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The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its 11^th event of its 12 tournament House Shot Series at AMF E. Meadow. The tournament used a 4-game format with the top 2 from each age handicap division advancing to a 4-person shootout. There was also a separate scratch competition. The handicap champion was Carolyn Willis, Bethpage, NY earning $1,000. The scratch winner was Tyger Folmar, Mirmar, FL earning $500.

The final handicap shootout was dominated by Carolyn who was searching for her first LIGBT title. Carolyn struck 6 out of 7 times in frames 2-8, and shot the only clean game of the shootout, to coast to a 21-pin victory. Second place was a battle between Ken Bruce, Oceanside, NY and Josh Arrington, Springfield Gardens, NY. When Josh threw a late 4 timer, and Kenny missed a 1-pin spare in the 9^th frame, Josh claimed the $700 runner-up prize with a 253. Ken earned $500 for third place with his 222 and Carmelo Carbonara, Beechhurst, NY earned $400 for his 4^th place finish shooting a 218.    

The scratch event was won by Tyger Folmar with a 4-game total of 952 (238 average.) Finishing in 2^nd was Guy Sereno, Massapequa, NY with a 916 worth $250. Rounding out the top 3, and earning $200, was Joe Scianna, Ronkonkoma, NY with a 912 series. A total of 8 bowlers cashed with a cut score of 899. The scratch event generated 22 entries and a payout of $1,605.

LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #11 at AMF E. Meadow drew an amazing field of 115 entries, paid out $7,430 in prize money, and had 31 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $5,390 bringing the total day’s payout to $12,820. Scores to cash were 980 in the 49 & under handicap division, 920 in the senior handicap division, and 899 in the scratch event. The winner of the Storm ball raffle was Henry Van Engel, Bayside, NY.     

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 2-day Sport Shot Major at AMF Garden City: Friday, July 28^th and Sunday, July 30^th. Entry fee is $80 per squad and a $2,000 top prize is being offered. To view the results of the AMF E. Meadow tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric, Randi B.Siegle Law Offices  and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

Meadow, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran a 2-day special House Shot Series event called The Firecracker Classic. Steve Chiarella, Staten Island, NY won his first LIGBT title (he joined the Club in 2012) in historic fashion. Steve bowled in both the scratch and senior handicap divisions and advanced in both divisions to the final shootout. Amazingly, his 219-scratch game and 234-handicap game were good enough to finish in first and second place earning a total of $3,000!

To win his first title Steve had to come from way behind. In fact, halfway through the match Steve trailed the leader by 56 pins! Knowing he needed to do something drastic, Steve changed his line to the pocket and finished the last 5 frames with 4 straight strikes and a spare giving him an amazing come-from-behind victory. Finishing in third place was Utrice Coleman, Deer Park, NY with a 203 worth $700. Rounding out the top 5 was 4^th place finisher Nick Falsetta, N. Babylon, NY with a 202 worth $500 and 5^th place finisher Tom Catalano, N. Babylon, NY with a 187 worth $400. 

The LIGBT Firecracker Classic was a big success with 217 entries (4 qualifying squads) generating an $11,360 prize fund. A total of 61 bowlers went to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $7,160 bringing the total event payout to $18,520.

Scores to cash on the recreational pattern “Wall Street” varied by division. The scratch cuts ranged from 651-803. The 49 & under handicap cuts ranged from 669 to 806. The 50 & over handicap cuts were 632-685. Tom Catalano shot the high series of the weekend with an 806 handicap (803 scratch) on Friday evening. There were no 300’s shot at this event.     

LIGBT’s next tournament is House Shot Series event #11 at AMF E. Meadow, Sunday, July 16th (1pm.) To view the results of the AMF E. Meadow Firecracker Classic please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

Champion Jenny Oh & Husband

East Meadow, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran Sport Shot Series #10 at AMF E. Meadow and crowned another first-time champion. Jenny Oh, Plainview, NY won her first LIGBT title by defeating Eddie Walker, Washington, D.C. 254-229 in the final shootout. Jenny earned $1,000 while Eddie took home $700 for his runner-up position. Finishing in third place was Dexter Wharton, Brooklyn, NY with a 207 worth $500. Rounding out the top 4 was Kevin Myree, Brooklyn, NY with a 191 worth $400.

Jenny’s title run began in the 1pm squad when she qualified with a 686 series. After 2 final rounds Jenny advanced to the shootout where she dominated. Even though she was getting the most handicap she bowled the highest scratch game (175.) That is the formula for a winning.

With Jenny dominating the shootout the other 3 bowlers were shooting for 2^nd place by the 5^th frame. Amazingly, Eddie came in 2^nd even though it took him until the 10^th frame to convert his first spare. His triple early in the match helped him finish 2^nd. Dexter bowled well but couldn’t string any strikes and finished in third. Kevin started well with 6 marks but he opened 3 out of his last 4 frames to finish 4^th.

The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew an amazing crowd of 127 entries, paid out $6,410 in prize money, and had 33 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $5,030 bringing the total event payout to $11,440.  

Scores to cash on the 40 foot “Highway to Hell” pattern were 657 at 1pm and 635 at 3pm. The wildcard winner, which is the highest 6-game series by a non-finalist, was Archie Nabas, Queens Village, NY with a 1,338. High series of the tournament was shot by Eddie Walker with a 736 in the first squad.

LIGBT’s next tournament is our 2-day annual Firecracker Classic at AMF E. Meadow Friday, Jen 30^th and Sunday, July 2^nd. This is a 4-squad house shot event featuring a $2,000 top prize. To view the results of the AMF E. Meadow event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.

Wantagh, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran a Doubles Tournament at AMF Wantagh and crown its first all-female doubles champions. The winners of the $2,000 top prize were Donna Ryan, Smithtown, NY and Karen Carpinelli, Bayshore, NY with a 2,013 four-game total. Karen also finished in second with a different partner, Steven Wade, Inwood, NY. Their 1898 total was worth $1,000.

Incredibly, the top 3 teams were the same 3 bowlers with different combinations. Finishing in third place was Donna Ryan and Steven Wade with an 1883 worth $700. Individually, Karen was the big winner earning $1,500, Donna was second earning $1,350 and Steven was third earning a total of $850. The team of Diane Allen, Fleetwood Station, NY and Chris Thomas, Brooklyn, NY earned 4^th place money of $550 with an 1880 total.

The doubles event drew a wonderful field of 78 teams with 12 teams cashing in the $6,580 prize fund. The side action paid out an additional $3,975 bringing the total day’s payout to $10,555. The LIGBT welcomed 9 new members. The cut score to cash on the house shot pattern was 1814.

The LIGBT will be running another Ultimate Doubles tournament at AMF Wantagh on Sunday, August 6^th starting at 1pm. LIGBT’s next event is a 2-squad sport shot tournament on Sunday, June 25^th at AMF E. Meadow. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Randi B. Siegel Law Offices, Billvee Electric, CLS Custom Upholsterers and Turbo 2-n-1 Grips.

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran Sport Shot Series #9 at AMF Garden City and crowned another $1,000 champion. Ryon Lee, Holbrook, NY won his third LIGBT title by defeating Kenny Bruce, Oceanside, NY 236-232 in the final shootout. Ken earned $600 for his runner-up position. Finishing in third place was Nick Falsetta, N. Babylon, NY with a 220 worth $500. Rounding out the top 5 was 4^th place finisher Jimmy Walsh, Glen Cove, NY with a 214 worth $400 and 5^th place finisher Sunny Yee, Flushing, NY with a 186 worth $300.  

The Garden City sport shot event was a very low scoring event as the “Turnpike” pattern proved to be a challenge for everyone. Ryon’s title run started in the 1pm squad with a 669. In the shootout Ryon had two doubles in the first 6 frames giving him a lead that was never relinquished. Kenny started with 3 strikes in his first 4 frames but never struck again forcing him to settle for 2^nd place. Nick started out strong with 3 strikes in his first 4 frames but 3 late opens hurt his title chances. Jimmy and Sunny bowled well but had too many opens and not enough strikes to challenge Ryon.     

The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew an incredible crowd of 134 entries, paid out $6,610 in prize money, and had 34 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $7,215 bringing the total event payout to $13,825.  

Scores to cash on the 41 foot “Turnpike” pattern were 642 at 1pm and 629 at 3pm. The wildcard winner, which is the highest 6-game series by a non-finalist, was Eddie Griffith, St. Albans, NY with a 1,281. There were only two 700 series shot for the day Nick Falsetta with a 762 and Dexter Wharton, Brooklyn, NY with a 730. The winners of the Storm ball raffle were Mitch Benov, Seaford, NY and Eddie Griffith.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a handicap doubles event at AMF Wantagh on Saturday, June 17^th (11am start.) To view the results of the AMF Garden City event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its annual 2-day Memorial Day Weekend House Shot Major at AMF Garden City. Charles Ko, Palisades, NJ, representing the 49 & under handicap division, defeated Joe Scianna, Ronkonkoma, NY from the 50 & over handicap division, 246-245. Charles earned $2,000 for the title while Joe earned $1,000 for 2^nd place. Charles also came in third as the scratch winner earning an additional $800 with his 244 scratch game. Rounding out the top 5 was 4^th place finisher Isaiah Zamor, Hempstead, NY with a 226 worth $600. Finishing in 5^th place was senior bowler Alex Padmore, Jamaica, NY with a 189 earning him $500.

The final shootout was one of the closest in LIGBT history as the top 3 places were separated by just 2 pins! Isaiah had the early lead when he started the shootout with a triple. But a string of opens killed his titled chances. Joe and Charles battled it out until the final frame. Charles had a 1-pin lead going into the 9^th frame. Both bowlers finished with 4 strikes giving Charles the 1-pin victory.

The LIGBT Memorial Day Weekend Major was a big success with 284 entries generating a $12,675 prize fund. A total of 78 bowlers went to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $10,020 bringing the total event payout to $22,695.

Scores to cash on the house shot varied by division. The scratch cuts ranged from 684-728. The 49 & under handicap cuts ranged from 707 to 735. The 50 & over handicap cuts were 681-742. Darcy Monroe, E. Meadow, NY shot the only 300 of the tournament. Storm ball winners were Sun Kim, Eddie Eng, and Tony Genova.   

LIGBT’s next tournament is a sport shot event at AMF Garden City, Sunday, June 4^th (1pm & 3pm.) To view the results of the AMF Garden City event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

E. Meadow, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its 9^th event of its 12 tournament House Shot Series at AMF E. Meadow. The tournament used a 4-game format with the top 2 from each age handicap division advancing to a 4-person shootout. There was also a separate scratch competition. The handicap champion was Kevin Hyslop, Massapequa Park, NY earning $1,000. The scratch winner was Justin Kampf, Levittown, NY earning $500.

The final handicap shootout was a very close competition as all 4 bowlers were within 10 pins of each other through the first 6 frames. Kevin started a string of 7 strikes in frame 6 to grab his first LIGBT title with a fine 287. With Kevin’s late surge, the other 3 competitors had to fight for 2^nd place. Steven Kelly, Islip, NY finished with 4 straight strikes to secure 2^nd place, worth $500, with a 246. Finishing in 3^rd was Pak Wong, New York, NY with a 227 worth $300. Rounding out the top 4 was Curtis Hetmeyer, Brooklyn, NY with a 222 earning him $250. 

The scratch event was won by Justin Kampf with a 4-game total of 987 (246 average.) Finishing in 2^nd was Curtis Hetmeyer with a 942 worth $300. Rounding out the top 3, and earning $200, was Darius Fuller, Bayshore, NY with a 929 series. A total of 4 bowlers cashed in the scratch prize list which paid out $1,130.

LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #9 at AMF E. Meadow drew a field of 76 entries, paid out $4,790 in prize money, and had 19 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $3,105 bringing the total day’s payout to $7,895. Scores to cash on the High Street pattern were 954 in the 49 & under handicap division, 918 in the senior handicap division, and 886 in the scratch event. The winner of the Storm ball raffle was Anthony Cotter, Bellmore, NY. Steve Schneider, Islip Terrace, NY shot the high scratch game of the tournament with a 299 in game 3.    

LIGBT’s next tournament is our annual Memorial Day Weekend House Shot Major at AMF Garden City: Friday, May 26^th and Sunday, May 28^th. Entry fee is just $65 per squad and a $2,000 top prize is being offered. To view the results of the AMF E. Meadow tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric, Randi B.Siegle Law Offices  and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran Sport Shot Series #8 at AMF Garden City and crowned a brand-new champion. Nolan Herron, a 17-year-old high school junior from Fairfield, CT, won the $1,000 top prize by defeating 2^nd place finisher Tyger Folmar, Queens, NY 244-206. Tyger earned $550 for his runner-up position. Finishing in third place was Jack Kampf, Levittown, NY with a 191 worth $350. Rounding out the top 4 was Valerie DeLillo, N. Massapequa, NY with a 189 worth $250.

The Garden City sport shot event was one of the lowest scoring tournaments in LIGBT history. The “Boardwalk” pattern proved frustrating for everyone and bowlers making spares won the biggest share of the prize fund. No one in the final shootout threw a clean game. Nolan, had only 1 open which propelled him to victory. When Nolan struck in the 9^th frame, and Tyger opened, it was clear Nolan secured his first LIGBT title.   

The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew 89 entries, paid out $4,435 in prize money, and had 23 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $4,460 bringing the total event payout to $8,895.  

Scores to cash on the 35 foot “Boardwalk” pattern were 632 at 1pm and 616 at 3pm. The wildcard winner, which is the highest 6-game series by a non-finalist, was Rob Longiaru, Seaford, NY with a 1,246. There was only one 700 series shot for the day and it was by our champion Nolan with a fine 721 series. The winner of the Storm ball raffle was David Cincotta, N. Babylon, NY.

LIGBT’s next tournament is our 9^th House Shot Series event at AMF E. Meadow, on Sunday, May 7^th (1pm.) To view the results of the AMF Garden City event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.