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Garden City, NY: The LIGBT ran its House Shot Series #5 at AMF Garden City on Sunday and crowned 2 great champions. The handicap champion, earning his second title, was 75-year-old Paulo Martins, New York, NY)  and the scratch champion, winning her first singles title, was Donna Ryan, Smithtown, NY.  This was LIGBT’s first female scratch champion.

In the final handicap shootout Paulo started with the lead, since he got the most handicap, and never looked back. He bowled a clean game, including 2 sets of doubles, and finished with a 260 worth $1,000. Finishing in 2^nd place with a 224 was new comer Maseyo Oliver, Freeport, NY earning $600. Finishing in third place with a 203 was Donna Ryan, Smithtown NY earning $450. Rounding out the top 4 was Tom Mullahey, Wantagh, NY with a 181 worth $350

The scratch event was won by Donna Ryan in dominant fashion as she cruised to a 77-pin victory with a 4-game total of 1,015 worth $500. There was a tie for 2^nd place with a pair of 938’s shot by Curtis Hetmeyer, and Eric Taylor Jr., both from Brooklyn, NY, each earning $250. The scratch event drew 24 entries and paid out a 6-person prize list totaling $1,450.  

LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #5 drew a field of 122 entries, paid out $7,810 in prize money, and had 30 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $4,105 bringing the total day’s payout to $11,915. Scores to cash were 942 in the 49 & under handicap division, 937 in the senior handicap division, and 916 in the scratch event.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-squad sport shot event at AMF E. Meadow; Sunday, March 3rd (1pm & 3pm.) To view the results and final shootout video of the AMF Garden City house shot tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and W.O.N. TV network.

Deer Park, NY: The LIGBT visited Strike 10 Deer Park for its House Shot Spectacular. What was really spectacular was Joe Scianna’s performance. Joe advanced to the final shootout in both the scratch and senior handicap divisions. His 226 in the final shootout was good enough to take both first and second place worth a total of $2,300.

Joe started his quest to the title by shooting an 810-scratch series in the Friday 10pm squad to earn the Friday night bye in both scratch and senior handicap divisions. In the final shootout Joe’s 226 was 13 pins better than 3^rd place finisher Chris Russo, New York, NY who shot a 213 and earned $600. Just 1 pin behind in 4^th place was Mack Oakman, Melville, NY with a 212 worth $500. Rounding out the top 5 was Eric Stoneburner, W. Islip, NY with a 197 earning $400.

The LIGBT House Shot Spectacular was a big success with 230 entries generating a $10,835 prize fund. Strike 10 Deer Park and Coaches Corner added $1,000 to the prize fund. A total of 61 bowlers went to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $6,830 bringing the total event payout to $17,665.

Scores to cash on the house shot varied by division. The scratch cuts ranged from 663-678. The 49 & under handicap cuts ranged from 639 to 714. The 50 & over handicap cuts were 671-723. Bowlers shooting the high series of the day, which earned them a bye, were Friday: Joe Scianna (810) scratch and senior handicap and Dominick Steed, Farmingdale, NY (776.) The Sunday bye winners were Chris Russo (898), Denis Mendelson, Levittown, NY (784) and Max Thomas, N. Babylon, NY (766)

LIGBT’s next tournament is House Shot Series #5 at AMF Garden City, February 25^th (1pm start.) To view the results of the House Shot Spectacular at Strike 10 Deer Park Lanes please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and W.O.N. TV network.

E. Meadow, NY: The LIGBT visited AMF E. Meadow and ran its fourth sport shot series event of Season 16. Charlie Rembert, Floral Park, NY won his 3^rd LIGBT title by defeating senior bowler William Tudy, Brooklyn, NY 227-215. Charlie earned $1,000 while William earned $600 for second place. Finishing in third place was Kyle Lathen, Bronx, NY shooting a 211 and earning $400. Rounding out the top 4 was 4^th place finisher Eddie Cintron, Laurelton, NY with a 198 worth $300.

The final shootout was a real challenge on the Autobahn pattern. There were 15 open frames out of the 40 bowled. Charlie jumped to the early lead with William staying close. When Eddie doubled in the 7^th & 8^th frames, and Charlie opened twice, Ed jumped from 4^th to 1^st. But Charlie came back with a double in the final 2 frames to grab back the lead and earn the title. William bowled great but struck only once. Kyle had to wait until his final frame to get his first strike.

The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew an unbelievable crowd of 150 entries, paid out $7,080 in prize money, and had 40 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $5,830 bringing the total event payout to $12,910.  

Scores to cash on the 42 foot “Autobahn” pattern were 678 at 1pm and 684 at 3pm. The wildcard winner, which is the highest 6-game series by a non-finalist, was 2nd place finisher William Tudy with a 1,369. High series of the day was shot by Donald Eubanks with a 774 in the 2^nd squad.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-day House Shot Spectacular at Strike 10 Deer Park Friday, February 16 and Sunday, February 18^th. To view the results of the AMF E. Meadow event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Turbo, WON Network and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT ran its first doubles tournament of the new year at AMF Garden City. After 4-games of qualifying, Erik Kwon and Simon Chun, both from Flushing, NY, stood holding the $2,000 winner’s check. Erik and Simon finished with a 2,025 four-game total earning both their first LIGBT titles.

Finishing in 2^nd place, just 8 pins behind, was the team of Michael & Stacey Pflug, from W. Babylon, NY shooting a 2,017 worth $1,000. In third place was the team of Valerie DeLillo, N. Massapequa, NY and Joe Angelone, Massapequa, NY with a 1,995 series worth $800. Rounding out the top 4 was the team of William Tudy, Brooklyn, NY and David Raiford, Long Island City, NY with a 1,969 total worth $600.

The doubles event drew a wonderful field of 94 teams with 16 teams cashing in the $7,900 prize fund. The side action paid out an additional $5,895 bringing the total day’s payout to $13,955 The LIGBT welcomed 13 new members at AMF Garden City. The cut score to cash on the house shot pattern was 1,898.

The LIGBT’s next event is Sport Shot Series #4 at AMF E. Meadow on Sunday, February 4^th (1pm & 3pm.) The LIGBT is sponsored by Randi B. Siegel Law Offices and Turbo Grips with all final shootouts streamed on WON Television Network.  

Wantagh, NY: The LIGBT ran its House Shot Series #4 at AMF Wantagh on Sunday and crowned 2 great champions. The handicap champion, earning her second title, was Romie Caiaccio, Wantagh, NY and the scratch champion, winning his first title, was Alex Cruz, Hicksville, NY.  

Romie earned the $1,000 top prize in an amazing handicap shootout where the top 3 were separated by just 2 pins! Romie shot a 242 which was one pin better than 2^nd place finisher; 79-year-old Angel Villavicencio, Whitestone, NY. Angel’s 241 earned him $500. Finishing in third place with a 240 was Ken Kramer, Ronkonkoma, NY earning $300. This was Ken’s first LIGBT final shootout appearance. Rounding out the top 4 in the handicap shootout was William Tudy, Brooklyn, NY with a 198 worth $250

The scratch event was won by Alex Cruz with a 4-game total of 922 worth $500. Finishing in 2^nd place, just 4 pins behind with a 918, was Adam Chase, N. Babylon, NY earning $300. Rounding out the top 3 in the scratch event was Rich Glinnen, Bayside, NY with a 914 earning him $200. The scratch event drew 23 entries and paid out a 6-person prize list totaling $1,360.  

LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #4 drew a nice field of 85 entries, paid out $5,070 in prize money, and had 22 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $2,040 bringing the total day’s payout to $7,110. Scores to cash were 908 in the 49 & under handicap division, 884 in the senior handicap division, and 888 in the scratch event.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a Handicap Doubles event at AMF Garden City; Sunday, January 28^th (1pm start.) To view the results and final shootout video of the AMF Wantagh house shot tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and W.O.N. TV network.

Meadow, NY: The LIGBT kicked off 2024 with a special 4-game house shot event. Joe Ceruzzi, Rye Brook, NY, dominated both events and earned over $1,850 in prize money. Joe won the handicap tournament by defeating Carrie Tudy, Jamaica, NY 255-232 in the final shootout. Joe earned $1,000 while Carrie took home $500. Joe also won the scratch event with a 4-game total of 1051 (262 average) worth $600. Our champion also won 2 pots adding another $250 to his winnings for a total of $1,850.

The handicap event finished with a 4-person shootout. Joe was getting no handicap and started the match 40 pins behind Carrie. But when Joe threw six strikes in a row starting in the 2^nd frame, the handicap difference became irrelevant, and Joe went on to a comfortable 23-pin victory. Finishing in third with a 226 was Don Pendleton, Staten Island, NY with a 226 worth $300. Rounding out the top 4 was Ron Hatchett, New York, NY with a 210 worth $250.

The handicap entry fee included 8 additional high game pot prizes. Earning $150 for the high handicap game were Quan Jacob (299), Joe Ceruzzi (289) and Ron Hatchett (300.) Stephanie Pidala won the 4^th game pot with a 276 worth an amazing $500! Second place pot winners ($100 each) were Brian Beal (287), Jadon Pineda (289), and Kelvin Leung (284.) Larry Berry earned $250 as the 2^nd place winner of the 4^th game pot with a 272. 

Joe’s 1051 scratch series gave him an incredible 70-pin victory in the scratch event. Finishing in 2^nd place was Quan Jacob, Bronx, NY with a 981 worth $300. Rounding out the top 3 was Rich Palumbo, Levittown, NY with a 961 worth $220. The scratch event attracted 39 entries and paid out $1,820 to 8 different cashers. An additional four $100 high-game pots were paid out to Quan Jacob (299), Joe Ceruzzi (289), Ron Hatchett (300), and Nas Freeman (279.)   

LIGBT’s NYD Spectacular drew a wonderful field of 122 entries, paid out $7,365 in prize money, and had 36 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $4,190 bringing the total day’s payout to $11,555. Scores to cash were 943 in the 49 & under handicap division, 930 in the senior handicap division, and 940 in the scratch event.

The LIGBT ran a special raffle and gave out over $700 in gifts. Winners of a Brunswick ball were Scott Teitler and Carrie Tudy. Winners of a Turbo Triple tote were Don Pendleton and Ron Hatchett.      

LIGBT’s next tournament is a scratch and handicap house shot event at AMF Wantagh on Sunday, January 21^st (1pm start.) To view the results and final shootout video of the AMF E. Meadow tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and W.O.N. TV network.

Meadow, NY: The LIGBT, ran House Shot Series #3 at AMF E. Meadow. The handicap champion, for the 2^nd house shot event in a row, was 73-year-old Pete Parenti, Bayville, NY earning his second $1,000 prize in a month. Pete won the December event by defeating Kymari Nelson, Huntington Station, NY 250-234 in the final shootout. While Kymari earned $600 for 2^nd place, finishing in third and earning $400 was Jason Epps, Jamaica, NY with a 226. Rounding out the top 4 was senior bowler Darcy Monroe, E. Meadow, NY with a 219 worth $300.

The scratch event was won by Eric Taylor Jr., Brooklyn, NY with a 4-game total of 964 worth $500. Finishing in 2^nd place, with a 944, was Jake Esposito, Centereach, NY earning $250. Third went to Weldon Drayton Jr., Brentwood, NY with a 938 earning $150. The final spot was taken by Darcy Monroe with a 925 worth $120. The scratch event attracted 18 entries and paid out $1,020.  

LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #3 drew a wonderful field of 96 entries, paid out $5,620 in prize money, and had 23 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $3,340 bringing the total day’s payout to $8,960. Scores to cash were 944 in the 49 & under handicap division, 911 in the senior handicap division, and 925 in the scratch event.

The LIGBT ran a special holiday raffle and gave out over $1,000 in gifts. Winners of a Storm ball were Michael Dixon, Danny Todaro, Gary Paulsen, and Shawn Cummings. Winners of a Turbo Triple tote were Bob Miller, Michael Dixon, Tony Genova, and James Howard.      

LIGBT’s next tournament is a special New Year’s Day 4-game scratch and handicap house shot event at AMF E. Meadow. The NYD event features guaranteed scratch and handicap high game pots. To view the results and final shootout video of the AMF E. Meadow tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and W.O.N. TV network.

Wantagh, NY: The LIGBT visited AMF Wantagh and ran its third sport shot series event of Season 16. Joe LaBargo, Bayside, NY won his 7^th LIGBT title by defeating 21-year-old Nick Falsetta, N. Babylon, NY 214-194. Joe earned $1,000 while Nick earned $550 for second place. Also appearing in the final shootout was third place finisher Carolyn Willis, Bethpage, NY shooting a 191 and earning $350. Rounding out the top 5 was 4^th place finisher Kyle Exner, Bellmore, NY with a 186 worth $250 and 5^th place finisher Chris Thomas, Brooklyn, NY with a 185 also worth $250. Chris, who is 68 years-old, was added to the finals since the LIGBT guarantees at least one senior in the final shootout.

The final shootout was a struggle for everyone on a very tough short pattern. Joe was the only bowler that didn’t have an open for the first 9 frames. Everyone else had a least 3 opens and was fighting for 2^nd place. Nick, who opened his first 3 out of 5 frames, finished strong with 6 marks, including a double, that catapulted him from 5^th to 2^nd place. Carolyn never threw a strike but filled enough frames to take home 3^rd place. Kyle started out strong with a double and was heading for a 2^nd place finish but he opened his last 3 frames to drop to 4^th.  

The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew a nice crowd of 92 entries, paid out $4,635 in prize money, and had 24 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $4,960 bringing the total event payout to $9,595.  

Scores to cash on the 35 foot “Boardwalk” pattern were very low: 620 at 1pm and 642 at 3pm. The wildcard winner, which is the highest 6-game series by a non-finalist, was 4^th place finisher Kyle Exner with a 1,265. High series of the day was shot by our 3^rd place finisher Carolyn Willis with a 716 in the 2^nd squad. There were 8 raffle winners each winning a Storm ball or a Turbo triple roller. All 8 winners also took home a bottle of Foamy ball cleaner.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 1-squad house shot tournament at AMF E. Meadow on Sunday, December 17^th - 1pm start. To view the results of the AMF Wantagh event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Turbo, WON Network and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.