Strathalbyn ‘A’ grade fielded first and held Torrens Valley (TV) to no runs with the first out being a K2 to pitcher/catcher combo Tessa Norris to Gab Martin. The second out was the next batter with a catch in the outfield by Emily Eglitis and the final out being a tag play at third by Tash Mayes. Strath came in to bat and even though they got batters on base they were unable to get anyone home with Torrens Valley making three quick outs including a great catch at short stop by Ruby Ballard. Once again out in the field Strath was hoping that they could hold Torrens Valley but with a two-base hit to the outfield and good base running by Erin Adams-McDonald, they put one run on the board. However, Strath was able to get their first out for the innings with a play from shortstop Kim Cutting to first base Eliza Lovelock, again Tessa and Gab were able to get a K2 and the final out was from second base Buttsy Milne throwing to Eliza. Strathalbyn’s second time at bat and they were chasing one run however their innings didn’t last long and even with a runner on base they were unable to convert before TV got three outs with a K2, another catch by Ruby and a catch in the outfield to send them from the diamond. In the third innings in the field, Emily Eglitis got a catch in centre field which became Strath’s first out for the innings, shortly after they got the remaining two outs with yet another K2 and another put out at first but Torrens Valley did gain a further three runs. Now back in the batting box Strath was chasing four runs but were quickly put out with no score. Strath did well to hold Torrens Valley to their previous four runs with another K2 and two outs from Britt Jackson fielding the ball at third and throwing to Kerry Wilkinson at first to hold TV to no runs scored. In the fourth turn at bat Strath was still unable to get a run on the board. Torrens Valley only got one more run in before they finished their turn at bat bringing their total runs to five for the game with the outs a fly ball to Buttsy, yet another K2 and a final tag with a throw from home plate by Gab to shortstop Kim ending the innings. Strath was still hoping to get some runs on the board during their final turn at bat however with 2 of the outs being fly balls to Ruby Ballard at shortstop (for a total of four for the game) and the final out of the game being a K2, Strath was left with no runs scored for the whole game. Final scores were Torrens Valley 5 to Strathalbyn 0.In near cyclonic winds Strathalbyn and Hahndorf took to the Diamond for their ‘C’ grade match and the challenge of the weather continued for the entire game. The first three batters for Hahndorf got round the diamond before Strath pitcher Madison Lippasaar found her groove and secured two K2s and Bobbie Taylor’s safe arm allowed for a tag at third base which ended Hahndorf’s at bat. Strath came up to bat and used the windy conditions to push pitcher Carla Gore. After getting some runners on board by base on balls, Strathalbyn put their base running skills to the test. Every base runner was able to advance at least once on a steal sneaking in four runs for the innings to go ahead by one. In the second dig, Charlotte Fairley showed patience in the batter’s box to start Hahndorf off. Emily Thompson was out at first through a solid pick up and throw from Madison Lippasaar to Alecia Spinks at first. Hahndorf got three runners home for their offensive innings before Madison Lippasaar struck again with another K2. In their second at bat all Strath’s batters got on base through walks and stole their way around the diamond. Fast feet from Amy Roker stole home and put Strathalbyn in front by a run. Time beat out the Panther’s chances to bat through their line-up. Strathalbyn 8 (Best Players: Madison Lippasaar and Amy Roker) defeated Hahndorf Black 6 (Best Players: Carla Gore and Caitlin Gore). 

Meadows were the big winners during round eight action of the Hills Cricket Association (HCA). The inclement weather meant the Meadows v Uraidla game was the only game completed for the round with the Bulldogs winning by 34 runs. Meadows batted first with Kris Dawe (43), Rohan Reid (42) and Haydn Reid (22) leading the way as the home side posted a competitive 7/166 from their 40 overs. Five Uraidla bowlers took wickets with Thomas Bassett (2/32) and Renzo Gaetan (2/35) the multiple wicket takers for the Demons. Uraidla were under immediate pressure as they slipped to 4/31 with Gus Frazer (2/12) doing the early damage. Gaetan (34) and Ryan Hunter (30) fought hard to get their side back into the contest with a 52-run stand for the fifth wicket before Hunter was dismissed by Max Buckley. Buckley snared another two wickets to finish with 3/22 from seven overs. Kris Dawe (2/27) was the other multiple wicket taker while his brother Chad (1/32) picked up a wicket in his 250th match for the Bulldogs. Stirling hosted Flagstaff Hill with the game sadly being abandoned at the innings break after the Eagles had posted a good total of 9/162 from their 40 overs. The home side were in early trouble at 3/23 before Daniel Gonzalez (24) and skipper Jack Pick (22) attempted to resurrect the innings but when they were both dismissed, Stirling were precariously placed at 5/67. Veteran Pete Fryer joined Jacob Kemp in an innings-saving partnership worth 78 runs before Kemp went for 30 from 72 balls (2 x 4’s). Fryer continued on to top score with 55 not out from just 51 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Fryer has now scored 137 runs and is yet to be dismissed in 2020/21! Max Renfrey continued his good recent form to take 3/18 (8) while Jack Walton (2/27) and skipper Jacob Lemon (2/27) were the other multiple wicket takers for the Falcons.Aldgate were denied victory by the rain in their clash with Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Aldgate Oval. SCIB won the toss and batted first and were in all sorts of trouble early as they crumbled to 5/10 with Matty Hansen (4/9) ripping through the top order. Hansen won the HCA A1 bowling aggregate last season and he now leads the wicket taker list after eight rounds with 15 wickets at an average of just 7.93. Teenagers Connor Lidstone (31) and Zane Lewis (33) came together and added a face saving 69 runs for the sixth wicket as SCIB batted out their 40 overs to finish with 9/106. Veteran Perry ‘Chainsaw’ Edwards was the other multiple wicket taker with 2/18 from six overs. Aldgate were 0/12 in reply during the third over when the rain hit calling an early end to the game.Only 41 balls play was possible at Kangarilla on Saturday as Mount Lofty headed south for a much anticipated clash. The Redcaps batted first and were going well at 1/32 before rain stopped play for the day. Ryan Grimmond (1/11) removed James Kittel-Neill (5) while former SA under 19 player Henry Dall finished on 24 not out (23 balls) on debut for Mount Lofty. Dall was in the Redcaps lineup as he recovers from injury and his district side East Torrens had a bye.Ladder (after round 8)Aldgate 27, Flagstaff Hill 27, Kangarilla 21, Meadows 18, Mount Lofty 18, Stirling 15, Uraidla 12, Scott Creek Ironbank 6.Round 9 fixtures (home teams named first)Stirling v MeadowsAldgate v UraidlaMount Lofty v Flagstaff HillKangarilla v Scott Creek Ironbank

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 8 resultsBack Valley 3-5-40 drew Victor Harbor 2-3-36Inman Valley 7-9-75 defeated Goolwa 2-3-53Ladder (after round 8)Inman Valley 63, Back Valley 54.5, Victor Harbor 45.5, Goolwa 29.Round 9 Fixtures (home team named first)Inman Valley v Victor HarborGoolwa v Back ValleyOnkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 8 resultsClarendon 0-0 drew McLaren Vale 0-0Macclesfield 0-5 drew John Wesley 0-3Strathalbyn had the byeLadder (after round 8)Clarendon 31, John Wesley 17, Strathalbyn 14, McLaren Flat 9, Macclesfield 9.Round 9 Fixtures (home team named first)Macclesfield v ClarendonJohn Wesley v StrathalbynMcLaren Flat has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 9 resultsGoolwa Black 62 defeated Strathalbyn 58Port Elliot 64 defeated Encounter Bay 46Victor Harbor Blue 61 defeated Willunga 55McLaren Vale 62 defeated Victor Harbor White 48Yankalilla 62 drew Goolwa White 62Ladder (after round 9)McLaren Vale 68, Strathalbyn 58, Port Elliot 53, Encounter Bay 48, Willunga 40, Goolwa Black 39, Victor Harbor Blue 38, Victor Harbor White 28, Yankalilla 27, Goolwa White 21.Round 10 Fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v Goolwa WhiteMcLaren Vale v  Encounter BayVictor Harbor White v Port ElliotYankalilla v Victor Harbor BlueGoolwa Black v Willunga

Goolwa fast bowler Jayden Crees took career best figures of 7/39 to put the Magpies in a strong position at stumps on day one of their round four clash against McLaren Districts in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA). Crees bowled a marathon 29 overs on the trot to claim his seventh five-wicket haul for Goolwa. The home side sent McLaren Districts into bat and the Crushers reached 1/26 before a dramatic collapse saw them lose 6/1 to be left reeling at 7/27. Ben Wilcox (15) and Josh van den Broeke (13) tried hard but it was Daniel Petrucci who was the mainstay of the innings with 40 not out from 80 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6) before McLaren were dismissed for 95 in the 58th over. Goolwa skipper Josh Jones was the other multiple wicket taker with 2/26 (20). Goolwa had 12 overs to negotiate before stumps and McLaren Districts did well to grab three wickets as the Magpies reached 3/35 at stumps with Jesse Le Ray (8 not out) and Fred Nissen (2 not out) to resume next week. Luke Giddings top scored with 17. Daniel Hoskin (1/18), Andrew Fechner (1/3) and van den Broeke (1/2) were the wicket takers for the Crushers.Willunga are in a strong position to continue their undefeated start to the 2020/21 season as they bowled Port Elliot out for 114 on day one of their clash at Port Elliot. At stumps, Willunga were 2/20 in reply. Colby Whitbourne (39 from 71 balls) continued his excellent season as he top scored for the Bloods. Whitbourne has 164 runs at 41.00 so far this season. Joel Harris chipped in with a patient 26 from 72 balls as the home side were bowled out in the 58th over. Simon Roberts was again the star with the ball for Willunga as he took his eighth five-wicket haul for the Demons to finish with 5/24 from 15.1 overs. Roberts was well supported by Joel Docking (2/14) and skipper Luke Harding (2/20). Willunga had a tricky 12 overs to negotiate before stumps and lost openers Chad Franceschini and Harding as they finished on 2/20 at the close of play. Colby Whitbourne (1/8) and Ben Maier (1/11) were the wicket takers for Port Elliot. Noarlunga and Encounter Bay faced off at a windswept Mount Compass Oval for day one of their round four clash. The game was a ‘home game’ for the Shoes as their pitch and oval are currently undergoing an upgrade. Encounter Bay chose to bat first and were in immediate trouble as they slipped to 3/11 with opening bowlers Matthew Ray (2/12) and Jamie Keers (1/17) the wicket takers for Noarlunga. Encounter Bay steadied through experienced campaigners Sam Hoffmann (47 not out) and Cam Lintern (33 not out) as this pair added an undefeated 82 runs for the fourth wicket. The Bays reached 3/93 (36 overs) at the Tea break before rain interrupted play to bring an early end to proceedings. Encounter Bay will face a further 17 overs next week as the game is now set to be a 53 overs per side contest.

The Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) season will resume on Saturday following a two week break due to COVID-19 restrictions. The McLaren Districts/Port Elliot and Goolwa/Encounter Bay round three fixtures were deemed as drawn matches after play was unable to take place on 21 November. Willunga defeated Noarlunga in a Saturday/Sunday (14/11 & 15/11) round three match-up to remain the only undefeated team in the competition. In a good move from the GSCA, round four and round five matches were pushed back a week meaning the round five fixtures (one-day games) will now be played on Saturday 19 December.Round 4 fixtures (two-day games/home team named first)Port Elliot v WillungaGoolwa v McLaren DistrictsNoarlunga v Encounter Bay (Mount Compass Oval)LadderWillunga 18, Noarlunga 12, Goolwa 9, Encounter Bay 9, Port Elliot 3, McLaren Districts 3.Leading performers - RunsJason Scarff (Noarlunga) 176 runs @ 58.67Colby Whitbourne (Port Elliot) 125 runs @ 41.67Simon Roberts (Willunga) 118 runs @ 118.00Jesse Consalvo (Goolwa) 114 runs @ 114.00David Scarff (Noarlunga) 89 runs @ 29.67Leading performers - WicketsSimon Roberts (Willunga) 10 wickets @ 6.00Ethan Alderman (Noarlunga) 7 wickets @ 11.29Matthew Ray (Noarlunga) 7 wickets @ 13.29Jake Ashton-Place (Goolwa) 6 wickets @ 12.50Simon Acheson (Encounter Bay) 5 wickets @ 8.40

After a two week break due to COVID-19, the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) season will resume on Saturday with four games in the ‘A’ grade competition. Langhorne Creek have been the standout team so far in 2020/21, going through the first six games undefeated to top the AEHCA ladder. Sitting below the Tigers there are five clubs within just one win of each other including reigning premier Hahndorf. Bremer/Callington, Mount Barker and Wistow will look for big improvement in the second half of the season to make a late run at a finals berth.Round 9 fixture (home teams named first)Hahndorf v WoodsideBremer/Callington v Langhorne CreekLobethal v NairneMount Barker v WistowStrathalbyn has the byeLadderLanghorne Creek 24, Strathalbyn 16, Woodside 12, Hahndorf 12, Lobethal 12, Nairne 12, Bremer/Callington 4, Mount Barker 4, Wistow 0.Leading performers - RunsChris Paterson (Mount Barker) 240 runs @ 48.00Ben Warren (Langhorne Creek) 237 runs @ 79.00Tommy Baldock (Woodside) 229 runs @ 45.80Luke Cousins (Strathalbyn) 201 runs @ 33.50Dave Wescombe (Woodside) 192 runs @ 38.40Graydon Brand (Hahndorf) 187 runs @ 37.40Mark Abbott (Strathalbyn) 169 runs @ 42.25Matt Chapman (Wistow) 156 runs @ 31.20Brodie O’Dea (Langhorne Creek) 154 runs @ 38.50Jarrad Tait (Nairne) 140 runs @ 46.67Leading performers - WicketsSteve Ball (Woodside) 13 wickets @ 12.00Shaun Tait (Hahndorf) 11 wickets @ 9.55Brayden Gaiter (Strathalbyn) 11 wickets @ 15.00Darcy Paech (Langhorne Creek) 11 wickets @ 15.45Troy Blackwell (Langhorne Creek) 11 wickets @ 16.27Cameron Winen (Lobethal) 10 wickets @ 11.50Chris Baschiera (Woodside) 10 wickets @ 13.30Ben Cousins (Strathalbyn) 10 wickets @ 13.70Hayden Lane (Mount Barker) 10 wickets @ 18.10Nick Williams (Bremer/Callington) 9 wickets @ 10.56

After a two week hiatus, the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) season will resume on Saturday with four games in the A1 competition. The first five rounds of the season have provided plenty of upsets in what is shaping as a very close contest for the Von Doussa Shield. Flagstaff Hill and Aldgate have been the pacesetters so far with Kangarilla hot on their heels following recent victories over Meadows and Aldgate. Mount Lofty, Meadows, Stirling and Uraidla are separated by just half a game while Scott Creek Ironbank were painfully close to a first win of 2020/21 in their last game when they played out a thrilling tie with Mount Lofty.Round 8 fixture (home teams named first)Meadows v UraidlaAldgate v Scott Creek IronbankStirling v Flagstaff HillKangarilla v Mount LoftyLadderFlagstaff Hill 24, Aldgate 24, Kangarilla 18, Mount Lofty 15, Meadows 12, Stirling 12, Uraidla 12, Scott Creek Ironbank 3. Leading performers - RunsMitchell Thomas (Aldgate) 234 runs @ 58.50Steve Featherstone (Kangarilla) 225 runs @ 45.00Rohan Reid (Meadows) 214 runs @ 71.33Max Renfrey (Flagstaff Hill) 147 runs @ 29.40Brad Hutton (Mt Lofty) 137 runs @ 34.25Jordan Neis-Beer (Mt Lofty) 137 runs @ 27.40Andy Adams (SCIB) 125 runs @ 25.00Josh Callaghan (Aldgate) 125 runs @ 25.00Darcy Campbell (SCIB) 122 runs @ 24.40Aaron Smith (Mt Lofty) 120 runs @ 30.00Leading performers - WicketsChe Martinsen (Kangarilla) 12 wickets @ 7.33Jack Woollard (Aldgate) 11 wickets @ 8.36Ned Hopgood (Stirling) 11 wickets @ 8.64Matt Hansen (Aldgate) 11 wickets @ 10.00James Patterson (Flagstaff Hill) 10 wickets @ 7.90Jake Turnbull (Aldgate) 9 wickets @ 7.67Renzo Gaetan (Uraidla) 9 wickets @ 12.00Steve Featherstone (Kangarilla) 9 wickets @ 13.33Aaron Smith (Mt Lofty) 9 wickets @ 16.00Callan Blackwell (Meadows) 9 wickets @ 16.11

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 8 Fixtures (home team named first)Back Valley v Victor Harbor Goolwa v Inman ValleyLadder (after round 7)Inman Valley 53, Back Valley 48, Victor Harbor 40, Goolwa 27.Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 8 Fixtures (home team named first)Macclesfield v John WesleyClarendon v McLaren FlatStrathalbyn has the byeLadder (after round 7)Clarendon 31, John Wesley 17, Strathalbyn 14, McLaren Flat 9, Macclesfield 9.

The Great Southern Football League and Victor Harbor Council have been announced as the hosts of the 2021 Think! Road Safety SA Country Football Championships, to be held next July. Victor Harbor will welcome some 500 players, umpires and volunteers, as well as thousands of spectators, across the weekend of July 10-11 following its successful bid to host the return of the Championships next year.To be played at Victor Harbor and Encounter Bay football club ovals, the event – cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic – will see SA’s best male and female country footballers come together to represent their region across the two-day carnival.SANFL also is intending to program a SANFL Statewide Super League regional match in the 2021 fixture as part of the event on the back of the success of the 2019 Country Championships in Port Pirie which featured a SANFL regional match for the first time.SANFL Head of Community Football Lisa Faraci said the Championships would provide significant economic and social benefits for all clubs in the Great Southern Football League as well as the wider Victor Harbor community.“The Country Championships have become a significant event for community football in regional South Australia over the years and we’re thrilled to be planning for its return in 2021,” Ms Faraci said.“Regional communities and footy clubs have been doing it tough this year, so this is an exciting opportunity to increase participation, bring people together and assist regional footy on its road to recovery.“This will also be a fantastic opportunity for Encounter Bay Football Club to capitalise on its new $975,000 facility, to be completed early next year.”"Regional communities and footy clubs have been doing it tough this year, so this is an exciting opportunity to increase participation, bring people together and assist regional footy on its road to recovery."Lisa Faraci, SANFL Head of Community FootballThis will be the first time the Great Southern Football League will host the Think! Road Safety SA Country Championships.Ms Faraci also acknowledged the continuing support of the Country Championships’ naming rights partner, Think! Road Safety, for Community Football in South Australia.“The State Government’s support, through its Think! Road Safety brand, for regional football across South Australia has been unwavering, even throughout such a challenging year,” Ms Faraci said.“Without this valuable partnership, which also helps to drive home the vital message and education about road safety via our football community, events such as the Country Championships would not be possible.”Great Southern Football League President Terry Corcoran said the Southern Districts Zone community, including Southern Football League and Kangaroo Island Football League, were “genuinely excited” about hosting the event in 2021.“These championships will give the Fleurieu Peninsula an opportunity to put our hospitality on display to the South Australian football community and we welcome the Country Football Zones to our backyard,” Mr Corcoran said.“I assure all of the Zones that the GSFL clubs and their great band of volunteers, along with the Victor Harbor community, will go out of their way to make their visit an enjoyable one.”Chief Executive Officer of the City of Victor Harbor Victoria MacKirdy said the championships provide an opportunity to showcase the city, particularly its great sporting facilities and tourism offerings.“It will also provide a significant injection into our local economy with around 4,500-5,000 footballers, officials and supporters expected to descend on Victor Harbor during our traditionally quieter winter period,” Ms MacKirdy said.“The Great Southern Football League and all of those who worked tirelessly to secure this event for Victor Harbor and the region are to be commended.”

On a cool night Strathalbyn took on Hahndorf in the ‘A’ grade encounter. Strathalbyn were up to bat first but were put away for no score with a tag out at second, a K2 to pitcher/catcher combo Peyton Daniels to Reggie Fairley and a great catch in the outfield by Mackenzie Bourke.Hahndorf had their lead off batter out at first before some big hits got Nancy Johns home. Strathalbyn worked hard in the field with Emily Eglitis taking a catch in the outfield and another out at first holding Hahndorf to just one run.Strath were looking to make some runs in their second turn at bat and brought in three runs with some great base running and a well timed slide home from Tiahna Mayes before Hahndorf locked the innings down with a K2, an out at home and a catch taken in the outfield by Tracey Luxon. Hahndorf were held without adding to their score in their second turn at bat with the Panthers fielders on fire with Tash Mayes taking a catch in the outfield, an out at first and a catch taken by shortstop Kim Cutting. Strathalbyn wanted to add to their score but were quickly sent from the diamond with Hahndorf’s Tahlia Larosa pitching a K2, an out at first and a catch taken at shortstop by Georgia King.The third batting dig for Hahndorf was also scoreless with another catch to Cutting, an out at first and a tag out at home ending the innings. Britt Jackson brought in the only run for Strathalbyn in the fourth innings before they again were shut down with two outs at first and another K2.Strath needed to stop Hahndorf from scoring and they did with another out at first base and then a great catch in the outfield by Eglitis who then quickly threw to Kerry Wilkinson at first to catch the runner short of the base in a fantastic double play. Hahndorf fought back in the field not allowing the Panthers to gain any more runs in the fifth dig with a catch in the outfield by Mis O’Keefe and two more outs at first base.Hahndorf came out for their fifth turn at bat and didn’t start well with Strath’s pitcher Kelly Roe taking a catch and Cutting again fielding well to make an out at first. Hahndorf gained two runs from good hits and great base running and looked like they could snatch the game from Strath before another great play by Cutting ended the innings and the game with Strathalbyn coming out on top defeating Hahndorf 4-3 for their first win of the season.There was only one slight delay during the game when an Echidna decided to join Strath in the outfield before wandering off into the trees for a more peaceful night. In the other ‘A’ grade game, Torrens Valley Redsox defeated USC Bears 11-2.‘A’ Grade Women LadderHahndorf 4, TVR 4, USC Bears 2, Strathalbyn 2.Strathalbyn ‘C’ grade kicked off round five on a warm Saturday afternoon taking on Macclesfield on Diamond 3. Alisha Golding opened the batting for Macclesfield and was struck out by Maddison Lippasaar with a K2, before Macclesfield players Mary Karaitana and Amy Wouters got over the home plate safe, bringing up 2 runs for the innings. Strathalbyn started strong with Rebecca Sims hitting a single base hit to centrefield, and quickly stealing bases. The Strathalbyn middle order batting then took advantage of gaps in the outfield to consistently push around the diamond and finish the innings with 10 runs. The top of the second innings saw Strathalbyn showcase some strong fielding, with Amy Wouters being tagged out at second by Rebecca Sims from a powerful Bobbie Taylor throw, and Jo Falkland taking a fly catch in leftfield. Macclesfield were unlucky not to make any runs for theinnings. Strong plays in the field from Macclesfield in the bottom of the second saw Bobbie Taylor out at first, and Strathalbyn held to only 3 runs. Macclesfield ended the Strathalbyn innings with a strong short stop tofirst combination to get in to bat again. Macclesfield then dug deep, using gaps in the outfield to push runners around at the top of the third. Their come-back efforts were halted bysome strong fielding at first base by Casey Taylor and Heidi Samuel, seeing Macclesfield close the innings with only 5 runs.Strathalbyn (13) (Best players: Maddison Lippasaar and Jo Falkland) defeated Macclesfield (7) (Best players: Mary Karaitana and Ali Pope)‘C’ Grade Women LadderEchunga 10, Hahndorf White 8, Strathalbyn 6, Hahndorf Black 2, Redsox 2, Macclesfield 2.

Strathalbyn has moved into second spot on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder following a five-wicket win over Bremer/Callington at Callington Oval (Turf) on Saturday. The home side batted first and were under early pressure at 4/37 with Arsalan Eubaid (20) the only batsman in the top four to reach double figures. Jai McMurtrie joined acting captain Johnny Fitzgerald as this pair attempted to resurrect the innings with a 49-run fifth wicket partnership before Fitzgerald was dismissed for 15 with the score at 5/86. McMurtrie went on to top score with 44 from 73 balls (4 x 4’s) but there wasn’t much resistance from the lower order as the Cobras were bowled out for 135 in the 43rd over. Brayden Gaiter (3/25) continued his good season and he was ably supported by Matthew Harris (3/33) and Matt Abbott (2/22). Despite losing Steve Schofield (2) early, Strathalbyn steadied through a 26-run second wicket partnership between Luke Cousins (22) and skipper Mark Abbott before Harris joined Mark Abbott in a match-defining 59-run stand for the third wicket before Harris was dismissed for 26 (43 balls). Abbott continued on to finish with 50 not out (78 balls), his second half century in a row, as the Stallions won by five wickets in the 39th over. Amit Maina was the standout bowler for the Cobras as he snared 3/19 from his nine over spell while Nathan Fitzgerald bowled well to finish with 1/21 (9).Hahndorf moved back inside the top-four with a comfortable 87-run victory on the hill at Wistow. Hahndorf batted first and despite losing Benny Montgomerie (0) early, compiled a healthy total of 6/263 from their 45 overs. The Magpies' big total was set up by Graydon Brand who top scored with 84, his highest score for the Magpies in his third season with the club. Skipper Ryan Trafford-Walker (41 not out), Shaun Tait (32) and Lachlan Huxtable (22) all made handy contributions as well. Harry Burgess (3/57) and Lachlan Elsworthy (2/66) were the multiple wicket takers for the Echidnas. Wistow were under pressure early in the run chase as they slumped to 4/43 before Matt Chapman was joined by Burgess. This pair added 113 for the fifth wicket in a partnership dominated by Chapman. Burgess finished 17 not out while Chapman made his second ‘A’ grade ton with a punishing knock of 113 from 86 balls. His innings included 15 boundaries and five ‘maximums’. The home side finished on 5/176 from their 45 overs. Michael Shanahan was the pick of the Hahndorf bowlers with 2/18 (9).Langhorne Creek remained undefeated through six rounds following their 57-run victory over Mount Barker. Langhorne Creek batted first and got off to a fast start thanks to a 75-run opening stand between Brodie O’Dea (42 from 40 balls) and Daniel Kropp (31 from 27 balls). Once O’Dea and Kropp were dismissed, Mount Barker took control as they reduced the Tigers to 5/98. Jacob Tonkin (7) joined skipper Daniel Cleggett to add 33 runs for the sixth wicket and then David Mudge (27) combined with Cleggett to put on 51 runs for the eighth wicket as the Tigers recovered to make 9/207 from their 45 overs. Cleggett went on to top score with 45 from 68 balls (3 x 4’s) in a very important innings for his side. Five Kookaburras bowlers took wickets with Deklan Porter snaring 3/31 (9). The Kookaburras got off to a good start with the in-form Chris Paterson making 28 from 24 balls (4 x 4’s, 1 x 6) and adding 35 runs for the first wicket with Jackson Lane (20). Paterson has now made 240 runs at an average of 48 to lead the AEHCA in runs scored for 2020/21. Chris Pulford top scored with 29 and there were handy contributions from Rhys Paterson (14) and Simon Turk (14) but no Mount Barker batsman could go on to a big score as the Kookaburras finished their innings at 9/150 from their 45 overs. Six Tigers bowlers took wickets with Darcy Paech continuing his good season with figures of 4/40 from eight overs. Paech has 11 wickets at 15.45 for the season so far. Woodside won their third game of the season with an 85-run victory over Nairne at Woodside Oval. The Razorbacks sent Woodside in to bat and the Warriors started well through in-form openers Tommy Baldock (38) and Dave Wescombe (42) who put on 62 for the first wicket. Four quick wickets to Nairne saw the home side slip to 4/93 and they were in danger of posting a sub-par score before Sam Pullen (29) joined his skipper Brad Collins in a 42-run fifth wicket partnership. Brad Collins continued on and added a further 51 runs for the seventh wicket with Shane Collins (18 not out) as the Warriors finished on 6/201. Brad Collins ended up with 53 not out from just 56 balls. Chad Harrop (2/16) and Matt Hein (2/30) took the bowling honours for Nairne. The Razorbacks' run chase started badly as they crashed to 3/28 with teenager Charlie McDonough taking all three wickets on his way to figures of 3/20 (9). James Graves top scored with 34 from 72 balls (5 x 4’s) but there were no other major contributions as Nairne were bowled out for 116 in the 41st over. Chris Baschiera took 3/22 while Nick Johns jnr, on his ‘A’ grade debut, snared 3/28 from his nine overs. Lobethal had the bye.Ladder (after round 6)Langhorne Creek 24, Strathalbyn 16, Woodside 12, Hahndorf 12, Lobethal 12, Nairne 12, Bremer/Callington 4, Mount Barker 4, Wistow 0.

Kangarilla defeated Meadows for the first time since joining the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) in season 2014/15 with an excellent 21-run victory during round five action at Kangarilla Oval on Saturday. Kangarilla batted first with Cole Davy (31 from 34 balls) getting Kangies off to a flying start. The innings was anchored by opening batsman Steve Featherstone who continued his excellent season with a patient 67 from 110 balls. ‘Feathers’ has now scored 225 runs at an average of 45.00 this season. Che Martinsen (16) and Matthew Bertelsmeier (11) helped get the total up to a competitive 9/151 after 40 overs. Kris Dawe, in his second game back at Meadows, took the bowling honours with 4/21 from seven overs. Max Buckley was the other multiple wicket taker with 2/32 (7). The Bulldogs got off to a good start in their run chase as Kris Dawe (28) and Haydn Reid (18) added 43 for the first wicket before Dawe was dismissed. Rohan Reid joined brother Haydn and they added 39 runs for the second wicket as Meadows worked their way to 1/82. The introduction of Featherstone after drinks changed the complexion of the game as he removed Rohan Reid for 32 on his way to figures of 4/16 (8). Martinsen chimed in with the big wicket of Haydn Reid as the Kangies skipper snared 3/26 (8). Martinsen now has 12 wickets this season at the ‘scrooge-like’ average of 7.33 to lead the HCA bowling aggregate through five rounds. Meadows lost their last 9/48 to be bowled out for 130 in the 40th over to give Kangarilla back-to-back wins.Aldgate got themselves back on the winners list after the disappointment of losing their first game of the season last week by beating arch-rival Stirling by 39 runs at Stirling Oval. Aldgate batted first with Mitch Thomas and Jake Turnbull setting a good foundation with a 59-run second wicket stand before Thomas was dismissed for 33 (60 balls). Turnbull continued on for his highest score of the season with 49 (76 balls). Frank Clements (26) and Liam Winskill (24) made handy contributions as Aldgate posted a competitive total of 165. Teenage opening bowler Ned Hopgood continued his good season to snare 4/24 (7.4) while spinners Jack Pick (3/18) and Jack Read (2/27) were the other multiple wicket takers for the Eagles. Stirling’s run chase began poorly with Matty Hansen (2/10) taking two early wickets to have the home side struggling at 2/10. Josh Cox (23) joined Jack Read and the two teenagers started to resurrect the Stirling innings with an important third wicket partnership worth 59 runs. Read went on to top score with 40 from 73 balls. Wickets fell at regular intervals as the Eagles slipped to a precarious position at 7/106. The home side were still an outside chance with the experienced duo of Pick and Pete Fryer at the crease with this pair adding 19 runs for the eighth wicket until Jack Woollard (3/10) ended the game with three wickets in four balls as Stirling were bowled out for 126 in the 36th over. Turnbull (2/21) and Perry Edwards (2/26) were the other main wicket takers for the Gaters.Flagstaff Hill continued their excellent start to the season with a comfortable 68-run at Uraidla. The Falcons batted first and got off to an excellent start with Max Renfrey and Matt Emes adding 118 for the first wicket before Emes was dismissed for 39 (68 balls). Angus Heaton (19) then added 29 runs for the second wicket with Renfrey as the visitors reached 1/148. Renfrey dominated the innings before being dismissed agonisingly short of his first ‘A’ grade century when he fell for 99 from 99 balls. His knock included 15 boundaries and three ‘maximums’. Oliver Styles added 23 (33 balls) as Flagstaff Hill knocked up a healthy 6/196 from their 40 overs. Renzo Gaetan was the standout bowler for Uraidla as he snared 3/29 (8), giving him nine wickets for the season so far. The Uraidla run chase never got going as they slumped to 6/62 with only Ryan Hunter (23) and Ben Sheppard (21) in the top order making it to double figures as Renfrey continued his great day to snare 3/14 (4). Gaetan provided a late highlight for Uraidla as he hit a top scoring 42 batting at number nine. Three wins in a row for Flagstaff Hill sees them sitting on top of the HCA ladder after five rounds.Mount Lofty and Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) played out a thrilling tie at Heathfield Oval on Saturday. SCIB came into the game without a victory while Mount Lofty had a 2-2 win-loss record. Mount Lofty batted first and were under immediate pressure with their top three batsmen back in the shed and the score at 3/19. Brad Hutton joined Aaron Smith (11) and this pair added 33 runs for the fourth wicket. Hutton continued on to top score with 41 from 44 balls (2 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). Peter Giannes (11) and Zac ferguson (10) were the only other Redcaps to reach double figures as they were bowled out in the 34th over for 113. In just his fourth ‘A’ grade game, Mark Kipping took 4/46 (8) for SCIB. He was well supported by skipper Beau Thomas (2/9) and veteran Andy Adams (2/13). After losing Darcy Campbell (2) early, Kipping and Adams added 51 runs for the second wicket to have SCIB well on top. Unfortunately Kipping was run out for 22 and shortly afterwards Adams went for 26 to leave Scott Creek Ironbank at 3/65. After the dismissal of Adams, SCIB collapsed to be 9/100 with Thomas and Ben McGowan left as the last pair at the crease looking for the 14 runs to give their team a first win for 2020/21. The pair inched their way towards victory until Brett Pistola bowled Thomas to tie the game as SCIB were bowled out for 113 in 39 overs. Pistola was the hero for Mount Lofty as he claimed 5/17 from eight overs, his second five-wicket haul, while Will Healey chimed in with 2/22 (8). Ladder (after round 5)Flagstaff Hill 24, Aldgate 24, Kangarilla 18, Mount Lofty 15, Meadows 12, Stirling 12, Uraidla 12, Scott Creek Ironbank 3.

An amazing spell from Simon Roberts has led Willunga to their third consecutive win to begin the 2020/21 season during round three action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA). Willunga and Noarlunga faced off in a top-of-the table clash played over Saturday and Sunday due to the unavailability of Willunga Oval next Saturday (21/11). Former Bradman medallist Roberts took four wickets in five balls, including a hattrick on his way to figures of 7/31 from 15 overs. Noarlunga were 0/65 around 45 minutes before Tea on day two in pursuit of Willunga’s day one total of 7/188 before Roberts struck and at the tea break he had the barely believable figures of 6/2 (6)! On day one, Willunga were sent in to bat and compiled a competitive score of 7/188 from their 70 overs. Noarlunga did well to fight back after the Demons had reached 1/125 through a patient half century from opener Joel Docking (56 from 190 balls) and solid contributions from skipper Luke Harding (27) and Scott Brown (22). Roberts (22) and Sean McIvor (17 not out) helped guide Willunga to their final total. Matthew Ray (4/45) and Jason Scarff (2/45) were the pick of the bowlers for the Shoes with Scarff bowling 24 overs on the trot. Anthony Burgess (31) and Jason Scarff (32) put on 65 for the opening wicket before Roberts struck. Michael Smith (22) also batted well for Noarlunga as the Shoes were bowled out for 124 in the 54th over to go down by 64 runs. “We set the foundation early but to Noarlunga’s credit, they never gave in and the spell of ‘Junior’ (Jason Scarff) and ‘Lamzy’ (Peter Lamz) after tea on the first day was crucial to their comeback,” said Willunga skipper Luke Harding. “No doubt we left some runs out there but we bat deep so I was always confident of getting 180+ and with wickets in hand, it's a luxury to have the experience of Roberts and Rhys Allard, along with Sean McIvor’s fire power to make sure the hard work of the top order wasn’t undone.” The second day was always going to be hard and all bowlers bowled well early and we knew we just needed to get one wicket to put the pressure on. Simon Roberts is an incredible weapon to turn to and he proved he’s a class above and his amazing spell is one we won’t forget quickly.”Port Elliot are in a strong position to win their first game of the 2020/21 season after posting 6/251 on day one of their clash with McLaren Districts at McLaren Vale. It was a real team effort from the Bloods with seven batsmen reaching double figures and three partnerships worth more than 50 runs. Hayden Gordge made his fourth career ‘A’ grade half century as he top scored with 60. He was ably supported by Ben Griffiths (34), Ethan Spriggs (32), Joel Harris (31 not out) and Andrew Steele (29). Five Crushers bowlers took wickets with Stephen Nairn (2/58) the only multiple wicket taker. The game will conclude next Saturday (21/11) with the Crushers also looking for their first win of the season.The match between Encounter Bay and Goolwa is evenly poised at stumps on day one with the Bays sitting at 1/2 in reply to the Magpies first innings of 162. Goolwa got off to a shaky start on the Encounter Bay turf as they fell to 2/11 early before Goolwa skipper Josh Jones was joined by Shaun Burger with this pair adding a valuable 35 runs for the third wicket before Burger was dismissed for 26. Three more wickets fell and at 6/82, Goolwa were in danger of not reaching 100. Jones continued his long vigil and received great support from Tyron Rigney, playing in just his fifth ‘A’ grade game, to add 51 runs for the seventh wicket. Rigney made 26 while Jones continued on to notch his second career half century before being dismissed for 54. Simon Acheson (4/24) took his best ‘A’ grade figures for the Bays while Chris Butler (4/43) bowled well in his first game of the season. Encounter Bay had a difficult six overs to negotiate before stumps and lost opener Josh Hutchesson (0) with Jones finishing his excellent day with a wicket. 

Southern District Women’s first grade had a 16-run win over Northern Districts to stay undefeated after four rounds of the SACA Women’s T20 competition. On Sunday the Stingrays travelled to Salisbury Oval to take on Northern Districts and the visitors posted a competitive score of 7/116 from their 20 overs. There were several handy contributors for the Stingrays with Ella Wilson (23), Amy Peterson (21), Kelly Armstrong (13) and Jess O’Reilly (13) leading the way. In the run chase only Katie Rowe got going for Northern Districts as she scored 25. The Stingrays bowled a whopping 37 wides to keep the hosts in the game but ultimately the Jets finished on 9/100 from their 20 overs. Five Stingrays bowlers took wickets with Peterson continuing her fine day taking 3/9 (4) while Ella Wilson snared 2/5 (2).The second grade won their second game in succession following a tight 10-run victory over Adelaide University at Park 12 (No. 1). The Stingrays batted first and struggled their way to a total of 91 before being bowled out in the 19th over. Donna Clark (29 from 29 balls) and Cassidy Perkins (25 from 36 balls) put on the best partnership of the innings which was worth 33 runs for the second wicket. Brienna Medder added a handy 16 not out from 15 balls at the end of the innings. Rachel Banham (4/12) and Merrilyn Pfeiffer (3/9) did the damage with the ball for Uni. Adelaide University started their run chase well to reach 1/68 before a run out to Perkins and two wickets to Clark, on her way to figures of 2/9 from three overs, reduced the hosts to 5/81 at the end of their 20 overs.                                                                                                                Next Sunday there’s a big double header at Bice Oval with the first grade taking on Kensington (10.30am) while the second grade face West Torrens (1.40pm).

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 6 resultsGoolwa White 57 defeated Willunga 47Encounter Bay 91 defeated Victor Harbor White 37Goolwa Black 57 defeated Yankalilla 54McLaren Vale 67 defeated Port Elliot 39Strathalbyn 68 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 45Ladder (after round 6)McLaren Vale 58, Strathalbyn 56, Encounter Bay 47, Port Elliot 42, Willunga 39, Goolwa Black 29, Victor Harbor Blue 27, Victor Harbor White 26, Yankalilla 22, Goolwa White 14.Round 7 Fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa White v Victor Harbor BlueVictor Harbor White v Goolwa BlackPort Elliot v StrathalbynWillunga v Encounter BayYankalilla v McLaren Vale

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 5 resultsBack Valley 7-9-78 defeated Victor Harbor 2-3-50Inman Valley 5-7-68 defeated Goolwa 4-5-55Ladder (after round 5)Inman Valley 41, Back Valley 36, Victor Harbor 28, Goolwa 15.Round 6 Fixtures (home team named first)Victor Harbor v Inman ValleyBack Valley v GoolwaOnkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 5 resultsClarendon 6-36 defeated Strathalbyn 0-6Macclesfield 3-26 defeated McLaren Flat 3-25John Wesley had the byeLadder (after round 5)Clarendon 31, John Wesley 17, Strathalbyn 14, McLaren Flat 9, Macclesfield 9.Round 6 Fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v McLaren FlatJohn Wesley v ClarendonMacclesfield has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 5 resultsPort Elliot 65 defeated Encounter Bay 42Myponga 48 drew Goolwa 48McLaren Vale 58 defeated Willunga 47Victor Harbor 49 drew Yankalilla 49Ladder (after round 5)Port Elliot 47, Goolwa 43, McLaren Vale 36, Encounter Bay 35, Victor Harbor 33, Yankalilla 21, Willunga 16, Myponga 9.Round 6 Fixtures (19/11/20 - home team named first)Willunga v Encounter BayMyponga v YankalillaPort Elliot v GoolwaMcLaren Vale v Victor Harbor

Strathalbyn moved back inside the top-four on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder with a six-wicket win over Woodside at Strathalbyn Oval. The Stallions have been inconsistent this season with their form line reading WLWLW through the first five rounds. On Saturday they put in an excellent performance to bowl Woodside out for 137 in the 44th over after the Warriors had got off to an excellent start through opening pair Tommy Baldock and Dave Wescombe. The openers put on 50 runs before the in-form Baldock was dismissed for 29. Wescombe carried on to make 73 from 92 balls (6 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), his highest score of the season. Sam Pullen (11) was the only other Woodside batsman to reach double figures as the Warriors lost their last six wickets for 27 runs. Brayden Gaiter (3/14), Mark Abbott (3/28) and Zach Reekie (2/28) took the bowling honours for Strathalbyn. The run chase started badly for the Stallions with both openers dismissed and the score sitting at 2/13. Veteran Steve Schofield and skipper Mark Abbott came together to steady the ship with an 88-run third wicket stand before Schofield was dismissed for 40 (93 balls). Abbott continued on to make his highest score of the season with an undefeated 57 (91 balls) to get his side over the line in the 44th over. Four Woodside bowlers took wickets with Steve Ball (1/11 off nine overs) and Shane Collins (1/14 off eight overs) bowling excellent spells.Hahndorf won their second game of the year with a comfortable five-wicket win over Lobethal at Hahndorf Oval. The Tigers batted first and reliable opening pair, Ben Matthews and Mitch Weeks, got them off to a good start with a 72-run opening stand before Weeks was dismissed for 22 (36 balls). Matthews went on to top score with 46 from 85 balls (5 x 4’s), his highest score of 2020/21. Unfortunately the rest of the batsmen didn’t contribute much with only Matt Martin (18) and Matt Jenkin (11) making it to double figures. The Magpies strong bowling attack shared the wickets around with Benny Montgomerie (3/18), skipper Ryan Trafford-Walker (3/30), Shaun Tait (2/23) and Michael Shanahan (2/34) doing all the damage. In the run chase, Montgomerie continued his good day for Hahndorf as he made the third ‘A’ grade half century of his career with a top-scoring 54. Graydon Brand (27) and Greg Hassold (16) made handy contributions as the winning runs were knocked off in the 35th over. Will Zadow (2/17) and Cam Winen (2/33) were the pick of the Lobethal bowlers.Nairne have hit form with three consecutive wins to leapfrog their way into second spot on the AEHCA ladder. On Saturday they hosted Mount Barker and after winning the toss and batting, the Razorbacks were in deep trouble at 5/40. Kookaburras vice-captain Simon Turk took four of those wickets en-route to his best figures for Mount Barker of 4/29 (9). A rescue job was needed and Richard Boscence (22) and Mitch Hein set about just that with a 53-run sixth wicket union. Once Boscence was dismissed, Mitch Hein was joined by brother Matt (14) in another excellent partnership, this time worth 60 runs for the seventh wicket before Mitch was dismissed for a career-best 62. Chad Harrop (26 not out) and Brodie Clarke (11 not out) then put on an undefeated 38-run stand for the ninth wicket to lift the Razorbacks to 8/197 from their 45 overs. A total scarcely believable after the start they had. The Kookaburras were brave in their run chase as Chris Paterson and Turk added 66 runs for the third wicket as Mount Barker got themselves to 2/106. Unfortunately once Turk was dismissed for 24 (25 balls) it was all left up to Paterson as the run chase faltered, ultimately ending 36 runs short at 8/161. Paterson went on to make 95 from 141 balls (5 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s), his second half century in a row after making 89 last week against Bremer/Callington. Matt Hein snared 3/45 (7) with Clarke (2/13) and Harrop (2/31) adding good support.Langhorne Creek continued their unbeaten start to the season with a huge 155-run victory over Wistow at the Creek. Wistow lost the toss and started well in the field as the Tigers were soon in trouble at 2/32 with Lachlan Elsworthy (2/57) claiming both wickets. That was pretty much the end of the good news for the Echidnas as Daniel Kropp and Ben Warren added 128 runs for the third wicket to take the game away. Warren smashed his way to 85 from just 62 balls (12 x 4’s, 1 x 6) while Kropp made his highest ‘A’ grade score with 67 from 64 balls (9 x 4’s, 1 x 6). The Echidnas hit back with four quick wickets before Troy Blackwell (40 not out) and Jacob Tonkin (32) lifted Langhorne Creek to a total of all out 264 (44.4). Josh Fidler (2/44) joined Elsworthy with two wickets for Wistow. The visitors could only muster 109 in reply as they were bowled out in the 36th over. Lachlan Elsworthy top scored for Wistow with 35. Blackwell’s good day continued as he snared 4/25 (8.3) and he was well supported by Brodie O’Dea with 3/23 (9).        Bremer/Callington had the bye.Ladder (after round 5)Langhorne Creek 20, Nairne 12, Lobethal 12, Strathalbyn 12, Woodside 8, Hahndorf 8, Bremer/Callington 4, Mount Barker 4, Wistow 0.Round 6 fixtures (home team named first)Bremer/Callington v StrathalbynWistow v HahndorfMount Barker v Langhorne CreekWoodside v NairneLobethal has the bye