Farmingdale, NY: Dexter Sapp, a Verizon technician from Valley Stream, NY won the 2016 LIGBT Super Bowl Marathon. Dexter, who now has the most titles in the club, rolled a 297 handicap game in the final shootout to defeat Darryl McDuffie, Floral Park, NY by 28 pins. While Dexter earned $1,000 for his victory, Darryl took home $600 with his 269. Rounding out the top 4 was third place finisher Bill Verni, W. Babylon NY with a 259 worth $400 and fourth went to Deon Taitte, Amityville, NY with a 243 earning him $300.
To advance to the marathon’s final shootout you had to shoot a 1319 series. The top 4 included two bowlers looking for their first title (Darryl and Deon.) Deon, who was getting the most handicap, had the lead going into the 7th frame but a 5 count open dropped him to fourth. Dexter and Darryl traded strikes at the end with Dexter coming out on top.
The 2016 Super Bowl Marathon drew 73 entries, paid out 19 cashing spots (better than 1 in 4) totaling $4,390. Farmingdale’s 42 foot house shot was used resulting in a cashing score of 1259 and a 1319 to advance to the top 4. High series of the tournament was shot by Deon with a 1376 5-game handicap series.
During the Super Bowl the LIGBT ran a special match play tournament. The final match was a nail biter as Angelo DeSena, Brooklyn, NY struck out in the final frame to defeat Maggie Joseph, Bayshore, NY 262-260. Angelo won $250 plus an invitation to the Tournament of Champions and Maggie, who is already entered into the TOC, won $130.
LIGBT’s next event is a house shot tournament at East Islip Lanes on Sunday, February 14th. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,000-1st, $500-2nd, $300-3rd, $250-4th. One in 6 each squad advances to the finals and cashes for a minimum of $80. Entry fees are $65 and $55. For complete results of the Super Bowl Marathon please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.