Syosset, NY: The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) continued its amazing growth with an event at AMF Garden City. A total of 140 bowlers, largest ever for the LIGBT, competed for over $10,000 in prizes. The winner of the scratch event was Brian Soto of Kew Gardens, earning $1,250 and the 205 & under champion was Antoinette Licata of Elmont winning $500. With Brian winning, it broke the streak of senior champions that had previously won the past two LIGBT events.

 

Brian bowled great all day, averaging 219 which positioned him 3^rd in qualifying and earned him a bye in the finals. Top qualifier and earning two byes was John Conroy of Mahopac, who averaged 228 and finished runner up to Brian. John earned $700 for his second place finish. The top senior qualifiers were Joe Congliaro of Valley Stream (2 byes) who lead with a 1096 series and Adam Frank, a super senior, who received 1 bye in the finals with a 1056 qualifying series. The highest women qualifier was Amanda Fagan of Patchogue who advanced to the finals with a 985 series.

 

Brian’s road to the title started in round 2 of the finals where he defeated senior bowler Mark Fordin of Oceanside, 206-181. In round 3 Brian continued his winning ways by beating Nick Lalner of Elmont, 203-158. In the semi-finals Brian was lucky to advance as Patrick Sullivan Jr., who traveled from Darien, CT, opened in the 10^th frame to lose to Brian 225-223. Patrick earned $400 but the long drive home had to be tough.

 

In the championship match Brian met the top qualifier John Conroy and they both started out with 5 strikes. But Brian continued his string as John made a couple of spares and at the end Brian defeated John 259-233. Considering the scores were fairly low all day (it only took a 209 average to make the cut in the under division and 206 in the senior division) the final match was well bowled by both players. Total prize fund paid out in the finals was $6,150, with LIGBT adding $500 due to the great turnout and to show its appreciation to the bowlers.

 

In the 205 & under tournament history was made as the final shootout consisted of 3 women. In the final shootout Antoineete Licata just got by qualifying leader Donna Bertuglia of Dix Hills, by 6 pins shooting 232 to Donna’s 226 (includes handicap.) Antoinette earned $500 and a beautiful trophy for her win while Donna took home $300 for her fine second place finish. Finishing third in the shootout was Jennifer Christopher of Kings Park who rolled a 183 and earned $200.  

 

The 205 & under event attracted 60 entries with a total of 15 players advancing to the finals. Scoring for the day was challenging but playable as Donna Bertuglia lead with a fine 681 series. To advance to the finals it took at 606 series with handicap and bonus pins. Total payout in the finals was $2,150.

 

The next LIGBT event will be held at AMF Sheridan on Sunday, March 22nd. Due to limited lanes and time this event will run with a new format. All guarantees will still be paid and the 1 in 4 cashing ratio will also be in effect. Details of the Sheridan event will be announced shortly on www.ligbtour.com For additional LIGBT information please visit www.ligbtour.com or call our tournament hotline; 1.877.900.6464.

Final Results – AMF Garden City

LIGBT Event #6 – March 8, 2009

 

Scratch Event

 

Finalists

 

1. Brian Soto	Kew Gardens	1097	$1,250
2. John Conroy	Mahopac	1143	$700
3. Patrick Sullivan Jr.	Darien, CT	1090	$400
4. Justin Warhol	Sound Beach	1055	$400
5. Chun Bae	Cedarhurst	1103	$300
6. Joe Conigliaro (s)	Valley Stream	1096	$300
7. Nick Kalner	Elmont	1057	$300
8. Jay Marine	Selden	1055	$300
9. John Rizzi	S. Huntington	1068	$200
10. Anthony Pepe	Queens	1061	$200
11. Adam Frank (ss)	Dix Hills	1056	$200
12. Ian Lang	Bellrose	1047	$200
13. Mark Fordin (s)	Oceanside	1045	$200
14. Anthony Valentine	New Milford, CT	1066	$150
15. Will Sarrett	Briarwood	1062	$150
16. Frank Calca	Elmont	1057	$150
17. Bill Beck	Ronkonkoma	1057	$150
18. George Robinson	Flushing	1055	$150
19. Doug Feldman	Huntington St.	1053	$150
20. Mike Dioguardo (s)	Patchogue	1030	$150
21. Amanda Fagan (f)	Patchogue	985	$150

(s) Senior (50-59) - (ss) Super Senior (60+) – (f) Female

 

Final Matches

 

Round 5

Brian Soto def John Conroy 259-233

 

Round 4

John Conroy def Justin Warhol 207-179

Brian Soto def Patrick Sullivan Jr. 225-223

 

Round 3

John Conroy def Jay Marine 194-179

Justin Warhol def Chun Bae 210-203

Brian Soto def Nick Kalner 203-158

Patrick Sullivan Jr. def Joe Conigliaro 212-190

 

Round 2

Brian Soto def Mark Fordin 206-181

Patrick Sullivan def Ian Lang 206-179

Justin Warhol def John Rizzi 218-189

Jay Marine def Anthony Pepe 228-199

Nick Kalner def Adam Frank 193-177

 

Round 1

Patrick Sullivan Jr. def Amanda Fagan 187-169

John Rizzi def Mike Dioguardo 214-193

Mark Fordin def Anthony Valentine 170-162

Ian Lang def Will Sarrett 210-180

Anthony Pepe def Doug Feldman 195-184

Nick Kalner def George Robinson 290-173

Jay Marine def Frank Calca 216-213

Justin Warhol def Bill Beck 279-196

 

205 & Under Event

 

Finalists                                           (*3 games + series + bonus pins)

 

1. Antoinette Licata*	Elmont	663	$500
2. Donna Bertuglia	Dix Hills	681	$300
3. Jennifer Christopher	Kings Park	655	$200
4. Patrick Mahurin	N. Massapequa	670	$150
5. David Moysoret	W. Babylon	663	$150
6. Cynthia Zagorski	Lindenhurst	646	$100
7. Jerome Bourne	Brooklyn	640	$100
8. Tom Colon	N. Massapequa	622	$100
9. James Montuori	Bayshore	617	$100
10.Joette Healey	Yonkers	641	$75
11. Humberto Cruz	Smithtown	625	$75
12. Robert Cruz	Shirley	620	$75
13. Lisa Sondergeld	Brooklyn	608	$75
14. John Bruton	Patchogue	607	$75
15. Candice Purcell	Westport, CT	606	$75

 

Final Matches (all scores include handicap-no bonus pins in finals)

 

Shootout Finals

Antoinette Licata          232

Donna Bertuglia            226

Jennifer Christopher      183

Round 3

Antoinette Licata def David Moysoret 182-180

Jennifer Christopher def Patrick Mahurin 233-211

 

Round 2

Jennifer Christopher def Cynthia Zagorski 216-193

Patrick Mahurin def Tom Colon 190-181

David Moysoret def James Montuori 203-176

Antoinette Licata def Jerome Bourne 275-181