March 23, 2009
Syosset, NY: The Long Island Generations Bowling Tour (LIGBT) continued its amazing growth with an event at AMF Sheridan. A total of 115 bowlers, a sold out field, competed for over $8,000 in prizes. The winner of the scratch event was Alex Cavagnaro of Lindenhurst, NY earning $1,000 and the 205 & under champion was John Isopo of N. Babylon winning $500.
Alex, one of the great young bowlers on Long Island, averaged 240 in qualifying on the Chameleon PBA Pattern. Alex started off slow but finished with games of 258 and 279 to become the squad leader and seeded into the final shootout. Joining Alex as a seed in the final shootout was the top senior qualifier, Steve Sckalor of Massapequa, NY who lead all seniors with an 841 4-game series. The cut score to make the finals was 903 for the under division and 834 for the senior division.
For Alex to win the championship he had to defeat 3 other bowlers in a one game shootout. Alex did not allow the competition to even get into the match as he started out with the first 8 strikes on his way to a 279 game. Finishing second, with a 234 was the high senior bowler, Steve Sckalor who earned $600. Third place and earning $400 was Eric Cornog of Cherry Hill, NJ shooting a 211 and finishing fourth was the top female Julie Maritrano of New York City who took home $300 with a 190.
In the 205 & under tournament history was made as the LIGBT had its first repeat champion. John Isopo won his first LIGBT event at Bowl Long in February. His second victory did not come as easy as John opened his last 3 frames to squeeze out a victory over Puntep Bhayakaporn of NYC 230-227. The third bowler in the shootout was Diana Cardinali from Rocky Point, NY who rolled a very nice 214. Puntep earned $300 for his second place finish while Diana took home $200.
The next LIGBT event will be held at East Islip Lanes on Sunday, April 19th. This event, which should attract a very large entry count, will start at noon so the Sunday night leagues will not be interfered with. Details of the East Islip event will be announced shortly on www.ligbtour.com For additional LIGBT information please visit www.ligbtour.com or call our tournament hotline; 1.877.900.6464.
Final Results – AMF Sheridan
LIGBT Event #7 – March 22, 2009
Scratch Event
| Championship Shootout | | |
| | Lindenhurst, NY | 962 | $1,000 |
| 2. Steve Sckalor (ss) | Massapequa,NY | 841 | $600 |
| 3. Eric Cornog | Cherry Hill, NJ | 905 | $400 |
| 4. Julie Martirano (f) | New York, NY | 903 | $300 |
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| Round 2 | | | |
| 5. Chris Paroly | Plainview, NY | 910 | $275 |
| 6. Mike Dioguardo(s) | Patchogue, NY | 834 | $275 |
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| Round 1 | | | |
| 7. Jay Marine | Selden, NY | 947 | $200 |
| 8. Rob Grexner | Douglaston, NY | 936 | $200 |
| 9. Paul Link | Fern Glen, PA | 930 | $200 |
| 10. Ian Lang | Bellrose, NY | 922 | $200 |
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| Additional Cashers | | | |
| 11. Doug Feldman | Huntington, NY | 897 | $100 |
| 12. Jame Wallace | Hicksville, NY | 889 | $100 |
| 13. Ed Hawkins | Bayshore, NY | 888 | $100 |
| 14. Adam Frank (ss) | Dix Hills, NY | 833 | $100 |
(s) Senior (50-59) - (ss) Super Senior (60+) – (f) Female
Final Matches
Championship Shootout
Alex Cavagnaro 279-Steve Sckalor 234-Eric Cornog 211-Julianne Maritrano 190
Round 2
Eric Cornog def Mike Diguardo 289-192
Julianne Maritrano def Chris Paroly 279-204
Round 1
Mike Dioguardo def Jay Marine 236-212
Eric Cornog def Paul Link 205-192
Chris Paroly def Ian Lang 217-212
Julianne Martirano def Rob Grexner 215-214
205 & Under Event
Finalists (*3 games + series + bonus pins)
| Championship Shootout | | |
| 1. John Isopo | N. Babylon, NY | 666 | $500 |
| 2. Puntep Bhayakaporn | New York, NY | 676 | $300 |
| 3. Diana Cardinali | Rocky Point, NY | 673 | $250 |
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| Round 2 | | | |
| 4. Tom Cully Jr. | Valley Stream, NY | 670 | $150 |
| 5. Patrick Mahurin | N. Massapequa, NY | 663 | $150 |
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| Round 1 | | | |
| 6. Robert Bader | Holtsville, NY | 667 | $100 |
| 7. Robert Smith | Flushing, NY | 665 | $100 |
| 8. Gale Calca | Elmont, NY | 646 | $100 |
| 9. William Stahlman | N. Babylon, NY | 633 | $100 |
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| Additional Cashers | | | |
| 10.Redy Bugaoan | Massapequa, NY | 632 | $50 |
| 11. Cynthia Guarino | Elmont, NY | 632 | $50 |
| 12. Angelo DeSena | Brooklyn, NY | 627 | $50 |
| 13. Carmine Leonardi | Patchogue, NY | 627 | $50 |
| 14. Steve Madonna | Plainview, NY | 623 | $50 |
Final Matches (all scores include handicap-no bonus pins in finals)
Championship Shootout
John Isopo 230-Puntep Bhayakaporn 227- Diana Cardinali 214
Round 2
Daina Cardinali def Patrick Mahurin 254-195
John Isopo def Tom Cully Jr. 206-198
Round 1
Diana Cardinali def William Stahlman 223-205
Patrick Mahurin def Robert Bader 200-192
John Isopo def Robert Smith 248-203
Tom Cully Jr. def Gale Calca 223-210
Side Pots
Scratch Event
High Game Pots: 1st $80/2nd $45
Game 1: Chris Forry 288/Brian Ziessig 245
Game 2: Ian Lang 264/Justin Warhol 233
Game 3: Rob Grexner 300/Alex Cavagnaro 258
Game 4: Alex Cavagnaro 279/Bill Beck 279 (tie)
Squad Leader: 1st $300/2nd $130
1. Alex Cavagnaro 962
2. Jay Marine 947
205 & Ender Event
High Game Pots: 1st $40/2nd $15
(Handicap included in scores)
Game 1: Gale Calca 239/Diana Cardinali 234
Game 2: Diana Cardinali 227/Jennifer Christopher 223
Game 3: Robert Bader 242/ Puntep Bhayakaporn 237
Squad Leader: 1st 80/2nd $30
- Robert Bader 649
- Redy Bugaoan 614