Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 12 resultsBack Valley 7-10-77 defeated Goolwa 2-3-47Victor Harbor 5-7-72 defeated Inman Valley 4-6-64Ladder (after round 12)Back Valley 92.5, Inman Valley 88, Victor Harbor 60.5, Goolwa 47.Round 13 Fixtures (home team named first)Victor Harbor v Goolwa (Friday 5 February @ 7.00pm)Inman Valley v Back Valley (Saturday 6 February @ 1.00pm)Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 10 resultsMcLaren Flat  3-3-33 defeated Macclesfield 3-3-23Clarendon 6-6-37 defeated Strathalbyn 0-0-9John Wesley had the byeLadder (after round 10)Clarendon 46, John Wesley 24, Strathalbyn 15, McLaren Flat 14, Macclesfield 13.Round 11 Fixtures (home team named first)McLaren Flat v Strathalbyn (Saturday 5 February @ 8.30am)Clarendon v John Wesley (Saturday 5 February @ 8.30am)Macclesfield has the bye

Meadows won their fifth consecutive game to consolidate second position on the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) ladder following a tough four-wicket victory against Kangarilla during round 12 action at Meadows oval on Saturday. Kangarilla skipper Che Martinsen won the toss and decided to bat first but the visitors were soon in trouble with their top three batsmen in Cole Davy (10), Steve Featherstone (4) and Matthew Bertelsmeier (10) all dismissed by Thomas Bevan-Giles to see ‘Kangies’ struggling at 3/29. Bevan-Giles finished with the excellent figures of 3/19 (8), his best figures of the season. Wickets continued to fall steadily until Kangarilla were 9/83 as Kris Dawe (4/15) and Callan Blackwell (2/30) cut a swathe through the visitors middle and lower order. Ben Evans (22 from 30 balls) and brother Jack Evans (19 from 19 balls) tried to add some respectability to the total as the score reached 110 before ‘Kangies’ were bowled out in the 39th over. Meadows' run chase started in disastrous fashion with Luke Tonkin (4), Haydn Reid (5) and Kris Dawe (0) all back in the pavilion with the score at 3/12. All three batsmen were dismissed by Martinsen who finished with the fine figures of 3/23 (8). Max Buckley (11) joined his captain Rohan Reid in a 30-run stand for the fourth wicket but when Buckley and then Josh Teakle (6) were dismissed, the game was evenly poised with the Bulldogs at 5/58, still needing 53 runs for victory. Veteran Chad Dawe showed his experience as he combined with Reid to add a match-winning 51 runs for the sixth wicket with Dawe making his highest score of the season with 34 from 45 balls. Reid saw it home for his side with a patient and important 41 not out off 92 balls with the winning runs coming in the 36th over. Ben Evans was the other multiple wicket taker for Kangarilla with 3/32 from his eight over spell. Uraidla kept their finals hopes alive with a comprehensive six-wicket away victory over Flagstaff Hill. The home side got off to a good start as openers Matt Emes (16) and Max Renfrey (12) added 31 for the first wicket. From that moment on however it was all Uraidla as they took 10/49 to roll ‘Flaggies’ for just 80 in the 33rd over. Stephen Wheatland (16 not out) and Lachlan Tosh (11) were the only other batsmen to reach double figures. Fresh from a winning Meyer Shield weekend with the Hills combination, Renzo Gaetan snared career best figures of 5/15 (8). This was the third five-wicket haul for Gaetan in his ‘A’ grade career with the Demons. Gaetan was well supported by Ben Ratcliffe (2/14) and opening bowler George Bond (2/15). An opening partnership of 45 between Alex Heptinstall (33) and Ben Sheppard (20 not out) set Uraidla up for their fourth win of the season with the winning runs being knocked off in the 29th over. Renfrey was the pick of the Falcons bowlers with figures of 2/19 (8). Aldgate opening batsman Mitch Thomas scored his second century of the 2020/21 season to help his side to a convincing 94-run win over arch rival Stirling at Aldgate oval. Thomas is having a career-best season with 351 runs at an average of 51.14. The home side were in plenty of trouble early in their innings as they slipped to 3/24 in the 12th over thanks to some good bowling from Kosta Sinodinos who took 4/41 from eight overs, his best figures for the Eagles. Liam Winskill (17) joined Thomas in a 29-run stand before the key partnership of the innings was forged between Luke Smet and Thomas. This pair added 99 runs from 15 overs before Smet was dismissed for 33 from 40 balls (3 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Thomas went on to register 112 from 117 balls (14 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) before being dismissed off the final ball of the innings with Aldgate’s score at 8/201. Chris Shaw (2/31) was the Eagles other multiple wicket taker. Stirling were never in the hunt during their run chase with Sinodinos (30) the only player to pass 20 runs as the visitors were dismissed for 107 in the 31st over. Aldgate skipper Jake Turnbull was the star with the ball as he took 5/18 from 5.2 overs. In the process, Turnbull brought up his 100th ‘A’ grade wicket for Aldgate in just his fourth season with the club. Mount Lofty moved back inside the top four with a convincing 127-run victory over bottom side Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Cherry Gardens. The Redcaps batted first with Josh Healey and James Kittel-Neill adding 65 for the first wicket before Kittel-Neill was dismissed for 22 (49 balls). Healey then combined with his skipper, Jordan Neis-Beer, for a 75-run second wicket stand before Healey went for 74 from 81 balls (9 x 4’s and 3 x 6’s). Neis-Beer went on to make 48 from 51 balls, while Adam Carthew (25 from 24 balls) and Darren Jones (32 from 13 balls) helped lift the final total to 9/240. Five Scott Creek Ironbank bowlers took wickets with Nathan Abbott leading the way with 3/37 (7). SCIB never gave the run chase a shake as they finished on 4/113 from their 40 overs. Conor Lidstone (25) and Jarrod Thompson (23 not out) were the leading lights for the home side with the bat, while veteran Redcaps bowler Dave Bennett bowled a miserly eight over spell to finish with 1/12. Ladder (after round 12)Aldgate 45, Meadows 42, Mount Lofty 36, Flagstaff Hill 33, Kangarilla 33, Uraidla 24, Stirling 21, Scott Creek Ironbank 6.Round 13 fixtures (6/2/21) (home team named first)Scott Creek Ironbank v MeadowsAldgate v Flagstaff Hill Mt Lofty v StirlingKangarilla v Uraidla

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 13 resultsEncounter Bay 59 defeated Willunga 54Yankalilla 56 defeated Myponga 50Goolwa 52 defeated Port Elliot 49McLaren Vale 58 defeated Victor Harbor 55Ladder (after round 13)Goolwa 106, Victor Harbor 93, Port Elliot 77, Encounter Bay 71, McLaren Vale 70, Yankalilla 53, Willunga 31, Myponga 27.Round 14 Fixtures (4/2/21) - home team named first)McLaren Vale v Encounter BayGoolwa v Victor HarborMyponga v Port ElliotWillunga v Yankalilla

The Hills Cricket Association (HCA) has won a history making fourth consecutive Harry Meyer Shield and in the process, a record 15th title overall following a thrilling one-wicket win over Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Meadows today. The game started 90 minutes late after a change of venue (from Kangarilla) and persistent showers, with AEHCA skipper Shaun Tait winning the toss and deciding to bat.Hills made the perfect start with Jack Woollard knocking opener Greg Hassold’s off stump out of the ground with the second ball of the match. Alex Weeks and Ben Matthews then combined to add 37 runs for the second wicket before Matthews was removed for 11. Weeks went shortly afterwards for 26 (38 balls) and AEHCA were in strife at 3/41. In a big blow for the Hills, Rohan Reid hurt his shoulder attempting a catch at fine leg and had to leave the field immediately. The dismissal of Weeks brought Tait and Ben Warren together for what was looking like a decisive partnership but it wasn’t to be as Warren was caught one-handed at short mid-wicket by Hills skipper Jake Turnbull off the bowling of Frank Clements for 12. Shortly afterwards, Steve Featherstone enticed a false shot from Tait (6) with Adam Carthew holding a good catch at backward point as Alexandra & Eastern Hills slipped to a precarious 5/61 (20) at drinks. Steady wickets continued to fall after the break with only Luke Timmins (28) and Adam Clements (15) showing any resistance as AEHCA were bowled out in the 35th over for just 110. Woollard, in his first game for the HCA, took 4/22 (5.5) and he was well supported by Featherstone who snared 3/24 (8). The Hills combination would’ve been confident of chasing down the small total and they got off to a good start with Featherstone and veteran Haydn Reid (15) adding 28 for the first wicket. ‘Feathers’ was looking good as he and Turnbull advanced the score to 48 before Featherstone was dismissed for 18. Adam Clements was the man to get the breakthroughs as he bowled an excellent spell to finish with 2/10 (8). Tait brought his spinner Mitch Weeks (2/21) on from the town end and he made an immediate impact as he dismissed Aaron Smith (0) and Turnbull (10) to see Hills at 4/62 (20) at the drinks break. Clements (14) was doing a good job and he released some pressure as he hit Weeks for a big six straight down the ground as he and James Kittel-Neill (8) put their team into a winning position at 5/88 before Tait struck to take 3/17 from his eight over spell and Hills were in trouble at 7/92. All eyes were on the stand at Meadows as the injured Rohan Reid came out to bat and immediately got off the mark first ball. Woollard hit a couple of boundaries and with three overs left, Hills needed nine runs to win. Warren was brought on for his first over of the day and promptly picked up Woollard (13) and Mitch Thomas (0) as the game swung back in favour of the AEHCA with number 11 Adam Carthew joining the wounded Reid at the crease. A single off Tait’s last over left Reid on strike with seven runs required to win. Reid hit the second ball of the over for four then sliced the next one over backward point to leave the scores level with three balls left. The next ball was a full toss and Reid dispatched it to the mid-wicket boundary to cue celebrations for the Hills lads. It was a fitting end to an excellent three days of Cricket. Full credit to all the associations involved for playing in extreme heat on the weekend followed by wet weather and a change of venue for the final. Hills showed their fighting spirit to win their fourth title in a row for the first time while Alexandra & Eastern Hills were a worthy opponent and almost pulled off a miraculous victory. Roll on January 2022! 

Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) have cruised into the Meyer Shield final with a thumping 197-run win over Kangaroo Island at Meadows on Sunday. AEHCA batted first with Greg Hassold and Mitch Weeks adding 84 for the first wicket before Hassold was dismissed for 51 from 50 balls (6 x 4’s). Day one hero Ben Matthews (2) and the dangerous Ben Warren (13) were dismissed cheaply as Kangaroo Island fought back to see AEHCA at 3/116 in the 20th over. Enter AEHCA skipper Shaun Tait and that’s when the carnage started! Tait was coming off a run-a-ball 48 on Saturday and he really upped the ante to add 171 runs for the fourth wicket with Weeks before Weeks was dismissed for a fine 96 from 104 balls (9 x 4’s & 1 x 6). Tait went on to smash an unbeaten 120 from just 66 balls with seven boundaries and 10 maximums. AEHCA finished with 4/292 from their 40 overs. Rhys Bullard (2/41) was the only multiple wicket taker for KI. The run chase never got going for the boys from KI as they were bowled out for 95 in the 38th over. Zac Trethewey (24) was the only batsman to pass 20. Five bowlers took wickets for Alexandra & Eastern Hills with Weeks capping off a great day with 3/22 from eight overs.The Hills Cricket Association (HCA) kept their dreams of a fourth straight Meyer Shield title alive with an incredible come-from-behind 11-run win against Great Southern (GSCA) at Kangarilla. Hills were in all sorts of trouble as Great Southern made their way to 4/87 in pursuit of their moderate target of 108. Luke Goldner (25) and Ben Griffiths (21) were seemingly easing their side into a second consecutive final before Rohan Reid (4/14) and Steve Featherstone (3/32) combined brilliantly to take the last six wickets for just 10 runs as GSCA were bowled out for 97. Reid’s second spell was a masterpiece of bowling full at the stumps as he snared 4/1 from 23 balls. Earlier, Hills batted first and got off to an incredible start as Cole Davy (12) hit the first ball of the day from Sean McIvor high over deep square leg for six. McIvor had the last laugh as he dismissed Davy and Haydn Reid (16) on his way to figures of 2/25. Rohan Reid top scored with 35 from 54 balls (3 x 4’s) and just as he appeared to be getting on top, he was dismissed by off-spinner Ben Griffiths. Griffiths bowled an excellent spell to finish with 4/19 (7.1) but it was all in vain as Hills pulled off a ‘Houdini act’ to make their way into yet another Meyer Shield decider.Torrens Valley finished off their 2020/21 campaign in style with a solid four-wicket victory over Murray Towns at Flagstaff Hill. Murray Towns batted first and through John Zadow (43 not out), James Dawson (34) and Aaron Zrim (31), put up a competitive total of 8/170 from their 40 overs. Shaun Atkins (2/28) and Andrew Mapstone (2/31) were the multiple wicket takers for Torrens Valley. Torrens Valley were in early trouble at 3/52 when Jacob Grieger joined Atkins to add 41 runs for the fourth wicket before Atkins was dismissed for 39 (35 balls). Grieger went on to make 52 from 63 balls (3 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) and he was well supported by Simon Barnes (30) and Jack Druwitt (19 not out) as the Torrens Valley lads got up in the 36th over. Zrim was again the standout for Murray Towns with 2/13 from his seven overs. The Meyer Shield ‘Team of the Year’ was picked at the conclusion of Sunday’s games…..Shaun Tait (c) (AEHCA) - 168 runsMitch Weeks (AEHCA) - 97 runs/6 wicketsHaydn Reid (HCA) - 76 runsBen Matthews (AEHCA) - 76 runsAaron Zrim (MTCA) - 70 runs/4 wicketsZach Trethewey (KICA) - 69 runsScott Brown (GSCA) (wk) - 7 dismissalsTroy Blackwell (AEHCA) - 6 wicketsRohan Reid (HCA) - 6 wicketsSean McIvor (GSCA) - 5 wicketsShaun Atkins (TVCA) - 5 wicketsMurraylands Football and Netball sporting results will live stream the final today from Kangarilla starting at 9.40am.Grand Final (Tuesday 26/1/21 - 10.00am)Alexandra & Eastern Hills v Hills (Kangarilla Oval)

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 13 resultsGoolwa Black 58 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 53McLaren Vale 57 defeated Willunga 48Strathalbyn 57 defeated Encounter Bay 47Goolwa White 62 defeated Victor Harbor White 50Port Elliot 70 defeated Yankalilla 55Ladder (after round 13)McLaren Vale 111, Strathalbyn 82, Victor Harbor Blue 74, Port Elliot 74, Willunga 72, Goolwa Black 71, Encounter Bay 65, Goolwa White 45, Yankalilla 33, Victor Harbor White 33.Round 14 Fixtures (30/1/21) (home team named first)Goolwa White v Encounter BayGoolwa Black v Port ElliotMcLaren Vale v Victor Harbor BlueStrathalbyn v WillungaVictor Harbor White v Yankalilla

Round one of the Meyer Shield was played today in hot conditions at Meadows, Kangarilla and Flagstaff Hill. The games were reduced to 40 overs per side with the earlier start time of 9.00am due to the heat.Reigning champion Hills Cricket Association (HCA) took on Murray Towns Cricket Association (MTCA) at Meadows with Murray Towns batting first and posting 8/132 from their allotted overs. MTCA skipper Aaron Zrim, after being dropped before he scored, top scored with 39 while John Zadow chipped in with 24 not out. Five Hills bowlers took wickets with Frank Clements (2/11), Renzo Gaetan (2/14) and Rohan Reid (2/33) the multiple wicket takers. Hills knocked off the runs in the 32nd over for the loss of just four wickets. Opening batsman Haydn Reid (60 not out) top scored for the HCA while Aaron Smith (23), skipper Jake Turnbull (17) and Rohan Reid (16) made handy contributions. Zrim (2/22) was the pick of the MTCA bowlers.Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) overcame a poor start to win comfortably by 70 runs against Torrens Valley Cricket Association (TVCA) at Flagstaff Hill. AEHCA batted first and were in trouble early as they slipped to 4/47 before two good partnerships helped them to a competitive 7/193 from their 40 overs. Skipper Shaun Tait (48 from 48 balls) joined Ben Matthews in a 61-run fifth wicket partnership before Luke Timmins (23 from 24 balls) put on 69 runs for the sixth wicket with Matthews. Matthews played an excellent innings of 74 from 111 balls to hold the AEHCA innings together. Shaun Atkins took 3/41 (8) for Torrens Valley while Cam Sumner was very economical with 1/14 (8). Torrens Valley were never really in the run chase as they were bowled out in the 39th over for 123. Cam Sumner was the mainstay of the TVCA innings as he made 46 from 89 balls before being run out. Unfortunately for Torrens Valley, no other batsmen could reach 20. AEHCA opening bowler Troy Blackwell continued his excellent season to snare 4/18 (7.3) while off-spinner Mitch Weeks took 3/33 (8).Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) defeated Kangaroo Island Cricket Association (KICA) by 38 runs at Kangarilla after Kangaroo Island fell short in pursuit of Great Southern’s total of 7/169. Great Southern were in a bit of trouble as they batted first and slipped to 5/72 in the 23rd over. Luke Goodieson (35) and Colby Whitbourne (25) added 40 for the second wicket before Luke Goldner and Joel Harris (9) came together for an important 41-run stand for the sixth wicket. Goldner went on to top score with 40 from 54 balls while Jesse Consalvo (33 not out) and Sean McIvor (11 not out) lifted the tempo at the end with a 28-run partnership from just 15 balls. Five Kangaroo Island bowlers took wickets with Blair Wickham (2/23) the pick of them. KI were in all sorts of trouble early as they slumped to 2/4 with McIvor taking both wickets on his way to excellent figures of 3/12 (8). Rhys Bullard (34) and Zac Trethewey then added 50 for the third wicket to steady the ship before Bill Willson (16) then put on 41 for the 4th wicket with Trethewey as Kangaroo Island reached 3/95 and they were right back in the game. GSCA struck back hard through excellent spells from Luke Goldner (2/23) and Blake Bailey (3/19) with Bailey claiming the big wicket of Trethewey who top scored with 45 from 64 balls. KI lost their last 7/36 to be bowled out for 131.Round two games are again 40 overs per side with the games to start at 9.00am. Tuesday’s final is scheduled to be a 50-over game at Kangarilla starting at 10.00am. Murraylands Football and Netball sporting results will live stream the AEHCA v KICA match from Meadows tomorrow from 9.00am.Round 2 (Sunday 24/1/21 - 9.00am)Alexandra & Eastern Hills v Kangaroo Island (Meadows)Hills v Great Southern (Kangarilla)Murray Towns v Torrens Valley (Flagstaff Hill)

Southern District Cricket Club and Adelaide Cricket Club are set to merge from next season it was announced yesterday (21/1/21). The South Australian Cricket Association made the announcement via a media release below...The announcement of a proposed merger to Life Members, playing, social members and supporters is the culmination of months of discussions between the Adelaide Cricket Club Board and Southern District Cricket Club. The Premier Cricket competition landscape is changing, and sporting clubs are facing challenges which affect the capacity of clubs to remain viable. This is influencing SDCC and ACC’s proactive and independent approach to a merger, as an option to ensure viability and financial sustainability. SDCC and ACC’s proactive approach is aligned to SACA’s desire to reduce the number of clubs in the Premier Cricket competition through voluntary club mergers, which is supported by recommendations included in the Hussey Report prepared for SACA in 2020. The merger provides an unprecedented opportunity for members to drive the destiny of a merged club, create financial sustainability and maximise financial support from SACA, as they become the first movers in Premier Cricket club mergers. A merger, which is being presented to its Members by the Adelaide Cricket Club Board and Southern District Cricket Club Management Committee, provides an unprecedented opportunity for members to drive the destiny of a merged club, create financial sustainability and maximise financial support from SACA, as they become the first movers in Premier Cricket club mergers. Both clubs see the merger as an opportunity to become the strongest Premier Cricket club in South Australia and a club of choice for male and female cricketers in southern Adelaide and the Fleurieu region. The merged club will be called the Adelaide Cricket Club with elements of SDCC incorporated in new branding. SACA will provide financial support in respect of administration, marketing, and cricket development costs over a three year period to assist with the merger of SDCC and ACC. This will include the appointment of a Club Manager and a Cricket Development Officer. A Cricket Academy will develop and grow cricket in the Fleurieu region, including establishing the first female cricket academy in the outer southern suburbs and Fleurieu region, to meet the increasing need to develop skills and enhance local community competitions. This will strengthen the capability of the club to win premierships and produce more first- class cricketers. There is a commitment by the merged club to provide every player with the opportunity to participate, support development of players and provide pathways to play Premier Cricket and at State and National levels. The merged club will field senior teams in the Premier Cricket competition and the Adelaide Turf Cricket Association to maximise senior player participation. A strong Junior Competition is a key factor for the club’s future success and under the proposed merger arrangements, there will be no change to the number of junior teams currently fielded by SDCC and ACC. A shared facilities model will be adopted, utilising Glandore Oval and Bice Oval in the first instance. Development of facilities will be prioritised by the merged club and SACA has committed to work with the merged club to secure funding to redevelop Bice Oval centre turf square and playing surface and develop a Strategic Plan which identifies potential sites for merged club facilities between Christies Beach and Glandore. The ACC Board and the SDCC Management Committee will present a voluntary merger proposal to club members at Special General Meetings to be held on 15 February 2021. 

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 12 resultsEncounter Bay 64 defeated Port Elliot 55Goolwa 85 defeated Myponga 37McLaren Vale 62 defeated Willunga 44Victor Harbor 75 defeated Yankalilla 34Ladder (after round 12)Goolwa 98, Victor Harbor 89, Port Elliot 73, McLaren Vale 62, Encounter Bay 61, Yankalilla 43, Willunga 29, Myponga 25.Round 13 Fixtures (28/1/21) - home team named first)Encounter Bay v WillungaYankalilla v MypongaGoolwa v Port ElliotVictor Harbor v McLaren Vale

The finest cricketers across the Fleurieu region will gather for the annual Harry Meyer Shield to be played between Saturday January 23 and Tuesday 26 January. The Meyer Shield is played between the six associations under the Fleurieu & Districts Cricket banner and has been played since 1964/65. This season the carnival will be hosted by the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) who are aiming for a fourth straight title. The last team to win four on the trot was the now defunct Southern Cricket Association who achieved the feat between 1997/98 and 2000/01. Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA), Murray Towns Cricket Association (MTCA), Kangaroo Island Cricket Association (KICA), Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) and Torrens Valley Cricket Association (TVCA) are the other competing associations. Games will be played at Meadows, Kangarilla and Flagstaff Hill.  Murraylands Football and Netball Sporting Results (MF&NSR) will be live streaming the Meyer Shield this season. The MF&NSR team will cover most associations over the weekend, with the emphasis on broadcasting the match of the day for rounds one and two and then the final on Tuesday January 26.Round 1 fixture (Saturday 23 January)*Great Southern v Kangaroo Island (Kangarilla Oval)Alexandra & Eastern Hills v Torrens Valley (Flagstaff Hill Oval)Hills Cricket Association v Murray Towns (Meadows Oval)Round 2 fixture (Sunday 24 January)*TBD v TBD (Meadows Oval)TBD v TBD (Kangarilla Oval)TBD v TBD (Flagstaff Hill Oval)Final (Tuesday 26 January)*TBD v TBD (Kangarilla Oval)*Due to the weather forecast this weekend, the Saturday and Sunday games will start at 9:00am and are one-day matches (40 overs per side). The start time and number of overs for the final on Tuesday 26 are to be confirmed.

Aldgate remains top of the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) ladder after a thrilling five-wicket win over Kangarilla in a high scoring top-of-the-ladder clash at Aldgate oval during round 11 action. Kangarilla batted first and got off to a fast start through Cole Davy and Steve Featherstone to be 0/70 after 10 overs. The carnage continued up to the drinks break with ‘Kangies’ reaching 0/131 halfway through their innings. The Davy/Featherstone partnership continued on to 162 before ‘Feathers’ was dismissed for 54 (72 balls). Davy brought up his 100 from just 70 balls before eventually being dismissed for 114 from 75 balls. Davy’s innings included 13 boundaries and seven sixes as Kangarilla finished on 6/260 from their 40 overs. Frank Clements (2/46) and Jake Turnbull (2/53) were the multiple wicket takers for the home side. Turnbull changed his batting order around and opened up with Luke Smet and Jack Woollard in an attempt to get off to a quick start. It worked in spectacular fashion with the pair adding 103 in just 15 overs. Smet was first to go for 55 from 48 balls (5 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s) closely followed by Woollard (44 from 51 balls), as Aldgate reached drinks at 2/122 (20). Clements and Turnbull got together and pushed on with a 109-run third wicket stand in just 14 overs to push Aldgate within sight of victory. Clements made 71 from 49 balls (6 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s) while Turnbull brought it home for his side with 53 not out as the winning runs were knocked off in the 38th over. Meadows won their fourth game on the trot as they ominously moved into second spot on the HCA ladder following a six-wicket victory at home over Mount Lofty. The Redcaps batted first and got themselves into a reasonable position at 1/60 with Josh Healey and Jordan Neis-Beer adding 49 runs for the second wicket before Healey was dismissed for a top scoring 41 from 66 balls. Mount Lofty then collapsed to 6/91 before Adam Carthew (25) and Dave Bennett (12) put on 28 runs for the seventh wicket. The Redcaps struggled through their 40 overs to finish with 9/130. Meadows used seven bowlers with five of them taking wickets including veteran Chad Dawe (3/19), Kris Dawe (2/12) and skipper Rohan Reid (2/24). Mount Lofty came out fired up and had Meadows in early trouble as Luke Tonkin (4), Kris Dawe (8) and Oscar Tydeman (5) were all dismissed to see the reigning premier 3/19 in the eighth over. Max Buckley came in to join his captain as they set about getting the innings back on track with Meadows reaching 3/62 at drinks. The partnership continued on after the break to reach 111 runs before Reid was dismissed with the scores level for a patient and important 56 from 119 balls (4 x 4’s). Chad Dawe came in and hit the winning runs with 22 balls to spare as Buckley remained 51 not out from 73 balls (4 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), his fifth ‘A’ grade half century. James Kittel-Neill (2/25), Carthew (1/15) and Bennett (1/18) were the successful bowlers for Mount Lofty.After falling out of the top four last week, Flagstaff Hill jumped back in with a convincing 84-run win against Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Cherry Gardens Oval. The Falcons batted first with all batsmen contributing to a very competitive score of 3/213 from 40 overs. The standout of the innings for the Falcons was teenager Oliver Styles who registered his first century for ‘Flaggies’ as he finished with 100 not out from 102 balls (8 x 4’s, 2 x6’s). Max Renfrey (37), Matt Emes (26) and Josh Dunlevey (21 not out) made solid contributions in partnership with Styles. It was tough going for the Scott Creek Ironbank bowlers with veteran Andy Adams the best of them with 1/27 (7). SCIB were never really in the run chase as Flagstaff Hill skipper Jacob Lemon bowled a tight spell to snare 3/22 from his eight over spell while five other players took a wicket each. Adams top scored for SCIB with 48 not out while teenager Zane Lewis (25) continues to show signs of a promising future. Scott Creek Ironbank finished their 40 overs on 8/129. Stirling won their third game of the season to keep their finals hopes alive with an eight wicket victory at Uraidla. Uraidla batted first and got off to a solid start but lost regular wickets until veteran Ryan Hunter came to the crease. Hunter top scored with 42 as the home side made their way to 5/114 with the hope of pushing their total past 140. It wasn’t to be as Stirling opening bowler Chris Shaw came back into the attack and dismissed Renzo Gaetan (9), Ben Ratcliffe (0) and Trent Richardson (0) in successive deliveries to take his first hat trick in his long and successful career. It was the ultimate hat trick for Shaw with all three batsmen out bowled! The Demons lost their last 5/11 to be bowled out for 125 in the 38th over. Shaw finished with 3/30 (8) and he was well supported by Myles Collins (3/23) and Jack Read (2/23). Despite losing a couple of early wickets in Collins (14) and Read (0), the Eagles knocked off the required runs in the 31st over thanks to an excellent partnership between skipper Jack Pick (55 not out) and Kosta Sinodinos (40 not out). It was Pick’s first half century of the season and sixth overall for the Eagles in ‘A’ grade competition. The competition takes a break next weekend for the annual Harry Meyer Shield which will be hosted by the Hills Cricket Association at Flagstaff Hill, Kangarilla and Meadows. Ladder (after round 11)Aldgate 39, Meadows 36, Flagstaff Hill 33, Kangarilla 33, Mount Lofty 30, Stirling 21, Uraidla 18, Scott Creek Ironbank 6.Round 12 fixtures (30/1/21) (home team named first)Meadows v KangarillaAldgate v StirlingScott Creek Ironbank v Mount LoftyFlagstaff Hill v Uraidla

Lobethal moved up to second spot on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder with a convincing 159-run victory at Mount Barker on Saturday. The Tigers batted first and got solid contributions from their top order with Matt Martin (48), Ben Matthews (46), Mitch Weeks (45) and Daniel Norsworthy (41) setting Lobethal up for an intimidating total of 6/266 from their 45 overs. Four Kookaburras bowlers took wickets including Rhys Paterson (2/33) and Hayden Lane (2/50). Mount Barker’s run chase started well with Chris Paterson (34) and Jackson Lane (8) adding 47 for the first wicket. From then on it was all Lobethal as the home side lost their last 10/60 to be bowled out for 107 in the 34th over. Cam Winen was the star with the ball for Lobethal as he took his first ‘five-for’ with figures of 6/23 from his nine over spell. Winen has taken an impressive 19 wickets at an average of 11.16 so far this season. Sam Graeber (2/7) was the other multiple wicket taker for Lobethal.It was an incredible day at Nairne on Saturday with 14 wickets falling for just 58 runs as the Razorbacks defeated Bremer/Callington by six wickets. The Cobras batted first and were rolled for just 28 (20.1 overs). Seven Bremer/Callington batsmen failed to trouble the scorers with skipper Jai McMurtrie (11) the only batsman to reach double figures. All four Nairne bowlers took wickets with Mitch Hein the standout with 4/8 from nine overs. Matt Hein (2/0), Chad Harrop (2/9) and Brodie Clarke (1/11) were the other wicket takers for Nairne. The Razorbacks lost four wickets on their way to knocking off the target in just 6.5 overs to give them their fifth win of the season. Amit Maina (3/23) and Nathan Fitzgerald (1/7) were the wicket takers for the Cobras. Langhorne Creek made the journey north to Woodside to take on the Warriors in the match of the round and came away with a good six-wicket victory. Woodside batted first and got off to a reasonable start through Dave Wescombe (31) and Jeremy Snoad (27) as they reached drinks at 4/79 (23). After the break the Warriors started to get on top as Brad Collins and Sam Pullen put together a 70-run partnership for the fifth wicket before Pullen was dismissed for a hard hitting 45 from 38 balls (2 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). Brad Collins continued on to make 35 from 62 balls (3 x 4’s) as Woodside finished on 7/198 from their 45 overs. All five Langhorne Creek bowlers took wickets with Brodie O’Dea (2/48) the only multiple wicket taker. The Creeks got off to a good start in their run chase as David Mudge (35) and Daniel Kropp (22) added 49 for the first wicket from 10 overs. O’Dea went cheaply to bring Ben Warren to the crease at 2/53. Warren hit a quickfire 38 from just 33 balls (2 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) but when he was dismissed at 4/121, the game was still in the balance. Skipper Matt Tonkin joined Daniel Cleggett and this pair batted beautifully to put on an unbroken stand of 79 for the fifth wicket to see the ladder-leader home with 13 balls to spare. Cleggett finished with 51 not out from 61 balls while Tonkin made 39 not out from 54 balls. Nick Johns jnr. snared 2/38 (9) for Woodside. Strathalbyn moved back inside the top four with a comfortable 69-run win at Wistow. The Stallions were in early trouble as they slipped to 3/37 with Zach Reekie (6), Mark Abbott (0) and Steve Schofield (1) all back on the sidelines. Matthew Harris joined opening batsman Luke Cousins and this pair set about resurrecting the innings for the visitors. They put on 137 runs for the fourth wicket before Harris was dismissed for 59 (9 x 4’s). Harris has been in good recent form with 180 runs (average 90.00) from his last three innings. Cousins went on to notch his first century since the 2016/17 season as he finished on 104 (9 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Matthew Roberts added a hard hitting 66 (1 x 4, 4 x 6’s) to lift the Stallions to an imposing total of 7/290 from their 45 overs. Harrison Burgess (2/36) and Lachlan Elsworthy (2/51) were the chief wicket takers for Wistow. The Echidnas started the big run chase poorly with their top four batsmen all dismissed with just 41 runs on the board before Travis Lynn was joined by Sam Smith at the crease. This pair added 75 runs for the fifth wicket before Smith, in his first game for the season, was dismissed for a hard hitting 55 which included four boundaries and five sixes. Lynn and Burgess (10) then put on 50 for the sixth wicket until Lynn was dismissed for 64 (9 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Oscar Chapman added 36 not out (2 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) to lift the Echidnas final total to 9/221 from their 45 overs. Strathalbyn used nine bowlers with Tim Dellatorre the standout with 4/43 (9). Hahndorf had the bye. The competition takes a break next weekend for the annual Harry Meyer Shield which will be hosted by the Hills Cricket Association.Ladder (after round 12)Langhorne Creek 38, Lobethal 28, Strathalbyn 28, Hahndorf 26, Woodside 24, Nairne 24, Bremer/Callington 8, Mount Barker 8, Wistow 8.Round 13 fixtures (30/1/21) (home team named first)Strathalbyn v NairneLanghorne Creek v HahndorfBremer/Callington v Mount BarkerLobethal v WoodsideWistow has the bye

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 11 resultsInman Valley 5-7-56 defeated Goolwa 4-6-64Back Valley 6-8-61 defeated Victor Harbor 3-4-51Ladder (after round 11)Inman Valley 84, Back Valley 82.5, Victor Harbor 52.5, Goolwa 45.Round 12 Fixtures (home team named first)Victor Harbor v Inman Valley (Friday 29 January @ 7.00pm)Back Valley v Goolwa (Saturday 30 January @ 1.00pm)

McLaren Districts are on the winners list for the first time in the 2020/21 season following their nine run victory over Goolwa during round seven action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at McLaren Vale on Saturday. The Crushers won the toss and decided to bat first on their home deck and Ben Wilcox (24) and Daniel Bruce (22) opened up well putting on 53 for the first wicket before they were both dismissed by Josh Peach. Peach bowled an excellent spell to finish with the figures of 2/14 (8). Luke Goodieson came in at number three for the Crushers and made a fine 60 from 60 balls (7 x 4’s) and added 99 runs for the third wicket with Lachlan Cooper who made 42 not out from 61 balls (4 x 4’s). McLaren Districts finished with a very competitive total of 3/167 from their 40 overs. Goolwa’s run chase was looking in good shape as they made their way to 2/103 with Fred Nissen (20) and Luke Giddings (57) putting on 64 runs for the third wicket. A collapse of 6/27 saw the home side back on top with the Magpies precariously placed at 8/130. The game took another turn with Andy Evans (21) and Kingsley Vincent (9) adding 26 runs for the ninth wicket before Evans was run out and then Vincent was dismissed with two balls left in the match as the Magpies were bowled out for 158. Bodie Wilson(4/24) and skipper Stephen Nairn (3/25) did the damage for the Crushers as they celebrated their first win since the 4th of January 2020. Encounter Bay consolidated second spot on the GSCA ladder with a 21-run victory at home over Noarlunga. The Bays batted first and were in early strife at 2/31 as Noarlunga opening bowler David Scarff continued his good recent form to snare 2/16 from his eight over spell. Blake Bailey (15 not out) joined veteran Sam Hoffmann to add 77 runs for the third wicket before Hoffmann was dismissed for 85, his second half century of the season. His dismissal brought Bays skipper Cam Lintern to the crease and he continued his fine season to finish with 47 not out with the home side posting 3/165 from their 40 overs. Lintern now has 275 runs at an average of 91.67 this season. The Shoes run chase started poorly as they slipped to 3/21 before skipper Jason Scarff (39) and Michael Smith (48) got their team back on course with a 46-run stand for the fourth wicket. Noarlunga couldn’t get another significant partnership going as they were bowled out for 144 in the 40th over. Left-arm spinner Dillon Burns took 3/28 (6) and he was well supported by Shane Hastings (2/14) and Simon Acheson (2/34). Willunga’s unbeaten season continued as they defeated Port Elliot by 78 runs at Willunga oval. The home side batted first with acting captain Scott Brown and Joel Docking putting on 61 runs for the first wicket before Brown was dismissed for 22. Docking continued on to make 57 from 102 balls, his second half century of the season. Luke Goldner added 41 from 58 balls as the Demons finished their 40 overs with 6/161. Port Elliot off-spinner Ben Griffiths bowled an excellent spell of 3/12 from eight overs. Riley Paull (2/35) was the other multiple wicket taker for the Bloods. Port Elliot were never in the run chase as they were dismissed for just 83 in the 32nd over with Joel Harris (26) and Colby Whitbourne (16) the only batsmen to reach double figures. Five Willunga bowlers took wickets with Matthew Bolton (2/1), Docking (2/11), Simon Roberts (2/12), Goldner (2/22) and Tye McIvor (2/25) all grabbing a couple of scalps each.The competition takes a break next week (23/1) for the annual Harry Meyer Shield which will be hosted by the Hills Cricket Association.Ladder (after round 7)Willunga 42, Encounter Bay 27, Noarlunga 18, Port Elliot 15, Goolwa 15, McLaren Districts 9.Round 8 fixtures (30/1/21 & 6/2/21) (two-day games/home team named first)Goolwa v WillungaPort Elliot v NoarlungaEncounter Bay v McLaren Districts

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 12 resultsGoolwa Black 69 defeated Goolwa White 42Encounter Bay 68 defeated Yankalilla 60McLaren Vale 73 defeated Strathalbyn 50Victor Harbor Blue 74 defeated Victor Harbor White 39Willunga 59 defeated Port Elliot 58Ladder (after round 12)McLaren Vale 101, Strathalbyn 73, Victor Harbor Blue 72, Willunga 70, Port Elliot 64, Encounter Bay 62, Goolwa Black 61, Goolwa White 33, Victor Harbor White 33, Yankalilla 31.Round 13 Fixtures (23/1/21) (home team named first)Victor Harbor Blue v Goolwa BlackWillunga v McLaren ValeEncounter Bay v StrathalbynGoolwa White v Victor Harbor WhitePort Elliot v Yankalilla

The Fleurieu & Districts Junior Boys Cricket team won the under 16’s SACA Representative Carnival yesterday following a 27-run victory in the final against a gallant Barossa & Light combination. The win completes a perfect carnival for the Fleurieu boys with five wins from as many games. Fleurieu & Districts batted first at Duncan Fraser Reserve and were off to a shaky start as they slipped to 3/43 with Tanner King (9), Lochie Nash (8) and Felix Gadomski-Mott (1) all back in the sheds. This brought Thursday’s semi-final heroes Charlie Morbey and Rilee Endersby together and once again their partnership would prove crucial. The pair put on 49 runs for the fourth wicket before Morbey was dismissed for 30 (82 balls). Jack Roberts (8) joined Endersby in adding a further 43 runs as Fleurieu & Districts finished on 6/160 from their 40 overs. Endersby went on to make a fine 54 not out (96 balls) and the total was boosted by a whopping 41 extras. Tom Giles took 2/40 (8) for Barossa & Light.Barossa & Light got off to a good start with the dangerous Ryan Dimasi (13) and the solid Harry Maher (19) putting on 25 for the first wicket before Dimasi was dismissed after a sharp catch by Morbey at square leg from the bowling of Endersby (1/23). King (1/9) came on and claimed the wicket of Maher in his first over and the game was evenly poised at 3/69. Barossa & Light skipper Will O’Brien, who had already made over 200 runs for the week, loomed as the big wicket as he moved to 39 from 40 balls before off-spinner Lochie Nash (2/17) dismissed him via another excellent catch by Morbey, this time from a full blooded pull shot at mid wicket. The Fleurieu boys were up and about as Barossa & Light slipped to 4/97, still 64 runs from victory. Leg-spinner Finn Sullivan-Llewellyn (3/11) came into the attack and along with ‘spin-twin’ Nash, the two of them spun a web the Barossa & Light players couldn’t escape. The last seven wickets fell for just 36 runs as they were bowled out for 133 in the 39th over. Fleurieu used nine bowlers with seven of them taking wickets including Roberts (1/13) who finished off the match by dismissing the final Barossa & Light batsman. Tanner King was the leading run scorer for Fleurieu & Districts with 267 runs at an average of 66.75 while Rilee Endersby led the bowlers with nine wickets at an average of 11.22. It was another great result for Fleurieu & Districts who also won the title last season. Much credit needs to go to coach Kent Llewellyn, team manager Linda Long and all of the parents and volunteers. 

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 11 resultsPort Elliot 68 defeated McLaren Vale 46Victor Harbor 65 defeated Myponga 47Goolwa 71 defeated Willunga 40Yankalilla 64 defeated Encounter Bay 49Ladder (after round 11)Goolwa 86, Victor Harbor 77, Port Elliot 71, McLaren Vale 52, Encounter Bay 51, Yankalilla 43, Willunga 27, Myponga 25.Round 12 Fixtures (21/1/21) - home team named first)Port Elliot v Encounter BayGoolwa v MypongaWillunga v McLaren ValeYankalilla v Victor Harbor

Willunga staged a stunning comeback on Saturday to defeat Noarlunga at Myponga Oval and remain undefeated after round six in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA). The Demons were in all sorts of trouble as Noarlunga made their way to 0/63 at drinks before a dramatic collapse saw the Shoes lose 10/40 to be bowled out in the 38th over for 103, 24 runs short of Willunga’s total of 7/127 (40 overs). Anthony Burgess (51) and Jason Scarff (31) were the only Noarlunga batsmen to reach double figures. Simon Roberts (3/23), Joel Docking (2/10) and Luke Goldner (2/17) were the chief destroyers for the reigning premiers. Earlier Willunga batted first and struggled to 3/32 at drinks on a very slow outfield. David Scarff bowled a fantastic spell for the Shoes to claim a miserly 2/5 from his eight overs with Peter Lamz (3/41) the other multiple wicket taker. The Demons key partnership came from Roberts (49 from 57 balls) and Docking (30 from 93 balls) who added 59 runs for the fourth wicket which gave the Demons’ innings some impetus to reach what turned out to be a winning score. Willunga skipper Luke Harding was ecstatic with the victory. “Noarlunga started the match really strongly thanks largely to David Scarff who bowled an impressive opening spell, used the conditions well, and gave us nothing to hit,” said Harding. “At drinks we weren’t where we wanted to be but the next 20 overs set up the match for us thanks to the batting of Docking, Roberts and Sean McIvor. We knew 127 was going to be hard to chase on such a slow outfield. ‘Junior’ (Jason Scarff) & AJ (Anthony Burgess) started well in reply but we always knew that one wicket would change the game and it did. Goldner was great for us to get the initial breakthrough and then he finished the job well with Roberts. With Noarlunga well on top at 0/63, and then for us to bowl them out for 103, gives us a lot of confidence that no matter what the situation of the game is, we will back ourselves.”Encounter Bay jumped up to second spot on the GSCA ladder following a crucial 26-run victory over Goolwa at Goolwa Oval. Batting first, the visitors posted what appeared a moderate total of 5/108 from their 40 overs. Skipper Cam Lintern (38 not out) and Blake Bailey (35) were the mainstays of the innings for the Bays. Josh Jones snared 2/21 (8) for the Magpies while Andy Evans was very economical returning figures of 1/7 (8). Goolwa made a poor start to their run chase as they slipped to 2/5 before Fred Nissen (23) joined Luke Giddings (14) in a 34-run third wicket stand. It was all Encounter Bay from then on as they captured the last eight Goolwa wickets for just 43 runs as the Magpies were bowled out in the 36th over for 82. Riley Puckridge (3/10) and Simon Acheson (3/11) were the chief destroyers for the Bays as they secured their third victory of the season. Port Elliot won their second game in a row and moved inside the top four for the first time in 2020/21 after defeating McLaren Districts by 56 runs at Port Elliot. The Bloods batted first and through handy contributions from Ethan Spriggs (24), Brodie Whitbourne (16) and Joel Harris (16), reached 4/79 at drinks. Ben Griffiths joined Hayden Gordge in what would become a crucial partnership for Port Elliot as the pair added 86 runs for the fifth wicket before Griffiths was dismissed for 66 from 55 balls (7 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Gordge was dismissed shortly after for 28 as the home side racked up 8/187 from their 40 overs. Stephen Nairn (3/41) and Josh van den Broeke (2/41) were the multiple wicket takers for the Crushers while leg-spinner David Smith bowled a very economical eight-over spell to finish with figures of 1/13. Ben Wilcox (20) and Luke Goodieson (16) made solid contributions at the top of the order for McLaren Districts but when Goodieson was dismissed the visitors fell to 4/61. Nairn (39) joined Dylan Howie to add 54 runs for the fifth wicket before Howie was dismissed for 40 (4 x 4’s). The end came quickly as the Crushers were dismissed for 131 in the 38th over. Veteran Simon Donaldson (3/31), Josh Andrewartha (2/27) and Ben Martin (2/11) were the best of the bowlers for Port Elliot. Ladder (after round 6)Willunga 36, Encounter Bay 21, Noarlunga 18, Port Elliot 15, Goolwa 15, McLaren Districts 3.Round 7 fixtures (16/1/21) (one-day games/home teams named first)Willunga v Port ElliotMcLaren Districts v GoolwaEncounter Bay v Noarlunga

Woodside batsman Tanner King has taken the under 16’s SACA Representative Carnival by storm with two excellent batting displays for his Fleurieu & Districts side to start the tournament in the Barossa Valley. On Monday at Sandy Creek, King made 65 from 46 balls (9 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) against Barossa & Light. Yesterday, again at Sandy Creek, King smashed his way to an unbeaten 154 from just 84 balls against Murray Districts/Barrier. His innings included an amazing 16 boundaries and 10 sixes!The Fleurieu & Districts team has won their opening two games and sit top of the ‘Conference B’ ladder and will take on Mid North at Tanunda Oval from 10.00am today. The semi-finals will be played Thursday with the grand final taking place at Duncan Fraser Reserve (Rowe Avenue, Northfield) on Friday from 10.00am.