New Hyde Park, NY: David Cincotta, a 43 year old right handed bowler from N. Babylon, NY, won his first LIGBT trophy with a great finals performance. David defeated Anne Quarry, Holtsville, NY 251-217 to win the $1,000 top prize. Anne earned $500 for her second place finish while Eric Vecchi, Islip Terrace, NY finished third with a 201 taking home $300.
David’s qualified for the finals in the 1pm squad with a 708 series. In the final shootout David lead the entire match as he started with a double and didn’t have his first open until the 8th frame. Anne missed three 1 pin spares in the match to cost her the title. All 3 shootout finalists were looking for their first LIGBT title.
The Herrill Lanes event drew a great crowd of 121 entries, advanced 21 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $4,150. Kegel’s “Middle Road” pattern (39 feet) was used and scoring was on the low side (685 cut at 1pm and 695 at 3pm). The high series of the day was shot by Vito Genova Sr. with a 764 in the 3pm squad.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a 3-squad event (1pm-3pm-5pm) at South Levittown Lanes Sunday, February 16th. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,500 & $750. One in 6 each squad advances to a match play finals. For complete results of the Herrill Lanes tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, Knockout Ball Cleaner and CLS Custom Upholsterers.