Levittown, NY: Rob Longiaru, a 27 year old biologist from Seaford, NY, earned his first LIGBT title at a record breaking LIGBT event at South Levittown Lanes. Rob defeated 134 other competitors to earn the $1,000 top prize and his first LIGBT trophy. To win the title Rob defeated 5-time LIGBT champion Dexter Sapp, Valley Stream, NY 239-232 in a great final shootout. Dexter earned $600 for second place while Devon Johnson, Brooklyn, NY earned $350 for his third place finish with a 191.
The shootout winner was not determined until the final frame. Rob took the early lead by striking in his first 4 out of 5 frames. Dexter had a shot at the title by throwing a 4 timer in the last 2 frames. Dexter’s big finished forced Rob to mark in the tenth and he converted a 1 pin spare to secure his first title.
The S. Levittown Lanes tournament drew a record fall crowd of 135 entries, advanced 24 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $4,850. All finalists earned at least $100! The PBA Chameleon pattern was used and scoring was moderate; the cut was 687 in the 1pm squad and 691 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament was shot by third place finisher Devon Johnson with an 844 series in the 3pm squad.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-day major event over Thanksgiving Weekend (Nov. 28 & 30) with all entries only $49! Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $2,000 & $1,000. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for a minimum of $50. For complete results of the S. Levittown tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Kegel, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.