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 2nd 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 2nd 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 28th (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.