Nairne stayed in the finals hunt and just about put paid to Woodside’s finals aspirations after defeating the Warriors by 56 runs during round 15 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Nairne on Saturday. The home side batted first and got off to the worst possible start with Robert Crook dismissed by Dale Robinson with the first ball of the game. Crook’s dismissal brought Nairne skipper Luke Timmins to the crease to join Jarrad Tait as this pair added 81 runs for the second wicket before Tait was dismissed for 50 (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Sam Rowe (2) and Timmins (24) were dismissed in quick succession as the Razorbacks slipped to 4/91 before the in-form Mitch Hein (27) partnered with Shane Kenney (37) to add 42 runs for the fifth wicket. Nairne finished up posting a competitive total of 8/192 from their 45 overs. Shane Collins (2/19), Robinson (2/26) and Charlie McDonough (2/39) were the multiple wicket takers for Woodside. Woodside’s top order had some handy contributions from Tommy Baldock (27), Jeremy Snoad (19), Dave Wescome (18) and Brad Collins (16) in their run chase but no one went on with it for the big score the Warriors needed. Hard hitting Sam Pullen came in and gave the innings some much needed impetus as he smashed 37 from just 14 balls including five sixes. Pullen has hit a whopping 12 ‘maximums’ in his last two innings! Matt Hein (4/17) got the crucial breakthrough to dismiss Pullen and the end came quickly as the Warriors lost their last 5/7 to be bowled out for 136 in the 41st over. Brodie Clarke (3/12) and Jacob Sadler (2/4) were the other multiple wicket takers for Nairne. Langhorne Creek has all but wrapped up their first minor premiership in AEHCA ‘A’ grade competition with a convincing 121-run win over Mount Barker at Langhorne Creek on Saturday. The Tigers had a number of players out with Martin Rigby and Jordon Whiting making their ‘A’ grade debuts. Langhorne Creek batted first and the going was tough as the score reached 2/28 after 10 overs with Mount Barker’s Hayden Lane (2/38) taking both the wickets to fall. Opening batsman Brodie O’Dea was joined by Ben Warren as this pair settled down as the Tigers reached 2/87 (23) at the drinks break. O’Dea went on to score 102 not out (146 balls) while Warren brought up his 14th ‘A’ grade ‘ton’ for the Creeks in the final over of the innings to finish with 108 not out (95 balls). The unbroken 223-run stand was the fourth highest ‘A’ grade partnership in the club's history as the Tigers posted an imposing 2/251 from their 45 overs. Mount Barker were in early trouble at 2/15 before Ryhs Paterson (15) and Simon Turk tried to lift their side back into the contest with a 35-run stand for the third wicket. Turk went on to top score for the Kookaburras with 40 (51 balls) as Mount Barker finished their 45 overs at 9/130. Six Langhorne Creek bowlers took wickets with Troy Blackwell (3/21) and Mathew Cannizzaro (2/11) leading the way. Blackwell has moved back to the top of the AEHCA wicket takers list with 26 scalps at an average of 14.65. Reigning premier Hahndorf won their seventh game of the season to remain in fourth spot on the AEHCA ladder following an eight-wicket victory over Wistow at Hahndorf Oval. Wistow batted first and were under immediate pressure with Daniel Jenner (6) and David Kinlough (0) both dismissed by Hahndorf skipper Ryan Trafford-Walker as the visitors slipped to 2/16. The in-form Matt Chapman joined opening batsman Lachlan Elsworthy as the Echidnas started to work their way back into the game. The partnership realised 81 runs before Elsworthy was dismissed for 48 (94 balls), his highest score of the season. Chapman went on to make 78 from 117 balls (7 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as his side posted 6/172 from their 45 overs. Chapman is having an excellent season after recovering from a severe knee injury and now has 403 runs at an average of 36.64 in 2020/21. Trafford-Walker with 3/20 (9) was the pick of the Magpies bowlers with Graydon Brand (2/13) offering good support. The Magpies got off to an excellent start in their run chase with Greg Hassold (73) and Andrew Baker (32) batting well. Shaun Tait (35 not out) and Sam Williams (15 not out) then put the finishing touches on the innings as the target was reached with more than 15 overs to spare. Strathalbyn kept their double chance hopes alive after defeating Bremer/Callington by 38 runs at home. The Stallions were sent in on their home deck and were in trouble early at 2/24 before a 56-run third wicket stand between veteran Steven Schofield (31) and Matthew Harris (33) put them on top. Ben Cousins then gave the innings some much needed impetus as he scored an unbeaten 46 from just 41 balls to lift Strathalbyn to a final total of 8/174. Brad Louch (3/22) continued his good debut season with the Cobras and he was well supported by Sandeep Huda (2/23). Bremer/Callington got good contributions from Arsalan Eubaid (34), Ajay Pundir (28) and Huda (23) but the middle and lower order failed to fire as the visitors were dismissed for 136. The Stallions shared the wickets around with Ben Cousins (3/18) continuing his good day. Brayden Gaiter (2/25), Zach Reekie (2/26) and Tim Dellatorre (2/38) chimed in with a couple of wickets each. Lobethal had the bye. Ladder (after round 15)Langhorne Creek 46, Lobethal 36, Strathalbyn 36, Hahndorf 34, Nairne 32, Woodside 28, Bremer/Callington 12, Mount Barker 8, Wistow 8.Round 16 fixtures (20/2/21) (home team named first)Mount Barker v StrathalbynBremer/Callington v HahndorfLobethal v Langhorne CreekWistow v NairneWoodside has the bye

(A Grade Women) Strathalbyn v USC BearsUSC Bears started strongly in the Saturday night game with safe hits to the first five batters bringing in four runs and included a two base hit to Leah Farrell before Strathalbyn pitcher Emily Eglitis made a play to first for the out. A trap play with Farrell eventually being tagged out by Kim Cutting for the second out and a catch at third base by Tash Mayes ended the innings. Strathalbyn’s Tessa Norris began the batting dig by getting a walk and then stealing her way home while her teammates were getting out with a catch in the outfield by Rita Meijer, a K2 and an out at first made by shortstop Kate Adamson sending them from the diamond without any further score. The Bears second turn at bat was held to another safe hit and run to Meijer with a pick off at second by Cutting, a catch at short stop to Cutting and a catch to Eliza Lovelock ending the innings with just the one run scored. Strath’s turn at bat also brought in one run after a safe hit by Tiahna Mayes before the Bears shut them down with an out at first, a K2 to pitcher Farrell and catcher Courtney Broughton and a trap play tag at second to send them from the diamond. Strathalbyn was trailing in the run count and had to hold Bears and did so with another catch by Tash Mayes, a catch at second by Kathryn Milne and Mayes fielding well to make the out at first for a three up three down innings. Confidence with the bat was needed by Strath and they brought it with a two base hit to Milne, three base hits to Cutting and Crystal Karayiannis and a maiden home run to Tash Mayes to help bring in six runs with Bears making two outs at first and a catch to new pitcher Lisa Wilson to end the innings. A K2 and a double play from Norris, now pitching, taking a catch and quickly throwing to Mayes at third to catch the runner off base held the Bears to just one run made by Jane Wreghitt in their fourth turn at bat. Strathalbyn were up to bat again as the game was coming to a close but USC Bears kept the fielding tight with another K2 and a catch to Wilson. Strath got runners on to base but after an injury to Milne, time and game were called with Strathalbyn winning 8-6. In the other ‘A’ grade game on Saturday night, Torrens Valley Redsox defeated Hahndorf 6-4.Premiership ladderTorrens Valley 12, Hahndorf 8, USC Bears 7, Strathalbyn 5.

Figg Cup (U/21) - Round 2 resultsHills 8/97 (Oscar Tydeman 48 n.o., Lachlan Knight 21, Max Bormann 5/25, Aedan Magee 2/22) defeated Torrens Valley 96 (Jack Druwitt 26, Nicholas Rowe 25, Ben Evans 4/15, Jack Evans 4/20) by two wicketsAlexandra & Eastern Hills 168 (Daniel Kropp 56, Matt Chapman 52, Riley Williams 4/20, Harry Grenfell 3/17) defeated Great Southern 104 (Joel Harris 22, Caleb Walker 2/9, Adam Clements 2/18, Darcy Paech 2/26) by 64 runsMurray Towns had the byeGrand Final - Sunday 28 FebruaryAlexandra & Eastern Hills v Great Southern (Strathalbyn - 10.00am)Calaby Shield (U/15) - Round 2 resultsAlexandra & Eastern Hills 7/110 (Tanner King 48, Finn Hayden 2/9, Finn Magor 2/15, Lucas Donlan 2/27) defeated Great Southern 109 (Caleb Polson 24, Finn Magor 21, Noah Dunn 3/10, Sam Erbsland 3/12) by three wicketsHills 9/155 (Jackson Harrison 60 n.o., Harry Moule-Hooworth 21, Bolwell 3/22, Lovering 2/10, Berden 2/31) defeated Kangaroo Island 145 (R.Florance 35, Bolwell 34, Jackson Harrison 3/7, Oliver Clements 2/20, Cooper Beauchamp 2/22, Riley Allison 2/22) by 10 runsMurray Towns had the byeGrand Final - Sunday 28 FebruaryHills v Alexandra & Eastern Hills (Uraidla - 10.00am)Fuller Shield (U/13) - Round 2 resultsKangaroo Island 161 (Timmy Turner 72, Tait Florance 23, Sebe Hull 2/9, Jake Hughes 2/11, Finn Baker 2/32) defeated Hills 88 (Cam Wildy 27, Timmy Turner 5/7, Tyler Richardson 3/14) by 73 runsGreat Southern 4/173 (Zane Garrett 68 n.o., Levi Stringer 36 n.o.) defeated Alexandra & Eastern Hills (1) 9/161 (Declan Bell 34, Ryan Davies 26 n.o., Mitch Westrych 20, Levi Stringer 2/16, Patrick Dutschke 2/34) by 12 runsAlexandra & Eastern Hills (2) 149 (Seb Morgan 30, Jack Rogers 27, Reuben Lane 20 n.o., Salter 3/18, Haggar 2/23) defeated Murray Towns 126 (Hamiester 22, Thomas Vickers 3/10, Hamish McInnes 3/35, Archie Wheaton 2/4, Sidney Cotton 2/17) by 23 runsGrand Final - Sunday 28 FebruaryKangaroo Island v Great Southern (TBC - 10.00am)

Meadows has roared to the top of the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) ladder following a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Aldgate at Meadows Oval on Saturday. Aldgate batted first and were always under pressure thanks to an excellent bowling performance from the Bulldogs. All five Meadows bowlers claimed wickets with skipper Rohan Reid (4/12), Kris Dawe (2/16) and Angus Frazer (2/20) the chief destroyers as the visitors were bowled out in the 40th over for 115. Aldgate skipper Jake Turnbull (36 off 57 balls) was the only batsman to pass 20 for the ‘Gaters’. Luke Tonkin and Haydn Reid got Meadows off to an excellent start as they added 67 runs for the first wicket before Tonkin was dismissed in the 18th over for 40 (56 balls). Haydn Reid continued on to make 45 not out with Rohan Reid (22 not out) bringing up the winning runs by taking 14 runs off the 30th over. Luke Smet (1/28) was the sole wicket taker for Aldgate. After losing three of their first five games this season, Meadows are undefeated since the 14th of November and they are looking in ominous form with just two games left before finals.Flagstaff Hill moved a game clear in fourth spot on the HCA ladder with an important five-wicket victory over Kangarilla at Flagstaff Hill. It was a big day for the Falcons as they celebrated their 40th anniversary in style. Kangarilla batted first and were bowled out for 118 in the 37th over. Steve Featherstone (31) and Cam Venter (30) were the only ‘Kangies’ batsmen to pass 20 runs in the innings. Ryan Grimmond added a valuable 15 not out from 16 balls at the end of the innings. Jack Walton continued his excellent season to take 3/26 (7.2). Walton now has 18 wickets at an average of 14.28 this season. Jess Lemon (2/8) was the other multiple wicket taker for the Falcons. Flagstaff Hill started well in the run chase to reach 1/58 before Matt Emes was run out for 28 as the Falcons lost 3/0 to see Kangarilla all of a sudden back in the game. When Josh Dunlevey was dismissed for 16, Flagstaff Hill were 5/82 and it was 'game on'. Stephen Wheatland joined his skipper Jacob Lemon (11 not out) to add an unbeaten 39 runs from just 47 balls for the sixth wicket. Wheatland hit the winning runs in the 38th over as he finished on 31 not out from 39 balls. Four Kangarilla bowlers took wickets with skipper Che Martinsen (1/13 from eight overs) the pick of them. Mount Lofty consolidated third spot on the ladder with a comfortable 62-run win at Heathfield Oval against Uraidla. The Redcaps batted first and it was hard going for the batsmen as the home side reached 2/46 at the drinks break. James Kittel-Neill (18), Jordan Neis-Beer (16) and Brad Hutton (16) all made handy contributions but when Jack Sandercock (0) was dismissed in the 29th over and the score at 5/77, Uraidla were well on top. Enter Adam Carthew to join Aaron Smith in an innings-defining sixth wicket stand worth 52 runs before Smith was dismissed for a run-a-ball 34. Carthew continued on to top score with 36 not out (40 balls) as the Redcaps posted 6/146 from their 40 overs. Carthew is having another good season with 234 runs at 39.00 and 11 wickets at 17.45. Thomas Bassett (2/18) and Trent Richardson (2/26) were the multiple wicket takers for the Demons. Uraidla’s run chase started disastrously as they slipped to 3/10 before teenager Mason Pitt tried to lift them out of trouble as he made a patient 22 from 61 balls to top score for this side. Unfortunately number 10 batsman Richardson (10) was the only other batsman to reach double figures as the visitors were bowled out for just 84 in the 39th over. Five Mount Lofty bowlers took wickets in an excellent bowling performance with Max Hawke (3/19), Kittel-Neill (2/9) and Smith (2/17) leading the way. Carthew (1/8 off eight overs) bowled a typical miserly spell as well. Stirling notched their fourth win of 2020/21 with a six-wicket victory at Stirling Oval against bottom side Scott Creek Ironbank. The visitors were sent in and were soon in strife at 4/17 with Kosta Sinodinos (3/10) doing the early damage. It was left to veterans Daniel Desengo (36) and Andy Adams (28 not out) to try and lift Scott Creek Ironbank to a decent score as they added 60 runs for the sixth wicket as the visitors ended on 6/99 from their 40 overs. Jack Pick (1/3), Myles Collins (1/21) and Chris Shaw (1/22) were the other wicket takers for Stirling while Jack Read was very economical with 0/7 (8). The Eagles were relatively untroubled in knocking off the target with opening batsman Collins (47 not out) and Read the standout batsmen. Read made a quickfire 30 (16 balls) which included two boundaries and three ‘maximums’ as the target was knocked off in the 20th over with a six from Collins.Ladder (after round 14)Meadows 51, Aldgate 48, Mount Lofty 45, Flagstaff Hill 42, Kangarilla 36, Stirling 30, Uraidla 27, Scott Creek Ironbank 9.Round 15 fixtures (20/2/21) (home team named first)Meadows v Scott Creek IronbankFlagstaff Hill v AldgateStirling v Mt LoftyUraidla v Kangarilla

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 15 resultsWillunga 82 defeated Goolwa White 38Encounter Bay 55 defeated Victor Harbor White 46Goolwa Black 67 defeated Yankalilla 55McLaren Vale 62 defeated Port Elliot 52Victor Harbor Blue 55 defeated Strathalbyn 48Ladder (after round 15)McLaren Vale 129, Goolwa Black 95, Strathalbyn 94, Willunga 88, Victor Harbor Blue 86, Encounter Bay 79, Port Elliot 76, Goolwa White 55, Yankalilla 43, Victor Harbor White 35.Round 16 Fixtures (20/2/21) (home team named first)Victor Harbor Blue v Goolwa WhiteGoolwa Black v Victor Harbor WhiteStrathalbyn v Port ElliotEncounter Bay v WillungaMcLaren Vale v Yankalilla

Unfortunately heavy rain on Thursday and Friday, along with showers on Saturday, saw all four A1 matches in round 13 abandoned in the Hills Cricket Association (HCA). With just three minor rounds remaining, there could be plenty of twists and turns before the top four is settled. There are some big games this Saturday with a top-two clash at Meadows between the Bulldogs and Aldgate while Flagstaff Hill host Kangarilla in a game which will have a huge bearing on the finals make up. Stirling can keep their slim finals hopes alive with a win against Scott Creek Ironbank who are still searching for their first win of the 2020/21 season, while Mount Lofty take on Uraidla in another key match up to decide top four spots.Ladder (after round 13)Aldgate 48, Meadows 45, Mount Lofty 39, Flagstaff Hill 36, Kangarilla 36, Uraidla 27, Stirling 24, Scott Creek Ironbank 9.Round 14 fixtures (13/2/21) (home team named first)Meadows v AldgateStirling v Scott Creek IronbankFlagstaff Hill v KangarillaMt Lofty v Uraidla

Woodside moved within two points of the top four after a very important 41-run win against Strathalbyn during round 14 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Woodside on Saturday. The Warriors batted first with Jeremy Snoad (13) and Tommy Baldock (11) the only batsmen in the Woodside top-six to reach double figures as they slipped to a precarious 6/70. Sam Pullen and Shane Collins (17 not out) then came together for a match-defining partnership worth 65 runs for the seventh wicket with Pullen smashing 66 from 53 balls with one boundary and seven sixes! Woodside managed to post 142 before being bowled out in the 41st over. All six Stallions bowlers took wickets with Matt Roberts (2/6), Matt Abbott (2/16), Zach Reekie (2/20) and Ben Cousins (2/34) leading the way. Luke Cousins (17) and Matt Abbott (14) got the visitors off to a solid start with a 28-run first wicket stand before a dramatic collapse of 5/12, left the Stallions in deep trouble at 5/40. Ben Cousins (18 not out) and Brayden Gaiter (12) battled hard but ultimately Strathalbyn were bowled out for 101. Sam Luck was the star with the ball for Woodside was he claimed figures of 5/17 (9), the second five-wicket haul of his ‘A’ grade career. Luck was ably supported by Shane Collins with 3/10 (6.1). Lobethal won their fifth game in a row to consolidate second spot on the AEHCA ladder with a 32-run victory at home against Hahndorf. It was another tough day for the batsmen at the Tigers home ground with only one batsman, Lobethal’s Daniel Norsworthy, passing 30. Lobethal batted first and their innings was dominated by Norsworthy who scored a patient 52 from 122 balls as the home side posted 136 before being bowled out in the 45th over. For Hahndorf, Benny Montgomerie (3/30), Caleb Blesing (2/19) and Sam Williams (2/20) were the leading wicket takers. Hahndorf’s run chase never really got going with only Nick Mosey (28) and Greg Hassold (25) passing 20 for the reigning premiers as they were bowled out for 104 in the 41st over. Five Lobethal bowlers took wickets in a fine all-round performance. Mitch Weeks (3/15) and Cam Winen (3/23) were the standouts for the Tigers. Winen has gone to the top of the AEHCA wicket takers list with 25 wickets at 10.60 so far in 2020/21. Nairne joined Woodside just two points outside the top four as they accounted for Mount Barker at the Showgrounds. The Razorbacks batted first and through good partnerships between Luke Timmins (36) and Sam Rowe (44) worth 54 runs, and then Rowe and Mitch Hein who put on 91 runs for the fifth wicket, Nairne put up a very competitive score of 7/226 from their 45 overs. Hein was the standout for Nairne as he scored the second half century of his ‘A’ grade career with 52 not out from 55 balls (4 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Caleb Walker (3/28) and Hayden Lane (3/45) were the multiple wicket takers for the Kookaburras. Mount Barker got off to a solid start with Wayne Buckland (18) and Chris Paterson (17) adding 37 runs for the first wicket. Chris Pulford, with 37 from 48 balls, made his highest score of the season but no other batsman could pass 20 with Mount Barker finishing their innings on 9/144. Mitch Hein continued his excellent day with 3/30 (9) while brother Matt took 3/18 from his nine overs.Langhorne Creek maintained their six-point lead at the top of the AEHCA ladder with a convincing 96-run win on the Hill at Wistow. Langhorne Creek batted first and were in early trouble at 3/21 with Daniel Kropp (7), Daniel Cleggett (1) and Ben Warren (10) all back on the sidelines. Adam Clements joined veteran Matt Tonkin (18) in a fourth wicket stand worth 56 runs as the Tigers began to resurrect their innings before Jaspa Tonkin combined with Clements to add 69 runs for the fifth wicket with Clements going on to make a fine 63 from 72 balls (3 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). James Shea (21) was next in and the Tigers got another tidy partnership of 48 runs as Jaspa Tonkin brought up his first ‘A’ grade half century with 69 from 80 balls, including four boundaries and four sixes. Langhorne Creek recovered nicely from their poor start to make 8/219 from their 45 overs. Lachlan Elsworthy (2/26), Harry Burgess (2/34) and Daniel Jenner (2/40) were the multiple wicket takers for the Echidnas. The home side struggled to score against the Tigers strong bowling lineup with only Matt Chapman (26) passing 20 as Wistow finished on 8/123 after 45 overs. Darcy Paech continued his breakout season with 3/17 (6) and now has 21 wickets for the season. Paech was well supported by Daniel Cleggett (2/27), while Clements (1/14 off seven overs) and Warren (0/10 off nine overs) kept things tight. Bremer/Callington had the bye. Ladder (after round 14)Langhorne Creek 42, Lobethal 36, Strathalbyn 32, Hahndorf 30, Woodside 28, Nairne 28, Bremer/Callington 12, Mount Barker 8, Wistow 8.Round 15 fixtures (13/2/21) (home team named first)Strathalbyn v Bremer/CallingtonHahndorf v WistowLanghorne Creek v Mount BarkerNairne v WoodsideLobethal has the bye

Figg Cup (U/21) - Round 1 resultsGreat Southern 6/87 (Lachlan Cooper 23 n.o., Ben Evans 2/21, Oliver Styles 2/32) defeated Hills 85 (Lachlan Knight 29, Ethan Spriggs 4/16, Matthew Inglis 3/24, Colby Whitbourne 2/2) by four wicketsAlexandra & Eastern Hills 6/69 defeated Murray Towns 67 (Darcy Paech 6/17, Adam Clements 2/19) by four wicketsTorrens Valley had the byeRound 2 fixtures - Sunday 14 FebruaryTorrens Valley v Hills (Birdwood Oval - 10.00am)Alexandra & Eastern Hills v Great Southern (Strathalbyn - 10.00am)Murray Towns has the byeCalaby Shield (U/15) - Round 1 resultsKangaroo Island 88 (Morgan 21, Tyson Roberts 3/17, Zach McKenny 2/4) defeated Alexandra & Eastern Hills 74 (Luke Faucett 20, Morgan 3/11, Bolwell 2/2, Florance 2/8, Berden 2/17) by 14 runsHills 1/120 (Harry Moule-Hooworth 75 n.o., Will beauchamp 28) defeated Murray Towns 116 (Merritt 67, Riley Allison 3/10, Angus Bilsborow 2/6, Jay Temme 2/20) by nine wicketsGreat Southern had the byeRound 2 fixtures - Sunday 14 FebruaryGreat Southern v Alexandra & Eastern Hills (Encounter Bay Oval - 10.00am)Hills v Kangaroo Island (Uraidla Oval - 10.00am)Murray Towns has the byeFuller Shield (U/13) - Round 1 resultsKangaroo Island 1/151 (Richardson 50 n.o., Henderson 41, Turner 29 n.o.) defeated Alexandra & Eastern Hills (2) 7/149 (Thomas Vickers 38, Wadsworth 2/28, Turner 2/29, Richardson 2/29) by nine wicketsGreat Southern 9/186 (Sam White 74, Jack Oxford 28, Ladsom 3/8, Garrett 2/24, Bates 2/31) defeated Murray Towns 8/161 (Haggar 50, Loller 32, Schubert 32, Jimmy Hamblin 2/17, Hamish Donlan 2/22) by 25 runsAlexandra & Eastern Hills (1) 4/139 (Declan Bell 49 n.o., Mitch Westrych 27, Angus Seears 2/20) defeated Hills 3/137 (Charlie Moule-Hooworth 65, Harry Lovelock 2/20) by six wicketsRound 2 fixtures - Sunday 14 FebruaryKangaroo Island v Hills (Penneshaw Oval - 10.00am)Great Southern v Alexandra & Eastern Hills (1) (Port Elliot - 10.00am)Murray Towns v Alexandra & Eastern Hills (2) (TBC - 10.00am)

Noarlunga have won their first game in 2021 following a five-wicket victory over Port Elliot as round eight action concluded in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA). The Shoes started the day at 0/7 in pursuit of the home sides day one total of 128. Jason Scarff and Anthony Burgess (11) added 36 for the first wicket before Burgess was dismissed. David Scarff was the next man in and he and brother Jason took the score to 65 before ‘Junior’ was dismissed for 30. Anthony Tucker (26 not out) joined David Scarff to add 40 runs for the third wicket before Scarff was dismissed for a top-scoring 34. Port Elliot fielded well and bowled tightly to make the visitors work hard for the win which was achieved with six overs remaining in the day. Simon Donaldson was the standout bowler for the Bloods with the fine figures of 4/22 from 21 overs. Donaldson now has 14 wickets at an average of 9.50 this season. Off-spinner Ben Griffiths bowled tightly and without luck to finish with 0/32 from 18 overs.Willunga notched their eighth victory of the season with a comfortable eight-wicket win against Goolwa at Goolwa Oval to remain undefeated in 2020/21. Willunga resumed day two on 0/16 chasing Goolwa’s small total of 83. Joel Docking continued his excellent all-round season for the Demons to finish 40 not out. Docking has now scored 251 runs as well as claiming 13 wickets for the season. Braden Altus (13) and Sean McIvor (12) aided Docking in the run chase as the winning runs were knocked off before Tea. Goolwa skipper Josh Jones bowled well to take 1/9 from 10 overs while Fred Nissen (1/11), was the other wicket taker for the Magpies.Due to inclement weather, no play was possible on day two of the match between Encounter Bay and McLaren Districts on the turf at Encounter Bay. McLaren Districts made 182 on day one with Encounter Bay 1/19 in reply. Ladder (after round 8)Willunga 48, Encounter Bay 30, Noarlunga 24, Port Elliot 15, Goolwa 15, McLaren Districts 12.Round 9 fixtures (13/2/21 & 20/2/21) (two-day games/home team named first)Willunga v Encounter BayPort Elliot v GoolwaMcLaren Districts v Noarlunga

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 13 resultsInman Valley 6-8-77 defeated Inman Valley 3-4-58Goolwa 5-8-68 defeated Victor Harbor 4-5-64Ladder (after round 13)Inman Valley 97, Back Valley 95.5, Victor Harbor 64.5, Goolwa 55.Round 14 Fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa v Inman Valley (Saturday 13 February @ 1.00pm)Back Valley v Victor Harbor (Saturday 13 February @ 1.00pm)Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 11 resultsMcLaren Flat  3-3-29 defeated Strathalbyn 3-3-25Clarendon drew John Wesley (Washed out)Macclesfield had the byeLadder (after round 11)Clarendon 50, John Wesley 28, McLaren Flat 23, Strathalbyn 18, Macclesfield 17.Round 12 Fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v Macclesfield (Saturday 13 February @ 8.30am)John Wesley v McLaren Flat (Saturday 13 February @ 8.30am)Clarendon has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 14 resultsMcLaren Vale 55 defeated Encounter Bay 54Victor Harbor 55 defeated Goolwa 53Myponga 47 defeated Port Elliot 30Willunga 44 defeated Yankalilla 32Ladder (after round 14)Goolwa 110, Victor Harbor 101, McLaren Vale 80, Port Elliot 77, Encounter Bay 73, Yankalilla 55, Willunga 41, Myponga 39.

Fleurieu & Districts finished their Senior Country Cup campaign on a damp note after the second innings of their match against Eyre Peninsula at South Gawler was washed out leaving the game abandoned. Fleurieu finished the carnival with two wins, one loss and one draw from their four matches. Before the rain came, Fleurieu & Districts batted out their 50 overs to post 7/232. Ryan King was the star of the innings with a swashbuckling 95 from just 35 balls! King brought up his 50 off 22 balls and hit 10 boundaries and eight sixes in his brief yet entertaining innings. Ben Matthews carried his bat through the innings to score an undefeated 60 from 138 balls. Luke Goldner (20 not out) and Frank Clements (20) chipped in with handy contributions as well.Ben Matthews (Lobethal) led the Fleurieu & Districts batting with 159 runs at an average of 79.50. Frank Clements (Aldgate) was next with 137 runs at 34.25 followed by Aaron Zrim (Mypolonga) with 124 runs at 31.00. Troy Blackwell (Langhorne Creek) was the leading Fleurieu & Districts bowler with eight wickets at an average of 10.00. Zrim had a fine all-round carnival as he added seven wickets at 13.86 to his 124 runs to win the Athol Payne medal as the Fleurieu's top performing player.

Fleurieu & Districts won their second game of the Senior Country Cup with a high scoring three-wicket victory over South East at Stockwell Oval yesterday. The win saw the Fleurieu & Districts side finish second in their pool to just miss out on a berth in the Final on net run rate. South East won the toss and decided to bat but were soon in trouble at 2/16 with Fleurieu opening bowler Troy Blackwell taking the first two wickets. Mark Smith (46) and Connor Prior (28) added 62 runs for the third wicket before three quick wickets to Aaron Zrim (3/39) put South East back under pressure at 5/99. Skipper Nick McInerney joined Alex Hentschke as South East took control of the innings with an 82-run sixth wicket stand before McInerney was dismissed for 28 off 43 balls. Hentschke continued on to make 102 off 82 balls with 10 boundaries and four maximums. South East were eventually bowled out in the 50th over for 239. Blackwell took two more wickets in his second spell to finish with 4/35 (9.3) while John Zadow took 2/46 (7).The Fleurieu & Districts run chase got off to a shaky start as Jared Marston (6) and Mitch Weeks (2) were dismissed to leave the score at 2/27. Ben Matthews was joined by Zrim and the match was turned on its head as Zrim went on the attack to smash a quickfire 74 from 44 balls including 10 boundaries and four sixes. This pair added 123 runs for the third wicket as Matthews continued on to top score with 86 off 99 balls (10 x 4’s). Matthews put on 59 runs for the fifth wicket with Frank Clements (42 off 44 balls) as the Fleurieu side took control of the match. The target was eventually reached for the loss of seven wickets with 11.1 overs to spare. Fleurieu & Districts will take on Eyre Peninsula at South Gawler in their final match today while the Final will be played between Yorke Peninsula and Barossa & Light at Tanunda.

Reigning premier Hahndorf sent an ominous warning to the rest of the competition with an emphatic 133-run win over top side Langhorne Creek during round 13 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Langhorne Creek on Saturday. The Magpies have now won three games in a row to sit in fourth spot on the ladder. The Magpies batted first and struggled their way to 6/68 at the drinks break before Nick Mosey (20) and Benny Montgomerie (27) came together for a very important seventh wicket partnership worth 40 runs. Handy contributions from Bradey Judd (23 not out) and Caleb Blesing (16) helped Hahndorf reach a competitive total of 170. 33 extras also aided the Magpies in reaching their total. Troy Blackwell (4/25) continued his excellent season while teenager Darcy Paech (4/36) continues to show great promise with the ball. What happened next was barely believable as Langhorne Creek were skittled for just 37 inside 27 overs! Jaspa Tonkin with 18 (40 balls), was the only Tigers batsman to reach double figures. All four Hahndorf bowlers took wickets with Shaun Tait the star taking 5/9 from nine overs while Matt Jaensch captured his first wickets of the season with figures of 3/8 (4.3).In a game dominated by the bowlers, Bremer/Callington won their second game of the season with a nervous three-wicket victory against Mount Barker on the turf at Callington. The Kookaburras batted first and got off to a reasonable start with Chris Paterson (10) and Jackson Lane (9) putting on 24 runs for the first wicket. However from that moment on it was all Bremer/Callington with Mount Barker losing their last 10 wickets for 50 runs to be bowled out for just 74 in the 37th over. Rhys Paterson battled hard for the visitors to top score with 30 from 45 balls (3 x 6’s). Sandeep Huda was the chief destroyer for the Cobras as he snared 4/6 from eight overs and he was well supported by Nathan Fitzgerald (3/12) and Nick Williams (2/24). Bremer/Callington’s run chase started in disastrous fashion as they slumped to 6/23 and all their good work with the ball looked like it was going to be brought undone. Hayden Lane (4/27) and Rhys Paterson (2/12) bowled inspired spells for the Kookaburras to give their side a chance at an unlikely victory. The Cobras were in desperate need of a steadying partnership and they got one through Chris Schilling and Nathan Fitzgerald as this pair added 37 runs for the seventh wicket before Fitzgerald was dismissed for 14. Schilling continued on to make a valuable 25 not out (51 balls) with Arsalan Eubaid (12 not out) helping the home side over the line in the 32nd over. Strathalbyn has consolidated their spot in the top four and at the same time have put a dent in Nairne’s finals hopes with a tough 25-run win at Strathalbyn Oval on Saturday. Nairne won the toss and sent the home side into bat and the move paid early dividends with Stallions acting captain Matt Abbott (2) dismissed by Brodie Clarke (3/28). Luke Cousins and Zach Reekie then added 35 runs for the second wicket before the in-form Cousins was dismissed for 30 from 34 balls (5 x 4’s). Steady wickets continued to fall throughout the innings with Jarrad Tait, in his first stint at the bowling crease since getting injured back in October, snaring 4/10 from an excellent nine-over spell. Brayden Gaiter (33) and Ben Cousins (22 not out) battled hard to lift the Stallions to a total of 132 before being bowled out in the 44th over. Considering the average first innings score (‘A’ grade) at Strathalbyn this season was 193 going into Saturday’s game, Nairne would’ve been confident they could chase down their target of 133. Nairne started poorly in their run chase as they slipped to 3/11. Sam Rowe (35) and Mitch Hein (20) battled hard for the Razorbacks but with no other support, Nairne were bowled out for 107 in the 40th over. All six Stallions bowlers took wickets in a fine all-round bowling display with Tim Dellatorre (3/27), Danny Horan (2/12) and Gaiter (2/25) the multiple wicket takers.Lobethal continued their good recent form to record a fourth straight victory following a tight six-run win over Woodside at Lobethal Oval. The home side batted first and it was hard work for the batsmen as the Tigers battled their way to 8/135 from their 45 overs. Mitch Weeks (33), Matt Martin (28) and skipper Ben Matthews (17) were the leading run scorers for Lobethal. Chris Baschiera continued his excellent season as he snared 3/27 (9). Baschiera now has 22 wickets at an average of 12.09 in 2020/21 to sit equal second on the AEHCA wicket takers list behind Langhorne Creek’s Troy Blackwell (23 wickets). Dave Wescombe (2/10) and Charlie McDonough (2/30) also chipped in with a couple of wickets each for the Warriors. Lobethal started their run chase well with the ever-reliable Wescombe (25) and Tommy Baldock (20) putting on 45 for the first wicket. After the opening partnership, Lobethal kept things tight and took regular wickets as Woodside struggled to 6/102. Woodside skipper Brad Collins tried his best to lift his side over the line with 47 not out but eventually they fell short at 6/129 from their 45 overs. Cameron Winen took 3/30 (9) to take his season tally to 22 wickets and he was ably supported by off-spinner Mitch Weeks who bowled a miserly spell of 2/16 (9). It was a real struggle on the slow Lobethal outfield with only 11 boundaries hit between the sides in 90 overs as the Tigers banked another important win to maintain second spot on the AEHCA ladder with five rounds left in the minor round. Wistow had the bye. Ladder (after round 13)Langhorne Creek 38, Lobethal 32, Strathalbyn 32, Hahndorf 30, Woodside 24, Nairne 24, Bremer/Callington 12, Mount Barker 8, Wistow 8.Round 14 fixtures (6/2/21) (home team named first)Woodside v StrathalbynLobethal v HahndorfWistow v Langhorne CreekMount Barker v NairneBremer/Callington has the bye

McLaren Districts and Encounter Bay are locked in a tight tussle after the first days play at Encounter Bay in round eight action of the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA). McLaren Districts won the toss and elected to bat but they were off to a poor start as they slipped to 3/38. Daniel Petrucci joined Luke Goodieson and this pair combined well to add 51 runs for the fourth wicket before Petrucci was dismissed for 26 (41 balls). Goodieson was next to go for a patient 39 (91 balls) to leave the Crushers at 5/94. Dylan Howie and skipper Stephen Nairn then came together for another handy partnership worth 49 runs for the sixth wicket with Howie making 36 (76 balls) and Nairn 18 (36 balls). McLaren were eventually bowled out in the 68th over for 182. Chris Butler, in just his second game of the season, took 3/33 (15) and he was well supported by Shane Hastings (2/25) and Blake Bailey (2/48). Encounter Bay batted two overs before stumps and reached 1/19 with skipper Cam Lintern dismissed last ball of the day for 10 with Andrew Fechner (1/10) the wicket taker for the Crushers. Willunga are well on track to remain undefeated and record their eighth victory of the season as they are 0/16 at stumps on day one after bowling Goolwa out for 83 in their first innings at Goolwa Oval. Magpies skipper Josh Jones (17) and Luke Giddings (9) added 20 for the first wicket before the Magpies collapsed to lose 5/15 and be in all sorts of strife at 5/35. Willunga opening bowler Tye McIvor was doing the damage as he snared season-best figures of 4/14 from 16 overs. Tyron Rigney (19) and Jack Ward (16 not out) tried to resurrect the innings before their side was bowled out in the 60th over. Joel Docking continued his excellent season to take 3/21 (16) while Simon Roberts chipped in with 2/21 from 13 overs. Docking finished off his good day to be 12 not out at the close of play.Noarlunga are in the box seat to secure their fourth win of 2020/21 after a solid first day at Port Elliot. The home side batted first and were dismissed in the 66th over for 128 with Noarlunga 0/7 (4) at Stumps. Port Elliot got off to a shaky start as they slipped to 2/16 but Colby Whitbourne was in excellent form as he raced to 30 from 49 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x6) before being run out. Joel Harris and Hayden Gordge (20) came together to add 30 runs for the fourth wicket before Gordge was also run out. Harris was the mainstay of the innings as he went on to make a patient 41 from 163 balls (3 x 4’s). David Scarff was the pick of the bowlers for the Shoes with 4/26 (17.1). He was well supported by skipper Jason Scarff who bowled 19 overs on the trot to snare 2/23.

After an excellent first round win, the Fleurieu & Districts side came back down to earth yesterday after suffering a 71-run loss to Alice Springs in their second game of the Senior Country Cup at Sandy Creek. Alice Springs batted first and were soon in trouble as they slipped to 5/50 with Aaron Zrim (2/33), Jack Woollard (2/49) and Troy Blackwell (1/27) doing the damage for Fleurieu & Districts. Patrick Hannigan (51 not out) and Samindra Madushan (35) combined for an important 63-run partnership for the sixth wicket and then Lucas Nitschke (48 not out from 38 balls) gave the innings some impetus by adding 66 runs for the eighth wicket with Hannigan as Alice Springs posted a very competitive total of 8/206 from their 50 overs. John Zadow (2/37) was the other multiple wicket taker for Fleurieu & Districts.After losing Mitch Weeks (0) early, Fleurieu & Districts steadied through skipper Jared Marston and Ryan King with this pair adding 36 runs for the second wicket before King was dismissed for 23. James Dawson (0) went soon after to leave the Fleurieu side in trouble at 3/37. Marston’s Mypolonga team mate Aaron Zrim was next in, and after surviving a confident appeal for a catch in the slips before he’d scored, Zrim batted with authority to reach 27 from 31 balls before he was dismissed with the score at 4/90. Sunday’s hero with the bat, Frank Clements, was next in and he and Marston started to put their side on top before Marston was dismissed for a fine 59. Clements (8) went shortly afterwards as Fleurieu & Districts collapsed to lose their last 6/16 to be bowled out for 135 in the 31st over. Nitschke continued his fine game for Alice Springs as he snared 4/12 and he was well supported by Madushan (3/32) and Thineth Arachchige (2/27). Fleurieu & Districts have the day off today with their next game against South East to be played tomorrow at Stockwell.

(A Grade Women) Strathalbyn  v USC BearsStrathalbyn started the game well getting onto base, but a couple of great plays from the Bears had the first two batters out at home plate to prevent any runs. Strathalbyn then managed to get the next two batters home in Kathryn Milne and Britt Jackson, thanks to a two base hit to the outfield by Kerry Wilkinson who was unable to get home herself with the third out a quick throw from Bears catcher Courtney Broughton to first base to pick off the runner. Bears also brought in two runs in their first batting dig after both batters had good hits to the outfield with Strath’s pitcher Tessa Norris, centre field Emily Eglitis and third baser Jackson all taking catches for the three outs. Strath were held scoreless in the second with a K2 to Bears pitcher/catcher combo of Leah Farrell to Broughton, a catch to Broughton and a catch at third by Kate Adamson sending them from the diamond. Strath returned the favour and held the Bears scoreless in their second turn at bat with an out at second, a K2 to Norris and catcher Kim Cutting and a put out at first. Bears were on fire in the field again holding Strath scoreless with three up three down, a catch in the outfield by Bronwyn Pendleton and two outs at first. Strathalbyn then found some sharp fielding too with an out at first, a catch at right by Tiahna Mayes and an out at first to end the Bears third dig three up three down. Strath needed runs but were unable to score in the fourth with Farrell pitching well for two K2’s and then Broughton making a great tag at home to end the innings. Three runs were brought in by the Bears which included a home run to Pendleton with Strath making the three outs, a K2, an out at third and an out at first. The end of the game was getting close and Strathalbyn were four runs behind but with some good hits and great base running, particularly by Cutting, they managed to bring four runs in with the Bears making an out at second, an out at third and then an out at first to end the innings. With the game now tied Strathalbyn had to be strong in the field and they were with good decisions by Crystal Karayiannis at shortstop fielding and throwing to Milne at second for two outs and then a K2 to end the game holding the Bears scoreless again to finish the game locked at 6-6. In the other ‘A’ grade game, Hahndorf defeated Torrens Valley Redsox 4-3. (C Grade Women) Strathalbyn v Hahndorf WhiteThe battle between second and third on the ‘C’ grade ladder proved to be a very tightly contested game. Strath opened the batting with Rebecca Sims getting on base and helped around the diamond on a bunt from Madison Lippasaar and a left field hit from Bobby Taylor. Casey Taylor’s fast feet saw her outrun a throw from shortstop Jess Jakeway. Bobby and Casey Taylor both crossed the plate to bring up 3 runs before Hahndorf ended the innings on a K2.Hahndorf batted strongly in their first at bat. Jayne Passmore and Kerry Lawson both got on base before Jess Nitschke hit a long left field Home Run. Jess Jakeway crossed for Hahndorf’s fourth run of the innings brought home by a long left field hit by Amanda Martin. Amy Roker ran down the hit and Strath was able to relay in the ball and trap Martin between home and third. Bobby Taylor ran her down the line to secure the first out. Casey Taylor ensured the remaining outs with plays at first and third bases respectively. Strathalbyn’s second at bat was a quick affair. Only four batters faced pitcher Anna Bell and all three outs were through plays at first to Lorna Dugan.In the bottom of the second Strath’s pitcher Kelly Roe and catcher Bobby Taylor set to work. Kerry Lawson was out K2 before Jess Nitschke showed her batting power with another deep Home Run, this time to centre field. Strath found their second out from another K2 and brought about the end of innings with solid fielding from Casey Taylor at short stop making a play to first. Only allowing one run for the innings, Strathalbyn held on to their narrow lead. In the third innings the bottom of Strath’s lineup were the ones to chalk up the runs. Amy Roker had a solid centrefield hit to get on base. Team batting by Kelly Roe and Clare Foley saw them both on base through walks. Back at the top of the lineup the runners were pushed around the diamond by Sims, Lippasaar and Taylor bringing in four runs for the dig.Hahndorf’s final at bat for the game was three up three down. Sari Flynn was out K2, Katie Olives was out at first on a throw from Casey Taylor and Gini Ingram was out K2. In their final at bat for the game Strath was unable to add to their total. While Kelly Roe, Clare Foley and Jo Falkland all got on base they got caught while on the diamond and three outs came before any runs could be scored. Final scores: Strathalbyn 7 (best players: Bobby Taylor, Amy Roker ) defeated Hahndorf White 5 (best players: Jess Nitschke, Jayne Passmore).

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 14 resultsGoolwa White 61 defeated Encounter Bay 46Goolwa Black 73 defeated Port Elliot 49McLaren Vale 57 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 55Strathalbyn 79 defeated Willunga 73Yankalilla 59 defeated Victor Harbor White 56Ladder (after round 14)McLaren Vale 119, Strathalbyn 90, Goolwa Black 83, Victor Harbor Blue 78, Willunga 76, Port Elliot 74, Encounter Bay 67, Goolwa White 55, Yankalilla 43, Victor Harbor White 35.Round 15 Fixtures (13/2/21) (home team named first)Willunga v Goolwa WhiteVictor Harbor White v Encounter BayGoolwa Black v YankalillaPort Elliot v McLaren ValeVictor Harbor Blue v Strathalbyn

Fleurieu & Districts got their Senior Country Cup campaign off to a winning start yesterday with a 49-run win over Barossa & Light at Tanunda Oval. Fleurieu skipper Jared Marston won the toss and batted first but his side couldn’t get any momentum in their innings with Mitch Weeks (20), Marston (15) and Ben Matthews (13) all getting starts. Two run-outs (Matthews and Aaron Zrim) didn’t help as Fleurieu slipped to 4/65. James Dawson was joined by Frank Clements and these two debutants set about resurrecting the innings. The pair ran hard between the wickets and Clements was particularly severe on any loose bowling as he made 67 from 64 balls with five boundaries and four maximums. Dawson went on to score 47 from 81 balls (3 x 4’s) as the partnership realised 86 runs for the fifth wicket. Eventually the Fleurieu boys ended with a competitive score of 7/183 from their 50 overs. Luke Snowden (2/27), David Golder (1/22) and Trent Goers (1/24) were the wicket takers for Barossa & Light.Fleurieu & Districts came out firing with the ball as Brayden Gaiter (3/18) and Troy Blackwell (3/18) ran through the Barossa & Light top order to see them in all sorts of strife at 5/32. Matthew Robinson batted well to score 44 from 60 balls but no other Barossa batsman passed 20 as the home side were bowled out in the 41st over for 134. Zrim was the other multiple wicket taker for Fleurieu with 2/25 (6). Fleurieu & Districts head to Sandy Creek today (10.00am) to take on Alice Springs.