Brian Zeisig,Scratch Champion at Sayville
January 9, 2011
East Meadow, NY: The LIGBT hosted a 2-squad handicap tournament at AMF East Meadow using the PBA Viper Pattern. The 37 foot pattern was very challenging especially in the first squad when it took a 701, with handicap and bonus pins, to make the finals. The cut score for the 2pm squad was a little higher with everyone shooting 728 or high advancing.
The leader of the first squad, David Henderson, West New York, NY, shot a 756 series (576 scratch) and was seeded directly into the final shootout and guaranteed no less than $300. The leader of the second squad earned 1 bye and that was So Young Chin of Whitestone, NY who rolled a 782 series (677 scratch) and was guaranteed at least $150.
The final shootout consisted of 3 bowlers looking for their first LIGBT title. Although the 3 finalists were a little shaky to start Ronnie Sandt, Franklin Square, NY took control by rolling four strikes in frames 3 through 6. Despite opens in the seventh and eighth frames Ronnie shot a 255 (205 scratch) to win the $500 top prize and his first LIGBT trophy. To say the least Ronnie was shocked and happy at his first place finish.
Finishing second was Miguel Carrion, Bronx, NY who shot a fine 227 (188 scratch.) Miguel earned $360 for his runner up position. Rounding out the top 3 was the number one seed David Henderson. Dave shot a 204 (150 scratch) to earn $300.
LIGBT’s next event will be on Sunday, January 23rd at AMF Plainview. The action will be both scratch and handicap with two champions crowned. The scratch event will be a 6-game marathon with all finalists (1 in 5) earning at least $250. The handicap event will be a 2-squad tournament with $5000 & $250 guaranteed on top. For complete results of the East Meadow tournament and information on future LIGBT events please visit www.ligbtour.com or call the tournament office; 1.877.900.6464.