Champion Courtney Harris
September 25, 2011
East Meadow, NY: The LIGBT kicked off Season 4 with an event at AMF East Meadow and attracted a great crowd of 103 entries. Courtney Harris, New York, NY, won his first LIGBT title by defeating second place finisher Ken Harrison, Queens, NY 272-243 (includes handicap.) Courtney earned $600 for his victory while Ken took home $300. A total of 23 bowlers advanced to the finals and shared $3,790 in prize money.
Courtney had a great tournament as he qualified with a 706 series (with handicap and bonus pins.) Courtney, who is a constant casher in LIGBT events, and finished second last month at the AMF Babylon Major, finally got his LIGBT Champions trophy after 32 qualifying squads. In the final shootout Courtney took control early and never relinquished the lead. His victory was solidified by the 8th frame.
Ken Harrison was the high qualifier from the first squad with a 768 and was seeded directly into the final shootout. Joe Muscat, Melville, NY was the high qualifier for the second squad with an 806 and received 1 bye. Jae M Yi, Flushing, NY was the high six game series by a non-qualifier with a 1406 and was added to the finals.
The next LIGBT event is Sunday, October 9th at South Levittown Lanes. Squad times are 1pm and 3pm and walk-in entries are welcomed. For complete results of the AMF East Meadow event please visit www.ligbtour.com. To contact the LIGBT please call 1.877.900.6464