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Wantagh, NY: The LIGBT ran House Shot Series #10 at AMF Wantagh on Sunday and crowned 2 young champions.  Matt Cummings, Middle Village, NY, just 17 years old, won his 1st title and took home the $1,000 top prize in the handicap event. Nick Falsetta, a 21-year-old right-hander from N. Babylon, NY, won the scratch title worth $500.

The handicap final shootout was very close as 3 pins separated the top 3 with just 3 frames to go. Matt, who shot the high handicap qualifying series of the day with a 1,032, threw 5 strikes in a row in his last 3 frames to lock up his first title with a fine 269. Finishing in 2^nd place was Michael Dixon, W. Islip, NY with a 237 worth $550. The third spot was taken by senior Eddie Cintron, Laurelton, NY with a 235 worth $350. Rounding out the top 4 was senior bowler Maggie Joseph, Bay Shore, NY with a 218 worth $250.   

Nick won the scratch event by shooting a 4-game total of 958. Finishing in 2^nd place was Chris Modugno, Smithtown, NY with an 896 worth $250. Rounding out the top 3 in scratch was Weldon Drayton Jr., Brentwood, NY with an 890 earning him a $150. The scratch event drew 20 entries and paid out a 5-person prize list totaling $1,150.  

LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #10 drew a field of 82 entries, paid out $4,885 in prize money, and had 20 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $2,630 bringing the day’s payout to $7,515. Scores to cash were 911 in the 49 & under handicap division, 897 in the senior handicap division, and 873 in the scratch event.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a handicap doubles event at AMF E. Meadow; Sunday, July 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: Sun Kim, a 60-year-old sushi chef from Hicksville, NY won the LIGBT Firecracker Classic at AMF E. Meadow on Sunday. Sun won his 5th LIGBT title by defeating Tom Mullahey, Wantagh, NY 272-247 in the final shootout. Sun earned $2,000 for his victory while Tom won $1,000 as the runner-up. Finishing in third place, with a 227, was Maniram Basdeo, Bronx, NY earning $600. Rounding out the top 4 was Marc Miller, Merrick, NY with a 222 worth $400.

Sun started his title run on Friday night by leading the 9pm squad with a 727 series. Sun was dominating in the finals with a 2^nd round game of 259 and a 3^rd round game of 240. In the final shootout Sun was the only bowler to shoot a “clean” game giving him a 25-pin victory.

The LIGBT Firecracker Classic attracted a wonderful crowd of 220 entries generating a $10,920 prize fund paid that was paid out to 57 cashers. The side action awarded an additional $9,745 bringing the total event payout to $20,655. Scores to cash on the “Turnpike” pattern were competitive ranging from a low of 636 in the Friday, 7pm squad and a high of 666 in the Sunday noon squad. The wildcard winners, top 6-game series by non-finalists, were Joe Angelone, Massapequa, NY on Friday night shooting a 1,312 series and Kenny Bruce, Oceanside, NY on Sunday shooting a 1,328 series.

LIGBT’s next tournament is House Shot Series #10 at AMF Wantagh, Sunday, July 21^st (1pm.) To view the results of the Firecracker Classic please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and W.O.N. TV network.

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT ran its popular Ultimate Handicap Doubles tournament at AMF Garden City and had a pair of “seniors” win the doubles title. After 4-games of qualifying the top of the prize list was the team of Gary Paulsen, Massapequa, NY and Donald Eubanks, Elmsford, NY earning the $2,000 top prize. Donald and Gary finished with a 1,990 four-game total giving them a 4-pin victory.

Finishing in 2^nd place, with a 1,986 total, was the team of Maniram Basdeo, Bronx, NY and Gary Paulsen earning $1,000. In third place was the team of Darcy Monroe, E. Meadow, NY and Gary Paulsen, NY with a 1,981 series worth $800. Rounding out the top 4 was the team of Eric Kwon, Flushing, NY and Geena Chung, Oakland Gardens, NY with a 1,975 total worth $600.

The doubles event drew an incredible field of 111 teams, with 20 teams cashing in the $9,460 prize fund. The side action paid out an additional $5,380 bringing the total day’s payout to $14,810 The LIGBT welcomed 20 new members at AMF Garden City. The cut score to cash on the house shot pattern was 1,878.

The LIGBT’s next event is our popular Firecracker Classic which is Sport Shot Series #11. This 2-day sport shot major features a $2,000 top prize and is being hosted at AMF E. Meadow. There are 5 qualifying squads starting on Friday, July 5th^th (7pm & 9pm) and finishing on Sunday, July 7^th (noon-2pm-4pm.) The LIGBT is sponsored by Randi B. Siegel Law Offices and Turbo Grips with all final shootouts streamed on WON Television Network.  

Meadow, NY: The LIGBT ran House Shot Series #9 at AMF E. Meadow on Sunday and crowned 2 wonderful champions. Andrew Mienkiewicz, Dix Hills, NY, won his 8^th title and took home the $1,000 top prize in the handicap event. Rich Glinnen, Bayside, NY, won the scratch title worth $500.

The handicap final shootout was exciting as Andrew won by striking on his first ball in the 10^th frame to defeat Nick Falsetta, N. Babylon, NY 240-227. Nick earned $600 for his second-place finish. Phil Rivera, Franklin Square, NY took 3^rd place with a 226 worth $400. Rounding out the top 4 was Frank Corallo, Blackwood, NJ with a 219 worth $300.   

Rich won the scratch event by shooting a 4-game total of 976. Finishing in 2^nd place, just 4 pins behind, was our handicap champion Andrew Mienkiewicz with a 972 worth $250. Rounding out the top 3 in the scratch event was youth bowler Mithrandir Loutan, Rosedale, NY with a 969 earning him a $180 scholarship. The scratch event drew 23 entries and paid out a 6-person prize list totaling $1,350.  

LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #9 drew a field of 104 entries, paid out $6,255 in prize money, and had 26 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $3,365 bringing the day’s payout to $9,620. Scores to cash were 959 in the 49 & under handicap division, 938 in the senior handicap division, and 938 in the scratch event.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a handicap doubles event at AMF Garden City; Sunday, June 30^th (1pm start.) To view the results and final shootout video of the AMF E. Meadow 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.

Babylon, NY: The LIGBT visited AMF Babylon and ran its 10th sport shot series event of Season 16. Guy Sereno, Massapequa, NY was the wildcard winner (top 6 game series by a non-finalist) and was added to the finals. Guy took full advantage of his finals pass by defeating Jedd Ocampo, East Meadow, NY 256-245 in the final shootout. Guy earned $1,000 while Jedd earned $700 for second place. Finishing in third was Darryl Freeman, Forest Hills, NY shooting a 223 worth $500. Rounding out the top 4 was Phil Rivera, Franklin Square, NY with a 207 worth $300.

The final shootout was really a 2-person battle between Guy and Jedd. Guy needed a double in the 10^th frame to win the title and he threw 2 perfect shots. Jedd threw the only clean game in the shootout but Guy threw 9 strikes while Jedd threw just 4. Phil and Darryl each threw just one strike and competed for the last 2 spots in the shootout.

The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew a great crowd of 120 entries, paid out $5,910 in prize money, and had 31 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $3,825 bringing the total event payout to $9,735.  

Scores to cash on the 45 foot “Route 66” pattern were 693 at 1pm and 691 at 3pm. The wildcard winner was champion Guy Sereno with a 1,402 six-game series. High series of the day was shot by Jacob Scotch, Massapequa, NY with an 824 in the 1pm squad. Two women advanced to the finals; Stephanie Pidala, Maspeth, NY (728 at 1pm) and Nancy Villavicencio, Whitestone, NY (744 at 3pm.)

LIGBT’s next tournament is House Shot Series #9 at AMF E. Meadow-Sunday, June 23rd at 1pm. To view the results of the AMF Babylon sport shot event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Turbo, WON Network and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.

Meadow, NY: The LIGBT’s Memorial Day Weekend Major at AMF E. Meadow was won by Ed Ziemak, Thiells, NY. Ed won his first LIGBT title by defeating JoJo Alcantara, Flushing, NY 268-261 in the final shootout. Ed earned $2,000 for his victory while JoJo won $1,000 as the runner-up. Finishing in third place with a 238 was Brandon Hutchinson, Middlesex, NJ earning $700. Rounding out the top 5 was fourth place finisher Michael Yu, Brooklyn, NY with a 234 worth $400 and 5^th place finisher Guy Sereno, Massapequa, NY with a 192 worth $300.

The 5-person final shootout champion wasn’t decided until the final frame as Ed needed a strike to capture the title over JoJo. Ed threw a perfect “Ten in the Pit” strike to capture his first victory. Ed bowled like a champion as he threw 9 strikes to overcome the fact he received no handicap. JoJo, who was getting the most handicap, threw a clean game and had 7 strikes but just fell short of his first title. Brandon bowled great and hit the pocket every frame but a 4^th frame open hurt his title chances. Michael also bowled a clean game but couldn’t string strikes and settled for fourth place. Guy, who represented the scratch division, couldn’t find a consistent line to the pocket.

The LIGBT Memorial Day Weekend Major drew 269 entries and paid out a $13,080 prize fund to 70 cashers. The side action awarded an additional $10,745 bringing the total event payout to $23,825. Scores to cash on the house shot varied by division. The scratch cuts ranged from 652-716. The 49 & under handicap cuts ranged from 655 to 733. The 50 & over handicap cuts were 676-712. The wildcard winners were Steven Kelley, Islip, NY (1,407), Mike Simeone, Lindenhurst, NY (1,437), Noel Dilbert, Huntington Station, NY (1,336) and Ray Tang, College Point, NY (1,348.)

LIGBT’s next tournament is Sport Shot Series #10 at AMF Babylon, Sunday, June 2nd (1pm & 3pm.) To view the results of the Memorial Day Weekend Major 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 9th sport shot series event of Season 16. Andrew Mienkiewicz, Dix Hills, NY won his 7^th LIGBT title by defeating Cameron Potts, Babylon, NY 231-230. Andrew earned $1,000 while Cameron earned $550 for second place. Finishing in third was senior bowler Frank Lunghi, Farmingdale, NY shooting a 215 and earning $350. Rounding out the top 4 was 4^th place finisher Juan Torres, Brooklyn, NY with a 201 worth $250.

The final shoo tout was very close the entire 10 frames. Going into the 8^th frame all 4 bowlers were within 10 pins of each other. When Andrew struck 3 times in the 9^th and 10^th it forced Cameron to throw 3 strikes in his 10^th frame to tie Andrew at 231. Cameron threw the first 2 strikes but a stubborn 7 pin gave Andrew the 1-pin victory.  

The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew a nice spring crowd of 94 entries, paid out $4,840 in prize money, and had 26 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $2,520 bringing the total event payout to $7,360.  

Scores to cash on the 42 foot “PBA Scorpion” pattern were 633 at 1pm and 652 at 3pm. The wildcard winner, which is the highest 6-game series by a non-finalist, was shot by our champion Andrew with a 1,272. High series of the day was shot by Frank Lunghi with a 741 in the 2^nd squad. Michelle LaSala, Whitestone, NY was the high woman of the day with a 658 and was added to the finals.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-day House Shot Major at AMF E. Meadow; Friday, May 24 and Sunday, May 26. 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 visited AMF Garden City and ran a special Friday night drop-your-low-game sport shot event. Glen Buchanan, New York, NY won his 1^st LIGBT title, after joining the LIGBT 7 years ago, by defeating Stephanie Pidala, Maspeth, NY 257-243. Glenn earned $1,000 while Stephanie took home $550 for second place. Finishing in third was Juan Torres, Brooklyn, NY shooting a 232 and earning $300. Rounding out the top 4 was 4^th place finisher Devon Johnson, Brooklyn, NY with a 210 worth $250.

The shootout was a great match as all 4 bowlers had a shot at the title going into the last 2 frames. Stephanie was the early leader marking in her first 4 frames. Glenn jumped into the lead by the 8^th frame with 4 strikes in row. But when Glenn opened in the 9^th frame everyone had a title shot. Amazingly, no one could take advantage of Glenn’s open as the other 3 competitors also opened in the 9^th frame.

Glenn headed into the final frame needing a mark to win. When he converted a 3-pin spare his long-awaited title drought was over. Juan bowled well but couldn’t find a consistent strike line and settled for third place. Devon, who was giving everyone handicap, opened his last 3 out of 4 frames and finished 4^th.

The LIGBT 1 squad sport shot tournament drew 58 entries, paid out $3,660 in prize money, and had 15 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $2,430 bringing the total event payout to $6,090. Scores to cash on the 40 foot “Sunset” pattern were 722 in the senior division and 724 in the 49 & under division.  

LIGBT’s next tournament is Sport Shot Series #9 on Sunday, May 19^th (1pm & 3pm) and will be hosted by AMF E. Meadow. To view the results of the AMF Garden City event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Turbo, WON Network and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.