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VIVIANY TAPIA IS LIGBT’S NEWEST CHAMPION!

Posted On: September 25, 2017

Astoria, NY:  Viviany Tapia, a 37 year old security officer from Brooklyn, NY, won his first LIGBT title by defeating senior bowler Fletcher Bacote, Whitestone, NY 235-223 at Astoria Bowl. Viviany, who was bowling in his first LIGBT event, earned $1,000 for his victory while Fletcher earned $500. Rounding out the top 4 was third place finisher Maniram Basdeo, Bronx, NY with a 214 worth $300 and fourth went to Yon Gyo Phark, Flushing, NY with a 182 worth $250.

Viviany bowled like a champion throughout the shootout as he was the only bowler without an open. Fletchter got off to a horrible start with 3 opens but finished strong to capture second. Yon Gyo started strong but too many opens late hurt his chances. Maniram had an early double but 3 late opens destroyed his title hopes. Viviany secured his first title with a triple in the last 2 frames.

The Astoria Bowl house shot tournament drew a nice crowd of 79 entries, advanced 15 bowlers to the finals and paid out $3,900. The modified house shot pattern created much lower cut scores than past house shot events; 706 & 708. High series of the tournament was shot by Yon Gyo with a 769 in the 3:30pm squad. The wildcard winner was Ron Hatchett, New York, NY with a 1362 six game series. Michele LaSala, Whitestone, NY was added to the finals as high women with a 681 series in the 1pm squad.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a special 2-day sport shot event at Strike 10 Deer Park October 6 & 8. The top 5 prizes are guaranteed to pay $2,000-$1,000-$500-$350-$300 and 1 in 6 each squad advances to the finals and earns a minimum of $150. To view the final results of the Astoria house shot event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Torch Bowling, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

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LISA LAGUARINO IS THE COMEBACK KID!

Posted On: September 18, 2017

Garden City, NY:  Less than a year ago Lisa LaGuarino was having surgery on her shoulder. Today she is holding her second LIGBT trophy by winning LIGBT’s sport shot event at AMF Garden City. Lisa, who is a medical billing supervisor from N. Bellmore, NY, won the $1,000 top prize with a 230 to defeat second place finisher Ferrill McNeill, Bronx, NY who shot a 201 and earned $500. Rounding out the top 4 was third place finisher Jimmy Walsh, Glen Cove, NY with a 186 worth $300 and fourth went to Lloyd Gregory, Jamaica, NY with 178 worth $250.

The final shootout was a low scoring event as there were many opens throughout the 10 frames. Lisa stayed clean for the first 6 frames which gave her a slight lead. But when she doubled in the last 2 frames she secured her second LIGBT title. Ferrill stayed close but couldn’t figure out the right lane. When he opened in the 9th frame his title hopes were dashed and he settled for second place. Jimmy stayed close early but had too many late opens to finish third. Lloyd started with 4 opens and could never recover and had to settle for fourth place.

The AMF Garden City event drew a nice fall crowd of 101 entries (up 10% from last year), advanced 17 bowlers to the finals and paid out $4,460. The cut score in both squads was 705 on the “Autobahn” pattern. High series of the tournament was shot by our champion Lisa with a 787 in the second squad. The wildcard winner was Tony Jimenez, Massapequa Park, NY with a 1385 series. No one hit the no-tap jackpot and it is now worth $586.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a house shot event at Astoria Bowl on Sunday, September 24th. Top prizes are guaranteed at $1,000-$500-$300-$250 with 1 in 6 each squad advancing to the finals and guaranteed a minimum of $100. Entry fees are $80 & $70. To view the final results of the AMF Garden City event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Kegel, Randi Siegel Law Offices, Torch Bowling, Knockout Ball Cleaner and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

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ANDRE JOHNSON WINS HIS FIRST LIGBT TITLE

Posted On: September 04, 2017

Babylon, NY:  Andre Johnson, a 41 year old limo driver from Portchester, NY, won the $2,000 top prize at LIGBT’s Match Play Championship event held at AMF Babylon. Andre’s first LIGBT title became reality when he defeated Ron Hatchett, New York, NY 255-216 in the final shootout. While Ron earned $1,000 for second, Kevin Miller, NYC, took third with a 214 worth $750. Rounding out the top 4 was Ron Moskow, Huntington Station, NY with a 203 earning him $500.

Andre’s road to victory went through the Desperado. He never qualified in any of the 3 squads but shot a 260 handicap game to be one of the six bowlers that advanced to the finals through the 1-game desperado. In the semis, Andre was the last advancer to make match play as his score was the cut with a 223. In Round 1 of match play Andre defeated the #1 seed Joe Hatchett, NYC, 243-220. In Round 2 Andrew defeated the # 8 seed Jack Kampf, Levittown, NY 235-230.

In the final shootout Andre shot the only clean game. While the other 3 competitors had at least 2 opens Andrew tripled in the 6th through 8th frames to seal his first title. Andre took a victory lap when he struck in the tenth frame to secure a 39 pin victory.   

The AMF Babylon event drew an incredible crowd of 193 entries (plus 47 desperados), advanced 37 bowlers to the finals and paid out $9,290. The cut scores on the “Boardwalk” pattern were moderate; 691, 696 & 706. High series of the tournament was shot by Joe Hatchett with an 823 in the 2pm squad. Justin Kampf won the no-tap jackpot worth $500 in the noon squad. Nine bowlers won DV8 Pitbull Growls by shooting the high handicap score each game.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a regular sport shot event at AMF Garden City on Sunday, September 17th. Top prizes are guaranteed at $1,000-$500-$300-$250 with 1 in 6 each squad advancing to the finals and guaranteed a minimum of $150. Entry fee is $80 & $70. To view the final results of the AMF Babylon 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.

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