Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 18 resultsStrathalbyn 70 defeated Goolwa Black 37Port Elliot 56 defeated Encounter Bay 54Willunga 73 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 52McLaren Vale 63 defeated Victor Harbor White 48Goolwa White 62 defeated Yankalilla 54Ladder (after round 18)McLaren Vale 155, Strathalbyn 130, Goolwa Black 117, Willunga 106, Victor Harbor Blue 104, Encounter Bay 101, Port Elliot 94, Goolwa White 71, Yankalilla 43, Victor Harbor White 39.

Willunga finished the minor round undefeated and in the process won their fourth consecutive Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) minor premiership with a convincing 10-wicket win against McLaren Districts at Willunga Oval. McLaren Districts made 129 on day one with Daniel Petrucci top scoring with 54 and Simon Roberts snaring 7/31 for the Demons. Willunga skipper Luke Harding and Joel Docking opened the batting and got in some valuable time at the crease with Harding making 50 not out from 117 balls while Docking went on to score 93 from 167 balls before stumps were called with Willunga finishing on 1/165. Docking has had an excellent season with 375 runs at an average of 46.88 to take out the GSCA batting for the season. He has also claimed 14 wickets at 13.00 in a fine all-round display. Josh van den Broeke (1/33) was the sole wicket taker for the Crushers. Encounter Bay grabbed the ‘double chance’ and will face minor premier Willunga in the semi-finals following a convincing six-wicket victory over Port Elliot at Encounter Bay. The Bays resumed day two on 0/34 in pursuit of Port Elliot’s total of 116 with Jason Parry and Dennis Rice at the crease. Rice (18) was dismissed on his overnight score with Parry going on to make 29. Sam Hoffmann (33), Cam Lintern (17 not out) and Blake Bailey (14) saw the Bays to their target in the 41st over. Riley Paull (1/14), Colby Whitbourne (1/15), Simon Donaldson (1/21) and Ethan Spriggs (1/37) were the wicket takers for Port Elliot who now face Noarlunga in the ‘knockout’ semi-final at Willunga.Noarlunga won their third game on the trot to finish in third spot on the GSCA ladder, just .05% behind Encounter Bay, following a 28-run win over Goolwa at Noarlunga. Goolwa resumed day two at 2/3 in pursuit of Noarlunga’s day one total of 125 and were soon in trouble as they slipped to 5/18. Shaun Burger (40) and skipper Josh Jones (32) then put on 75 runs for the sixth wicket as Goolwa looked on track for their third win of the season at 5/93. Jason Scarff removed Jones and then Anthony Burgess (2/9) dismissed Burger, as Noarlunga were all of a sudden back in the game. Another wicket to Burgess followed by wickets to Matthew Ray (3/21) and then Scarff, saw the Magpies lose their last 5/4 to be bowled out for 97. Scarff bowled a marathon unchanged spell to finish with 5/44 from 26.5 overs.  Ladder (after round 10)Willunga 60, Encounter Bay 36, Noarlunga 36, Port Elliot 21, Goolwa 15, McLaren Districts 12.Semi-Final fixtures (13/3/21 & 14/3/21) (two-day games)Willunga v Encounter Bay (Port Elliot)Noarlunga v Port Elliot (Willunga)

Great Southern Tennis AssociationSemi-Final resultsBack Valley 5-8-74 defeated Inman Valley 4-5-58Victor Harbor 9-12-85 defeated Goolwa 0-1-38Preliminary Final Fixtures (home team named first)Inman Valley v Victor Harbor (Saturday 13 March @ 1.00pm)Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationSemi-Final resultsJohn Wesley 3-3-24 defeated Clarendon 3-3-23Strathalbyn 5-5-37 defeated McLaren Flat 1-1-27Preliminary Final Fixtures (home team named first)Clarendon v Strathalbyn (Saturday 13 March @ 8.30am)

Meadows have qualified for an incredible 12th Grand Final in 13 seasons following a comfortable 59-run win over Mount Lofty in their Hills Cricket Association (HCA) semi-final on Saturday at Meadows. The home side won the toss and batted first with Luke Tonkin and Haydn Reid (23) putting on 37 for the first wicket. Tonkin was joined by skipper Rohan Reid and this pair put on 61 runs for the second wicket before Tonkin went for 52 (64 balls). The experienced Kris Dawe was the next man in for Meadows and his partnership with Rohan Reid set the game up for the reigning premier. Their partnership was worth 105 runs with Reid making his fourth half century of the season with 68 from 73 balls (8 x 4’s, 1 x6) while Dawe finished with 55 from 64 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Meadows finished their 40 overs with a very competitive total of 5/213. James Kittel-Neill (3/56), Brett Pistola (1/32) and Will Healey (1/34) were the wicket takers for Mount Lofty. The Redcaps made a good start in their run chase as Josh Healey (26) and Kittel-Neill (35) put on 48 runs for the first wicket before Healey was dismissed by Chad Dawe. Kittel-Neill was next to go as Mount Lofty reached drinks at 2/73 off 20 overs. Skipper Jordan Neis-Beer (21) was battling hard for the Redcaps but wickets were falling at regular intervals as the required run rate went above 10 runs per over. Stewart Leigh, in his first ‘A’ grade game, made a quickfire 35 from 26 balls but eventually Mount Lofty were bowled out in the 38th over for 154. HCA leading wicket taker, Kris Dawe, again bowled an excellent spell to finish with 4/22 (8) and he was well supported by Tom Bevan-Giles (2/36), Chad Dawe (2/38) and Gus Frazer (2/43) while Rohan Reid bowled a miserly spell of 0/14 from his eight overs. Meadows will have a week off as they prepare to host the decider on Saturday March 20, while Mount Lofty will need to re-group as they tackle Kangarilla in the Preliminary Final at Heathfield on Saturday. Kangarilla won their first ever final in HCA ‘A’ grade ranks with a four-wicket victory over Aldgate at Balhannah Oval. Kangarilla had to win their last two minor round games just to reach the top four and have now earned themselves a berth in the Preliminary Final against Mount Lofty. Aldgate batted first and their innings never really got going with Mitch Thomas (19) and Liam Winskill (11) the only batsmen in the top five to reach double figures as the ‘Gaters’ slipped to 6/50. Jack Woollard tried to give the innings some impetus as he made 37 from 50 balls (2 x 4’s, 1 x 6), but ultimately Aldgate were bowled out for 105 in the 40th over. Jack Evans (2/11), Ryan Grimmond (2/18) and Ben Evans (2/22) were the multiple wicket takers for ‘Kangies’ and there were three run outs. Kangarilla got off to a fast start with Cole Davy and Jono Makai (12) putting on 30 runs before Makai was dismissed by Brian Stephens (1/33) in the fourth over. Davy was joined by Steve Featherstone in a 37-run stand before Davy (42 from 38 balls) was dismissed in the 16th over by Perry Edwards (1/13) with the score at 2/67. Featherstone went on to make a patient 22 (81 balls) with Lachlan Knight (10 not out) hitting the winning runs in the 32nd over from the bowling of Matt Hansen (2/15).‘A1’ Grade Preliminary Final (13/3/21)Mount Lofty v Kangarilla (Heathfield Oval)‘A2’ Grade Grand Final (13/3/21)Bridgewater v Aldgate (Bridgewater Oval)‘A3’ Grade Grand Final (13/3/21)Aldgate v Scott Creek Ironbank (Aldgate Oval)*All games are 40-overs per side and start at 1.00pm

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Semi-FinalsGoolwa 66 defeated Victor Harbor 47McLaren Vale 77 defeated Port Elliot 35Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 2Semi-FinalsGoolwa 60 defeated Victor Harbor 56McLaren Vale 64 defeated Milang 57Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 3Semi-FinalsVictor Harbor 44 defeated Yankalilla Black 32Clarendon 41 defeated Langhorne Creek 33

Meadows and Mount Lofty will enter the 2020/21 Hills Cricket Association (HCA) finals series as the form teams of the competition. Meadows have won their past eight games to finish with their sixth consecutive minor premiership, while Mount Lofty are on a four-game winning streak. The two teams clashed twice during the minor round with Meadows winning both games. They also played off for the Twenty20 title with the Redcaps winning a final-over thriller. Meadows started their premiership defence slowly, winning just two of their first five games, and appeared in danger of missing finals action for the first time since the 2004/05 season. A two-game break in the season due to COVID-19 seemed to reinvigorate the Bulldogs as they hit their straps with a vengeance. Skipper Rohan Reid (434 runs), Haydn Reid (329 runs) and Luke Tonkin (243 runs) have led the way with the bat while the returning Kris Dawe (26 wickets), Rohan Reid (19 wickets) and Callan Blackwell (14 wickets) have stood out with the ball.Mount Lofty also had an inconsistent start to the season with just two wins and a tie (against Scott Creek Ironbank) from the first five rounds. From that moment on, the Redcaps lost just one game (to Meadows) as they finished in second position on the HCA ladder to secure the ‘double chance’. Skipper Jordan Neis-Beer (287 runs), Adam Carthew (234 runs) and James Kittel-Neill (228 runs) have been the main contributors with the bat while Aaron Smith (19 wickets), Carthew (14 wickets) and Max Hawke (13 wickets) are the Redcaps’ leading wicket takers. The winner of this semi-final will move straight through to the Grand Final on March 20 while the loser will live to fight another day in the Preliminary Final on March 13.2018/19 premier Aldgate will take on Kangarilla in the ‘knockout’ semi-final with the game to be played on neutral territory at Balhannah Oval. It will be Kangarilla’s first appearance in a HCA final after joining the competition in 2014/15. ‘Kangies’ did qualify for finals last season but COVID-19 put paid to their chance of hitting the park. The sides have met on two occasions this season with the ledger standing at one win each. Aldgate spent most of the season inside the top two on the ladder before losing two of their last three games to slip to third spot. Mitch Thomas has enjoyed a breakout season with 418 runs and he has been supported by Frank Clements (247 runs) and skipper Jake Turnbull (206 runs). Turnbull, Matty Hansen and Jack Woollard all took 23 wickets in the minor round while veteran Perry Edwards chipped in with 17 wickets.Kangarilla started the season well and looked a chance of finishing in the top two at Christmas. They lost form after the break, losing three games on the trot, to drop out of the top four. Wins against Uraidla and Flagstaff Hill in the last two rounds saw ‘Kangies’ snatch fourth spot and a knockout semi-final date with Aldgate. Steve Featherstone has had an excellent all-round season with 360 runs and 19 wickets while Cole Davy (337 runs) has had an excellent second half of the season. Skipper Che Martinsen (22 wickets) and Ben Evans (21 wickets) joined Featherstone inside the top 10 wicket takers in the HCA for the season. There will be a full wrap of the A1 semi-finals on the Fleurieu App on Monday along with scores from the A2 and A3 games.‘A1’ Grade Semi-Finals (6/3/21)Meadows v Mount Lofty (Meadows)Aldgate v Kangarilla (Balhannah)‘A2’ Grade Semi-Finals (6/3/21)Bridgewater v Flagstaff Hill (Bridgewater)Mylor v Aldgate (Mylor)‘A3’ Grade Semi-Finals (6/3/21)Aldgate v Bridgewater (Aldgate)Scott Creek Ironbank v Kangarilla (Cherry Gardens)*All games are 40-overs per side and start at 1.00pm

(A Grade Women) Strathalbyn v Torrens ValleyTorrens Valley were up to bat first in the last game of the minor round with Amber Hood starting off the game with a home run followed by safe hits to the next two batters and a triple to Sophie Hoyle to bring them home and she got home herself through great running. Strath’s pitcher Tessa Norris started well in the field, making two outs at first followed by a K2 to end the innings. Strath were up to bat and started with a two base hit to Norris but were unable to bring in any runs with a double play made by Torrens Valley pitcher Courtney May taking a catch and quickly throwing to third base Georgia Ballard to take out the lead runner and a catch by Ballard to send Strathalbyn from the diamond. Strath were better in the field during Torrens Valley’s second dig holding them to one run with a catch taken by catcher Gab Martin, another K2 and second base Buttsy Milne fielding well and throwing to Eliza Lovelock at first for the third out. Strathalbyn’s second turn at bat could not produce any runs with a catch taken by Torrens Valley catcher Alex Mackay, an out at first and a K2 to end the innings. Three quick outs by Strath, an out at second base, one at first and an out at third kept Torrens Valley scoreless in the third dig. Torrens Valley’s pitcher was on fire in Strath’s third turn at bat with two K2’s and a catch taken at third by Hoyle again kept Strathalbyn off the scoreboard. Strathalbyn’s pitcher Norris returned the favour by taking a catch and pitching a K2 with outfielder Tilly Lovelock contributing with a catch in the outfield to keep them from scoring in the fourth. Strath needed runs but was unable to bring any in with two outs at first and a catch taken at third for a three up three down innings. Two runs were brought in by Torrens Valley in the fifth dig before a catch taken at second by Tash Mayes, a great tag out at home by shortstop Kim Cutting throwing to Martin to stop a run and an out at first ended the innings. Strath were determined to get some runs on the board but again were unable to with a K2, an out at second and an out at first to end the innings and the game. Final scores were Torrens Valley 7 defeated Strathalbyn 0. In the other ‘A’ grade game on Friday night, Hahndorf defeated USC Bears 12-6.Premiership ladderTorrens Valley 16, Hahndorf 12, USC Bears 7, Strathalbyn 5.(C Grade Women) Strathalbyn v MacclesfieldStrathalbyn took on Macclesfield in the last game of the minor rounds and the first innings set the scene for a close fought affair. Strath’s lead-off batter was caught out by Macclesfield second base Tania Nethercott but second batter Maddison Lippasaar showed patience and a keen eye in the batter’s box to see herself on base through a walk. Her quick feet saw her steal her way to second base. Alicia Spinks had a solid crack to left field to see herself safely on board. Clean up batter Bobbie Taylor, fourth in the lineup, waited for the perfect pitch and sent the ball deep into left field, bringing in the two runners while scoring a stand up Home Run. The second out for the inning came from a pick-off throw from Maccy catcher Alisha Golding allowing Sandra Lions to tag Claire Foley out at second base. Tania Nethercott struck again picking up another fly catch at second to send Strath back to the dugout with three runs on the board.Strathalbyn was kept busy in the bottom of the first. The top of the order all got hits to the left side of the diamond and were able to beat out the throws. Strath scored their first and second outs on force runs to three thanks to clean fielding from Kelly Roe and Maddison Lippasaar. Batters continued to get bat to ball bringing in two runs from Alisha Golding and Mary Karaitiana. The third out came from shortstop Kelly Roe who made a quick throw to beat out the runner and find the safe glove of Alecia Spinks at first base. The top of the second was a clean three up three down. Sandra Lions’ clean fielding at shortstop saw Strath’s first batter out at first. Amy Wouters took a clean pick up at the pitcher’s plate to secure the second batter out at first before the third batter also fell victim to the solid arm of Lions to also be out at first.Not wanting to leave that unanswered, Strathalbyn brought in new pitcher Kelly Roe which caused the Macclesfield batting line up to adjust to the new speed. Mel Calome was out when Bobbie Taylors quick pick up as catcher on a dropped third strike saw her out at 1. Tanya Meese was also out at 1 securing the second out with the second batter. Kelly Roe made for a clean three up three out finish with a K2 on Alisha Golding.In the top of the third innings, Strath knew they needed some runs to stay ahead of Maccy. Maddison Lippasaar got on base from a fielding error at shortstop allowing her to beat the throw to first base. Wouters pitched another K2 for the first out on Strathalbyn’s second batter. Bobbie Taylor needed her speed to beat out a throw from third base Mel Calome and she kept her running boots on, stealing her way to second and then third base. Claire Foley’s keen eye saw her on base on balls. Casey Taylor was unlucky to narrowly be beaten by the throw at first on a throw from pitcher Wouters. Both Maddison and Bobbie were able to cross the plate bringing in two more runs before Jo Falkland also fell victim K2 to pitcher Wouters.Strath came out looking to defend their lead and first batter Mary Karaitiana was out K2. Ali Pope’s experience was on show as she settled in the box and got on base beating out the throw from third base Maddison Lippasaar. Sandra Lions was eager to get bat to ball but also went down swinging for the second K2. Tania Nethercott made a valiant attempt to get the ball in play. Her 4 fouls out the right side of the diamond kept Strath’s fielders on their toes before a change of pitcher saw Jodi Hauwai enter the game with a 2 and 1 count on the batter. One pitch closed out the innings with a K2.The final innings was started off in style by Strath’s Heidi Samuel with a well placed hit to right field dropping in the gap and seeing her safely on board. Rebecca Sims settled in the batter's box and made her way on base on balls. Maddison Lippasaar was the first out for the dig but runners progressed around the diamond. Alecia Spinks was out at first after an infield hit was picked up by pitcher Amy Wouters but Heidi Samuels was able to cross the plate bringing in Strath’s sixth run. Bobbie Taylor’s patience saw her on base on balls before Claire Foley was the third out via a K2.In the final dig of the game, Jodi Hauwai showed her pitching credentials with a K2 for the first out. Jess Taylor got bat to ball but Claire Foley’s calm fielding at second saw her out at first. In yet another three up three down inning, batter Mel Calome was out on a throw to first to end the game. The final score was Strathalbyn 6 defeated Macclesfield 2. In the other ‘C’ grade games, Echunga beat Red Sox 15-3 and Hahndorf White beat Hahndorf Black 20-4.Premiership ladderEchunga 18, Strathalbyn 18, Hahndorf White 17, Redsox 8, Macclesfield 7, Hahndorf Black 4.

Lobethal pulled off a stunning win at Strathalbyn on Saturday to secure the all-important double chance during round 17 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA). Amazingly 20 wickets fell for just 174 runs as Lobethal pulled off a thrilling four-run triumph. Lobethal batted first and collapsed to be 7/51 with Mitch Weeks (17) and Sam Graeber (10) the only top-six batsmen to reach double figures. Steve Huxter (30) and Will Zadow (11) combined for what turned out to be a very important 38-run eighth wicket stand before the Tigers lost their last 3/0 to be bowled out for just 89 in the 37th over. Five Stallions bowlers claimed wickets with Matt Abbott (3/7), Zach Reekie (2/9), Tim Dellatorre (2/11) and Danny Horan (2/20) leading the way. Strathalbyn needed 90 runs to win and shore up a finals berth and they reached 2/39 before the dismissal of Abbott (16) precipitated a collapse of 6/25 to leave the home side in tatters at 8/64. Matthew Harris battled hard to make 30 from 76 balls as the home side got within five runs of victory before Harris was dismissed to give Lobethal an unlikely win. All five Tigers bowlers took wickets with Dave Huxter (3/14), Weeks (3/21) and Cam Winen (2/20) the standouts. Strathalbyn now faces a nervous wait as they have the bye in the final round and will be sweating on other results going their way to take their place in the finals.After seemingly being out of the finals race after losing to Wistow last week, Nairne roared back into contention with an important 40-run win over fellow finals aspirant Hahndorf at Nairne Oval. The home side batted first and posted a competitive total of 173 with Jarrad Tait (39), Robert Crook (35) and Luke Timmins (26) leading the way. Hahndorf skipper Ryan Trafford-Walker snared 3/29 (9) and he was well supported by Ashley Eckermann (2/33) and Shaun Tait (2/38). Hahndorf got off to a good start in the run chase through veterans Andrew Baker (30) and Greg Hassold (21). The big wicket was Shaun Tait and he made his way to 36 before being dismissed by his brother Jarrad Tait (2/17). From then on it was all Nairne with the Hein brothers doing the damage with Matt taking 4/34 and Mitch 4/45 as the Magpies were bowled out in the 35th over for 133. The equation is simple for both Nairne (playing Lobethal) and Hahndorf (playing Woodside) in the final round...win and you’re in!Woodside won their seventh game of the 2020/21 season following a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Mount Barker at Woodside Oval. The visitors batted first and struggled as they were bowled out for just 89 in the 30th over. Skipper Rhys Paterson (27), Simon Turk (17) and Jason Webb (10) were the only Kookaburra batsmen to reach double figures. All seven Woodside bowlers took wickets with Chris Baschiera (3/25) leading the way. Baschiera has had an excellent season with 26 wickets at an average of 13.31. The Warriors wasted no time in knocking off the runs in just the 12th over with Dave Wescombe (40 not out) and Brad Collins (29 not out) making light work of the target. Tommy Baldock (13) was the batsman dismissed with Turk (1/18) the wicket taker. Wistow won their second game in a row with a six-wicket victory against Bremer/Callington at Callington on Saturday. The Cobras batted first and were disappointing as they were bowled out for just 60 in the 35th over. Skipper Jai McMurtrie (12) and Sandeep Huda (12) were the only players to reach double figures. The Wistow bowlers shared the wickets around with Dan Jenner leading the way with figures of 2/4 from a miserly nine-over spell. Sam Smith (2/4), Josh Fidler (2/12) and Harry Burgess (2/27) were the other multiple wicket takers. The Echidnas run chase didn’t start well as they slipped to 2/3 before Matt Chapman (17), Fiddler (15 not out) and Smith (15 not out) saw the visitors home in the 27th over. Langhorne Creek had the bye. Ladder (after round 17)Langhorne Creek 46, Lobethal 44, Strathalbyn 40, Hahndorf 38, Nairne 36, Woodside 32, Wistow 16, Bremer/Callington 12, Mount Barker 8.Round 18 fixtures (6/3/21) (home team named first)Woodside v HahndorfLanghorne Creek v Bremer/CallingtonNairne v LobethalWistow v Mount BarkerStrathalbyn has the bye

The Fleurieu & Districts Junior Cricket Grand Finals were played on Sunday with Alexandra & Eastern Hills winning the Figg Cup with a convincing victory against Great Southern, Hills won the Calaby Shield following a dramatic one run victory over Alexandra & Eastern Hills, while Kangaroo Island and Great Southern shared the Fuller Shield after a tie at Kingscote.Figg Cup (U/21) - Grand Final @ Strathalbyn OvalAlexandra & Eastern Hills 7/267 (Matt Chapman 89, Adam Clements 60, Matthew Roberts 26, James Graves 21, Josh van den Broeke 4/28, Riely Williams 3/26) defeated Great Southern 116 (Liam Harris 30 n.o., Colby Whitbourne 22, Darcy Paech 3/25, Harry Burgess 2/14) by 151 runs.Calaby Shield (U/15) - Grand Final @ Uraidla OvalHills 9/133 (Charlie Morbey 59, Wil Thomas 16, Zach McKenny 3/20, Jack Roberts 2/26) defeated Alexandra & Eastern Hills 9/132 (Jack Roberts 40, Mitchell Bannister 17 n.o., Jay Temme 4/24) by 1 run.Fuller Shield (U/13) - Grand Final @ Soldiers Memorial Park KingscoteGreat Southern 6/133 (Levi Stringer 43 n.o., Zane Garrett 19, Timmy Turner 2/20) tied Kangaroo Island 9/133 (Colton Trethewey 26, Tyler Richardson 23, Wadsworth 22, Jimmy Hamblin 4/10, Garrett 2/37) 

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 16 resultsBack Valley 5-7-69 defeated Inman Valley 4-5-53Victor Harbor 6-9-78 defeated Goolwa 3-4-53Ladder (after round 16)Back Valley 122.5, Inman Valley 115, Victor Harbor 83.5, Goolwa 63.Semi-Final Fixtures (home team named first)Back Valley v Inman Valley (Saturday 6 March @ 1.00pm)Victor Harbor v Goolwa (Saturday 6 March @ 1.00pm)Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 14 resultsClarendon 6-6-36 defeated Macclesfield 0-0-14John Wesley 4-4-28 defeated Strathalbyn 2-2-26McLaren Flat had the byeLadder (after round 14)Clarendon 69, John Wesley 48.5, Strathalbyn 27, McLaren Flat 24.5, Macclesfield 23.Semi-Final Fixtures (home team named first)Clarendon v John Wesley (Saturday 6 March @ 8.30am)Strathalbyn v McLaren Flat (Saturday 6 March @ 8.30am)

Meadows wrapped up their sixth consecutive minor premiership in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) following a four-wicket victory against Aldgate at Aldgate Oval on Saturday. The home side batted first and got off to a good start through Josh Callaghan and Mitch Thomas who added 58 runs for the first wicket before Thomas was dismissed for 31 (58 balls). Callaghan went on to make 42 (77 balls) as Aldgate started to build their innings but at 4/110, Meadows were a chance to keep the ‘Gaters’ under 160 on the small confines of ‘The Swamp’. Jack Woollard (27 from 21 balls) and Frank Clements came together to add a whirlwind 72-run fifth wicket stand as the home side reached 5/190 from their 40 overs. Clements was the star of the innings with a hard-hitting 73 not out from just 45 balls. His innings contained three boundaries and eight sixes. Meadows skipper Rohan Reid (3/48) was the only multiple wicket taker for the Bulldogs. Meadows got off to a quick start with Luke Tonkin (24) and Kris Dawe (20) scoring at better than a run a ball but at 3/61 in the 10th over, the game was in the balance as Max Buckley joined Rohan Reid at the crease. Buckley proceeded to take the game away from Aldgate with a powerful display of hitting as he brought up his second half century of the season off just 24 balls on his way to 65 from 49 balls (2 x 4’s, 9 x 6’s). Teenager Oscar Tydeman (30 from 33 balls) then put on 44 for the sixth wicket as Rohan Reid (41 not out) brought up the winning runs with a ‘maximum’ in the 34th over. Matty Hansen (2/45) was the sole multiple wicket taker for Aldgate in what was a tough day for the bowlers. Meadows will now face Mount Lofty in the ‘double chance’ semi final while Aldgate slipped to third place and will take on Kangarilla in the ‘knockout’ semi final. Kangarilla will play finals for the first time since joining the HCA back in the 2014/15 season after a comprehensive six-wicket win over Flagstaff Hill at Kangarilla. The game was virtually an elimination final with the winner to take the last available spot in the top four while the losers season would be over. The Falcons started the day well as they won the toss and chose to bat first but this was about as good as it got for the visitors as they were rolled for just 80 in the 39th over. Max Renfrey (29), Jess Lemon (13) and Jack Walton (12 not out) were the only batsmen to reach double figures. Jack Evans (3/18), Ben Evans (3/19) and Ryan Grimmond (2/17) took the bowling honours for ‘Kangies’. Cole Davy (46 from 51 balls) continued his good recent form as Kangarilla were relatively untroubled in knocking off the target in the 21st over for the loss of four wickets. Davy has scored 235 runs at an average of 47.00 in the past five matches. Former Kangarilla player, Lenny Berkefeld, took 2/16 for the visitors. Kangarilla will face off in a cut-throat semi final against Aldgate at Balhannah Oval with the winner to advance to the preliminary final on March 13 while for the loser, it will be season over. Mount Lofty grabbed the all-important double chance after a crushing nine-wicket win over Uraidla at Uraidla Oval. The home side started well with Thomas Bassett (19) and Alex Heptinstall (15) adding 37 for the first wicket. From then on it was all Mount Lofty as they took 10/35 to bowl out the home side for just 72 in the 37th over. All five Redcaps bowlers took wickets with Aaron Smith (3/13) and Adam Carthew (2/2) the standouts. Mount Lofty were keen for an ‘early minute’ as they knocked off the small target in just 8.2 overs. Josh Healey (29 not out), Jack Sandercock (20) and Jordan Neis-Beer (19 not out) all got in on the act with the bat for Mount Lofty. Bassett (1/20) was the wicket taker for Uraidla. Mount Lofty will enter their semi final clash at Meadows with confidence after four consecutive wins plus a dramatic victory in the T20 final against the Bulldogs.Stirling rounded out their season with a fifth victory of 2020/21 following a 67-run at Cherry Gardens against Scott Creek Ironbank. Stirling batted first and got solid contributions from Jacob Kemp (24), Jack Pick (20) and Myles Collins (13) but at 3/67, a good partnership was needed. Pete Fryer (43) joined Kosta Sinodinos (49) in an innings-defining partnership worth 87 runs as the visitors finished with 7/206 from their 40 overs. Veteran Andy Adams took 3/63 (8) while Beau Thomas bowled economically to snare 1/12 (6). Scott Creek Ironbank were in early strife at 4/44 before Thomas Watton and Mark Kipping added 40 runs for the fifth wicket. This was easily the best partnership of the innings as the home side lost their last 6/55 to be bowled out for 139 in the 34th over. Watton went on to top score with 46 from 46 balls with seven boundaries. Jack Read (5/29 off 8) claimed his first five-wicket haul in ‘A’ grade ranks and he was ably supported by Sinodinos (3/29). Sinodinos had an excellent season with the ball for the Eagles with 24 wickets at an average of 11.38.Ladder (after round 16)Meadows 63, Mount Lofty 57, Aldgate 54, Kangarilla 48, Flagstaff Hill 42, Stirling 36, Uraidla 27, Scott Creek Ironbank 9.Semi-Finals (6/3/21)Meadows v Mount Lofty (Meadows)Aldgate v Kangarilla (Balhannah)

Encounter Bay took the honours on day one of their match against Port Elliot during round 10 action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Encounter Bay on Saturday. The Bays are 0/34 at stumps with Dennis Rice (18 n.o.) and Jason Parry (16 n.o.) at the crease. They are in pursuit of Port Elliot’s first innings total of 116 with a win giving the Bays a shot at the double chance in the finals. The visitors batted first and were in early trouble as they slumped to 3/15 and then 7/58 just before the tea break. Port Elliot skipper Brodie Whitbourne (21) was the only top order batsman to reach double figures. Some lower order resistance from Riley Paull (25), Liam Harris (21) and Harry Grenfell (11 n.o.) lifted the Bloods to 116 before they were bowled out in the 58th over. Blake Bailey (3/31), Simon Acheson (2/9) and Dillon Burns (2/22) were the chief wicket takers with the ball for Encounter Bay. Noarlunga are locked in a tight tussle with Goolwa in their match at Old Noarlunga after day one was dominated by the bowlers. Goolwa did an excellent job to bowl the Shoes out for 125 in the 65th over before facing a tricky five-over period to end the day. The Magpies lost two wickets in their second over to Noarlunga skipper Jason Scarff (2/0) to finish the day at 2/3. Earlier, Tyron Rigney took the first six wickets to fall en route to the excellent figures of 6/34 (18). It was Rigney’s first ‘A’ grade five-wicket haul. Anthony Burgess (27), Jason Scarff (21), Matthew Ray (17) and 16 year-old debutant, Travis Bronstein (16 not out) battled hard for the home side. James Lawrence, in just his second ‘A’ grade game for the season, snared 3/32 from 19 tight overs of left-arm orthodox bowling. A half century to McLaren Districts’ Daniel Petrucci and a seven-wicket haul for Willunga’s Simon Roberts, were the standout performances on day one at Willunga Oval. McLaren Districts batted first and made 129 before being bowled out in the 69th over. The Crushers innings was dominated by Petrucci who finished with 54 from 138 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6), his first half century of the season. He was well supported by a patient Ben Wilcox (21 from 81 balls). Unfortunately for the visitors, only two other batsmen reached double figures in Luke Goodieson (13) and Josh van den Broeke (11). Roberts was the star again for the Demons as he took 7/31 (23.1). It was Roberts’ third five-wicket haul of the season and he now has 32 wickets at an average of 6.22 in 2020/21. Joe Last (1/4), Joel Docking (1/22) and Luke Harding (1/23) were the other wicket takers for Willunga. 

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 17 resultsPort Elliot 54 defeated Goolwa White 52Encounter Bay 60 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 53Goolwa Black 62 defeated McLaren Vale 50Strathalbyn 85 defeated Yankalilla 42Willunga 57 defeated Victor Harbor White 55Ladder (after round 17)McLaren Vale 143, Strathalbyn 118, Goolwa Black 117, Victor Harbor Blue 100, Encounter Bay 99, Willunga 98, Port Elliot 84, Goolwa White 59, Yankalilla 43, Victor Harbor White 39.Round 18 Fixtures (6/3/21) (home team named first)Strathalbyn v Goolwa BlackEncounter Bay v Port ElliotWillunga v Victor Harbor BlueMcLaren Vale v Victor Harbor WhiteGoolwa White v Yankalilla

Wistow has severely dented Nairne’s finals hopes after pulling off a dramatic one-run victory during round 16 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Wistow on Saturday. The Echidnas batted first and were soon under pressure at 2/17 before Lachlan Elsworthy and Matt Chapman added 29 runs for the third wicket until Chapman was dismissed for 15. David Kinlough then joined Elsworthy with this pair getting the score to 3/80 when Elsworthy fell for 35 (81 balls). Kinlough continued on to make 41 (58 balls), his highest score of the season, but unfortunately he didn’t get much support as the home side were rolled for 126 in the 40th over. All seven Razorbacks bowlers took wickets with Jacob Sadler (3/7) and Matt Hein (2/29) the multiple wicket takers. Jarrad Tait (27) and Luke Timmins (16) had Nairne in a good position before a middle order collapse saw them under plenty of pressure. Matt Hein (22) and Brodie Clarke (18) tried hard to lift the Razorbacks over the line before Lachlan Elsworthy (1/34) dismissed Clarke as Nairne were bowled out for 125 in the 45th over. Veteran Steven Nettle was the pick of the Wistow bowlers with 3/11 from nine overs (six maidens). Harry Burgess (3/25) and Daniel Jenner (2/21) were the other multiple wicket takers as the Echidnas won their second game for the 2020/21 season. Lobethal took the honours in the top-of-the-table clash against Langhorne Creek at Lobethal Oval to keep their minor premiership chances alive. Lobethal sent Langhorne Creek in and it was a real struggle for the visitors as they were bowled out in the 42nd over for 131. Brodie O’Dea (45 from 66 balls) and Daniel Cleggett (32 from 58 balls) were the main contributors for the 2018/19 premier. Will Zadow (3/17) and Mitch Weeks (3/34) spun a web for Lobethal while opening bowler Matt Martin took 2/22. The home side started their run chase well with skipper Ben Matthews and Weeks adding 41 for the first wicket before Weeks was dismissed for 19 (30 balls). Matthews was his usual steady self as he batted through the innings to score 60 not out (123 balls) with the target being reached in the 42nd over for the loss of just three wickets. Matthews has now scored 447 runs at an average of 55.88 this season. Darcy Paech (1/14), Matthew Cannizzaro (1/22) and Tom Whittlesea (1/31) were the wicket takers for the Creeks. Hahndorf moved six points clear in fourth spot on the AEHCA ladder and still could grab the all-important double chance following a low scoring 57-run win on the turf at Callington against the Cobras. The Magpies batted first with their innings dominated by veteran Andrew Baker who easily made the top score of the match with 53. Baker has only played three ‘A’ grade games this season and has scored 112 runs at 37.33. Benny Montgomerie (22) and Graydon Brand (15) were the only other Magpies to reach double figures with Hahndorf bowled out for 121 in the 39th over. Brad Louch continued his good first season with the Cobras as he snared 4/23 (9), his best figures for his new club. Spinner Nick Williams chipped in with 3/21 (9). The home side's reply was a disaster as they were dismissed for just 64 in the 31st over. Nathan Fitzgerald (19) was the only player to reach double figures for the Cobras. Hahndorf’s opening bowlers did all the damage with Shaun Tait (4/19) and Ryan Trafford-Walker (4/25) sharing the wicket taking spoils.A century to Mount Barker’s Rhys Paterson wasn’t enough to stop Strathalbyn from winning their ninth game of 2020/21 to keep their double chance hopes alive. Paterson dominated the Kookaburras innings on his home deck as he scored his maiden ‘A’ grade century. After coming in at 1/1, Paterson made 109 from 112 balls with eight boundaries and seven sixes to show off his undoubted talent. Chris Pulford (12) was the only other Kookaburra to reach double figures as the total reached 9/172 off 45 overs. Acting captain Matt Abbott (3/20), Brayden Gaiter (3/23) and Danny Horan (2/26) were the chief wicket takers for the Stallions. Strathalbyn started the run chase well with Abbott and Luke Cousins putting on a 41-run opening stand before Abbott departed for 24 (21 balls). Steve Schofield (4) went cheaply as the visitors were 2/63 and Mount Barker were in the game. Any chance the home side had at an upset victory was snuffed out as Cousins and Zach Reekie put on an unbroken 111-run third wicket stand as the target was reached in the 36th over. Reekie finished with 56 not out, his first half century for the Stallions, while Cousins finished with 79 not out (103 balls). Cousins sits atop the AEHCA run scorers list this season with 525 runs at an average of 43.75. Deklan Porter (2/37) was the wicket taker for Mount Barker. Woodside had the bye. Ladder (after round 16)Langhorne Creek 46, Lobethal 40, Strathalbyn 40, Hahndorf 38, Nairne 32, Woodside 28, Bremer/Callington 12, Wistow 12 Mount Barker 8.Round 17 fixtures (27/2/21) (home team named first)Strathalbyn v LobethalNairne v HahndorfWoodside v Mount BarkerBremer/Callington v WistowLanghorne Creek has the bye

Kangarilla are back in the finals hunt in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) following a thrilling two-run win at Uraidla against the Demons on Saturday. The game came down to the last over with Kangarilla’s Steve Featherstone (3/34) bowling and Uraidla needing 13 runs to win. When Shane Parker (32) hit the second ball of the over for six, the equation was six runs required from four balls. Featherstone held his nerve to dismiss Parker as Uraidla finished on 7/163 in pursuit of Kangarilla’s total of 165 all out. Alex Heptinstall (48), Renzo Gaetan (25) and Michael Parker (21) all contributed for the home side. Kangarilla skipper Che Martinsen was the star for ‘Kangies’ with the ball as he snared the miserly figures of 3/9 (8). Earlier, Kangarilla batted first and got off to a flying start with Cole Davy making 57 from just 31 balls (5 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s) as he and Featherstone (21) put on 74 for the first wicket. Uraidla fought back to eventually bowl the visitors out in the 37th over with Shane Parker (3/11) and Trent Richardson (3/21) the chief destroyers. Kangarilla will host Flagstaff Hill in a virtual elimination final with the teams separated by just .02% on the ladder, while Uraidla will finish off their season by hosting finals-bound Mount Lofty.Mount Lofty kept their hopes of a top-two finish alive with a tight two-wicket victory over Stirling at Stirling Oval. Stirling batted first and got away to a solid start with Myles Collins (36) and Jacob Kemp adding 48 runs for the first wicket before Kemp was dismissed for 11 (52 balls). Jacob Gonzalez (6) was elevated to number three in the batting order but this move didn’t work out as the Eagles slumped to 8/109. Skipper Jack Pick (26 from 37 balls) was the only other top order batsman to reach double figures. In just his fifth game for the season, Ben Zampa smashed 36 not out from just 19 balls (4 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as he and Ned Hopgood (9 not out) put on a very useful ninth wicket partnership of 47 to lift the home side to 8/156 from their 40 overs. Five Redcaps bowlers took wickets with Will Healey (3/25) and Max Hawke (2/25) leading the way. After losing Josh Healey (8) early, James Kittel-Neill and Jordan Neis-Beer combined for an excellent 96-run second wicket stand to see Mount Lofty in a commanding position at 1/106 in the 28th over before Neis-Beer was dismissed for 37 (82 balls). Kittel-Neill was gone in the next over for 56 (85 balls) and it was a different game all of a sudden. The collapse had begun with the Redcaps losing 7/19 to slump to 8/125. Kosta Sinodinos dismissed Dylan Dunbar (0) and Adam Carthew (0) with the last two balls of his seventh over and then clean bowled the dangerous Jack Sandercock (4) with the first ball of his eighth over to achieve the magical hat trick! The next ball was a wide before Sinodinos dismissed Will Healey to have four wickets in a row from four legal deliveries. Sinodinos finished with the spectacular figures of 6/14 (8). Watching the carnage unfold was Aaron Smith and he was joined by Hawke with the Redcaps needing 32 runs from 40 balls for what now would be an unlikely victory. This game had already had plenty of drama and there was more to come! When the 38th over was completed, Mount Lofty required 13 runs to win from 12 balls. A 12-run penalty (six runs per over not bowled in the allocated time) was issued against Stirling for only having completed 38 overs in the 150 minutes allowed. Therefore the match was essentially tied with 12 balls remaining! Hawke played out a maiden from Jacob Gonzalez before Smith (31 not out) hit a boundary from the second ball of the 40th over to bring up the victory. Mount Lofty can still grab the double chance with victory over Uraidla in the final round while Stirling will finish their season with a trip to face Scott Creek Ironbank.Meadows tuned up for their top-of-the-ladder clash with Aldgate this Saturday with a convincing 10-wicket victory over Scott Creek Ironbank at Meadows. The visitors batted first and were bowled out for just 95 in the 33rd over. Ben McGowan (21 not out) and Zane Lewis (20) were the leading lights with the bat Scott Creek Ironbank. Meadows shared the wickets around with Kris Dawe (3/24) the chief destroyer. Dawe, in his first season with the Bulldogs since 2014/15, has now snared 26 wickets at the incredible average of just 6.96 in 2020/21. He was ably supported by Tom Bevan-Giles (2/11), Chad Dawe (2/22) and Angus Frazer (2/31). Meadows were keen for an ‘early minute’ as they chased the target down in just the 14th over. Luke Tonkin was particularly devastating as he smashed an unbeaten 77 from only 59 balls. Tonkin’s innings included six boundaries and four ‘maximums’. Haydn Reid had the best seat in the house as he cruised to 18 not out from 24 balls (2 x 4’s). As mentioned earlier, Meadows will head to Aldgate for a huge clash which will decide the minor premiership. Scott Creek Ironbank will round out their first season back in ‘A’ grade ranks by hosting Stirling.Aldgate won their first game in three weeks to keep their minor premiership hopes afloat with a convincing 77-run win at Flagstaff Hill. Aldgate batted first with their innings set up by two good partnerships. Josh Callaghan (32) and Liam Winskill (49) added 65 for the second wicket before Frank Clements joined forces with Winskill to put on 55 for the third wicket with Clements going on to make 55 not out from 52 balls (4 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). The ‘Gaters’ finished on 4/190 from their 40 overs. Jack Walton (3/42) was the leading wicket taker for the Falcons. Flagstaff Hill were in trouble early as they slipped to 2/11 before a 42-run partnership between Oliver Styles (25) and Lachlan Tosh (22) gave the home side some hope. This was quickly snuffed out with Aldgate skipper Jake Turnbull (3/23) taking two wickets in the 19th over as ‘Flaggies’ limped to drinks at 4/55. It was all Aldgate after the break as the home side were bowled out for 113 off 40 overs. The wickets were shared around with Clements (2/20), Perry Edwards (2/22) and Jack Woollard (2/23) joining Turnbull as multiple wicket takers. Aldgate will host ladder-leader Meadows in the last minor round game with the winner to secure the minor premiership, while Flagstaff Hill play Kangarilla with the winner taking the last spot in the finals.Footnote: I would like to take this opportunity to pass on my best wishes to Aldgate cricketer Jake Bilsborow and his family, after Jake had a severe accident last week (17 February). I have known Jake since he was in Kindergarten with my son and have coached and played with Jake at the Aldgate Cricket Club. He is a terrific sportsman and a fantastic young man. On behalf of the Fleurieu App and myself…we wish you a speedy recovery legend. Ladder (after round 15)Meadows 57, Aldgate 54, Mount Lofty 51, Flagstaff Hill 42, Kangarilla 42, Stirling 30, Uraidla 27, Scott Creek Ironbank 9.Round 16 fixtures (27/2/21) (home team named first)Kangarilla v Flagstaff HillAldgate v MeadowsUraidla v Mount LoftyScott Creek Ironbank v Stirling

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 15 resultsBack Valley 6-8-72 defeated Goolwa 3-4-48Victor Harbor 5-7-62 defeated Inman Valley 4-6-66Ladder (after round 15)Back Valley 114.5, Inman Valley 111, Victor Harbor 74.5, Goolwa 60.Round 16 Fixtures (home team named first)Back Valley v Inman Valley (Saturday 27 February @ 1.00pm)Victor Harbor v Goolwa (Saturday 27 February @ 1.00pm)Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 13 resultsMacclesfield 3-3-26 defeated John Wesley 3-3-19Clarendon 5-5-34 defeated McLaren Flat 1-1-19Strathalbyn had the byeLadder (after round 13)Clarendon 61, John Wesley 42.5, Strathalbyn 25, McLaren Flat 24.5, Macclesfield 23.Round 14 Fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v John Wesley (Saturday 27 February @ 8.30am)Clarendon v Macclesfield (Saturday 27 February @ 8.30am)McLaren Flat has the bye

(A Grade Women) Strathalbyn v HahndorfDue to this season being interrupted by weather cancellations and a Covid shutdown, these two teams have not faced off since the middle of November. Hahndorf started the batting off but Strath had the first batter out with a play by second base Tash Mayes to first base Kerry Wilkinson. With a couple of walks and a perfect bunt by Chloe Davis, Hahndorf was able to bring in three runs with two more outs at first base ending the innings. Strathalbyn were up to bat for their first dig and had hits to Tessa Norris and Kim Cutting but with a catch to Chantelle Lewis at shortstop, a K2 to pitcher/catcher combo Tahlia Larosa to Georgia King and a play made at first, they were unable to get around the diamond to score. Four runs were made by Hahndorf in their second turn at bat which were brought in by hits to Michelle Davis, Nichola Zobel, Larosa and a three base hit to Lewis before Strath could stop the runs with another out at first by Mayes, a K2 to Strathalbyn’s pitcher/catcher combo of Gab Martin to Norris and a catch in the outfield by Emily Eglitis. Strathalbyn needed to get some runs on the board but were unable to with Hahndorf fielding well with another K2, a catch taken by King and a catch taken by Zobel for a three up three down innings. Hahndorf again batted well in their third dig and brought in a further three runs before Strath could shut them down with a play at second by short stop Cutting who fielded and threw quickly to Mayes, an out at third, again great fielding by Cutting to throw to Britt Jackson and the final out also made by Cutting throwing to first to end the innings. Hahndorf’s Larosa pitching to King was the perfect combo with another two K2’s and a catch taken at third by Peyton Daniels sending Strath on their way for another three up three down in their third turn at bat. Hahndorf were on fire again with the bat in the fourth innings with a three base hit to Jessica Luxon and a home run to Lewis which all helped to bring in a further four runs with Mayes fielding well for Strath making two outs at first and Cutting combining well with Jackson for another out at third to end the innings. Strathalbyn still needed to score and even with a two base hit to Martin and safe hits to Wilkinson and Tiahna Mayes, Hahndorf were fielding so well that an out at first, a good choice by shortstop Lewis to pick off the lead runner at third and great pitching again by Larosa ended it with another K2. The final score for the game was Hahndorf 14 defeated Strathalbyn 0. In the other ‘A’ grade game on Friday night, Torrens Valley Redsox defeated USC Bears 9-3.Premiership ladderTorrens Valley 14, Hahndorf 10, USC Bears 7, Strathalbyn 5.(C Grade Women) Strathalbyn v EchungaEchunga and Strathalbyn fought an epic battle of fun on the diamond during their ‘C’ grade clash. Eliza Lovelock pitched to Tamynka Wilks as Strathalbyn scored five runs in the first dig. Echunga’s Lovelock came out to bat against the Kelly Roe/Bobbie Taylor combination and hit a home run out to centre field scoring Echunga’s only run for the game.  Strathalbyn started strong with aggressive batting by Rebecca Sims and Bobbie Taylor hitting to centre field and strong base running by Alecia Spinks and Casey Taylor assisting Strathalbyn in their first five runs. Echunga pulled out all the stops in the field with Emma Leach showing us her expertise when the ball was hit to her at third base, she stepped on her own glove in the attempt to field it! Amazing and delightful work from Emma. Strathalbyn continued to push Echunga with more big hits to Jo Falkland and Kelly Roe. A line drive catch to Alecia Spinks at first base and three catches to Rebecca Sims. Her first was a line drive catch to third base, the second was an infield fly ball to third base and in the third dig, Rebecca came in to pitch and caught her third of the game. Echunga then decided to change their pitchers and they brought the heat of Lyndy Leach, coming in with her fast balls and fast comments and shutting Strathalbyn down in her turn at pitching. Aggressive batting by Jo Falkland, Clare Foley and Amy Roker in the last few digs helped push the runners around the bases, scoring runs and taking out the game. The final score saw Strathalbyn win 13-1. In the other ‘C’ grade games, Redsox defeated Hahndorf Black 13-7 while Hahndorf White had an 11-6 victory over Macclesfield. Premiership ladderEchunga 16, Strathalbyn 16, Hahndorf White 13, Macclesfield 7, Redsox 6, Hahndorf Black 4.

Noarlunga moved into second spot on the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) ladder following a convincing 151-run victory over McLaren Districts at McLaren Vale on Saturday. The Shoes made an imposing total of 7/271 on day one and defended their total comfortably, as McLaren Districts were bowled out in the 52nd over for 120. Justin Twartz (26), Stephen Nairn (26) and Daniel Petrucci (25) all made handy contributions for the home side but no-one went on to make the big score that was needed to chase down Noarlunga’s total. Left-arm opening bowler Matthew Ray was the star with the ball for the visitors as he snared 5/33 from 16.3 overs. It was the third five-wicket haul for Ray in his third season at the Shoes. Peter Lamz (2/19) and Harry Jackson (2/24) were the other multiple wicket takers with 15 year old Jackson claiming his first ‘A’ grade wickets. Noarlunga will look to secure the double chance in their final round match at home against Goolwa, while McLaren Districts will tackle minor premier Willunga to round out their season.Port Elliot has all but wrapped up a spot in the finals following a 41-run victory over arch rival Goolwa to win the inaugural South Lakes Golf Club Challenge Cup at Port Elliot oval. The home side were defending a solid day one score of 9/220 and they got off to a good start by removing Goolwa’s opening batsmen Luke Giddings (1) and Josh Jones (17) to have the Magpies at 2/34. Jesse Le Ray and Fred Nissen joined forces as Goolwa worked their way back into the game with this pair adding 52 runs for the third wicket before Le Ray was dismissed for 50 from 86 balls. It was Le Ray’s first ‘A’ grade half century. Nissen (20), Andy Evans (20) and Jesse Consalvo (26) all made handy contributions but eventually the visitors came up short as they were bowled out for 179 in the 66th over. Ben Martin claimed his second ‘A’ grade five-wicket haul for the Bloods with figures of 5/29 from 13.2 overs while Liam Harris snared 4/62 from a marathon 20-over spell. Port Elliot will look to confirm their finals spot when they travel to Encounter Bay next round while Goolwa will tackle Noarlunga at Noarlunga. Willunga notched their 21st consecutive victory with a comprehensive nine-wicket win at home against Encounter Bay on Saturday. Willunga resumed on 0/10 after dismissing the Bays for just 89 on day one with Paul Roberts and Joel Docking at the crease. This pair added 68 runs for the first wicket before Docking was dismissed for 30 from 72 balls (2 x 4’s). Roberts continued on to finish with 41 not out from 75 balls (2 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) as the Demons finished on 1/93 with the winning runs coming up in the 30th over. Michael Walters (1/30) was the sole wicket taker for the Bays. Willunga will take on McLaren Districts in the final round hoping to complete an undefeated minor round while Encounter Bay will host Port Elliot needing a win to try and reclaim second spot on the ladder. Ladder (after round 9)Willunga 54, Noarlunga 30, Encounter Bay 30, Port Elliot 21, Goolwa 15, McLaren Districts 12.Round 10 fixtures (27/2/21 & 6/3/21) (two-day games/home team named first)Noarlunga v GoolwaEncounter Bay v Port ElliotWillunga v McLaren Districts

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 16 resultsVictor Harbor Blue 70 defeated Goolwa White 42Goolwa Black 73 defeated Victor Harbor White 39Strathalbyn 71 defeated Port Elliot 39Encounter Bay 65 defeated Willunga 61McLaren Vale 75 defeated Yankalilla 36Ladder (after round 16)McLaren Vale 141, Goolwa Black 107, Strathalbyn 106, Victor Harbor Blue 98, Willunga 90, Encounter Bay 89, Port Elliot 76, Goolwa White 55, Yankalilla 43, Victor Harbor White 35.Round 17 Fixtures (27/2/21) (home team named first)Port Elliot v Goolwa WhiteVictor Harbor Blue v Encounter BayGoolwa Black v McLaren ValeYankalilla v StrathalbynVictor Harbor White v Willunga