East Islip, NY: Dexter Sapp, Valley Stream, NY won his second consecutive LIGBT title with a dominating performance at East Islip Lanes. Dexter dominated the 1pm squad with an 807 series, the highest of the tournament, which seeded him directly into the final shootout. In the shootout Dexter rolled a 282 handicap game to win by 27 pins. Dexter earned $1,000 for his third LIGBT title.
The final shootout was very exciting as all 3 competitors bowled great. While Dexter started the match with a triple, Angelo Desena, Brooklyn, NY started with a double and Justin Cohen, a youth bowler from Melville, NY doubled in the second and third frames. Both Dexter and Justin had 4 baggers in the middle of their game but Dexter stayed clean while Justin had an open frame. Justin finished in second place with a 255 worth a $500 scholarship while Angelo took home $250 with a 209.
The East Islip tournament drew a crowd of 73 bowlers. Kegel’s 35 foot “Boardwalk” pattern was put down and the scores were all over the place. The cut score in the 1pm squad was high as it took a 722 to advance. But in the 3pm squad it only took 676 which was 46 pins lower than the first squad.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a special 3-squad event at AMF East Meadow (squad times of noon-2pm-4pm). Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,200 & $600. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and will cash for at least $100. For complete results of the East Islip tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Farmingdale Wellness Centers, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.