Two Seniors are LIGBT Champions
John Frank and Preston Cheeks Take Babylon Titles
January 18, 2009
Babylon, NY: The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) traveled to AMF Babylon Lanes for its fourth event of the year. A total of 113 bowlers braved up to 3 inches of snow to compete for over $10,000 in prizes. The winner of the scratch event was senior bowler John Frank of Baldwin, NY earning $1,000 and the 205 & under champion was Preston Cheeks of Brooklyn winning $400.
The scratch event, which had 70 bowlers, was total dominated by John Frank from start to finish. John, who was bowling in the senior division was the leading qualifier with a 1229 5-game series. John averaged closed to 246 on a condition that did not produce high scores. In fact, to make the finals it only took a 201 average.
John received three byes in the finals and only had to bowl 2 matches to win his title. In his first match John defeated Alex Cavagnaro of Lindenhurst (1,107 series) 230 to 201. In the championship match John defeated Chun Bae of Cedarhurst (1,112 series) 259 to 216. While John earned $1,000 for his title Chun took home a respectable $600 for his runner-up finish.
The 205 and under tournament began with 43 entries. The 3 game qualifying leader was James Montuori of Bayshore shooting a 593 scratch series and a 701 with handicap and bonus pins. The eventual champion, Preston Cheeks, road to his title began with a 556 scratch series (637 total) placing him 7th after qualifying.
Preston had to win 4 consecutive matches to earn his first place finish. In match one Preston defeated Jim Walsh (Glen Cove, NY) 179-164. In match 2 Preston defeated the 2nd high qualifier, Valerie Amirtano (Huntington St., NY) 214-197. In the semi-finals Preston had his closest match defeating the top qualifier James Montuori 189-183. The title match was against bowling tournament veteran Redy Bujaoan (Massapequa, NY), who despite being exhausted, bowled a respectable 209 to Preston’s fine 237 game. Preston earned $400 for his days work while Redy took home $250 for his second place finish.
After only four events the LIGBT now boasts over 200 members. Every event has seen an increase in entries and prize money. The next LIGBT event will be held at Bowl Long Island (formerly Patchogue 40 Lanes) on Sunday, February 15th. All LIGBT events begin with a free 1 hour practice session at 11:30am. Qualifying starts at 1pm. For additional LIGBT information please visit www.ligbtour.com or call our tournament hotline; 1.877.900.6464.
Final Results – AMF Babylon Lanes
LIGBT Event #4 – January 18, 2009
Scratch Event
| | Bowler | Hometown | Series | Prize $ |
| 1 | John Frank (ss) | Baldwin | 1229 | $1,000 |
| 2 | Chun Bae | Cedarhurst | 1112 | $600 |
| 3 | Brian Ziesig | Levittown | 1120 | $400 |
| 4 | Alex Cavagnaro | Lindenhurst | 1107 | $400 |
| 5 | Darryl McDuffie | Floral Park | 1181 | $300 |
| 6 | John Conroy | Mahopac | 1163 | $300 |
| 7 | Peter Rodriques | Westbury | 1123 | $300 |
| 8 | Guy Sereno | Ridgewood | 1073 | $200 |
| 9 | Fabrizio Cerutti | Plainview | 1071 | $200 |
| 10 | Anthony Pepe | Queens | 1040 | $200 |
| 11 | Mike Dioguardo (s) | Patchogue | 1029 | $200 |
| 12 | Paul Bajorski | West Babylon | 1071 | $125 |
| 13 | Sunil Kochar | Jericho | 1041 | $125 |
| 14 | Jay Marine | Selden | 1037 | $125 |
| 15 | Tom Cully Sr. | Valley Stream | 1030 | $125 |
| 16 | Steve Sckalor (ss) | Massapequa | 1019 | $125 |
| 17 | Nat Russo (s) | Merrick | 1007 | $125 |
| | (s) senior (ss) super senior/60+ | | |
Final Matches
Title Match
John Frank def. Chun Bae 259-216
Round 4
John Frank def. Alex Cavagnaro 230-201
Chun Bae def. Brian Ziesig 227-226
Round 3
Alex Cavagnaro def. Darryl McDuffief 211-182
Chun Bae def. John Conroy 215-182
Brian Ziesig def. Peter Rodriques 236-196
Round 2
Peter Rodriques def. Mike Dioguardo 220-216
Brian Ziesig def. Anthony Pepe 247-172
Chun Bae def.Guy Sereno 225-214
Alex Cavagnaro def. Fabrizio Cerutti 243-208
Round 1
Brian Ziesig def. Nat Russo 255-215
Chun Bae def. Steve Sckalor 188-160
Alex Cavagnaro def. Tom Cully 217-155
Guy Sereno def. Jay Marine 215-194
Anthony Pepe def. Paul Bajorski 256-216
Fabrizio Cerutti def. Sunil Kochar 203-192
205 & Under Event
| | Bowler | Hometown | Series | Prize $ | |
| 1 | Preston Cheeks | Brooklyn | 637 | $400 | |
| 2 | Redy Bugaoan | Massapequa | 648 | $250 | |
| 3 | James Montuori | Bayshore | 701 | $150 | |
| 4 | Randy Cazzalino | West Islip | 683 | $150 | |
| 5 | Valerie Amitrano | Huntington St. | 692 | $100 | |
| 6 | Colus Nesmith | Laurelton | 658 | $100 | |
| 7 | Louie Bejara | Maspeth | 658 | $100 | |
| 8 | Jim Walsh | Glen Cove | 615 | $60 | |
| 9 | Jason Erb | Holbrook | 612 | $60 | |
| 10 | Matt Pasini | Bayshore | 610 | $60 | |
| 11 | Jeff Lopez | Bayshore | 610 | $60 | |
| | *qualifying series includes handicap &bonus pins | | |
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Final Matches (all scores include handicap)
Title Match
Preston Cheeks def. Redy Bugaoan 237-209
Round 3
Preston Cheeks def. James Montuori 189-183
Redy Bugaoan def. Randy Cazzalino 249-150
Round 2
Preston Cheeks def. Valerie Amitrano 214-197
Randy Cazzalino def. Louie Bejara 254-164
Redy Bugaoan def. Colus Nesmith 236-213
Round 1
Colus Nesmith def. Matt Pasini 241-139
Louie Bejara def Jeff Lopez 171-0
Redy Bugaoan def. Jason Erb 208-172
Preston Cheeks def. Jim Walsh 179-164
Side Pots
Scratch Event
High Game Pots: 1st $80/2nd $30
Game 1: Brian Soto 258/Alex Cavagnaro & Darryl McDuffie 245
Game 2: Darryl McDuffie 259/John Frank 236
Game 3: Guy Sereno 279/John Frank 264
Game 4: Brian Ziesig 267/Peter Rodriques 267
Game 5: John Frank 287/Peter Rodriques 259
Squad Leader: 1st $260/2nd $140
1. John Frank 1229
2. Darryl McDuffie 1181
Handicap Event
High Game Pots: 1st $40/2nd $15
(Handicap included in scores)
Game 1: Redy Bugaoan 227/Randy Cazzalino 226
Game 2: Meghan Kase 242/Randy Cazzalino 225
Game 3: Louie Bejara 214/Morris Jackson 239
Squad Leader: 1st 80/2nd $40
- Randy Cazzalino 683
- Louie Bejara 658