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.