Deer Park, NY: Jarret McMillan, a LIFT driver from Jamaica, NY, won the $2,000 top prize at LIGBT’s Match Play Championship event hosted by Strike 10 Deer Park. Jarret’s first LIGBT title was accomplished when he defeated Mack Oakman Jr., Melville, NY 242-234 in the final shootout. While Mack earned $1,000 for second, Beverly Parker, Brooklyn, NY took third with a 228 worth $500. Rounding out the top 5 was Yon Gyo Phark, Flushing NY with a 208 worth $350 and fifth went to Joe Scianna, Ronkonkoma, NY with a 197 worth $300.
The final 5 shootout was a great match. The handicap difference between the 5 bowlers was an enormous 60 pins. Mack Oakman led most of the way as he filled all 10 frames. Jarret stayed close but when he opened in the 8th frame he trailed Mack by 16 pins. Jarret needed a strong finish and when he tripled in the final 2 frames he secured the $2,000 title.
The Strike 10 Deer Park event drew a nice crowd of 149 entries (plus 24 desperados), advanced 30 bowlers to the finals and paid out $8,700. The cut scores on the “Broadway” pattern were moderate; 704-726. High series of the tournament was shot by James Dickerson, Norwalk, CT with an 844 in the Friday, 10pm squad. Three bowlers hit the no-tap jackpot; Eddie Eng won $656 in the Friday-10pm squad, Jarret McMillan won $76 in the Sunday 1pm squad, and James Mora won $70 in the Sunday 3:30pm squad.
LIGBT’s next tournament is our annual Fall Major at Herrill Lanes; October 20th & 22nd. Top prizes are guaranteed at $3,000-$1,500-$500-$350-$300 with 1 in 6 each squad advancing to the finals and guaranteed a minimum of $150. Entry fee are $100 & $80. To view the final results of the Strike 10 Deer Park event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Torch Bowling, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.