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

Strathalbyn v Redsox - Under 14 Mixed SoftballRedsox started strong in defence with three strike outs, mixed amongst a couple of walks that allowed only two runs across the plate. Charlie Askew took to the pitching stripe, pitching to Poppy Groom, and together they also achieved three K2s, after the first four batters got on base and made it around to score. At the bottom of the first inning, just two runs separated the teams. In the second inning, Redsox’s experience in the field paid off and they were able to tag out two of Strath’s base-runners. Tallera Spinks was left just short of second base, and Eva Eglitis was tagged out at home.  Tallera then tried her hand at pitching, and tried hard to get the ball through the zone. Redsox took advantage of the strikes with a couple of great outfield hits, including a deep centrefield hit that was chased down by Poppy now in left field. The inning ended with seven runs in for Redsox, with no extra runs for Strathalbyn.The third and final inning saw Strathalbyn disciplined in the batters box and get through the entire line up to also bring in seven runs. As time drew to a close, Redsox managed one run and one out before time and game was called with Redsox not needing to complete their turn at bat with a safe three run lead. The final result was Redsox 12 defeated Strathalbyn 9.

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 7 resultsBack Valley 4-6-46 defeated Normanville 2-3-26Myponga Sellicks 6-8-53 defeated Port Elliot 0-1-27Inman Valley 3-5-42 defeated Goolwa 3-4-42Ladder (after round 7)Myponga Sellicks 36, Inman Valley 34, Goolwa 30, Back Valley 18, Port Elliot 16, Normanville 10.Round 8 Fixtures (home team named first)Port Elliot v GoolwaMyponga Sellicks v NormanvilleInman Valley v Back Valley

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 8 resultsStrathalbyn 65 defeated Willunga 58Goolwa Black 72 defeated Goolwa White 45Victor Harbor 73 defeated Clarendon 50McLaren Vale 75 defeated Encounter Bay 51Yankalilla 80 defeated Port Elliot 42Ladder (after round 8)Goolwa Black 70, McLaren Vale 60, Clarendon 47, Port Elliot 44, Strathalbyn 43, Yankalilla 42, Encounter Bay 32, Victor Harbor 30, Willunga 30, Goolwa White 22.Round 9 fixtures (home team named first)McLaren Vale v Goolwa BlackPort Elliot v Encounter BayStrathalbyn v Victor HarborGoolwa White v WillungaClarendon v Yankalilla

Bridgewater won their first game of the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) season with a comfortable eight-wicket win over Mylor in a match reduced to 40 overs at Bridgewater Oval yesterday. Mylor won the toss and decided to bat first and were in early trouble at 2/12, before Alex Kern (17) and Ben James came together to add 68 runs for the third wicket. James went on to top score with 45 (81 balls). Tight bowling from the Raiders restricted Mylor to 9/131 from their 40 overs. Luke Hoyle (2/5), Jarrad Tait (2/17) and Caleb Risson (2/34) were the multiple wicket takers for Bridgewater. The Raiders lost Hoyle (4) early, but skipper Justin Summerill and Will Fearnhead put the game beyond doubt with a 116-run second-wicket stand. Summerill top scored with 67 (101 balls), while Fearnhead finished on 43 not out (69 balls) as Bridgewater won with more than eight overs to spare. Mount Lofty continued their undefeated start to the season with a comprehensive 94-run win against reigning premier Stirling at Heathfield. The game was reduced to 35 overs per side with the Redcaps batting first. Mount Lofty had a number of contributors with Adam Carthew (54 from 53 balls) leading the way. He was well supported by Josh Healey (45) and Nick Justice (32) as the home side posted 5/169. Veteran Stirling all-rounder Julian Zytnik was the pick of the bowlers with 2/22 (7). The Eagles were never in the hunt in their run chase as they were bundled out for just 75 in the 29th over. Pete Fryer top scored with 15 (35 balls). Peter Giannes was the leading wicket taker for the Redcaps as he captured the fine figures of 4/15 (7). Carthew completed an excellent all-round game with 3/8 from 3.3 overs.Aldgate won their third game of the season with a comfortable 58-run win with the game being played at Meadows. The game was reduced to 30 overs per side with the ‘Gaters’ batting first and posting 5/170. Josh Callaghan (34) and skipper Jake Turnbull added 72 runs for the second wicket before Frank Clements joined Turnbull at the crease. Turnbull went on to score 57 from 61 balls, while Clements remained unbeaten on 57 (44 balls). Simon Parker took 4/36 (6) for the Demons. Peter Wilson (33) was the only Uraidla batsman to pass 20 as Uraidla finished their 30 overs on 7/112. Luke Smet (3/33) and Matty Hansen (2/8) were the main wicket takers for Aldgate.Kangarilla consolidated their spot in the top-four with an eight-wicket victory against Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Cherry Gardens. In another rain-reduced match (30 overs), SCIB batted first and were in early trouble with both openers dismissed and the score on 2/4. Andy Adams (28) and Thomas Watton put on 71 runs for the third wicket to give the innings some impetus as Watton went on to top score with 68 from 93 balls. SCIB finished with 7/130 from their 30 overs. Ryan Grimmond (2/23) and Ryan Smallman (2/33) were the multiple wicket takers for Kangarilla. ‘Kangies’ lost Ben Evans (2) early, before Lachlan Knight (17) joined with Steve Featherstone to add 47 runs for the second wicket. Featherstone continued on to top score with an unbeaten 77 from 86 balls (7 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). ‘Feathers’ received good support from Grimmond, who completed an excellent all-round game with 31 not out (34 balls) with Kangarilla winning with 18 balls to spare. Meadows had the bye.Ladder - after round 8Mount Lofty 36, Aldgate 27, Kangarilla 27, Stirling 24, Meadows 21, Scott Creek Ironbank 18, Uraidla 18, Bridgewater 15, Mylor 6.Round 9 fixtures - home team named firstStirling v Scott Creek IronbankMeadows v KangarillaUraidla v Mount LoftyAldgate v MylorBridgewater has the bye

Unfortunately the weather played a major role on Saturday during round seven action in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA). Two matches got underway but didn’t finish, while the Stirling/Aldgate and Meadows/Scott Creek Ironbank matches were abandoned without a ball bowled. Reigning premier Stirling have played just two matches through the opening seven rounds!Kangarilla hosted Mount Lofty and the match was evenly poised when rain struck late in the day. Mount Lofty batted first and were soon in deep trouble as they slumped to 4/15. The returning Tim Noble and Brad Hutton (13) got the innings back on track with a 41-run stand for the fifth wicket. Noble continued on to top score with 64 from 109 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6) as the Redcaps battled their way to 9/136 from their 45 overs. Jason Zecchin (13) and Peter Giannes (11) added valuable support to Noble late in the innings. Five Kangarilla bowlers took wickets with skipper Che Martinsen the standout. ‘Cheech’ snared 3/15 from his nine-over spell and he was well supported by Steve Featherstone (2/41). ‘Kangies’ got themselves to 4/91 in the 32nd over before rain halted play with the home side needing 46 runs to win. Carlos Venter (21 not out) and Che Martinsen (20) were the leading scorers for Kangarilla. Regular Redcaps wicket-keeper Josh Healey took to the bowling crease for the first time this season and took 2/8 (5) to be the leading bowler for Mount Lofty.Bridgewater were searching for their first win of the season as they hosted Uraidla at Bridgewater Oval. The Raiders batted first and were in early trouble at 4/64, with Will Fearnhead the best of the top order batsmen with 30 from 38 balls (3 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Enter Peter Atkins who dominated the innings with a hard-hitting 74 not out from 71 balls. Atkins’ innings included two boundaries and a whopping eight sixes! Atkins added 92 runs for the seventh wicket with Thomas Miller. Miller made 46 from 41 balls (4 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) as Bridgewater posted 8/198 from their 45 overs. Seven Uraidla bowlers took wickets with Mitch Makings (2/31) the multiple wicket taker for the Demons. Uraidla's innings only lasted into the second over before play was called off with the score at 0/2.Mylor had the bye.Ladder - after round 7Mount Lofty 30, Stirling 24, Aldgate 21, Kangarilla 21, Meadows 21, Uraidla 18, Scott Creek Ironbank 18, Bridgewater 9, Mylor 6.Round 8 fixtures - home team named firstAldgate v UraidlaMount Lofty v StirlingBridgewater v MylorScott Creek Ironbank v KangarillaMeadows has the bye

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 6 resultsMacclesfield 11-11-94 defeated John Wesley 5-5-64Woodchester drew KangarillaStrathalbyn 8-8-89 defeated Clarendon 8-8-82Ladder (after round 6)Macclesfield 89, Woodchester 73.5, John Wesley 46, Strathalbyn 37, Kangarilla 32.5, Clarendon 22.Round 7 Fixtures (home team named first)Kangarilla v MacclesfieldWoodchester v Clarendon Strathalbyn v John Wesley

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 6 resultsInman Valley 5-7-51 defeated Normanville 1-1-19Goolwa 3-4-41 defeated Myponga Sellicks 3-4-35Port Elliot 3-5-46 defeated Back Valley 3-5-41Ladder (after round 6)Inman Valley 29, Myponga Sellicks 28, Goolwa 27, Port Elliot 16, Back Valley 12, Normanville 8.Round 7 Fixtures (home team named first)Normanville v Back ValleyMyponga Sellicks v Port ElliotInman Valley v Goolwa

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 7 resultsMcLaren Vale 56 defeated Yankalilla 48Goolwa Black 64 defeated Encounter Bay 45Clarendon 76 defeated Willunga 59Goolwa White 66 defeated Strathalbyn 55Port Elliot 67 defeated Victor Harbor 42Ladder (after round 7)Goolwa Black 64, Port Elliot 50, McLaren Vale 48, Clarendon 47, Yankalilla 36, Willunga 34, Strathalbyn 33, Encounter Bay 32, Goolwa White 22, Victor Harbor 18.Round 8 fixtures (home team named first)Willunga v StrathalbynGoolwa Black v Goolwa WhiteVictor Harbor v ClarendonEncounter Bay v McLaren ValeYankalilla v Port Elliot

It was another rain interrupted day during round seven action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) with just two matches completed on Saturday. Macclesfield won their third game of the season with a nail-biting one-wicket win against Bremer/Callington at Callington. The home side batted first with all of their top-six batsmen reaching double figures. No Cobras batsman went on with it though, as Alex Durbidge top scored with 18, while Nathan Fitzgerald was left stranded on 17 not out, with the Cobras losing their last 6/13 to be bowled out for 107. Kieran O’Connell (4/13) and Connor Moore (3/15) were the chief destroyers for the Redbacks. Macclesfield started well to reach 1/52 with O’Connell (21) and Moore (20) continuing their good games. Josh Lewis-Burns added 22, but ‘Maccy’ collapsed to 9/99 and the Cobras looked set to pull off an amazing victory. Rowan Voogt (8 not out) and Ben Matthews (2 not out) held their nerve to get their side over the line in the 35th over. Daniel Lowe (3/15), Graydon Brand (3/27) and Nathan Fitzgerald (2/14) were the best of the Bremer/Callington bowlers.Langhorne Creek remained undefeated after a comfortable eight-wicket win at home against Hahndorf. The visitors batted first and were no match for the Tigers’ opening bowler Troy Blackwell, who snared the great figures of 6/21 from his nine overs. Just two Hahndorf batsmen reached double figures with Ryan Trafford-Walker (17) and Benny Montgomerie (12) the leading scorers. Brodie O’Dea was the other multiple wicket taker for Langhorne Creek with 2/7 (4.4). The Tigers wasted no time in the run chase as they brought up the win in just the 15th over. Daniel Kropp continued his excellent season with 42 not out from just 29 balls (2 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Harry Eades (1/9) and Mitch Bannister (1/24) were the wicket takers for Hahndorf.The match between Lobethal and Nairne at ‘Lobey’ was abandoned just six overs into the Tigers innings as they were on 0/31 (Ben Matthews 20 not out) chasing Nairne’s score of 9/143. Shane Kenney (41) and Luke Clayton (26) were the mainstays of the Razorbacks innings. Five Lobethal bowlers took wickets including Matt Martin (2/15), Sam Graeber (2/15) and Tanner King (2/31). Only 18 overs were possible at Strathalbyn with the home side reaching 2/42 against Woodside before rain stopped play. Matt Harris got some time in the middle with 24 not out (51 balls), while Chris Baschiera took both wickets for the Warriors on his way to figures of 2/13 (6).Ladder - after round 7Langhorne Creek 26, Strathalbyn 16, Lobethal 16, Nairne 16, Macclesfield 14, Woodside 12, Bremer/Callington 10, Hahndorf 2. Round 8 fixtures - home team named firstBremer/Callington v HahndorfLobethal v Langhorne CreekMacclesfield v StrathalbynNairne v Woodside

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 6 resultsEncounter Bay Gold 86 defeated Willunga 48Goolwa 88 defeated Yankalilla 51McLaren Vale 61 defeated Port Elliot 48Victor Harbor 72 defeated Encounter Bay Blue 44Ladder (after round 6)Victor Harbor 42, Goolwa 42, Port Elliot 41, McLaren Vale 40, Yankalilla 38, Encounter Bay Blue 32, Willunga 31, Encounter Bay Gold 22.Round 7 fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa v McLaren ValeVictor Harbor v YankalillaPort Elliot v Encounter Bay GoldWillunga v Encounter Bay Blue

Not a ball was bowled Saturday, as all four games in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association were abandoned due to the inclement spring weather. The match-of the round this Saturday (19/11) sees a rematch of last season’s decider with reigning premier Lobethal hosting Nairne at Lobethal Oval.Ladder - after round 6Langhorne Creek 22, Strathalbyn 14, Lobethal 14, Nairne 14, Macclesfield 10, Bremer/Callington 10, Woodside 10, Hahndorf 2. Round 7 fixtures - home team named firstBremer/Callington v MacclesfieldLanghorne Creek v HahndorfLobethal v NairneStrathalbyn v Woodside