News 2022

Wantagh, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its third Trio’s Handicap Challenge at AMF Wantagh. The winning team, with a 4-game total of 3,237 worth $3,000, was Barry Forbes Jr., Brooklyn, NY, Renee Trotman, Brooklyn, NY and Mike Whittaker, Queens NY. Finishing in 2^nd place with a 3,178 total, and earning $1,500, was the team of Cquashaun Grantham, Woodhaven, NY, Terrence Taylor, Flushing, NY and Twone Williams, Laurelton, NY.

The Wantagh house shot produced some very fine scores. Finishing in third place with a 3,168 worth $750 was Andre and Darryl McDuffie and Charlie Rembert, all from Floral Park, NY. Rounding out the top 4, earning $600 was the team of Leslie Farrell, Flushing, NY, Rich Hill, Brooklyn, NY and Monica McMillan, East Elmhurst, NY. The top 6 teams cashed (1 in 6) as it took a 3,100 total to get to the cashing window.   

The Trio’s prize fund paid out $6,600 and attracted a total of 34 teams. The side action paid out an additional $8,645 bringing the day’s total payout to $15,245. No perfect games were shot during the event. Fourteen new members joined the LIGBT at AMF Wantagh.  

LIGBT’s next event is a sport shot singles tournament at Herrill Lanes on Sunday, April 24^th (1pm & 3pm.) Top prizes are guaranteed to pay, regardless of entries, $1,000-$500-$300-$250. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Torch Bowling, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, and ManyStylesOfBowling.com.

Garden City, NY: Tristyn Forde, a 22-year-old student from Jamaica, NY, won the LIGBT Spring Major at AMF Garden City. Tristyn won his first LIGBT title by defeating Darryl McDuffie, Floral Park, NY 251-246 to earn the $2,000 top prize. While Darryl earned $1,000 for second, finishing in third was Curtis Hetmeyer, Brooklyn, NY with a 245 worth $750. Rounding out the top 5 was 4^th place finisher Andre McDuffie, Floral Park, NY with 229 worth $600 and 5^th place finisher Joe Scianna, Ronkonkoma, NY with a 219 worth $500.

The Spring Major final shootout was a great match as the top 3 finished within 6 pins of each other. Tristyn did not have an open frame until the tenth but missed a spare to make it close. Darryl bowled the best game of the shootout hitting the pocket 12 times but 3 stubborn 10 pins cost him the title. Curtis could have jumped to second place but he surprisingly threw a 7 count to drop to third. 

The LIGBT Spring Major featured 3 different divisions; scratch, 49 & under handicap, 50 & over handicap. There were 4 qualifying squads for each event with 1 in 4 each squad cashing and 1 in 8 advancing to the finals and earning a minimum of $150. Each division had their own elimination finals with the remaining 2 from each handicap division, and the last remaining scratch bowler, combining to compete in a 1-game final shootout for the top prizes.

The LIGBT Winter Major drew a total of 212 entries (including the desperado), cashed 53 spots, and had an event payout of $11,480 (with over $1,000 added by the LIGBT.) The side action paid out an additional $11,800 bringing the total event payout to $23,280. Cut scores on the house shot ranged from a high of 734 to a low of 682.

LIGBT’s next tournament is our Trio’s Handicap Challenge Saturday, April 16^th (10am start) at AMF Wantagh.  The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Torch Bowling, Billvee Electric, Vietri Assoiates, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

E. Meadow, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran a special doubles tournament at AMF E. Meadow attracting an amazing 98 teams! The winning doubles team, with a 4-game total of 2,055 worth $2,000, were brothers Charlie Rembert and Andre McDuffie both from Floral Park, NY. Finishing in 2^nd place with a 1,988 total, and earning $1,500, were partners Yu Hin Yu, Brooklyn, NY & Sam Fang, Little Neck, NY. Rounding out the top 3 was the doubles team of Pat Cutolo, Ronkonkoma, NY and Jude Cutolo, Bayside, NY with a 1985 series worth $1,000. 

Charlie Rembert had a really good day. He not only finished first with his brother but also tied for 4^th place with a 1952 series with Terrence Taylor earning $750 and 5^th place with Darryl Freeman also earning $750. Tony Jimenez won the Storm Ball raffle while Curtis Hetmeyer and Chris Cassentto won cash prizes. Joe Biscardi, Wantagh, NY had the high scratch game of the day with a 299.

AMF E. Meadow was packed all day with 6 bowlers to a pair. With a 1 in 6 cashing ratio a total of 16 teams cashed for at least $200. Scoring on the modified house shot (Bourbon Street) was good as it took an 1,885 series to cash. The main event total payout was $9,975. The side action paid out an additional $6,165. Total payout for the day was $16,140.

The LIGBT’s next event is our annual Spring Major featuring a $2,000 top prize. This 2-day event, April 1^st & 3^rd , takes place at AMF Garden City. LIGBT’s next non-singles event is a handicap Trio’s tournament, featuring a $3,000 top prize, at AMF Wantagh on Saturday, April 16^th. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, CLS Custom Upholsterers and Turbo 2-n-1 Grips.

Wantagh, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran a 4-game house shot tournament featuring 3 different prize funds. The winner of the higher average handicap event was Christopher Verton, Elmont, NY earning $700.  The winner of the lower average handicap tournament was high school student Jonathan Cirillo, W. Islip, NY earning a $700 scholarship. The scratch champion was Brian Ziesig, Levittown, NY earning $225. All 3 winners were first time LIGBT champions.

Chris’ road to his first LIGBT title was accomplished with an 1115 series. Finishing in second place in the upper average handicap event was senior bowler James Howard, Brooklyn, NY with a 1069 worth $350. Third place was taken by James Gilmore, Rosedale, NY with a 1059 worth $250. A total of 33 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $1,960 to 8 different cashers. It took a 982 series to cash in the higher average handicap event.

Jonathan’s road to his first LIGBT title was accomplished with a fine 1126 series. Finishing in second place, in the lower average handicap event, was senior bowler Eddie Cintron, Laurelton, NY with a 1098 worth $350. Mike Brue, North Bellmore, NY took 3^rd place, and earned $250, with a 1058. A total of 35 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $2,110 to 9 different cashers. It took a 1003 series to cash in the lower average handicap event.

Brian won the scratch title by shooting a 958 four-game block (239 average.) Finishing in second place, with a 928 was Robert Perry, St. Albans, NY, earning $130. The scratch event attracted 6 entries and paid out $355. It took a 928 series to cash in the scratch tournament.

The LIGBT house shot event at AMF Wantagh drew a field of 74 entries, paid out $4,425 in prize money, and had 19 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $3,385 bringing the total event payout to $7,810.  

LIGBT’s next event is a special Doubles Tournament on Sunday, March 27^th hosted by AMF E. Meadow. To view the results of the AMF Wantagh tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, CLS Custon Upholsterers, & Turbo 2-N-1 Grips.

New Hyde Park, NY:   Archie Nabas, a 50-year-old left-hander from Queens Village, NY, won LIGBT’s latest sport shot tournament at Herrill Lanes. This was Archie’s fifth LIGBT title but first one in three years. Archie won the $1,000 top prize by defeating 2^nd place finisher Curtis Hetmeyer, Brooklyn, NY 240-226. While Curtis earned $650 for his runner-up position, finishing in third place, with a 215, was Denis Mendelson, Levittown, NY earning $450. Rounding out the top 4 was Charles Ko, Palisades, NJ with a 214 earning him $350.

The final shootout was an exciting match as all 4 competitors had a shot at the title going into the last 2 frames. Denis made a late run by finishing with 4 strikes but fell just short. Curtis would have put a lot of pressure on Archie, since he went first, if he doubled in the final frame. But a stubborn 7-pin allowed Archie to claim his victory by just filling his final frame. Charles threw a ton of strikes but had 3 open frames which cost him a chance at the title.

The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew a wonderful crowd of 110 entries, paid out $5,550 in prize money, and had 29 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $7,655 bringing the total event payout to $13,205. Cut scores to cash on the 42-foot Autobahn pattern were 689 at 1pm and 692 at 3pm. The wildcard winner, which is the highest 6-game series by a non-finalist, was 4^th place finisher Charles Ko with a 1393.

LIGBT’s next tournament is a 4-game house shot event at AMF Wantagh on Sunday, March 20th. To view the results of the Herrill Lanes event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Torch Bowling, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, and Turbo 2-n-1 Grips.

Levittown, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran a 4-game house shot tournament featuring 3 different prize funds. The winner of the higher average handicap event was Joanna Viscuso, Seaford, NY earning $700.  The winner of the lower average handicap tournament was Matthew Sindone, Copaigue, NY also earning $700. The scratch champion was pro shop owner Justin Kampf who earned $400.

Joanna’s road to her first LIGBT title was accomplished with a 1094 series. Finishing in second in the upper average handicap event was Tyger Folmar, Miramar, FL with a 1067 worth $350. There was a tie for 3^rd with a 1053: Gerard “G MAN” Gagliano, Hicksville, NY and Jack Kampf, Levittown, NY both shot 1053 each earning $225. A total of 35 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $2,110 to 9 different cashers. It took a 1003 series to cash in the higher average handicap event.

Matt’s road to his first LIGBT title was accomplished with a fine 1121 series. Finishing in second in the lower average handicap event was Henry Phem, Brooklyn, NY with a 1095 worth $350. Ray Brooks, S. Ozone Park, NY took 3^rd place, and earned $250, with a 1083. A total of 36 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $2,110 to 9 different cashers. It took a 1033 series to cash in the lower average handicap event.

Justin Kampf protected his home turf by averaging 243 (971 total) to earn the scratch title. Finishing in second place, with a 951 was Storm Rep Andrew Mienkiewicz, Dix Hills, NY earning $240. Third place in the scratch event was Thomas Nelson, Amityville, NY with a 925 worth $125.  The scratch event attracted 13 entries and paid out a $765 to 3 different cashers. It took a 925 series to cash in the scratch tournament.

The LIGBT house shot event at Levittown Lanes drew a field of 84 entries, paid out $4,985 in prize money, and had 21 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $3,890 bringing the total event payout to $8,875.  

LIGBT’s next event is a 2-squad sport shot tournament at Herrill Lanes on Sunday, March 6^th (1pm & 3pm.) To view the results of the Levittown tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, CLS Custon Upholsterers, & Turbo 2-N-1 Grips.

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its annual Super Bowl Marathon at AMF Garden City featuring 3 different events. Scott Teitler, Patchogue, NY and Mark Ferrara, Farmingdale, NY tied for first place with a 1083 in the upper average handicap event. Each won $460 for their co-title. In the lower average handicap event Denis Mendelson, Levittown, NY won $600 by finishing with the top 4-game total; 1062.  Joe LaBargo was the scratch champion with a 932 worth $250.

While Scott and Mark shared the upper average handicap title, finishing in third place, with a 1044 series, was Jaleesa Taylor, Flushing, NY earning $200. A total of 27 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $1,605 to 7 different cashers. It took a 1007 series to cash in the upper average handicap event.

Denis Mendelson’s win in the lower average handicap event was his second consecutive title. Finishing 21 pins behind, with a 1041, was Joe Ferraiolo, W. Islip, NY earning $315. Rounding out the top 3 was Alex Padmore, Jamaica, NY with a 1035 worth $200. A total of 27 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $1,595 to 7 different cashers. It took a 1006 series to cash in the lower average handicap event.

Joe LaBargo averaged a fine 233 to earn the scratch title. Finishing in second place, with a 914 was Timothy Smith Jr., W. Islip, NY earning $170 in scholarship money.  The scratch event attracted 7 entries and paid out a $420 prize fund to 2 different cashers. It took a 914 series to cash in the scratch tournament.

The LIGBT Super Bowl Marathon drew a field of 61 entries, paid out $3,620 in prize money, and had 16 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $3,380 bringing the total event payout to $7,000.  

LIGBT’s next event is a 4-game house shot marathon at Levittown Lanes; Sunday, February 27^th at 2pm. To view the results of the Super Bowl Marathon please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, CLS Custon Upholsterers, & Turbo 2-N-1 Grips.

Wantagh, NY: Denis Mendelson, a 67-year-old retired printer from Levittown, NY, shot a perfect 300 game in the final shootout to capture the $1,500 top prize at LIGBT’s Winter Major held at AMF Wantagh. This was the first perfect game in an LIGBT final shootout in the Tour’s 14-year history! It was an incredible performance especially considering $4,350 in prize money was on the line in the shootout.

The final shootout was an exciting match with Denis obviously dominating from the start. Finishing in second, and earning $1,000, was senior bowler Romeo Castro, Flushing, NY with a 286 handicap game. Third place went to the scratch division champion, Pierce Field, Shirley, NY with a 254 worth $750. Rounding out the top 5 were the 2 finalists from the 49 & under handicap division; Guy Sereno, W. Hempstead, NY finished in 4^th place with a 230 worth $600 and 5^th went to Sam Farber, Merrick, NY with a 222 worth $500.  

The LIGBT Winter Major featured 3 different divisions; scratch, 49 & under handicap, 50 & over handicap. There were 4 qualifying squads for each event with 1 in 4 each squad cashing and 1 in 8 advancing to the finals and earning a minimum of $150. Each division had their own elimination finals with the remaining 2 from each handicap division, and the last remaining scratch bowler, combining to compete in a 1-game final shootout for the top prizes.

The LIGBT Winter Major drew 194 total entries, cashed 49 spots, and had an event payout of $10,430 (with $750 added by the LIGBT.) The side action paid out an additional $6,440 bringing the total event payout to $16,870. Cut scores on the house shot were high all weekend ranging from a high of 806 to a low of 731.

LIGBT’s next tournament is our annual scratch and handicap Super Bowl Marathon; Sunday, February 13^th (11am start) at AMF Garden City.  The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Torch Bowling, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.