Whitestone, NY: Hector Perez, a 40 year old bartender from Whitestone, NY won his first LIGBT title in a clutch performance. Hector defeated Phil Rivera, Franklin Square, NY 256-252 to win the $1,200 top prize. While Phil won $600 for second, Jeonghun Ji, College Point, NY finished third with a 239 worth $400. Rounding out the top 4 was the defending Whitestone champion Andrew Mienkiewicz, Massapequa, NY with a 202 worth $300.
Hector’s road to victory was an up and down affair. Hector took a commanding lead with an early triple but gave the lead back with opens in the 5th and 8th frames. Phil, who had struck in the 8th and 9th frames, could have shut Hector out with strike in the 10th but he spared giving Hector a chance at the title. Hector needed a double and threw 2 perfect shots to claim his first LIGBT trophy.
The Whitestone Lanes tournament drew a nice fall crowd of 92 entries, advanced 17 bowlers to the finals, and paid out $4,160. The house shot event produced high cut scores: 773 at 1pm and 759 at 3:30pm. High series of the tournament was shot by Alex Padmore, Jamaica, NY with an 832 in the 1pm squad. The wildcard winner was Pak Wong, New York, NY with a 1503.
LIGBT’s next tournament is a 5-game handicap marathon on Sunday; October 2nd at AMF Plainview. Top prizes are guaranteed to pay $1,500-1st, $750-2nd, $400-3rd, & $300-4th. One in 5 will cash for a minimum of $100. Entry fee is $90 for members and $100 for non-members. Running at the same time will be a special 5-game scratch marathon with an entry fee of $75. For complete results of the Whitestone Lanes tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.