Southern District Women’s first grade had a 15-run win over West Torrens to stay undefeated after three rounds of the SACA Women’s T20 competition. On Sunday the Stingrays hosted West Torrens at Bice Oval and posted a competitive score of 6/123 from their 20 overs. The innings was set up by a 38-run third wicket partnership between Ella Wilson and Sheridan Howell (17). Wilson continued on to top score with 32 from 32 balls. A handy undefeated 30-run seventh-wicket partnership between Hannah Armstrong (16 not out) and Amy Peterson (9 not out) lifted the Stingrays to their final total. West Torrens got off to a good start to reach 1/50 as Angela Treloar (39) was on fire for the Eagles. The home side fought back to take the next seven wickets for 55 runs with the West Torrens innings finishing at 8/108, 15 runs short. Five Stingrays bowlers took wickets with Gemma Kennedy snaring 3/23 (3) to put the reigning premier on top of the ladder. The second grade were also at Bice Oval in the second game of the double header taking on Sturt. It was a game dominated by the bowlers with the home side coming out on top by 10 runs. Southern District batted first and were bowled out in just the 15th over for 56. Caitlin Seccafien did well to carry her bat for 18 not out (48 balls) while Annabelle Yelland added some support at the end of the innings with 11 (17 balls). The Stingrays needed quick wickets and that’s just what they got with Caitlin Perkins (2/2) getting the first two wickets to leave Sturt reeling at 2/1. The Blues could never get into the run chase as they finished on 7/46 from their 20 overs. Four Stingrays bowlers took wickets with Donna Clark (2/10) joining Perkins as a multiple wicket taker.                                                                                                                 Next Sunday the first grade take on Northern Districts (10.30am) at Salisbury Oval while the second grade face Adelaide University at Park 12 (No. 1) from 1.00pm.

Goolwa pulled off an excellent come-from-behind victory over local rival Port Elliot during the second round of the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Goolwa Oval on Saturday. The Magpies were in deep trouble at 4/59 as they chased down Port Elliot’s competitive total of 6/159 from their 40 overs. Former Port Elliot skipper Jesse Consalvo, who returned to Goolwa this season, then played a match-winning hand of 73 not out to get the Magpies over the line by two wickets in the 38th over. Earlier in the day, Port Elliot won the toss and batted first with young all-rounder Colby Whitbourne playing a standout innings of 85 from 96 balls (6 x 4’s & 6 x 6’s). Whitbourne has started 2020/21 well with 117 runs from two innings. Whitbourne was well supported by Hayden Gordge who struck 24 not out from 29 balls. Jayden Crees was the pick of the bowlers for Goolwa taking 2/16 (8). Jake Ashton-Place also snared a couple of wickets to finish with 2/33 (8). Goolwa’s reply got off to a bad start as they slumped to 3/38 with Ben Maier, back from a stint with Western Youth Centre in the Adelaide & Suburban Cricket Association, the chief destroyer taking 3/21 from six overs. When Magpies all-rounder Andy Evans (10), in his 200th game, was dismissed by Liam Harris (2/38), the home side were in deep trouble needing 100 runs from just 16 overs. Enter Consalvo as he combined with Jake Kuss (24) to put on 44 runs for the fifth wicket. Four more wickets fell to leave Goolwa needing 18 runs to win with just two wickets in hand. Crees (7 not out) joined Consalvo to see the Magpies to victory with two overs to spare in an excellent game of Cricket. Noarlunga has started their 2020/21 campaign with consecutive victories following a 39-run triumph over a visiting McLaren Districts outfit. The home side batted first and posted a very competitive total of 5/182 from their 40 overs. Shoes skipper Jason Scarff made his second half century for the season as he compiled a fine innings of 85 from 95 balls before being run out. He added 52 runs for the second wicket with brother David Scarff (25) while Michael Smith (34 not out) and Jeff Colo (8 not out) added an invaluable 45 runs in an undefeated sixth wicket stand. Four Crushers bowlers took wickets with Andrew Fechner (1/23 off 8) the most economical. The visitors were never really in the hunt during their run chase as they slumped to 7/98 in reply. Luke Goodieson played a lone hand in the top order for McLaren with a top-scoring 40 (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6’s). Bodie Wilson (34 not out) and David Smith (20 not out) put some respectability on the scoreboard with a 45-run partnership to see McLaren Districts finish on 7/143 after their 40 overs. Ethan Alderman took the bowling honours again for the Shoes with figures of 3/23 from eight overs. Alderman has taken seven wickets in the opening two games at an average of 6.71 to lead the GSCA wicket tally. David Scarff (2/28) and Matty Ray (2/32) were the other wicket takers for Noarlunga.Willunga has also started the season with back-to-back victories, this time by seven wickets at Encounter Bay. The Demons sent the home side in and it was a real struggle for the Bays as they slipped to a precarious 5/26 before skipper Cam Lintern and Ambrose Willoughby added 36 runs for the sixth wicket. Lintern was ultimately dismissed for a top-scoring 31 as the Bays lurched to 8/77 from their 40 overs. Tye McIvor (2/3 off 8) & Simon Roberts (2/18 off 7) were the multiple wicket takers for the Demons while special mention needs to be made of Luke Goldner’s miserly spell of 1/0 from six overs! Encounter Bay needed a miracle and they were off to a good start as Willunga fell to 3/39 with Riley Williams (2/15) and Shane Hastings (1/16) doing the early damage. Roberts (29 not out) and Braden Altus (9 not out) steadied the ship to see the Demons home by seven wickets in the 28th over. Ladder (after round 2)Noarlunga 12, Willunga 12, Goolwa 6, Encounter Bay 6, Port Elliot 0, McLaren Districts 0.Round 3 fixtures (two-day games/home team named first)Willunga v Noarlunga*McLaren Districts v Port ElliotEncounter Bay v Goolwa*Game to be played on Saturday 14/11 & Sunday 15/11. The other two games will be played Saturday 14/11 & Saturday 21/11.

In only their second game for the season due to weather interruptions in previous rounds, Strathalbyn took on Torrens Valley at Anembo Park in Mount Barker. Strathalbyn batted first but were sent from the diamond with two catches and an out at first base ending the innings. Torrens Valley were also out quickly in their batting dig with an out at first and catches taken by Emily Eglitis in the outfield and Kelly Roe at first base holding them scoreless. The second batting dig for Strath was also quick with no runs gained with Torrens Valley fielding well with two outs at first base and a catch in the outfield by Mackenzie Ween. This brought Torrens Valley back in to bat and Strathalbyn were on fire in the field with a catch in the outfield by Tash Mayes and two K2’s to pitcher/catcher combo Tessa Norris to Kim Cutting for a three up/three down innings with no score. Strathalbyn needed to get on the scoreboard and the innings started with Tiahna Mayes getting safely on to base and forcing an error to get her to second before she stole third base. Norris had a hit to the outfield which brought Mayes home but the next three batters got out which left Norris stranded but with one run finally on the board. Some big hitting and great running from Torrens Valley brought in six runs before Strath could make the three outs with a catch to Cutting at home, a runner out for interference and another catch to Eglitis in the outfield. Strathalbyn’s fourth turn at bat was again quick with three up/ three down, two outs at first base and a K2 to pitcher/catcher combination Courtney May to Georgia Ballard. Strath needed to hold Torrens Valley as much as they could and started well with an out at first base but again great hitting and base running brought in another three runs. A tag out at first and some good fielding from shortstop Crystal Karayiannis, who threw to first for the last out to end the innings. The final score was Torrens Valley 9 to Strathalbyn 1.In the other ‘A’ grade game, Hahndorf had a big 19-1 win over USC Bears to remain undefeated and on top of the ladder.‘A’ Grade Women LadderHahndorf 4, USC Bears 2, TVR 2, Strathalbyn 0.‘A’ Grade Women Fixtures (Anembo Park Diamond 1)Strathalbyn v Hahndorf (Friday 6.30pm)USC Bears v TVR (Friday 8.15pm)

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 4 resultsVictor Harbor 5-8-75 defeated Goolwa 4-6-60Back Valley 5-7-68 defeated Inman Valley 4-5-51Ladder (after round 4)Inman Valley 33, Back Valley 26, Victor Harbor 26, Goolwa 11.Round 5 Fixtures (home team named first)Inman Valley v GoolwaVictor Harbor v Back ValleyOnkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 4 resultsStrathalbyn 4-35 defeated John Wesley 2-32Clarendon 6-37 defeated Macclesfield 0-9McLaren Flat had the byeLadder (after round 4)Clarendon 23, John Wesley 17, Strathalbyn 14, McLaren Flat 6, Macclesfield 4.Round 5 Fixtures (home team named first)Macclesfield v McLaren FlatClarendon v StrathalbynJohn Wesley has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 5 resultsEncounter Bay 78 defeated Goolwa White 52Port Elliot 66 defeated Goolwa Black 49McLaren Vale 60 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 45Willunga 63 defeated Strathalbyn 59Victor Harbor White 52 defeated Yankalilla 51Ladder (after round 5)McLaren Vale 46, Strathalbyn 44, Port Elliot 42, Encounter Bay 35, Willunga 35, Victor Harbor Blue 27, Victor Harbor White 26, Goolwa Black 20, Yankalilla 19, Goolwa White 6.Round 6 Fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa White v WillungaEncounter Bay v Victor Harbor WhiteYankalilla v Goolwa BlackMcLaren Vale v Port ElliotStrathalbyn v Victor Harbor Blue

After more than a decade of planning, Surf Life Saving SA is proud to reveal the plans of the redevelopment of the Port Elliot Surf Life Saving Club. It is currently the biggest Surf Lifesaving Club re-development in the state. Boasting a new patrol and first aid area, training and change rooms, as well as a jet-ski storage area, the complete rebuild will give patrolling members state-of-the-art facilities to help save lives along one of the most beautiful beaches in South Australia. The build is expected to be completed by the end of May 2021 and Surf Life Saving SA CEO, Damien Marangon hopes South Australian’s will be proud of their latest hub that will help and honour the efforts of the dedicated volunteers in the important region. “The PESLSC and the precinct at Horseshoe Bay represents an important part of our strategy of looking after South Australians. The rebuild means we can continue efforts to service the community and the south coast. We know what the PESLSC means to the local communities and how it is a high visitation place,” Mr Marangon explained. The local community will also benefit, with the plans including a function room and café deck for outdoor dining. PESLSC president Peter Francis and his team have worked tirelessly on the project to make sure the local community were consulted and the design reflects what locals and tourists were asking for. “The development will not only help save lives but be a boost for the family culture at the club and will definitely sustain the club's future well into the future. The building will be a jewel in the crown of our town and it's likely the site will become a rescue hub for the Encounter Coast so we've planned ahead for this in the scale of the build," PESLSC president Peter Francis explained. South Australian builder, Partek Construction and Interiors won the tender to deliver the build and will be led by local architect Terry Boxall from Intro Architecture. Fundraising efforts by the Club, as well as significant contributions from The State Government, Surf Life Saving SA and the Alexandrina Council support the project. “It is promising to see this build inch closer to reality. It will create 20 trade jobs during construction and mean a further 10 staff will be employed in the function space when complete, providing a boost for the local economy and community,” Emergency Services Minister Vincent Tarzia said. During the build, and throughout summer, lifesaving will continue at Horseshoe Bay, with patrols on the beach weekends and public holidays from Saturday, October 10th, through to Easter Monday on April 5th 2021. Lifesavers will be based out of containers on the lawns in front of the caravan park, giving them fast access to holidaymakers and locals on the beach. As the Port Elliot community enters this exciting new stage of its club and town’s history, South Australians can take part by joining as a volunteer or supporting the club. You don't have to get up every morning and train. You don't even have to get your toes wet. Find out how at https://www.surflifesavingsa.com.au/become-a-surf-life-saver

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 4 resultsPort Elliot 65 defeated McLaren Vale 45Victor Harbor 93 defeated Myponga 39Goolwa 65 defeated Willunga 43Yankalilla 62 defeated Encounter Bay 58Ladder (after round 4)Goolwa 36, Port Elliot 36, Encounter Bay 34, Victor Harbor 26, McLaren Vale 26, Yankalilla 16, Willunga 14, Myponga 4.Round 5 Fixtures (12/11/20 - home team named first)Encounter Bay v Port ElliotMyponga v GoolwaMcLaren Vale v WillungaVictor Harbor v Yankalilla

Southern District Women’s first grade have started their premiership defence well with a second consecutive win to sit on top of the SACA Women’s T20 competition. On Sunday the Stingrays travelled to Price Memorial to take on Sturt. Southern District batted first and compiled a handy total of 5/115 from their 20 overs. It was a solid team effort with good contributions from Jamin Earl (32 not out), Sheridan Howell (23) and Hannah Armstrong (21 not out). Neeve Reiman was the pick of the bowlers for Sturt snaring 3/23 (4). The Stingrays started well in the field with Callie Wilson (1/8) removing Sturt skipper Amelia Rault for a first ball duck and the score was 1/1. Wickets were hard to come by for the Stingrays but Sturt started to fall behind the run rate as they were restricted to 4/88 from their 20 overs. Kelly Armstrong (1/11) and Ella Wilson (1/11) were the other wicket takers for the victorious Stingrays.The second grade were at Ford Oval taking on Kensington and unfortunately came up short in their victory quest. Kensington made 6/92 from their 20 overs with Donna Clark (1/8), Annabelle Yelland (1/12), Cassidy Perkins (1/14) and Jessica Modistach (1/27) the wicket takers for the Stingrays. The Southern District batting response saw them fall 15 runs short to finish on 6/77 from their 20 overs. Only Clark (13), Brieanna Medder (12) and Rachael Greenshields (11 not out) made double figures for the Stingrays.Next week the first grade take on West Torrens (10.30am) in the first game of a double header at Bice Oval while the second grade face Sturt from 1.40pm.

Woodside moved to third spot on the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) ladder following a comprehensive 149-run victory over the previously undefeated Lobethal at Woodside Oval. The home side batted first and racked up an imposing total of 3/242 from their 45 overs with Tommy Baldock scoring his first ‘A’ grade century. Baldock batted throughout the innings to score 104 not out from 137 balls (10 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s), his first ‘A’ grade century. Baldock was involved in three significant partnerships during the innings. A 56-run opening partnership with Dave Wescombe (35), 75 runs for the third wicket with Todd Price (42), and an undefeated fourth wicket stand with Brad Collins (32 not out) worth 92 runs. It was a tough day for the Lobethal bowlers with Dave Huxter (1/18), Cam Winen (1/48) and Mitch Weeks (1/56) the wicket takers for the Tigers. Lobethal were never in the hunt during the run chase as they were bowled out for just 93 in the 30th over. Only Dan Norsworthy (17) and Jacob Collins (15) made 15 runs or more for the Tigers. Sam Luck (3/11), Steve Ball (3/26) and Chris Baschiera (2/12) were the multiple wicket takers for the Warriors. Ball has 12 wickets at an average of 9.58 to lead the AEHCA wicket takers in 2020/21.Nairne won their second game in a row with a 68-run win against Strathalbyn at Nairne Oval. The win was set up by the top order of the Razorbacks with opener Jarrad Tait smashing 67 from just 44 balls. Tait hit 8 x 4’s and 3 x 6’s before being the first man dismissed with the score on 95. Robert Crook (31) and Sam Rowe (37) continued on for the home side with Mitch Hein (22) and Matt Hein (19 not out) adding some important runs at the end of the innings as Nairne posted a good total of 221 before being bowled out in the 43rd over. In his second game for the Stallions, Tim Dellatorre took 4/41 (8) and he was well supported by Matt Abbott who snared 2/22 (8). Nairne lost Tait early in the innings to an ankle injury but Mitch Hein (1/16) stepped up with the big wicket of the in-form Luke Cousins and Chad Harrop (2/17) and Matt Hein (2/30) claimed a couple of wickets each. Shane Kenney stepped in to run-out the Stallions skipper Mark Abbott to keep Nairne right on top. Zach Reekie (25) and Brayden Gaiter (25) were the only Strathalbyn batsmen to make more than 20 as they finished their 45 overs on 8/153.Mount Barker won their first game of the season with opening batsman Chris Paterson leading from the front in the Kookaburras 44-run win over Bremer/Callington at Mount Barker. Paterson made 89 from 115 balls (11 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) and combined with Jackson Lane (41) in a match-defining 113-run first wicket stand. Kaushal Gupta (27) added some important runs at the end of the innings as the Kookaburras finished on 6/190 from their 45 overs. Brad Louch (3/20) and Nick Williams (2/17) were the pick of the Cobras bowlers. The Bremer/Callington run chase started disastrously with Ajay Pundir being removed first ball by Hayden Lane who finished with the excellent figures of 3/22 from his nine overs. Arsalan Eubaid and Alfie Wenk came together and added 86 runs for the second wicket to give the visitors some hope before Wenk was dismissed for 32 (62 balls). Eubaid (50 from 87 balls) went on to register his third half century for the Cobras but when he was dismissed, Bremer/Callington lost 5/8 and the chase was over as the innings concluded at 9/146. Chris Pulford (2/20) and Jackson Lane (2/36) joined Hayden Lane as multiple wicket takers for the Kookaburras.Langhorne Creek continued their hot start to the 2020/21 season with a fourth consecutive victory, this time by eight wickets over reigning premier Hahndorf at Pine Avenue. The home side batted first and compiled a below par score of 9/130 from their 45 overs. Graydon Brand (22) was the only Magpies batsman to pass 20. All six Langhorne Creek bowlers took wickets with Chad Rothe particularly miserly taking 2/7 from a tight eight-over spell. Darcy Paech continued his consistent season with 2/23 (7) while Daniel Cleggett snared 2/33 (9). Brodie O’Dea was the mainstay of the Tigers response, scoring 76 not out from 103 balls (14 x 4’s) as the target was knocked off in the 31st over for the loss of just two wickets. It was O’Dea’s third half century for the Tigers since joining the club last season and he has also made a century for the Creeks (121 not out v Woodside last season) in just 13 innings. Shaun Tait continued his good season with the ball to snare 2/19 (9). Tait now has eight wickets from three games this season.           Wistow had the bye.Ladder (after round 4)Langhorne Creek 16, Lobethal 12, Woodside 8, Strathalbyn 8, Hahndorf 4, Nairne 4, Bremer/Callington 4, Mount Barker 4, Wistow 0.Round 5 fixtures (home teams named first)Strathalbyn v WoodsideHahndorf v LobethalLanghorne Creek v WistowNairne v Mount BarkerBremer/Callington has the bye

Great Southern Bowls Association - Pennant Division 1Round 4 resultsVictor Harbor Blue 62 defeated Goolwa Black 50McLaren Vale 69 defeated Willunga 31Strathalbyn 79 defeated Encounter Bay 52Victor Harbor White 73 defeated Goolwa White 55Port Elliot 56 defeated Yankalilla 49Ladder (after round 4)Strathalbyn 43, McLaren Vale 34, Port Elliot 32, Victor Harbor Blue 27, Willunga 24, Encounter Bay 23, Goolwa Black 18, Yankalilla 17, Victor Harbor White 16, Goolwa White 6.Round 5 Fixtures (home team named first)Encounter Bay v Goolwa WhitePort Elliot v Goolwa BlackVictor Harbor Blue v McLaren ValeWillunga v StrathalbynYankalilla v Victor Harbor White

Willunga got their premiership defence off to the perfect start with a 37-run victory over Goolwa during the opening round of the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Willunga Oval on Saturday. Willunga batted first with new skipper Luke Harding (17) and the returning Chad Franceschini (31) adding 30 runs for the first wicket. Franceschini was dismissed with the score at 3/58 which brought gun all-rounder Simon Roberts to the crease. Roberts guided the Willunga innings through to the end with an excellent knock of 67 not out (69 balls) as the Demons posted a competitive total of 7/168 from their 40 overs. Jake Ashton-Place took the bowling honours for Goolwa with figures of 4/42 (8). Goolwa’s run chase started badly with skipper Josh Jones (4) dismissed by Sean McIvor (1/21) with the score at 1/4. Luke Giddings (32) was joined by Jesse Le Ray (15) and this pair added 50 for the second wicket before a collapse of 5/29 saw the Magpies in deep trouble at 6/84. Jesse Consalvo, who crossed from Port Elliot to Goolwa in the off-season, battled hard to top score with 41 not out as Goolwa were restricted to 7/131 from their 40 overs. Roberts bowled a tight spell to finish with 1/11 (8), while Joel Docking (2/17) and Harding (2/36) were the multiple wicket takers for Willunga.Encounter Bay had a solid four-wicket win at McLaren Districts to begin their 2020/21 campaign on a winning note. The home side batted first and struggled their way to 6/118 from their 40 overs. Skipper Stephen Nairn (27) and Ben Wilcox (20) were the mainstays of the Crushers innings as they added 49 runs for the second wicket. Lachlan Cooper (19 not out) and Ryan McCurrach (13 not out) put on an unbeaten seventh wicket stand worth 31 runs to get the home side up to their final total. Shane Hastings snared 3/19 (8) and was the standout bowler for Encounter Bay. The Bays were under early pressure as they lost two quick wickets to be 2/12. Blake Bailey (23) joined Liam Magor (19) and they added 27 runs for the third wicket but when Bailey was dismissed, the visitors were in strife at 3/39. Skipper Cam Lintern joined Magor in a match-winning stand worth 48 runs for the fourth wicket and despite losing three more wickets, Encounter Bay knocked off the runs in the 37th over. Lintern went on to top score with 50 from 63 balls (5 x 4’s) while Andrew Fechner (3/16) and Nairn (2/12) were the standout bowlers for the Crushers.Noarlunga took on Port Elliot at home in a rematch of last season's semi-final to begin the season. Port Elliot sent the Shoes in and the move paid early dividends as Anthony Burgess (1) was dismissed by Ben Griffiths (1/24) to leave the home side at 1/2. The dismissal of Burgess brought David Scarff in to join his brother Jason as this pair set about putting up a good total to defend. The partnership was worth 116 runs as Noarlunga looked set for a total of 170+ at one stage. Jason Scarff was dismissed for 59 from 90 balls (8 x 4’s) and the innings stalled due to some fine bowling from Colby Whitbourne who claimed 3/18 from a fiery seven-over spell. David Scarff was the last man dismissed for an excellent 64 from 98 balls (9 x 4’s) as Noarlunga made 7/149 from their 40 overs. The Port Elliot run chase began disastrously with Ethan Spriggs run-out after a direct hit from Matthew Ray from mid wicket. Colby Whitbourne (32) and Brodie Whitbourne (24) had the Bloods well on top at 1/47 in the 12th over before Ray (1/16) removed Colby Whitbourne which triggered a dramatic collapse. Port Elliot lost their last nine wickets for just 38 runs to be bowled out for 85 in the 34th over. Ethan Alderman (4/24) and Jason Scarff (3/6) did all the damage with the ball for the Shoes.Ladder (after round 1)Noarlunga 6, Willunga 6, Encounter Bay 6, McLaren Districts 0, Goolwa 0, Port Elliot 0.Round 2 fixtures (one-day games/home teams named first)Encounter Bay v WillungaGoolwa v Port ElliotNoarlunga v McLaren Districts

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 3 resultsInman Valley 6-9-77 defeated Victor Harbor 3-4-57Back Valley 7-10-80 defeated Goolwa 2-3-44Ladder (after round 3)Inman Valley 29, Back Valley 18, Victor Harbor 18, Goolwa 7.Round 4 Fixtures (home team named first)Back Valley v Inman ValleyGoolwa v Victor HarborOnkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 3 resultsClarendon 6-38 defeated McLaren Flat 0-17John Wesley 4-28 defeated Macclesfield 2-16Strathalbyn had the byeLadder (after round 3)John Wesley 15, Clarendon 15, Strathalbyn 8, McLaren Flat 6, Macclesfield 4.Round 4 Fixtures (home team named first)Clarendon v MacclesfieldStrathalbyn v John WesleyMcLaren Flat has the bye

Flagstaff Hill moved into second spot on the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) ladder following an excellent five-wicket win over Meadows at Flagstaff Hill on Saturday. Meadows batted first and Jack Walton struck early to dismiss the dangerous Luke Tonkin (5). This brought skipper Rohan Reid to the crease to join brother Haydn and this pair set about getting the Bulldogs’ innings going with a 43-run second wicket stand before Haydn Reid was dismissed for 17 (43 balls). Rohan Reid (28 from 55 balls) was next to go as Meadows were struggling at 3/64. Worse was to follow as the reigning premier lost their last seven wickets for just 40 runs with only Max Buckley (18 from 30 balls) putting up any resistance. Meadows were eventually bowled out for 104 in the 35th over. James Patterson was the pick of the Falcons bowlers as he snared 3/26 (8). Angus Heaton (2/12) and Walton (2/15) were the other multiple wicket takers. Meadows took to the field in search of early wickets and the returning Angus Frazer (2/20 off six overs) gave them some hope as he removed both openers to leave Flaggies in a bit of trouble at 2/23. Heaton and Oliver Styles (10) then joined together to add 22 runs for the third wicket before Styles was removed to leave the score at 3/45 and Meadows had a slight sniff of an improbable victory. However it wasn’t to be as Stephen Wheatland came in and made a quickfire 20 (26 balls) while Heaton steered the Falcons to victory in the 34th over with a fine 44 not out (90 balls). Stirling notched their first win of 2020/21 as they ground out a two-wicket victory over Kangarilla at Stirling Oval. The home side sent Kangarilla into bat and Kangies got off to a flier with Cole Davy (20 from 14 balls) and Steve Featherstone (29) adding 27 for the first wicket. Featherstone and Matthew Bertelsmeier (7) added another 38 runs for the second wicket to get the visitors up to 1/65. It was slow going with the bat and this led to a middle order collapse as Kangies lost 5/19 to slip to a precarious score of 6/84. Skipper Che Martinsen (29) and Ben Evans (15) got some momentum back into the innings but ultimately Kangarilla were bowled out for 124 in the 40th over. Jacob Kemp (3/15), Pete Fryer (3/16) and Kosta Sinodinos (2/18) were the stars for the Eagles with the ball. The Stirling run chase started badly with Daniel Gonzalez (1) removed by Martinsen with the score at 1/4. This brought Sinodinos to the crease to join opener Myles Collins as Stirling started to get on top. Their partnership realised 42 runs for the second wicket before Collins was removed for 17 (51 balls). Sinodinos continued to provide stability through the Eagles innings as he made a fine 53 (87 balls) but at 8/114, it was ‘game on’. It was left to youngster Kemp and veteran Fryer to add 12 runs for the ninth wicket to get the Eagles over the line with three balls to spare. Ben Evans (3/26), Martinsen (2/13) and Featherstone (2/31) battled hard with the ball for Kangarilla. Uraidla won their second game of the season with a five-wicket victory over Scott Creek Ironbank at Cherry Gardens Oval. The home side batted first and posted a competitive total of 6/147 from their 40 overs, their highest score of the season so far. Darcy Campbell dominated the innings for Scott Creek Ironbank as he made his highest ‘A’ grade score with a gutsy 72 from 113 balls (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6’s). Andy Adams (20) and youngster Zane Lewis (13 not out) played solid support roles for Campbell. Five Uraidla bowlers took wickets with Renzo Gaetan (2/31) the multiple wicket taker for Uraidla. Scott Creek ironbank started their bowling stint well as Danny Coleman (1/23) removed the dangerous Alex Heptinstall (8) to leave the visitors at 1/13. Ben Sheppard (22) and Thomas Bassett (15) made handy contributions but it was teenager Mitch Makings who was the star of the Uraidla innings as he scored 42 from 60 balls (5 x 4’s) to get the Demons close to victory. Ryan Hunter (20 not out) and skipper Michael Parker (14 not out) got their side across the line in the 37th over. Adams was the pick of the Scott Creek Ironbank bowlers with figures of 2/18 from six overs. Aldgate held on to defeat Mount Lofty by 11 runs at Aldgate Oval and are now the only undefeated team in the competition after three rounds. Aldgate batted first and were in plenty of strife early as they slipped to 4/40. Josh Callaghan remained resilient as wickets fell around him and he found a willing ally in Harry Morbey. These two resurrected the Gaters innings with a 58-run stand for the fifth wicket before Morbey was removed for 32 from 39 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Callaghan was then joined by Jack Woollard as Aldgate started to take control with a 48-run sixth wicket partnership before Callaghan was removed in the 37th over for a fighting 50 from 101 balls (3 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). All hell broke loose in the final two overs with Aldgate scoring 40 runs, Woollard hitting 37 of them, as he finished his first knock as an Aldgate player with 58 not out from 38 balls (4 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s). The home side finished with a competitive score of 8/188 from their 40 overs. Aaron Smith (4/36) and Adam Carthew (2/36) were the multiple wicket takers for Mount Lofty. Smith got the Redcaps off to a flier with 13 from 10 balls until he was bowled by Woollard to have the visitors 1/23. Carthew was joined by skipper Jordan Neis-Beer in an excellent partnership worth 62 runs for the second wicket before Carthew was dismissed for 48 from 63 balls (6 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Neis-Beer continued on to make 62 from 100 balls (2 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s) but the Redcaps couldn’t keep up with the required run rate as they were bowled out for 177 in the 40th over. Skipper Jake Turnbull (2/21), Woollard (2/25) and Perry Edwards (2/51) were the multiple wicket takers for Aldgate. “We are very happy to remain undefeated after a tight win. Josh and Harry got us back in the game and Jack finished the innings off well to give us good momentum into the field,” said Aldgate captain Jake Turnbull.Ladder (after round 3)Aldgate 18, Flagstaff Hill 12, Mount Lofty 12, Uraidla 12, Kangarilla 6, Meadows 6, Stirling 6, Scott Creek Ironbank 0.Round 4 fixtures (home teams named first)Mount Lofty v MeadowsKangarilla v AldgateStirling v UraidlaFlagstaff Hill v Scott Creek Ironbank

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is providing sports and athletes with greater certainty further into the future, committing in advance more than $115 million to Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games sports for the 2021-22 financial year. The AIS will increase direct investment into Paralympic sport by more than $3million in 2021-22 and will extend the vast majority of current funding levels for able-bodied sports through to the end of June 2022. Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Chair John Wylie says: “This gives sports funding clarity for the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics and the 2022 Commonwealth Games. It is also a springboard towards Paris 2024. “We are particularly pleased to also announce an increase of $3.02 million funding to Paralympic sports, which will benefit 13 sporting programs. Since 2012, the ASC has increased funding to Paralympic sports by 40 per cent. Paralympic sports in Australia now receive an equal or greater share of AIS funding on a comparable basis to other major Olympic and Paralympic nations. We are truly delighted this is the case. These are merit-based investments reflecting the achievements of our Paralympic athletes, but they are also further recognition of how they inspire our nation,” Mr Wylie says. ASC Commissioner and Paralympic champion Kurt Fearnley said the funding announcement was vital for the future recognition and growth of Paralympic sport. “It is 20 years since the Sydney 2000 Paralympics, which helped create an incredible legacy for Paralympic sport in Australia. We’ve worked hard to maintain that culture of success and the requirement to be a Paralympic athlete now means you need your heart, soul and life committed to that sport. So we're investing and creating new pathways to ensure we keep our reputation as one of the strongest Para-sport communities in the world,” Mr Fearnley says. “A key feature of this Paralympic funding is that it’s being directed straight to National Sporting Organisations so that sports can take real ownership in developing their Paralympic programs. That’s important to ensure we raise the prominence of Paralympic programs right across Australian sport.” AIS CEO Peter Conde said the overall funding decisions achieve the right balance between providing sports with longer-term certainty but also providing flexibility for performance-based changes in the lead-up to Paris 2024. “We’re in a unique situation where this current Games cycle has extended to five years, so we will only have three years between Tokyo and Paris” Mr Conde says. “The AIS will continue discussions with sports with the aim of announcing the remainder of funding for the complete Paris cycle by December 2021. “In the meantime, by giving sports high performance funding certainty through to June 2022, we are giving sports and athletes the best possible chance to succeed on the world stage at major upcoming international events. “It’s good news in particular for Commonwealth Games sports looking ahead to Birmingham 2022. “In addition to this funding announcement, the AIS also invests more than $18m a year in direct grants to sports through pathway funding for emerging young athletes and athlete wellbeing, while we provide more than $14m a year in direct grants to athletes to support their training and competition.” Mr Wylie says: “With sport investment funding, pathway programs and athlete income assistance, the ASC is directly investing $147 million in Australian high performance sport this financial year, up 37 per cent from the $107 million in 2012. The ASC is very proud to have driven such a substantial increase in AIS investment in sport. “This would not have been possible without the steadfast support of the Australian Government, and on behalf of all Australian athletes and sports lovers, we thank them for it.” The 13 Paralympic programs receiving an increase in funding are: Archery; Athletics; Basketball; Bowls; Cycling; Paddle; Equestrian; Rowing; Rugby; Triathlon; Table Tennis; Shooting; and Swimming. Kurt Fearnley, Paralympic champion and John Wylie, ASC Chair discus the funding and the future of Australia's Paralympic future HERE

The Hills Cricket Association (HCA) season will resume tomorrow after taking a break last Saturday for the AFL Grand Final. The 'Match of the Round' sees a battle of two undefeated sides with Aldgate hosting Mount Lofty. Aldgate has had two big wins to start the season over Scott Creek Ironbank and Uraidla while Mount Lofty have won their opening two games after successful run chases against Kangarilla and Flagstaff Hill. Another top-four clash this round sees reigning premier Meadows head to Flagstaff Hill to take on the Falcons. Both sides have a 1-1 win-loss record after two rounds.Stirling host Kangarilla with the Eagles searching for their first win of the season. Kangarilla got their season going with a victory over Scott Creek Ironbank in round two. Both sides qualified for finals last season so this is a pivotal match, even this early in the season. Scott Creek Ironbank host Uraidla with both clubs re-joining 'A' grade ranks this season. Uraidla started with an excellent win over Meadows before losing to Aldgate in round two. Scottt Creek Ironbank have had a tough first couple of games and will be desperate to notch their first victory of 2020/21. Ladder (after round 2)Aldgate 12, Mount Lofty 12, Meadows 6, Flagstaff Hill 6, Kangarilla 6, Uraidla 6, Stirling 0, Scott Creek Ironbank 0Round 3 fixtures (home teams named first)Flagstaff Hill v MeadowsAldgate v Mount LoftyStirling v KangarillaScott Creek Ironbank v Uraidla

The Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) 'A' grade season begins on Saturday (31 October) with six teams competing for premiership glory. Mount Compass and Myponga have dropped out of the top tier and will play ‘B’ grade in 2020/21. There will be 10 rounds with five two-day games (70 overs) and five one-day games (40 overs), with each club playing each other on two occasions.Willunga won last years ‘A’ grade premiership after finishing as minor premiers and winning their way through to the grand final by defeating Goolwa in the qualifying final. Due to the COVID-19 situation, the grand final was unable to be played and Willunga were awarded the premiership as they had won the qualifying final. The Demons will again be the team to beat in 2020/21 and they have added some quality players to their already strong line-up. Chad Franceschini and Angus Williamson return to the club while Braden Altus and Sam Tregenza join the Demons from McLaren Districts. Luke Harding has taken over as ‘A’ grade skipper after Tye McIvor stepped down due to work and family commitments. Simon Roberts (314 runs & 40 wickets) and Luke Goldner (261 runs & 31 wickets) will once again be big keys to Willunga’s premiership quest.Goolwa finished runner-up last season and will hope to go one step further in 2020/21. Josh Jones has been appointed ‘A’ grade skipper replacing Vic Robertson. Jesse Consalvo, who captained Port Elliot last season, has joined the Magpies while former Goolwa ‘Cricketer of the Year’ Jake Kuss has returned. The Magpies have a strong bowling line up with Jones (28 wickets), James Lawrence (26), Jake Ashton-Place (17), Jayden Crees (16) and Andy Evans (15) combining for 102 wickets last season. The addition of Kuss and Consalvo will add batting depth to the Goolwa line-up and provide valuable support for Evans and Luke Giddings who made 345 and 342 runs respectively last season.Noarlunga finished third at the end of last season and had made their way through to the Preliminary Final to face Goolwa before COVID-19 struck. The Shoes will once again be led by 2019/20 GSCA ‘Cricketer of the Year’ Jason Scarff. Scarff had an excellent season in 2019/20, making 543 runs and claiming 32 wickets. Noarlunga will look to Anthony Burgess to make a significant contribution with the bat as he has done in his two seasons at the Shoes where he has compiled 1,152 runs in ‘A’ grade competition. 2018/19 premiership player Cam Bullard has returned to the club after playing last season with Southern Districts. Bullard is currently recovering from knee surgery so the club is hopeful he may play a part in the season after Christmas. Fast bowler Jamie Keers is back 'full-time' at the Shoes for the first time since the 2016/17 premiership season while Batsman Neil Reeve will also play at Noarlunga in 2020/21.Port Elliot were the big improvers last season as they played finals for the first time since 2014/15. Ultimately they were knocked out in the semi-finals by Noarlunga in a tight tussle at Rapid Bay. Darryl Mason has stepped aside as senior coach while Brodie Whitbourne has taken over as ‘A’ grade skipper, replacing the departing Jesse Consalvo. The Bloods welcome back Ben Maier after a season with Western Youth Centre along with Andrew Steele who has moved back from Melbourne. James Colley (South Road CC) and Ben Colgan (North Canberra Gunghalin CC) have joined Port Elliot for season 2020/21. Ben Griffiths had an excellent first season in the GSCA after coming over from Ashbourne, scoring 319 runs and taking 15 wickets while youngster Joel Harris, in his first full season of ‘A’ grade, made 278 runs. These two players will play a big part in Port Elliot’s season as will veteran bowler Simon Donaldson. Donaldson returned to the Bloods after a season at Bridgewater and took 23 wickets and in the process, brought up his 200th wicket for the club. Encounter Bay missed finals action last season for the first time in more than a decade and will look to bounce back immediately in 2020/21. Gun all-rounder Cam Lintern will again lead Encounter Bay this season. Lintern scored 241 runs and took 16 wickets in 2019/20 and he was ably supported with the bat by Sam Hoffmann, who had his best season since 2014/15, scoring 471 runs at an average of 47.10 to finish second in the GSCA batting aggregate. No other Encounter Bay batsman made more than 130 runs so this will be an area they’ll look to improve. on. Dillon Burns led the Bays’ bowling with 18 wickets while Chris Butler took 15 wickets in just seven games. Encounter Bay will welcome teenager Blake Bailey back to the club after a stint at Southern Districts. Bailey played second and third grade with the Stingrays in 2019/20 and will be a handy addition to the Bays’ bowling line-up.McLaren Districts finished in sixth spot last season with three wins, the most significant being a 25-run victory over Encounter Bay. David Smith led the way with the ball taking 29 wickets at 12.66 to finish third in the GSCA bowling aggregate. Smith will be looking for continued support from Bodie Wilson (14 wickets last season), Ryan McCurrach (12) and Stephen Nairn (12). The Crushers will need to improve their batting from last season with Nairn (216 runs) the only batsman to surpass 200 runs. Daniel Petrucci will once again lead the Crushers who will be looking for their first finals appearance since 2015/16. The ‘B’ grade competition will have 10 teams competing over nine rounds with a mixture of one-day (40 overs) and two-day (60 overs) games. There will be two ‘C’ grade competitions (C1 & C2) which will feature all one-day games (35 overs). These three competitions will start on Saturday November 7. Under 10’s and Under 12’s commence tomorrow (Friday 30 October) with Under 14’s and Under 16.5’s starting on Saturday (31 October).Round 1 ‘A’ grade fixtures (1-day games/home team named first)Willunga v GoolwaMcLaren Districts v Encounter BayNoarlunga v Port Elliot

The SACA Women’s Twenty20 competition started on Sunday with reigning premiers Southern Districts hosting Glenelg at Bice Oval. Southern Districts won both the first grade and second grade Twenty20 titles last season as well as the second grade (40 over) competition. Hannah Sampson has been re-appointed as Women’s High Performance Coach and the club have added new recruits in Jasmin Earl (Sturt), Shania McKinnon (Kensington) and Sharni Tansell (Sturt).The Stingrays started well against Glenelg with Kelly Armstrong taking the attack to the bowlers with a top-scoring 36 from 31 balls (4 x 4’s). Handy contributions from Jasmin Earl (15) and skipper Jess O’Reilly (14) saw the Stingrays through to a competitive total of 8/111 from their 20 overs. Mikayla Mark was the pick of the Glenelg bowlers taking 3/16 (3). The Stingrays dominated Glenelg in the run chase as they were bowled out for just 64 to give Southern Districts a 47-run win. Armstrong (3/8), Gemma Kennedy (3/8), Amy Peterson (2/4) and Callie Wilson (2/6) did all the damage with the ball. The second grade had a bye.Next week the first grade take on Sturt at Price Memorial Oval (10.30am) while the second grade face Kensington at Parkinson Oval (1.00pm).

Nairne won their first game of the 2020/21 Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) season following a four-wicket victory over Bremer/Callington at Callington on Saturday. The home side batted first and were under immediate pressure as they slipped to 2/12 with Mitch Hein (1/16) and Jarrad Tait (1/16) picking up early wickets for the Razorbacks. Ajay Pundir and Amit Maina tried to resurrect the innings as they added 20 runs for the third wicket before Maina departed with the score at 3/32. Pundir was looking good until he skied a catch to mid-off off the first ball from the returning Matt Hein (1/5) and was dismissed for a top-scoring 20. The Cobras lost their last 7/35 to be bowled out for just 76 in the 33rd over. Shane Kenney (3/4), Brodie Clarke (2/6) and Nick Melvin (2/24) were the multiple wicket takers for Nairne. The visitors run chase started well as Tait (21) and Robert Crook (20) put on 39 for the first wicket and things looked very rosy for the Razorbacks. The game was turned on its head as the Cobras struck back to take 5/14 and leave Nairne scrambling at 5/53. Nick Williams was the man doing the damage as he snared the excellent figures of 4/22 (7). However, Kenney (13) and Mitch Hein (8 not out) steadied the ship to see Nairne home to victory in the 26th over to notch their first points for the season.Lobethal continued their undefeated start to the season with another crushing victory, this time by 10 wickets over Mount Barker. The Tigers bowling has been the key to their three victories with no team scoring more than a total of 78 in their three outings against their attack. Mount Barker batted first and struggled their way to 9/64 from their 35 overs. Only three batsmen reached double figures for the Kookaburras with Alex Dunbar top scoring with 19 not out (46 balls). Six Tigers bowlers took wickets including Dave Huxter (2/2), Cam Winen (2/9) and Ryan McEachern (2/10). Lobethal wasted no time in knocking off the 65 runs required for victory with Mitchell Weeks (29 not out) and skipper Ben Matthews (21 not out) taking just 11.3 overs to take the win.Langhorne Creek are also still undefeated after grinding out a 21-run win at home against Woodside. The home side batted first with Brodie O’Dea (22) and Dan Kropp (28) adding 37 runs for the opening stand. Ben Warren entered the fray once O’Dea was dismissed and he really upped the run rate with a hard-hitting 51 from just 41 balls (3 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Skipper Daniel Cleggett hit a quickfire 18 (15 balls) as Langhorne Creek posted a competitive total of 7/165 from their 35 overs. Steve Ball (2/35) was the only multiple wicket taker for Woodside and has now taken nine wickets in three games in 2020/21. Tommy Baldock (12) and Dave Wescombe got the Warriors off to a fast start with a 53-run opening partnership before Wescombe was dismissed for 39 from 33 balls (6 x 4’s). Baldock went soon after, followed by Will Dunstall (11) and Sam Pullen (2) as Woodside were soon under the pump at 4/82. Matthew Cannizzaro took the first three wickets on his way to excellent figures of 3/19 (7). Brad Collins (37 not out) and Sam Luck (26) kept Woodside’s hopes alive but ultimately they fell 21 runs short on 8/144 from their 35 overs. Cleggett (3/26) and Darcy Paech (2/30) joined Cannizzaro as multiple wicket takers for the Tigers on their way to a perfect three from three record.Strathalbyn won their second game of the season and in the process moved to third spot on the AEHCA ladder after a 47-run victory at home over Wistow. The Stallions batted first and compiled 7/168 from their 35 overs with the innings dominated by opener Luke Cousins. Cousins scored 85 from 85 balls (12 x 4’s), his second half century of the season but when he was out with the score at 5/115, Wistow had the chance to restrict the total to less than 150. Steve Schofield (27 not out) and Brayden Gaiter (26 not out) had other ideas as they got together for an excellent unbroken sixth wicket partnership worth 53 runs to get the Stallions up to their competitive total of 5/168. Ryan Watt was the only multiple wicket taker for the Echidnas with 2/34 (7). Skipper Dan Jenner (17) and Matt Chapman got Wistow off to a reasonable start with a 26-run opening stand before three quick wickets had them in all sorts of trouble at 3/28. Chapman was joined by Lachlan Elsworthy and this pair got their side back into the game somewhat with a 51-run partnership for the fourth wicket before Chapman was dismissed for 24. Elsworthy went on to top score with 44 but Wistow were restricted to 9/121 from their 35 overs to come up 47 runs short. Ben Cousins (3/26), Gaiter (2/12) and Danny Horan (2/35) the multiple wicket takers for Strathalbyn.            Hahndorf had the bye.Ladder (after round 3)Lobethal 12, Langhorne Creek 12, Strathalbyn 8, Woodside 4, Hahndorf 4, Nairne 4, Bremer/Callington 4, Mount Barker 0, Wistow 0.Round 4 fixtures (home teams named first)Nairne v StrathalbynHahndorf v Langhorne CreekMount Barker v Bremer/CallingtonWoodside v LobethalWistow has the bye

SACA Premier Cricket got underway on the weekend with Southern Districts’ Men’s first grade side taking on Port Adelaide at Bice Oval. West Indian legend Carl Hooper has been re-appointed as Senior Men’s High Performance Coach and he will be assisted by Andrew Staunton and Mal Condon as Senior Men’s Development and Specialist coaches. Staunton will also play along with new recruits Josiah Grzyb (University CC), Harshtik Bimbral (Palmerston CC), Sam Holland (Ingle Farm CC), Jibanta Sapkota (Marion CC) and Rasim Kandel (Melbourne). On Saturday at Bice Oval, Southern Districts batted first and were under early pressure as Port Adelaide opening bowler Jordan Thomas (3/45)  took two early wickets as the Stingrays slipped to 2/27. Skipper Josh Barrett was joined by Matthew Sugg and this pair set about resurrecting the innings with an excellent 144-run third wicket partnership. Barrett made a fine 92 from 129 balls (6 x 4’s, 1 x 6) while Sugg made 81 not out from 117 balls (3 x 4’s) as the home side tallied 4/233 from their 50 overs. Port Adelaide’s innings started in a similar vein to the Stingrays’ batting effort as Lewis Hatchett (1/45) and Trent Riddle (1/35) took two early wickets, including the dangerous Tom Cooper (1), to see the visitors at 2/35. Skipper Austin Umpherston was joined by Isaac Conway and they put the Magpies on course for victory with a 128-run third wicket stand. Once Umpherston was dismissed for 54 (85 balls), Conway was joined by Zac Worden (34 not out) and these two saw Port Adelaide to victory by seven wickets with 11 balls to spare. Conway went on to make 104 not out from 124 balls (9 x 4’s, 1 x 6) on his Port Adelaide debut after coming across from Melbourne this season. Tim Stewart (1/41) was the other wicket taker for the home side.The Stingrays take on Woodville in round two action this Saturday with the first grade playing at Woodville Oval. The game is a one-day match starting at 10.30am.