 63 defeated Encounter Bay 43Port Elliot 75 defeated Strathalbyn 51Goolwa White 59 defeated Clarendon 46Ladder (after round 14)McLaren Vale 105, Goolwa Black 104, Yankalilla 83, Clarendon 81, Port Elliot 80, Victor Harbor 56, Strathalbyn 56, Goolwa White 56, Encounter Bay 54, Willunga 45.Round 15 fixtures (home team named first)Clarendon v StrathalbynPort Elliot v WillungaGoolwa White v Encounter BayMcLaren Vale v Victor HarborGoolwa Black v Yankalilla

Mount Lofty has all but booked their ticket to finals action this season after defeating Aldgate by 16 runs during round 13 action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) at Aldgate yesterday. The Redcaps batted first and were in a bit of trouble early as they slipped to 3/55 before Ryan Pistola joined Adam Carthew at the crease. This pair added 100 runs for the fourth wicket before Pistola went for 67 from 68 balls (9 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). Carthew went on to register his third half century of the season, with 52 from 59 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Tim Noble (26 not out) and Peter Giannes (13 not out) made handy contributions at the end as Mount Lofty finished on 8/225 from their 45 overs. Felix Farmer (2/32) and Shaun Atkins (2/37) were the multiple wicket takers for the ‘Gaters’. The Aldgate run chase started in similar fashion with the home side in strife at 3/41 as Frank Clements joined Atkins. This would be the key partnership of the game, but when Atkins went for 47 off 32 balls (5 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), Mount Lofty were well on top. Clements went on to make 48 off 43 balls (4 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s) before being dismissed with the score at 7/128. Teenager Farmer battled hard and eventually top scored with his maiden ‘A’ grade half century (51 not out from 62 balls) as Aldgate were bowled out in the 44th over for 209. Carthew completed a fine all-round game with 3/34 (9), while Connor Milde (2/34) and Giannes (2/43) were the other multiple wicket takers for the Redcaps.Bridgewater won their third game in a row to rocket into finals calculations following their dominant eight-wicket win against Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Cherry Gardens. Bridgewater won the toss and sent the home side in and the move paid immediate dividends as SCIB slumped to 3/5. Brad Smith (23) and Darcy Campbell (18) tried to add some respectability to the scorecard before their side were bowled out for just 68. Five Bridgewater bowlers took wickets with Liam Risson the standout with 4/11 (6.3). Jarrad Tait bowled a miserly spell to finish with 2/8 (9), while Luke Hoyle snared 2/13 (5). The Raiders wasted no time in the run chase with Hoyle (34 not out) and Justin Summerill (18 not out) bringing up the winning runs in the 17th over. Daniel Desengo (1/18) and Ben McGowan (1/19) were the wicket takers for Scott Creek Ironbank.Stirling has also just about wrapped up their spot in the finals after they won a thrilling contest against Mylor at Stirling Oval yesterday by one wicket. Mylor batted first and struggled from the start as they were 5/62 in the 21st over. Shane Maslin, batting down the order, joined Adrian Gaunt in an excellent partnership worth 90 runs for the sixth wicket which took their side to 5/152 from a rain-shortened innings of 40 overs. Gaunt top scored with 86 not out (121 balls) and Maslin made 39 not out (59 balls). Charlie Fryer with 2/23 from six overs was the only multiple wicket taker for the Eagles. Stirling looked well on track to win comfortably as Jack Pick (46) and Josh Cox (17) added 43 runs for the third wicket, before Pick combined with Pete Fryer (39) for a 39-run fourth wicket stand as Stirling reached 3/126. The wicket of Pick precipitated a collapse of 6/26 as the Eagles reached 9/152 with last man Ethan Penck joining veteran Julian Zytnik with scores tied. Penck held his nerve, scoring a boundary off the first ball he faced to get his side over the line. Tom Jensen (3/20) and Jesse Cooper (3/33) were the chief wicket takers for Mylor. The ‘Rohan Reid Roadshow’ continued yesterday with the Meadows skipper making his fifth century of the season, with the Bulldogs defeating Uraidla by 60 runs. Meadows sit on top of the ladder and have now won five games on the trot. Uraidla won the toss and sent Meadows in with the Rohan Reid and Marko Kovak partnership of 101 runs for the third wicket laying the foundation for Meadows to post 5/218 from their 45 overs. Kovac finished with 47 from 64 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Reid batted throughout the innings to make 101 not out from 128 balls (9 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Ty Watson (1/19) was the pick of the Uraidla bowlers. Uraidla were in plenty of strife early as they plummeted to 4/15 in the 10th over. Will Bevan-Giles (2/8) and Chad Dawe (2/23) did all the early damage for the Bulldogs. Kovac continued his good day with 3/26 (9) and an early finish was on the cards with Uraidla at 7/78. Renzo Gaetan (33 not out) joined Simon Parker in adding an undefeated 80 runs for the eighth wicket with Parker top scoring with 70 not out (118 balls) as the home side finished on 7/158. Kangarilla had the bye.Ladder - after round 13Meadows 51, Mount Lofty 48, Stirling 48, Aldgate 33, Kangarilla 33, Bridgewater 33, Scott Creek Ironbank 30, Mylor 18, Uraidla 18.Round 14 fixtures (4/2/23) - home team named firstAldgate v Scott Creek IronbankMount Lofty v Meadows Bridgewater v KangarillaUraidla v MylorStirling has the bye

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 12 resultsMyponga Sellicks 4-5-42 defeated Port Elliot 2-4-42Goolwa 4-6-48 defeated Inman Valley 2-2-29Back Valley 6-8-54 defeated Normanville 0-0-0 (Forfeit)Ladder (after round 12)Inman Valley 57, Myponga Sellicks 56, Goolwa 51, Port Elliot 31, Back Valley 31, Normanville 14.Round 13 Fixtures (4/2/23 - home team named first)Normanville v Myponga SellicksGoolwa v Port ElliotBack Valley v Inman Valley

Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) won their second Meyer Shield title in a row today, after defeating Hills Cricket Association (HCA) by four wickets at Encounter Bay. It is the fifth Meyer Shield title for AEHCA overall, and the first time they have gone ‘back-to-back’. Hills batted first and were soon in deep trouble as they slumped to 5/18 with AEHCA opening bowler Nathan Fitzgerald tearing through the top order. Fitzgerald finished with the excellent figures of 4/27 from his 10 overs. Hills skipper Jake Turnbull was playing a lone hand for his side, before he was joined by Alex Heptinstall in a 31-run partnership for the eighth wicket. Turnbull was finally dismissed for 32 (88 balls), while Heptinstall departed in the final over for 31 (68 balls) with Hills dismissed for just 114. Brodie Clarke also bowled an excellent spell with 3/16 (10), while Mitch Weeks (2/16) and Matt Martin (1/16) were the other wicket takers for AEHCA. Alexandra & Eastern Hills got off to a shaky start in their run chase with both openers back in the shed with the score at 2/11. Matthew Harris (13) and Robert Crook then steadied the ship with a 30-run stand for the third wicket. Steven Huxter (8) joined Crook to add a further 35 runs for the fourth wicket as the reigning champions took control of the match. Hills took three more wickets before the winning runs came up in the 37th over. Crook went on to top score with 50 from 77 balls (6 x 4’s), the only half-century of the match. Adam Carthew (3/18) and Shaun Atkins (3/33) were the wicket takers for Hills. Alexandra & Eastern Hills will be the early favourites for the 2024 Meyer Shield as they will host the competition next January.

The annual Harry Meyer Shield is being hosted this year by the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) and features six teams from throughout the Fleurieu & Districts Zone. The minor round fixtures were played on the weekend with reigning champions Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) and Hills Cricket Association (HCA) set to face off in the final on Australia Day (Thursday 26 January) at Encounter Bay. The other associations competing were Murray Towns Cricket Association (MTCA), Torrens Valley Cricket Association (TVCA), and Kangaroo Island Cricket Association (KICA). AEHCA advanced to the final with a 93-run victory over Murray Towns on Saturday, followed by a five-wicket victory against Torrens Valley yesterday. HCA had a tight, three-wicket win against Great Southern at Mount Compass on Saturday, before easily accounting for Kangaroo Island by 135 runs at Encounter Bay yesterday.Zach Trethewey (KICA) was the leading run scorer on the weekend with 136 runs. Next best were Haydn Reid (HCA - 98 runs), and Sam Hoffmann (GSCA - 92 runs). The leading wicket takers were Jack Roesler (TVCA - 5 wickets), Steve Featherstone (HCA - 5 wickets), and Troy Blackwell (AEHCA - 5 wickets).LadderAEHCA 4, HCA 4, MTCA 2, KICA 2, GSCA 0, TVCA 0.FixtureAEHCA v HCA (10:00am, Thursday 26 January @ Encounter Bay)

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 12 resultsMacclesfield 14-14-101 defeated Kangarilla 2-2-48Woodchester 8-8-82 defeated Clarendon 8-8-73John Wesley 12-12-88 defeated Strathalbyn 4-4-54Ladder (after round 12)Macclesfield 175, Woodchester 121.5, John Wesley 121, Strathalbyn 76, Clarendon 59, Kangarilla 47.5.Round 13 Fixtures (4/2/23 - home team named first)Macclesfield v ClarendonWoodchester v StrathalbynKangarilla v John Wesley

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 11 resultsGoolwa 4-6-46 defeated Myponga Sellicks 2-3-26Port Elliot 5-7-47 defeated Back Valley 1-3-28Inman Valley 6-8-54 defeated Normanville 0-0-0 (Forfeit)Ladder (after round 11)Inman Valley 55, Myponga Sellicks 50, Goolwa 45, Port Elliot 29, Back Valley 23, Normanville 14.Round 12 Fixtures (28/1/23 - home team named first)Port Elliot v Myponga SellicksGoolwa v Inman ValleyBack Valley v Normanville

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 13 resultsGoolwa Black 61 defeated Willunga 58McLaren Vale 65 defeated Strathalbyn 40Yankalilla 67 defeated Goolwa White 55Victor Harbor 68 defeated Encounter Bay 57Port Elliot 73 defeated Clarendon 42Ladder (after round 13)Goolwa Black 94, McLaren Vale 93, Clarendon 79, Yankalilla 74, Port Elliot 68, Strathalbyn 56, Victor Harbor 54, Encounter Bay 51, Goolwa White 46, Willunga 45.Round 14 fixtures (home team named first)Willunga v McLaren ValeVictor Harbor v Goolwa BlackYankalilla v Encounter BayStrathalbyn v Port ElliotGoolwa White v Clarendon

Nairne consolidated their spot in the top-four with a thrilling five-run win at Macclesfield during round 12 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) on Saturday. The Razorbacks batted first and posted a competitive 9/182 from their 45 overs. Nairne had plenty of contributors with Luke Timmins (33), Robert Crook (27), Zac Llewellyn (26), Richard Boscence (23), and Jack May (22) all getting starts. Lachlan Barrett continued his excellent season with 3/26 from his nine-over spell, while Joe Lions snared 2/26 (7). Kieran O’Connell, fresh off 100 not out in a T20 match during the week, continued his fine form with a top-scoring 53 for the Redbacks, but at 6/119, Nairne were in the box seat. Craig Lallard (27) joined Barrett to put on 42 runs for the seventh wicket to get ‘Maccy’ back in the game. Barrett eventually went for 35 with Macclesfield bowled out in the 43rd over for 177. Six Nairne bowlers took wickets with Brodie Clarke (3/23) and Nick Williams (2/20) leading the way.Woodside won their third game of the season after defeating Hahndorf by 62 runs at Hahndorf. The Warriors batted first with Brad Collins scoring his third ‘A’ grade century for Woodside with 106 from 119 balls (13 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Collins received good support from Sam Pullen (50), Craig Medlow (40), and Dave Wescombe (20) as the visitors posted 267 before being bowled out in the 45th over. Henry Hassold took 4/26 (5) for the Magpies. Hahndorf got off to a good start in their run chase with veteran Andrew Baker combining with Daniel Jenner (27) to add 78 for the first wicket. Baker was then joined by Lachlan Huxtable (28) in a 70-run union for the second wicket before Baker went for 75 from 82 balls (9 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). From 2/148, Hahndorf collapsed to be bowled out for 205 in the final over. Nick Johns (4/35), Chris Baschiera (2/29), and Kelly Angove (2/31) were the leading bowlers for the Warriors.Langhorne Creek remained undefeated after a tight 17-run win against local rival Strathalbyn. The top-of-the-table ‘Creeks’ made the short trip up the road to ‘Strath’ and decided to bat first. Skipper Brodie O’Dea (29) and Daniel Kropp (55) opened up with a 67-run partnership, while Jordan Whiting (36 from 37 balls) and Ben Warren (35 from 37 balls) lifted the run rate. Riley Tonkin chipped in with 19 not out (24 balls) to lift the Tigers to 7/209. Jake Beerenfels, with 3/35, was the leading wicket taker for the Stallions. ‘Strath’ got off to a good start with Luke Cousins (45) and Matthew Harris (23) putting on 82 for the first wicket. Mark Abbott and Matt Abbott (32) put on 54 runs for the fourth wicket, but a collapse of 7/27 saw the Stallions bowled out in the 45th over for 192. Mark Abbott finished on 54 not out after running out of partners. Jack Humphries (3/37)  Warren (3/42), and Brodie O’Dea (2/19) did all the damage with the ball for Langhorne Creek.Reigning premier Lobethal remained in second spot on the AEHCA ladder following their comfortable five-wicket win at home against Bremer/Callington. The Cobras batted first and posted 7/152 from their 45 overs with Johnny Fitzgerald top scoring with a patient 53 from 126 balls (3 x 4’s). He was well supported by Nathan Fitzgerald (33 not out from 43 balls) and Dhanushka Abeynayake (27 from 51 balls). Dave Huxter was the standout bowler for the Tigers with 3/30 (9). Lobethal set about the run chase with skipper Mitchell Weeks in an attacking frame of mind. Weeks made 76 from 68 balls (8 x 4’s) and he received good support from Daniel Norsworthy (22 not out) and Sam Graeber (21) as the winning runs came up in the 29th over. Nathan Fitzgerald completed a good all-round game with 3/25 (9) for the Cobras, while Brad Clements took 2/38 (5). Ladder - after round 12Langhorne Creek 44, Lobethal 34, Nairne 32, Strathalbyn 24, Macclesfield 22, Bremer/Callington 18, Woodside 16, Hahndorf 2. Round 13 fixtures (28/1/23) - home team named firstBremer/Callington v NairneLanghorne Creek v WoodsideLobethal v MacclesfieldStrathalbyn v Hahndorf

Mylor won their second game of the season with a convincing 10-wicket victory over Kangarilla during round 12 action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) on Saturday at Mylor. Former first-class cricketer Tom Plant was a big inclusion for Mylor and he played his part with 48 not out from 85 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as the home team chased down Kangarilla’s paltry total of 81 in the 24th over. Plant was well supported by his opening partner Shane Maslin (29 not out) in an 82-run opening stand. Earlier, Kangarilla won the toss and elected to bat first with Che Martinsen and Carlos Venter adding 49 runs for the first wicket before Venter was dismissed for 21 (53 balls). Martinsen went on to top score with 34 (69 balls) but when he was dismissed, ‘Kangies’ lost 9/18 to be bowled out for 81 in the 36th over. Thomas Jensen bowled an excellent spell to finish with 4/15 (9) and he was well supported by Jesse Cooper (3/10) and Michael Warburton (2/22).Bridgewater won their second consecutive match following a five-wicket win over Mount Lofty at Heathfield on Saturday. The win puts the Raiders just one win outside the top-four with six rounds remaining in the season. Mount Lofty batted first and never got any momentum in their innings with Adam Carthew (34) the only Redcaps batsman to pass 20. It was the Raiders’ spinners that did all the damage with Justin Summerill (3/6) and Finn Sullivan-Llewellyn (3/17) sharing six wickets as Mount Lofty were dismissed for just 95. Bridgewater started their run chase in disastrous fashion as they slumped to 4/18, with Carthew doing most of the damage with 3/15 (6). Liam Sutcliffe (8) helped Jackson Hooper add 24 runs for the fifth wicket, but there was still plenty of work to be done at 5/42. Tom Miller (15 not out) joined Hooper in a crucial sixth-wicket stand worth 59 runs that saw Bridgewater get home in the 29th over. Hooper finished with 51 not out from 72 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Stirling consolidated their spot in the top-four with a convincing seven-wicket win at Uraidla. The Demons batted first with Michael Parker (55 not out), and Tom Bassett (44) the mainstays in Uraidla’s innings of 7/167. Chris Shaw (2/35), Jack Read (1/8), Harrison Webb (1/15), and Jack Pick (1/36) were the wicket takers for Stirling. The Eagles got off to a great start with Daniel Gonzalez and Jack Read putting on 111 runs for the first wicket in just 14 overs, before Read went for a hard-hitting 62 from 39 balls (8 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). Gonzalez went on to score 62 not out (73 balls) as Webb brought up the winning runs in the 25th over with a six! Tom Proctor (2/16) and Daniel McDonough (1/37) were the wicket takers for Uraidla.Meadows moved to the top of the HCA ladder after defeating Aldgate in a high scoring encounter at Aldgate Oval. The home side batted first with Shaun Atkins 78 not out (2 x 4’s, 7 x 6’s), Jake Turnbull 77 (5 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s), and Mitch Thomas 54 (7 x 4’s, 1 x 6) the leading lights as the ‘Gaters’ posted 4/251 from their 45 overs. Meadows skipper Rohan Reid was the pick of the Bulldogs bowlers with 2/16 from seven overs. Meadows were always ahead of the run rate in the chase, but at 4/130 a partnership was needed as Simon Bates joined Reid at the crease. This pair added 61 runs for the fifth wicket before Bates went for 35. Two more wickets fell as Meadows were 7/218 with 34 more runs required for victory. Reid was still at the crease as he brought up his hundred and then the winning runs with a six to see the Bulldogs to victory in the 43rd over. Reid finished on 124 not out (15 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s), his fourth century this season. Reid now has 664 runs at an average of 166 with six rounds remaining! Turnbull was easily the best Aldgate bowler with 2/28 (9), while Henry Brasher took 2/46 (7). Scott Creek Ironbank had the bye.Ladder - after round 12Meadows 45, Mount Lofty 42, Stirling 42, Aldgate 33, Kangarilla 33, Scott Creek Ironbank 30, Bridgewater 27, Mylor 18, Uraidla 18.Round 13 fixtures (28/1/23) - home team named firstAldgate v Mount LoftyScott Creek Ironbank v BridgewaterMeadows v UraidlaStirling v MylorKangarilla has the bye

Yankalilla pulled off an upset 86-run win against Noarlunga during round nine action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) yesterday. Yankalilla batted first and were in early trouble at 2/12 before Doug Jones and Luke Bartlett added 56 runs for the third wicket until Jones was dismissed for 33. Bartlett then put on 50 for the fifth wicket with Aaron Smith (15) before he was finally dismissed for 86 as ‘Yank’ finished with 6/162 from their 40 overs. Teenage opening bowler Harry Jackson was the leading wicket taker for the Shoes with 3/23 (6). Noarlunga’s run chase started in disastrous fashion with David Scarff bowled first ball of the innings by Ryan Borlace (1/13). Tim Dellatorre (3/25), Smith (2/6), and Ashley Madden (2/28) were the leading wicket takers for the Tigers as Noarlunga were dismissed for just 76 in the 24th over. Mason Parry (23) and Dale Parrish (19) were the only batsmen to reach double figures for the Shoes.Willunga won their second game of the season after defeating Aldinga by 41 runs yesterday. The reigning premier Demons batted first with their innings underpinned by a fine 86 not out (135 balls) from former skipper Luke Harding. James Whetstone (20) helped Harding add 53 for the second wicket before Simon Roberts came to the crease. This pair added 114 for the third wicket with Roberts making a quickfire 72 from 50 balls ( 5 x 4’s, 6 x 6’s) as Willunga posted 4/198 from their 40 overs. Brenton Averats was the best of the Aldinga bowlers with 3/33 (8). Aldinga battled hard to bat out their 40 overs, finishing on 7/157, with Robert Lishmund (44), Wade Sutherland (28), and Seamus O’Flaherty (24) all making good contributions. Roberts (2/11) and Harding (2/34) completed fine all-round games with a couple of wickets each.Port Elliot consolidated second position on the ladder with a 34-run win against Myponga-Sellicks at Myponga. Port Elliot batted first and battled their way to a competitive 8/143 after their 40 overs. The innings was set up by a 63-run stand between Joel Harris (32) and Ben Griffiths (25). Liam Harris also chimed in with 21. Five Mudlarks bowlers took wickets with Mitchell Farquhar (3/23) and Vince Nizzola (2/24) leading the way. Myponga-Sellicks got off to a good start with Michael Tomlinson (32) and Ryan Haverty (22) adding 50 for the second wicket, but that was as good as it got for the home side as they were restricted to 8/109 from their 40 overs. Port Elliot’s Riley Paull did plenty of damage through the middle order with 3/5 from four overs. Liam Harris was the other multiple wicket taker with 2/16 (6).Encounter Bay moved up to third spot on the ladder following their convincing six-wicket win over Mount Compass. ‘Compass’ batted first and they were soon in strife as they slipped to 5/29. Robert Martin made a quickfire 39 from 35 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6) to add some respectability to the innings before his side were bowled out for 96 in the 31st over. Chris Butler (3/11), Blake Bailey (3/13), and Zac Thompson (2/20) were the leading bowlers for the Bays. Sam Hoffmann continued his good recent form as he hit a quick half century to help the Bays to victory after just 18 overs. Hoffmann, who made 94 not out last week, top scored with 57 from 48 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Cam Lintern made 17 not out (10 balls).Goolwa remained undefeated after accounting for McLaren Districts by nine wickets yesterday. McLaren Districts batted first and they started well with Justin Twartz (22), Jim Ryan (21) and Stephen Nairn (14) making solid contributions. There wasn’t much else to say about the rest of the innings as the Crushers were bowled out for 110. It was a good effort from the Goolwa bowling lineup with Jayden Crees (SA Country), Josh Jones (ill), and James Lawrence (injured) all missing. Kingsley Vincent (3/14), Dean Vickery (2/17), Josh Andrewartha (2/19), and Andy Evans (2/26) stepped up to bowl McLaren Districts out. With his two wickets, Evans brought up his 400th senior wicket for the Magpies. After Stephen Nairn (1/30) removed the in-form Luke Giddings (5), Jesse Consalvo and Sam Carlyle (26 not out) added 84 runs for the second wicket to bring up victory in the 27th over. Consalvo made his highest score of the season with 76 not out.Ladder - after round 9Goolwa 58, Port Elliot 46, Encounter Bay 37, Noarlunga 37, McLaren Districts 37, Myponga-Sellicks 24, Yankalilla 21, Willunga 18, Mount Compass 12, Aldinga 0.Round 10 fixtures (28/1/23 - home team named first)Willunga v Encounter BayNoarlunga v GoolwaPort Elliot v YankalillaMcLaren Districts v AldingaMount Compass v Myponga-Sellicks

Strathalbyn moved back inside the top-four following a tight 11-run victory over Bremer/Callington at Callington during round 11 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) on Saturday. The Stallions batted first with Luke Cousins (39 from 76 balls) the only batsman in the top-eight to reach double figures as ‘Strath’ slumped to 9/72. All appeared lost until number 11 Lachlan Cutting joined Kane Gaiter. This pair put on an invaluable last wicket partnership worth 52 runs with Cutting (2) surviving 25 balls before being dismissed. Kane Gaiter was the star with 46 not out from 83 balls (9x 4’s). Graydon Brand bowled an excellent spell to snare 4/8 (8), while Nathan Fitzgerald continued his great season with 3/18 (9). Alex Durbidge chimed in with 2/18 (5.5).The Cobras started solidly with a 26-run opening partnership between Johnny Fitzgerald (10) and Jai McMurtrie (30). Once the opening partnership was broken, steady wickets fell with Bremer/Callington in all sorts of trouble at 6/46. Jamesson Kelly (23) and Bradley Clements (18 not out) battled hard but ultimately the Cobras came up short, bowled out in the 30th over for 113. Skipper Brayden Gaiter took 4/31, giving him 21 wickets for the season, while Matt Abbott snared 3/34 (9). Nairne consolidated their position in the top-four with a comfortable 73-run win against Hahndorf at Nairne. The Razorbacks batted first and posted a solid total of 6/212 from their 45 overs with Robert Crook (59 from 82 balls), Brodie Clarke (54 not out from 66 balls) and Zac Llewellyn (39 from 42 balls) the main contributors. Former Razorback Michael Harden (2/49) was the only multiple wicket taker for the Magpies. Hahndorf battled hard but were never really in the run chase as they were bowled out in the 40th over for 139. Henry Hassold (25), Greg Hassold (23), and Henry Baker (20) were the only Hahndorf batsmen to reach 20. Six Nairne bowlers took wickets with left-arm spinner Nick Williams (3/14) the chief wicket taker. He was well supported by Chad Harrop (2/20) and Jack May (2/28). Langhorne Creek continued their undefeated season with a convincing seven-wicket win at home against Macclesfield. The Redbacks batted first and compiled what appeared a competitive total of 9/165 from their 45 overs. The innings was underpinned by a patient half century from Tom Filsell (50 from 106 balls). Tom Keough (25), Kieran O’Connell (20), David Caddle (19), and Josh Lewis-Burns (19) also made handy contributions. Veteran Ben Warren wound back the clock to snare 5/28 from his nine over spell. Langhorne Creek wasted no time in knocking off the total with Brodie O’Dea (52 from 59 balls), James Dawson (48 not out from 62 balls), and Jordan Whiting (32 from 26 balls) doing the damage for the Tigers as the winning runs were brought up with 20 overs to spare. Reigning premier Lobethal remained in second spot on the AEHCA ladder following a thrilling five-run win against local rival Woodside. The Tigers batted first with skipper Mitch Weeks leading from the front with a top-scoring knock of 67 from 76 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Daniel Norsworthy made 37 (65 balls) and Matt Martin added a handy 21 (22 balls) down the order as Lobethal reached 184 before being bowled out in the 39th over. Shane Druwitt was the pick of the Warriors’ bowlers with the fine figures of 4/17 (7). Nick Johns (2/33), Jacob Moller (2/47), and Jeremy Druwitt (1/13) were the other wicket takers. Woodside got off to a disastrous start in the run chase with both openers back in the shed with the score at 2/1, before Tommy Baldock (15) and Dave Wescombe (29) joined with Brad Collins to get the Warriors back on track at 3/87. A middle order collapse of 3/2 once again put Lobethal back on top as Collins continued his defiant knock. Jeremy Druwitt chimed in with an important knock of 33 (56 balls) as he and Collins added 56 runs for the seventh wicket before Collins went for 76 (103 balls). Lobethal held their nerve to restrict Woodside to 9/179. Weeks completed a fine all-round double as he took 3/40 (9), while Cam Winen bowled a miserly spell of 2/15 (8). Ladder - after round 11Langhorne Creek 40, Lobethal 30, Nairne 28, Strathalbyn 24, Macclesfield 22, Bremer/Callington 18, Woodside 12, Hahndorf 2. Round 12 fixtures (14/1/23) - home team named firstHahndorf v WoodsideLobethal v Bremer/CallingtonMacclesfield v NairneStrathalbyn v Langhorne Creek