New Hyde Park, NY: Pietro Cucchiara, Franklin Square, NY defeated two other bowlers in the final shootout to earn $1,000 and the champion’s trophy at Herrill Lanes this past Sunday. Pietro dominated the shootout and secured his victory by the 7th frame with a 272 handicap game. Finishing second was David Cincotta, N. Babylon, NY who rolled a 229 and earned $500. Third place went to Susan Bilicki, Levittown, NY who earned $300 with a 196. A total of 27 bowlers made the finals which paid out $4,550.
The final shootout was over early as Pietro started the match with 5 strikes in the first 6 frames. By the 7th frame Pietro’s lead was over 50 pins! The real competition was for second place as David and Susan were tied in the sixth frame. David threw a triple in the 7th through 9th frames which secured his second place finish. All 3 finalists had at least one open frame in the match
The Herrill Lanes tournament drew a great crowd of 126 bowlers for the 2-squad event. Kegel’s 37 foot Broadway pattern was put down and the scores were moderate all day. The cut score in the in the 1pm squad was 670 and 700 in the 3pm squad. High handicap series went to Jae Yi of Flushing, NY with a wonderful 836.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a special 3-squad event at AMF East Meadow; April 28th. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,200 & $600. One in 6 each squad advances to a matchplay finals with all finalists earning a minimum of $100. For complete results of the Herrill Lanes tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.