E. Islip, NY: Dave Soren, a 58 year old property manager from Long Beach, NY, won his first LIGBT title at East Islip Lanes in a special house shot tournament. Dave defeated Derek Brandi, Whitestone, NY, 297-294 in the final shootout to earn the $1,000 top prize and an invitation to the LIGBT Tournament of Champions. While Derek earned $500 for second Fred Jankowsky, Brooklyn, NY earned $350 for third with a 292. Rounding out the top 5 was 4th place finisher Dave Petruzziello, West Haven, CT with a 284 worth $300 and in fifth was Scott Teitler, Patchogue, NY with a 250 earning him $250.
The 5 person shootout was a tight match with many lead changes. Fred had the lead by throwing 7 out of his first 8 strikes. But that lead quickly disappeared when he opened in both the 9th and 10th frames. Dave Soren, who opened in the second frame, struck out from the 5th frame on to win. If Dave did not strike out he would have left the door open for Derek to capture the title.
The East Islip house shot tournament drew a great crowd of 111 entries, advanced 19 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $4,355. As expected the house shot pattern resulted in very high scoring with cuts of 816 in the 1pm squad and 815 in the 3pm squad. High series of the tournament was shot by 2 of our shootout finalists; Dave Soren and Dave Petruzziello with both shot an 899 series. There were no 300 games but Scott Teitler did shoot 299.
LIGBT’s next tournament is our biggest event in our history; The Super Tournament at Farmingdale Lanes. This 3-day event, February 26-28, features top prizes of $5,000-1st, $2,500-2nd, $1,250-3rd, $1,000-4th. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and cashes for a minimum of $150. Entry fee is only $75 per squad. For complete results of the East Islip house shot tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.