Farmingdale, NY: Anatoly Khodorkovsky, Brooklyn, NY won his first LIGBT title with an exciting victory at Farmingdale Lanes. Anatatoly earned $1,000 with a 262 handicap game in the final match. Finishing second was Jae Yi, Flushing, NY (256-$600) and third went to Jon Ayroso, East Meadow, NY with a 168 worth $350.
The winner of the tournament wasn’t decided until the last frame. Jae Yi, with a strike and spare in the last frame forced Anatoly to mark to win the title. Anatoly put his first ball perfectly in the pocket to secure the victory. It was an emotional win for a great person as Anatoly has been bowling the LIGBT for five years and finally got his first trophy.
The Farmingdale tournament drew an amazing crowd of 156 bowlers. A total of 41 bowlers cashed in the $5,330 prize fund. The scores were decent all day as the cuts in the 3 squad tournament were; 688, 713, and 722. Preston Cheeks, Brooklyn, NY not only had the high handicap series of the day with an 844 but bowled a rare 300 game in an LIGBT event. At the Farmingdale tournament Brunswick donated 3 bowling balls which were raffled off to raise almost $300 for BVL.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a regular two squad handicap singles event at AMF Syosset on Sunday, March 17th. Squad times are 2pm and 4pm with top prizes guaranteed to pay $1,000 & $500. For complete results of the Farmingdale tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.