Friday and Saturday’s southerly flow carried the remnants of winter’s bitter chill, but the promise of warmer days ahead as patches of sunshine warmed competitors in the weekend events; just enough so that layers were peeled off only to be donned again as the clouds periodically eclipsed the sun.

PORT Fairy runner Jason Daye has taken out top prize at the 3 Bays marathon, winning Sunday’s event with a blistering time of 2hrs41mins26secs.

HAMILTON suffered a heartbreaking loss to Portland Colts in round five of the Hamilton and District Cricket Association A grade competition at Monivae Turf on Saturday, as the visitors chased down the target set by Hamilton via a 53-run undefeated last wicket partnership.

JUST one month shy of four years since the Hamilton Hurricanes last tasted Country Basketball League success, the side defeated Ararat Redbacks by 15 points in the round five clash at HILAC on Saturday night.

PORTLAND’S 3 Bays Running Festival has seen a new course record for its ultra-marathon event on Saturday, with Warrnambool runner Tom Hynes taking out first place with a blistering time of 4hrs55mins32secs.

THE Heywood Pony Club will celebrate a huge milestone on Sunday when past, present and community members come together for its 50th anniversary.

THE Hamilton Kangaroos had their first hit-out of the pre-season on Wednesday with footballers converging at Hamilton Recreation Reserve, while the netballers gathered at Pedrina Park for the sessions.

TIGHE Warburton continues to be one of Portland cricket’s brightest young stars, having recently been named in Western Waves under-16 side for the upcoming Country Cup in December.

THE Hamilton and District Cricket Association (HDCA) selectors have announced the Hurricanes squad for the Festival of Cricket men’s competition that will play round one of the 2023-24 competition at Frew Park, Mount Gambier today.

THE Hamilton Hurricanes will once again be in a familiar environment, as the side hosts Ararat in Country Basketball League (CBL) action tonight.