On a warm day Redsox Red were up to bat first and they had safe hits to Mia Andrews, Eagan Hupfield and Will Gregory-Thomson which helped bring home four runs with Strath’s first baser Xander Ide fielding and playing his own base for the out and pitcher Imogen Baker taking a catch and quickly throwing to third baser Lincoln Strange to catch the runner short of their ground for a double play. Strath started their batting dig with some walks and safe hits to Strange, Sam Baker and Byron Strange which helped to bring in the full seven runs with Redsox unable to make any outs.The second dig for Redsox was better with a safe hit to the outfield by Nathan Golder and more walks gained and with some great base running and a steal home by James Gowland they were also able to bring home the full seven runs with Strath’s pitcher/catcher combo of Anna Scott to I. Baker combining well for a K2 and the only out of the innings. Strathalbyn came in to bat and again gained some walks with the highlight a two base hit to S. Baker and with great base stealing they again brought in the full seven runs with Redsox pitcher/catcher Golder to Sophie Barnes making a K2 and Golder also taking a catch.The third dig for Redsox gained them some walks and they brought home two runs with Strath’s fielders working hard with L. Strange fielding at second and throwing to B. Strange for the out at first and short stop Nate Bird taking a catch before time and game was called with Strathalbyn coming out on top 14 runs to Redsox 13 for their first win of the season.

Woodside moved up to second spot on the ladder after a comfortable six-wicket win against Strathalbyn during round 13 action in the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Strathalbyn yesterday. The Stallions batted first and were in trouble at 5/67, with Luke Cousins (32) the only top-five batsman to pass 10 runs. The middle/lower order rallied for ‘Strath’ with vice-captain Matt Harris making 61 not out from 79 balls (4 x 4’s) as the Stallions finished on 7/159. Chris Baschiera (2/33) and Shane Druwitt (2/39) each took two wickets for the Warriors. Woodside lost two early wickets to give Strathalbyn some hope, but that was snuffed out by a 74-run stand between James Bradley (30) and Brad Collins. Collins finished on 88 not out (99 balls), to give him 484 runs at an average of 44 this season, to see his side over the line with 28 balls to spare. Austin Greaves was the leading wicket taker for Strathalbyn with 2/20 from six overs. Nairne kept their slim finals hopes alive with a convincing 10-wicket victory over Bremer Callington. The Cobras batted first and got themselves into a good position at 2/103 with Nathan Fitzgerald (43), Graydon Brand (38 not out) and Michael Heath (37) leading the way. The Razorbacks hit back hard, taking 8/55, to bowl Bremer Callington out for 158. Nairne skipper Robert Crook took the average-enhancing figures of 3/0 from two overs, while Caleb Walker (3/24), Chad Harrop (3/29) and Brodie Clarke (1/40) were the other wicket takers. Nairne wasted no time knocking off the target with the winning runs coming up in just the 16th over as Shane Kenney ran riot. Kenney brought up his century from just 45 balls before finishing on 106 not out from 49 balls (10 x 4’s, 9 x 6’s). His opening partner Zac Llewellyn was a willing ally with 50 not out from 45 balls (9 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Lobethal continued on their merry way with an 11th win of the season, this time by a whopping 224 runs against Maccclesfield at Lobethal. The Tigers batted first with four players making half centuries. Jeremy Hackett (76 off 42 balls), Steve Huxter (76 off 90), Tanner King (72 not out off 54) and Lachie Bates (58 off 42) lifted ‘Lobey’ to a huge total of 6/356 from their 45 overs. Connor Moore (3/74) was the leading wicket taker for Macclesfield. The Redbacks were never in the run chase as only Tom Filsell (39 not out) and Oliver Llewellyn (34) passed 20 runs with ‘Maccy’ bowled out in the 33rd over for 132. King completed a good day with figures of 3/8 for Lobethal and he was well supported by Mitch Weeks (3/17) and Will Strange (2/27). After a couple of losses in a row, Langhorne Creek got back on the winners list with a five-wicket win at home over Hahndorf. The Magpies batted first and it was tough going as they battled their way to 6/123 from their 45 overs. Paul Allegretto (34) and Dan Jenner (27) were the leading scorers for Hahndorf. Shannon Jones (34) and Ben Warren (25) added 48 runs for the first wicket, while skipper Adam Clements chimed in with 20 not out as the winning runs came up in the 36th over. Ryan Trafford-Walker (2/29) was the leading wicket taker for Hahndorf. Ladder (after round 13)Lobethal 44, Woodside 36, Hahndorf 36, Langhorne Creek 36, Nairne 24, Strathalbyn 16, Bremer Callington 12, Macclesfield 4.Round 14 fixtures (8/2/25)Hahndorf v Bremer CallingtonMacclesfield v Langhorne CreekWoodside v LobethalStrathalbyn v Nairne

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 15 resultsStrathalbyn 68 defeated Willunga 40Victor Harbor White 59 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 58Encounter Bay 69 defeated Yankalilla 52Victor Harbor Blue 62 defeated Port Elliot 49McLaren Vale Gold 70 defeated Goolwa 47Ladder (after round 15)McLaren Vale Gold 146, Yankalilla 120, Strathalbyn 104, Victor Harbor Blue 103, Goolwa 103, Encounter Bay 87, Willunga 72, Port Elliot 69, Victor Harbor White 50, McLaren Vale Blue 36.Round 16 fixtures (15/2/25)McLaren Vale Gold v StrathalbynGoolwa v Port ElliotVictor Harbor Blue v Encounter BayYankalilla v McLaren Vale BlueWillunga v Victor Harbor White

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 13 resultsInman Valley 5-7-59 defeated Myponga Sellicks 1-1-20Back Valley 4-5-48 defeated Port Elliot 2-3-34Victor Harbor had the byeLadder (after round 13)Inman Valley 54, Back Valley 40, Victor Harbor 34.5, Myponga Sellicks 27.5, Port Elliot 22.Round 14 fixtures (8/2/25)Myponga Sellicks v Port Elliot Inman Valley v Victor HarborBack Valley has the bye

Bridgewater moved within a win of the top-four following their high scoring six-wicket win against Aldgate during round nine action at Aldgate Oval yesterday. The Gaters batted first with skipper Josh Callaghan top scoring with 56 from 56 balls (2 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s). He was well supported by Pierce Cordes-Harvey (46), Luke Smet (45) and Mitch Thomas (38) as the home side posted 7/232 from their 45 overs. Liam Risson (3/52) and Peter Atkins (2/39) were the multiple wicket takers for Bridgewater. Atkins (22) and Ty Watson (20) got the Raiders off to a good start with a 45-run opening stand, but once they were dismissed and the score was 2/47, the game had swung in Aldgate’s favour. Bridgewater skipper Jarrad Tait and new recruit James Dawson had other ideas as they added 118 for the third wicket before Tait departed for a hard-hitting 74 from 40 balls (8 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s), while Dawson went on to make 56 from 56 balls (8 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Jordan Wood (27 not out) put the finishing touches on the run chase as the winning runs came up in the 35th over. Angus Bilsborow (2/49) was the leading wicket taker for Aldgate.Mylor consolidated their spot in the top-four with a 40-run win at Meadows yesterday. The Pipers batted first with the innings underpinned by opening batsman Tom Plant who top scored with 73 (114 balls). He was well supported by Todd Dellatorre who made a quickfire 42 not out from 29 balls (2 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) and Alex Kern (40) as Mylor put up a competitive 5/224 from their 45 overs. Callan Blackwell took 2/31 (9) for the Bulldogs. Meadows were in early trouble at 4/42 before veteran Haydn Reid and Ryan Sawtell (14) added 44 runs for the fifth wicket. Reid then combined with Ryan Clarke (29) to lift their side to 5/145 before Reid departed for 59 (92) as the home side lost their last 5/39 to be bowled out for 182 in the 43rd over. All six Mylor bowlers took wickets with Dylan Quinn leading the way with 3/28 (7.2), while skipper Michael Warburton (2/22) and Jesse Cooper (2/27) were the other multiple wicket takers. Stirling won their third game in a row after a tight 16-run win at home against Kangarilla. The Eagles batted first and were in all sorts of strife at 5/26 in the ninth over with Jack Evans (3/22) and Che Martinsen (3/37) doing all the damage for ‘Kangies’ with the ball. Sean McCullum (15) steadied the ship with Charlie Fryer, before Pete Fryer joined his son Charlie at the crease. The father-son duo added 66 runs for the seventh wicket before Charlie Fryer went for 54 (83 balls). Pete Fryer continued on to score 38 (64), while James Richards added a quickfire 35 from 22 balls (2 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) at the end to lift the home side to a total of 178. Kangarilla got themselves into a good position in the run chase with Steve Featherstone (43), Ben Evans (36) and Ryan Smallman (20) helping ‘Kangies’ to 4/137 with seven overs left. Stirling hit back hard, taking 6/25, to bowl the visitors out for 162 in the final over. Jack Pick (3/21), Chris Shaw (3/27) and Connor McFadyen (2/31) were the leading wicket takers for Stirling.Mt Lofty maintained top spot on the ladder with a 56-run win in the grand final rematch against Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) at Cherry Gardens. The Redcaps batted first and got solid contributions from Adam Carthew (29), Nick Justice (26), Josh Healey (24), Jordan Neis-Beer (22) and Tim Noble (22) as they finished on 7/187. Jayden Rea (2/19), Ben Thomas (2/27) and Beau Harwood (2/34) were the leading wicket takers for SCIB. The home side got themselves into a good position at 2/78 with Adam Shearwood (34) and Aaron Thompson (27) leading the way. Once those two were dismissed, SCIB collapsed to lose 8/53 and were bowled out for 131. Peter Giannes (3/34), Connor Milde (3/36), Sam Furber (2/17) and Will Healey (2/19) were the leading wicket takers for Mt Lofty. Ladder (after round 9)Mt Lofty 32, Stirling 28, Mylor 24, Aldgate 16, Scott Creek Ironbank 16, Bridgewater 12, Meadows 8, Kangarilla 8.Round 10 (8/2/25 - home teams named first)Bridgewater v Scott Creek Ironbank Meadows v AldgateMt Lofty v StirlingKangarilla v Mylor

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 11 resultsVictor Harbor White 82 defeated Yankalilla 55Victor Harbor Blue 82 defeated Encounter Bay 44Willunga 59 drew Port Elliot 59Goolwa 61 defeated McLaren Vale 54Ladder (after round 11)Goolwa 101, Willunga 86, Port Elliot 80, Victor Harbor Blue 67, Encounter Bay 62, Victor Harbor White 53, Yankalilla 43, McLaren Vale 36.Round 12 fixtures (6/2/25)Willunga v GoolwaPort Elliot v Victor Harbor BlueEncounter Bay v YankalillaVictor Harbor White v McLaren Vale

The Hills Cricket Association (HCA) won the Harry Meyer Shield for a record 17th time after defeating Alexandra & Eastern Hills (AEHCA) by 15 runs in a thriller at Birdwood Oval today. Alexandra & Eastern Hills won the toss and sent Hills into bat, which appeared to be a good decision as Hills slumped to 3/31 in the eighth over. Hills skipper Jordan Neis-Beer was joined by Adam Shearwood and this pair set about resurrecting the innings with a 68-run fourth-wicket stand before Neis-Beer departed for 37 (84 balls). Shearwood was joined by Rohan Reid in another good partnership worth 64 runs before Shearwood was dismissed for an important 49 (106). Reid then took over with a punishing 74 not out from 64 balls (2 x 4’s, 3 x 6’s) as he and Jake Turnbull (18 not out) lifted Hills to 5/218 from their 50 overs. Adam Clements (2/37) and Mitch Weeks (2/50) were the leading wicket takers for Alexandra & Eastern Hills. Alexandra & Eastern Hills were also in early trouble in the run chase as they slipped to 2/22 with Hills opening bowler Steve Featherstone (2/37) snaring both wickets. Tanner King (24) added 69 runs for the third wicket with Weeks, but when Weeks was dismissed for 62 (71 balls), three more wickets fell to leave AEHCA at 7/145 and Hills were right on top. Clements was still in for Alexandra & Eastern Hills and he remained their big hope of victory. Ty Watson, who had only bowled three overs for the carnival, was becoming the unlikely hero with the ball for Hills, as he snared 4/41 from his 10-over spell. The game turned once again with Clements and Matt Martin (30 not out) edging their side towards victory with a partnership worth 37 runs before Reid (2/10), on for his first over of the innings, got the crucial wicket of Clements for 42 (73). Reid got another breakthrough, while the game was ended with a run out in the 49th over with Alexandra & Eastern Hills bowled out for 203 to cue celebrations for the Hills team as they secured back-to-back titles. 

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 14 resultsMcLaren Vale Gold 74 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 52Yankalilla 75 defeated Port Elliot 51Encounter Bay 60 defeated Victor Harbor White 57Willunga 81 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 51Goolwa 63 defeated Strathalbyn 51Ladder (after round 14)McLaren Vale Gold 136, Yankalilla 118, Goolwa 101, Victor Harbor Blue 93, Strathalbyn 92, Encounter Bay 77, Willunga 72, Port Elliot 67, Victor Harbor White 50, McLaren Vale Blue 34.Round 15 fixtures (1/2/25)Strathalbyn v WillungaMcLaren Vale Blue v Victor Harbor WhiteEncounter Bay v YankalillaVictor Harbor Blue v Port ElliotGoolwa v McLaren Vale Gold

Great Southern Bowls Association - Women’s Pennant Division 1Round 10 resultsPort Elliot 67 defeated McLaren Vale 53Encounter Bay 55 defeated Victor Harbor White 40Goolwa 58 defeated Victor Harbor Blue 56Willunga 62 defeated Yankalilla 60Ladder (after round 10)Goolwa 91, Willunga 79, Port Elliot 75, Encounter Bay 62, Victor Harbor Blue 55, Victor Harbor White 43, Yankalilla 41, McLaren Vale 34.Round 11 fixtures (30/1/24)Yankalilla v Victor Harbor WhiteVictor Harbor Blue v Encounter BayWillunga v Port ElliotGoolwa v McLaren Vale

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 13 resultsVictor Harbor White 57 defeated Port Elliot 52McLaren Vale Gold 79 defeated Yankalilla 48Victor Harbor Blue 61 defeated Goolwa 51Strathalbyn 64 defeated McLaren Vale Blue 51Encounter Bay 69 defeated Willunga 46Ladder (after round 13)McLaren Vale Gold 128, Yankalilla 106, Goolwa 91, Strathalbyn 90, Victor Harbor Blue 89, Port Elliot 67, Encounter Bay 67, Willunga 60, Victor Harbor White 48, McLaren Vale Blue 34.Round 14 fixtures (25/1/25)McLaren Vale Gold v Victor Harbor BluePort Elliot v YankalillaVictor Harbor White v Encounter BayWillunga v McLaren Vale BlueGoolwa v Strathalbyn 

Mt Compass kept their finals hopes alive with a thrilling one-wicket win against Myponga-Sellicks during round nine action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Myponga on Saturday. Myponga-Sellicks batted first with Mathew Crawford (26), Scott McMahon (22) and Ryan Haverty (20) leading the way as the Mudlarks posted 8/150 from their 40 overs. Robert Martin (2/18) andJosh Dalitz (2/21) were the multiple wicket takers for Mt Compass. ‘Compass’ started the run chase well as they reached 1/73 through Josh Murfitt (44 from 37 balls) and Jamarley Daley (25 from 43 balls), who added 64 runs for the second wicket. The game seemed well in control for the visitors before Myponga-Sellicks’ seam bowler Josh Badenhorst (4/25) precipitated a collapse of 7/27 to leave the visitors reeling at 8/100 as Martin joined teenager Jamie Wirth at the crease. Martin bludgeoned a quickfire 28 from just 15 balls (6 x 4’s), while Wirth played an excellent supporting role with 33 not out (75 balls) as this pair put on 44 runs for the ninth wicket to leave just seven runs for victory as number 11 Bailey Baldock came to the crease. Baldock (0 not out) survived 14 balls before Wirth hit a boundary to bring up the win with 16 balls to spare. Ryan Haverty (2/33) and Ryan Banning (2/42) were the other multiple wicket takers for the Mudlarks. Encounter Bay consolidated their position in the top-four with a tight 10-run win against McLaren Districts at McLaren Vale on Saturday. The Bays batted first with opening batsman David Schulze continuing his recent good form as he made 45 from 86 balls (3 x 4’s), but when he was dismissed, the visitors were in strife at 6/97. Chris Butler joined his skipper Blake Bailey (23) in a 46-run seventh wicket union which ultimately helped lift the Bays to 8/164 from their 40 overs. Butler finished with a very important 36 not out (29 balls). George Beard was the best of the Crushers bowlers with 3/20 (8) and he was well supported by Bailey Winter (2/24) and Stephen Nairn (2/36). McLaren Districts got themselves into a good position at 3/88 in the run chase with Daniel Petrucci (23) and skipper Justin Twartz (20) making handy contributions, before a collapse of 4/0 left them in trouble at 7/88. Teenager Winter (33) and Matthew Treloar (21) then combined for a valuable 47-run partnership, but it wasn’t enough as the Crushers finished on 9/154. Luke Crichton (3/20) and Kieran Garrett (3/34) were the leading wicket takers for Encounter Bay. Noarlunga remained top of the ladder after a comfortable nine-wicket win against Victor Harbor at Old Noarlunga. Victor Harbor batted first and were in all sorts of trouble as they slumped to 4/8 with Jamie Diener doing the damage with figures of 3/11 (7). Kenny Sumner showed great resistance for the Vipers with a top scoring 55 not out from 84 balls (3 x 4’s) as the visitors struggled their way to 7/81 from their 40 overs. Jacob Banks (2/16) was the other multiple wicket taker for the Shoes. Noarlunga wasted no time in the run chase with Travis Bronstein and Matthew Spaan (22) putting on 56 runs for the first wicket, before Rohan Garrard (13 not out) joined Bronstein as the winning runs came up in the 18th over. Bronstein finished on 44 not out (47 balls). Harrison Medlen (1/17) was the wicket taker for ‘Victor’. Port Elliot consolidated second spot on the ladder with a convincing 130-run win against Yankalilla at Port Elliot. The Bloods batted first with Tyson Levy making his third half-century on the trot with 52 (42 balls) and he was well supported by Jaspa Tonkin (74 from 101) and skipper Joel Harris (57 not out from 55) as the home side put up an imposing 4/231 from their 40 overs. Young fast bowler Ryan Borlace was the pick of the Yankalilla bowlers with 2/21 from seven overs. Yankalilla got off to a solid start in the run chase with Aaron Smith (25) and Lachlan Whittlesea (16) putting on 41 runs for the first wicket. That was as good as it got for the Tigers though, as they lost 10/60 to be bowled out for 101 in the 32nd over. ‘Yank’ skipper Luke Bartlett top scored with 44 not out (65 balls). Five Port Elliot bowlers took wickets with teenager Levi Stringer snaring 3/16 (4.5) and Ben Martin 2/7 (6). Goolwa kept the pressure on for a top-two spot with a huge 195-run win against Willunga at Goolwa on Saturday. The Magpies batted first with their innings dominated by Matt Overall. Overall made 111 from 91 balls with his innings including 15 fours and three sixes. Josh Jones contributed a hard-hitting 46 not out (33), while Vic Robertson made 41 (53). Steven Mason was the pick of the Willunga bowlers with 1/19 (8). Willunga were no match for the Goolwa opening bowling attack as former Willunga premiership player Sean McIvor snared the fine figures of 6/23 from 6.4 overs. Jones completed a fine all-round game with 4/6 from six overs. Ladder (after round 9)Noarlunga 52, Port Elliot 46, Goolwa 42, Encounter Bay 36, McLaren Districts 28, Yankalilla 27, Mt Compass 27, Myponga-Sellicks 22, Victor Harbor 6, Willunga 0.Round 10 (1/2/25 - 1 day games)Encounter Bay v NoarlungaWillunga v Port ElliotMt Compass v GoolwaVictor Harbor v Myponga SellicksYankalilla v McLaren Districts

Onkaparinga Tennis AssociationRound 11 resultsLanghorne Creek 7-7-66 defeated Woodchester 5-5-48Kangarilla 9-9-74 defeated Macclesfield 3-3-52Strathalbyn had the byeLadder (after round 11)Macclesfield 101, Woodchester 80, Langhorne Creek 69, Kangarilla 66, Strathalbyn 36.Round 12 fixtures (1/2/25)Strathalbyn v Langhorne CreekWoodchester v MacclesfieldKangarilla has the bye

Reigning premiers Lobethal won their third game in a row after a tight two-wicket victory against Nairne during round 12 action of the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Lobethal yesterday. Nairne batted first with hard-hitting opener Shane Kenney scoring 55 from 45 balls (2 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s). Brad Christie (46), Chad Harrop (33 not out) and skipper Robert Crook (24) made handy contributions as the visitors posted a competitive 7/208 from their 45 overs. Sam Graeber was the standout bowler for the Tigers with 3/17 (9), while Matt Martin took 2/50 (9). The Lobethal run chase was an interesting one with nine batsmen reaching double figures with Steve Huxter (27), Tanner King (27), Graeber (26) and Mitch Weeks (22) the leading scorers. It was left to Matt Martin (16 not out) and Daniel Norsworthy (14 not out) to get their side over the line with 20 balls to spare. Harrop (3/42) was the leading wicket taker for the Razorbacks. Hahndorf won their fourth game on the trot following a seven-wicket triumph at home against Macclesfield. ‘Maccy’ batted first with Oliver Llewellyn top scoring with a patient 44 from 96 balls (3 x 4’s), while Chad Horsnell made 31 (32) as the Redbacks were bowled out for 129. Five Hahndorf bowlers took wickets with skipper Daniel Jenner snaring 3/3 from three overs. He was well supported by Bradey Judd (2/19), Lachlan Huxtable (2/21) and Sam Williams (2/27). Williams got Hahndorf off to a fast start with a hard-hitting 52 from 39 balls (9 x 4’s) and he was ably supported by Bradey Judd (41 not out) as the winning runs came up in just the 25th over. Strathalbyn won their fourth game of the season after a comfortable five-wicket victory against Bremer Callington at Callington. The Cobras batted first with opener Jai McMurtrie (31), Alex Durbidge (23) and Rhys Jordan (23) top scoring as their side was bowled out in the 42nd over for 132. Strathalbyn skipper Brayden Gaiter led from the front with 3/30 (9) and he was well supported by Mark Abbott (2/14), Lachlan Cutting (2/17) and Matt Harris (2/25). Abbott was the mainstay of the run chase for the visitors with 53 from 78 balls (8 x 4’s) and Ashley Medhurst made a patient 23 not out (70 balls) as the winning runs came up in the 37th over. Cobras skipper Nathan Fitzgerald was the pick of the bowlers with 2/21 from nine overs. Woodside consolidated their position in the top-four after an excellent 65-run win at home against fellow finals contender Langhorne Creek. The Warriors win was set up by a 181-run second wicket partnership between Brad Collins and Dave Wescombe as the home side posted 8/235 from their 45 overs. Collins made his first century of the season with 103 from 118 balls (13 x 4’s, 1 x 6), while Wescombe finished with 83 from 101 balls (10 x 4’s). Shannon Jones (3/25), Troy Blackwell (3/34) and Adam Clements (2/35) were the multiple wicket takers for Langhorne Creek. The ‘Creeks’ got off to a disastrous start in the run chase as they collapsed to 5/22 inside eight overs as Shane Druwitt did the early damage for Woodside with 4/34 from his nine-over spell. Jayden Michelmore (57) and Jagga Kotz (48) started a resurrection mission with a 103-run sixth wicket union before veteran fast bowler Aaron Galvin, the fifth bowler used by the Warriors, came on and took the last five wickets, including a hat trick to end the game as Langhorne Creek were bowled out for 170. Galvin rolled back the clock with figures of 5/37 (8.3). Ladder (after round 12)Lobethal 40, Hahndorf 36, Woodside 32, Langhorne Creek 32, Nairne 20, Strathalbyn 16, Bremer Callington 12, Macclesfield 4.Round 13 fixtures (1/2/25)Nairne v Bremer CallingtonStrathalbyn v Woodside Lobethal v MacclesfieldLanghorne Creek v Hahndorf

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 12 resultsInman Valley 5-7-54 defeated Back Valley 1-1-41Victor Harbor 3-5-50 defeated Myponga Sellicks 3-4-48Port Elliot had the byeLadder (after round 12)Inman Valley 47, Victor Harbor 34.5, Back Valley 34, Myponga Sellicks 26.5, Port Elliot 20.Round 13 fixtures (1/2/25)Myponga Sellicks v Inman ValleyPort Elliot v Back ValleyVictor Harbor has the bye

Mylor moved up to third spot on the Hills Cricket Association (HCA) ladder following their comfortable eight-wicket win over Aldgate during round eight action at Aldgate Oval yesterday. The home side batted first with Felix Farmer (30 not out), Mitch Thomas (25) and Josh Callaghan (24) the leading scorers as the Gaters were bowled out in the 43rd over for 155. Dylan Quinn (3/19), Nick Cook (3/28), Jesse Cooper (2/21) and Michael Warburton (2/33) were the leading wicket takers for Mylor. The visitors made a great start in the run chase with Nic Wilson and Tom Plant adding 114 runs for the first wicket before Wilson departed for 51 from 84 balls (5 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s). Tom Plant went on to finish with 79 not out from 91 balls (7 x 4’s, 5 x 6’s) as the winning runs came up in the 32nd over. Mitch Wise (1/20) and Matt Hansen (1/24) were the wicket takers for Aldgate.Mt Lofty stayed top of the ladder after defeating Bridgewater by 92 runs at Heathfield Oval. The Redcaps batted first and were in early trouble at 2/28 before Ryan Pistola and Jordan Neis-Beer came together to add 95 runs for the third wicket. Neis-Beer made 51 (104 balls), while Pistola went on to top score with 82 not out (95) as the home side posted 6/193 from their 45 overs. Liam Risson (2/18), Peter Atkins (2/23) and James Dawson (2/39) were the leading wicket takers for the Raiders. Bridgewater were never in the run chase with Dawson (24) and Jamie Drew (22 not out) the only batsmen to pass 20 as they were bowled out in the 36th over for 101. Five Mt Lofty bowlers took wickets including Adam Carthew (3/18), Sam Furber (3/29) and Connor Milde (2/14). Stirling consolidated their top-two position with a high-scoring 21-run win at Meadows yesterday. The Eagles batted first with Connor McFadyen and Jack Read putting on 103 for the first wicket before McFadyen was dismissed in the 16th over for 39 (44 balls). Read went on to top score with 72 from 72 balls (9 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s), while Sean McCullum (33 not out), Harrison Webb (32) and Jack Pick (25) made handy contributions to see Stirling post 6/221 from their 45 overs. Brad Louch (2/22) and Zack Robertson (2/32) were the multiple wicket takers for Meadows. Oscar Tydeman and Rohan Reid started well for the Bulldogs with a 57-run opening stand before Tydeman went for a quickfire 41 (31 balls). Reid continued on to top score with 74 (112), while Callan Blackwell chipped in with 23 (21), but ultimately Meadows came up short at 9/200. Ned Hopgood (2/19), Jack Pick (2/25), James Richards (2/46) and Ezekiel Hemming (2/47) were the multiple wicket takers for Stirling.Reigning premiers Scott Creek Ironbank (SCIB) sit just percentage outside the top-four after a tight 17-run win at Kangarilla. SCIB batted first and battled their way to 5/160 from their 45 overs. Stuart Norton (34 not out), Aaron Thompson (33) and Lachlan Knight (22) were the leading run scorers, while Steve Featherstone (2/32) was the multiple wicket taker for ‘Kangies’. The run chase was a struggle for Kangarilla with six batsmen reaching double figures, but only Featherstone (36) passing 20 as his side came up short at 9/143. Beau Harwood (3/37) and veteran Andy Adams (2/20) were the leading wicket takers for Scott Creek Ironbank. Ladder (after round 8)Mt Lofty 28, Stirling 24, Mylor 20, Aldgate 16, Scott Creek Ironbank 16, Bridgewater 8, Meadows 8, Kangarilla 8.Round 9 (1/2/25 - home teams named first)Stirling v KangarillaAldgate v BridgewaterScott Creek Ironbank v Mt LoftyMeadows v Mylor

Great Southern Bowls Association - Open Pennant Division 1Round 12 resultsWillunga 61 defeated Port Elliot 55McLaren Vale Blue 61 defeated Encounter Bay 44Victor Harbor Blue 72 defeated Strathalbyn 42Goolwa 58 defeated Yankalilla 53McLaren Vale Gold 62 defeated Victor Harbor White 49Ladder (after round 12)McLaren Vale Gold 118, Yankalilla 104, Goolwa 89, Victor Harbor Blue 79, Strathalbyn 79, Port Elliot 65, Willunga 58, Encounter Bay 57, Victor Harbor White 38, McLaren Vale Blue 33.Round 13 fixtures (18/1/25)Port Elliot v Victor Harbor WhiteMcLaren Vale Gold v YankalillaVictor Harbor Blue v GoolwaStrathalbyn v McLaren Vale BlueEncounter Bay v Willunga

Encounter Bay moved up to fourth spot on the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) ladder after defeating Victor Harbor by 128 runs during round eight action in the Great Southern Cricket Association (GSCA) at Encounter Bay on Saturday. The Bays batted first and were in early trouble at 4/54 with Victor Harbor skipper Sean Medlen snaring 2/30 (8). Former Macclesfield skipper David Schulze, in his first season at Encounter Bay, was joined by Bays skipper Blake Bailey and this pair set about resurrecting the innings. They added 170 runs for the fifth wicket with Schulze making his first century for the Bays (107 not out off 113), while Bailey finished on 84 not out (80 balls) as they posted 4/224 from their 40 overs. Lachlan Hywood (32) and Josh Boyko (27) tried hard for Victor Harbor but they were never in the run chase as they finished on 8/96. Max Longhurst (3/15), Luke Crichton (2/2) and Chris Butler (2/20) were the multiple wicket takers for the Bays.  Goolwa kept the pressure on for a top-two spot with a five-wicket victory at Yankalilla. The home side batted first and started well to reach 0/25 in the seventh over, before losing 6/20 to slump to 6/45. Lachlan Whittlesea was playing a lone hand for the Tigers as he top scored with 41 from 117 balls (5 x 4’s) before his side were eventually bowled out for 111 in the 39th over. The Goolwa spinners did most of the damage with the ball with James Lawrence taking 3/11 (8) and Matt Overall 3/29 (8). Andy Evans (34 not out), Overall (30) and Jesse Le Ray (21) were the mainstays of the Goolwa response as the winning runs came up in the 34th over. James Kerin took 2/14 from 4.2 overs for Yankalilla.Mt Compass kept their finals hopes alive with a five-wicket win at Willunga. The Demons batted first with opening batsman Ramesh Antony top scoring with 23 from 44 balls (3 x 4’s), but he received little support as the home side were bowled out for 109 in the 38th over. Josh Dalitz (3/13), Rob Martin (3/24) and Bailey Baldock (2/20) were the leading wicket takers for the Bulls. Mt Compass were relatively untroubled in the run chase as Paul Barrett carried his bat through the innings to top score with 39 not out (63 balls). Jamarley Daley (25) and Lochie Nash (20) made handy contributions as the winning runs came up in the 29th over. Eddie Last (2/27) and Seb Carius (2/27) were the chief wicket takers for Willunga. Ladder-leader Noarlunga got back in the winners circle with a 41-run win at home against Myponga-Sellicks. The Shoes batted first with Jamie Diener and Travis Bronstein adding 87 for the first wicket before Diener was dismissed for a hard-hitting 60 from 36 balls (4 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s). Bronstein went on to make 37 (87), while Jason Scarff chipped in with 31 (48) as Noarlunga reached 3/164 and a score of 200+ looked on the cards. The Mudlarks hit back hard, taking 7/13, to bowl Noarlunga out for 177. Josh Badenhorst (4/24) and Ryan Haverty (3/36) were the chief wicket takers for Myponga-Sellicks. Sam Tregenza (38), Ryan Haverty (29) and Michael Tomlinson (22) battled hard for their side but ultimately they came up short at 9/136. Six Noarlunga bowlers took wickets with Fletcher Harding (2/13) and Jason Scarff (2/28) the leading wicket takers. Port Elliot consolidated second spot with a comfortable seven-wicket win against McLaren Districts at McLaren Vale on Saturday. The home side batted first with opening batsman Stuart Kennewell the standout with 49 from 108 balls (3 x 4’s). No other Crushers batsman reached 20 as they were bowled out for 103 in the 40th over. Ben Martin was the destroyer for Port Elliot with 4/7 from seven overs, while Liam Harris snared 2/22 (7). The Bloods made light work of the run chase with Tyson Levy dominating the innings with a hard-hitting 80 from 56 balls (6 x 4’s, 4 x 6’s) as the target was reached in the 21st over. Hayden Bradley took 2/40 for McLaren Districts. Ladder (after round 8)Noarlunga 46, Port Elliot 40, Goolwa 36, Encounter Bay 30, McLaren Districts 28, Yankalilla 27, Myponga-Sellicks 22, Mt Compass 21, Victor Harbor 6, Willunga 0.Round 9 (18/1/25 - 1 day games)Port Elliot v Yankalilla Goolwa v WillungaMyponga-Sellicks v Mt CompassMcLaren Districts v Encounter BayNoarlunga v Victor Harbor

Nairne kept their finals hopes alive with a comfortable 134-run win against Langhorne Creek during round 11 action of the Alexandra & Eastern Hills Cricket Association (AEHCA) at Nairne yesterday. The home side batted first with Brad Christie (42), Luke Timmins (37) and Zac Llewellyn (35) the top scorers as the Razorbacks made 226 before being bowled out in the 45th over. Brad Clements (2/38) and Adam Clements (2/43) were the multiple wicket takers for Langhorne Creek. The visitors started quickly in the run chase as they raced to 0/28 off just four overs before veteran left-armer Michael Harden struck with three wickets in four balls to leave the Tigers reeling. Harden finished with the fine figures of 5/39 (7) as Langhorne Creek were bowled out for just 92 in the 17th over. Luke Stephenson (2/0) and Brodie Clarke (2/34) chimed in with two wickets each, while Shannon Jones top scored for the ‘Creeks’ with 34 (23 balls). Reigning premiers Lobethal moved a game clear on top of the ladder after defeating Strathalbyn by 19 runs on the turf at Strathalbyn Oval. The Tigers batted first with their innings underpinned by a patient knock from Ben Matthews (64 off 115) and he was well supported by Tanner King (34) and Steve Huxter (23) as Lobethal posted 9/213 from their 45 overs. All six ‘Strath’ bowlers took wickets with Mark Abbott (2/31) and Nick Evenden (2/33) leading the way. Abbott (50), Ben Cousins (33 not out) and Luke Cousins (24) tried hard in the run chase, but ultimately the Stallions came up short at 8/194. Dave Huxter (2/27) was the leading wicket taker for Lobethal. Hahndorf moved up to second spot on the ladder after defeating fellow finals contender Woodside by 16 runs at Woodside Oval yesterday. The Magpies had good contributions from Bradey Judd (33), Ben Montgomerie (28) and Paul Allegretto (23), but the standout innings came from opening batsman Sam Williams. Williams top scored with 83 from 116 balls (8 x 4’s, 2 x 6’s) as his side posted 6/210 from their 45 overs. Aaron Galvin (2/38) was the multiple wicket taker for Woodside. Chris Baschiera (36), Tommy Baldock (24) and Dave Wescombe (22) batted well for Woodside, but the game appeared well and truly over at 9/151 as Nick Johns (23 not out) joined Galvin (32) at the crease. This pair got their team back into the contest with a 43-run last wicket stand. Ultimately it wasn’t enough as the home side was bowled out for 194 in the 41st over. Curtis Montgomery (3/28), Hudson Judd (3/51) and Michael Shanahan (2/24) were the leading wicket takers for Hahndorf. Bremer Callington won their third game of the season after defeating Macclesfield by four wickets at Callington. ‘Maccy’ batted first and got off to a good start with Tom Filsell (41) and Connor Moore (37) adding 63 runs for the first wicket. From then on it was all Bremer Callington as they took 10/57 to bowl the Redbacks out for 120. Harry Eades (4/35), Graydon Brand (3/16) and Nathan Fitzgerald (2/7) were the destroyers for the Cobras. Bremer Callington were in all sorts of trouble in their innings as they slumped to 5/37 before Rhys Jordan (32) joined co-captain Brand in a match-winning 83-run stand that saw the Cobras over the line in the 29th over. Brand continued his excellent season to finish on 51 not out from 68 balls (5 x 4’s, 1 x 6). Declan Long (3/18) and Cade Long (2/36) did the damage with the ball for the Redbacks. Ladder (after round 11)Lobethal 36, Hahndorf 32, Langhorne Creek 32, Woodside 28, Nairne 20, Strathalbyn 12, Bremer Callington 12, Macclesfield 4.Round 12 fixtures (18/1/25)  Bremer Callington v StrathalbynLobethal v NairneWoodside v Langhorne CreekHahndorf v Macclesfield

Great Southern Tennis AssociationRound 11 resultsBack Valley 5-7-56 defeated Victor Harbor 1-1-29Inman Valley 5-7-52 defeated Port Elliot 1-2-37Myponga Sellicks had the byeLadder (after round 11)Inman Valley 40, Back Valley 33, Victor Harbor 29.5, Myponga Sellicks 23.5, Port Elliot 20.Round 12 fixtures (18/1/24)Back Valley v Inman ValleyVictor Harbor v Myponga SellicksPort Elliot has the bye