February 15, 2009
Patchogue, NY: In one of the lowest scoring tournaments in LIGBT’s brief history Adam Frank of Dix Hills, NY won $1,000 by shooting a mere 179. To earn his first LIGBT title Adam had to defeat Fabrizio Cerutti of Plainview, NY (176) and Guy Sereno of Ridgewood, NY (160). Fabrizio earned $600 for his gutsy performance while Guy took home $300 for his third place finish.
The LIGBT event at Bowl Long Island started out with free BowlerMap sessions to help LIGBT members improve their game. Who would have predicted that shot making would be at a premium for this event. Although some entrants may have been a little frustrated it was refreshing to see a “200 average” for the day make money. The cut scores to make the finals were under 200 for both the under and senior divisions.
In the 205 and under tournament John Isopo from N. Babylon, NY defeated Cynthia Zagorski of Lindenhurst, NY 226-159 (including handicap and bonus pins). John, a first year league bowler who averages 139 at AMF Babylon earned $400 while Cynthia, a tournament veteran, took home $200. Candice Purcell, Westport, CT and Megan Kase, Deer Park, NY rounded out the top 4 and both earned $150.
The 205 & under event continues to expand and this tournament was dominated by women—quite appropriate for Valentine’s Day Weekend. Over 20 new members joined the 205 & under group at The Bowl Long Island tournament.
Total payout for LIGBT’s fifth event of the year exceeded $10,000 when including all of the side action. Our next event is scheduled for AMF Garden City Bowl on Sunday, March 8th and quickly followed up with an event at AMF Sheridan Lanes on Sunday, March 22nd. Final Note: For the second event in a row the scratch champion was a Super Senior.
BOWL LONG ISLAND – February 15, 2009
205 & Under Results
1. John Isopo N. Babylon, NY 670* $400
2. Cynthia Zagorski Lindenhurst, NY 621 $200
3. Candice Purcell Westport, CT 634 $150
4. Megan Kase Deer Park, NY 606 $150
5. Tom Cully Valley Stream, NY 582 $100
6. James Montuori Bayshore, NY 598 $100
7. Morris Jackson Massapequa, NY 584 $100
8. Donna Bertuglia Dix Hills, NY 614 $75
9. Gary Crescent Bluepoint, NY 609 $75
10. John Garofala Shirley, NY 590 $75
11. Jennifer Christopher Kings Park, NY 582 $75
* Qualifying series includes handicap and bonus pins.
Finals
Round 1
Tom Cully def. Donna Bertuglia 187 to 172
Megan Kase def. Jennifer Christopher 187-187 (24 to 18)
Morris Jackson def. Gary Crescent 223 to 171
James Montuori def. John Garofola 233 to 189
Round 2
Candice Purcell def. Tom Cully 190 to 140
Cynthia Zagorski def. Morris Jackson 201 to 186
Megan Kase def. James Montuori 236 to 184
Round 3
John Isopo def. Megan Kase 238 to 182
Cynthia Zagorski def. Candice Purcell 217 to 205
Final Match
John Isopo def. Cynthia Zagorski 226 to 159
Scratch Results
1. Adam Frank (SS) Dix Hills, NY 976 $1,000
2. Fabrizio Cerutti Plainview, NY 995 $600
3. Guy Sereno Ridgewood, NY 1101 $300
4. Stephen Gregg Yapank, NY 1143 $250
5. John Ripple Islip, NY 1104 $250
6. David Sulzer Holbrook, NY 1000 $250
7. Jeremy Schaffer Lindenhurst, NY 1062 $200
8. Justin Warhol Sound Beach, NY 1000 $200
9. Steve Sckalor (SS) Massapequa, NY 976 $200
10. Chris Pisino (S) Mastic, NY 975 $200
11. John Conroy Mahopac, NY 1052 $150
12. Bill Gardner Centereach, NY 1028 $150
13. Ross Klein Glen Cove, NY 1022 $150
14. Adam Sher Commack, NY 1011 $150
15. Frank Spano (S) Brentwood, NY 960 $150
(S) Senior (SS) Super Senior
Finals
Round 1
Jeremy Schaffer def. Frank Spano 210-172
Chris Pisino def. John Conroy 189-189 (39-26)
Fabrizio Cerutti def. Bill Gardner 217-165
David Sulzer def. Ross Klein 191-177
Justin Warhol def. Adam Sher 183-180
Round 2
John Ripple def. Chris Pisino 223-199
Guy Sereno def. Steve Sckalor 234-172