Deer Park, NY: The LIGBT visited Strike 10 Deer Park for a House Shot Spectacular and the final shootout lived up to the event’s name. Joe Scianna, Long Island, NY, finished with 6 strikes in a row to defeat Calvin Nottingham, Deer Park, NY 224-222. Joe earned the $1,500 top prize while Calvin took home $750. Finishing in 3rd was Rob Miller, Manorville, NY with a 214 earning $500. Rounding out the top 5 was 4th place finisher Weldon Drayton Jr., Brentwood, NY with a 212 worth $400 and 5th went to Leon Kessee, Hempstead, NY with a 179 worth $300.
The 5-person final shootout had one of the best finishes in LIGBT history. Rob had the early lead by throwing a 5 timer in frames 3-7 but two late game splits open the door for Joe. Facing an incredible 60 pin deficit in the 6th frame Joe, who opened twice in his first 5 frames, when sheet to eek out the victory. Calvin could have locked out Joe with a double in the 10th frame but finished with a spare and second place. Weldon also had a shot at the title finishing with 6 strikes in his last 7 frames but failed to double in the 10th to put the pressure on Joe.
The LIGBT House Shot Spectacular held drew 110 entries generating a $6,490 prize fund. Strike 10 Deer Park and Coaches Corner added $1,000 to the prize fund. A total of 30 bowlers went to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $1,785 bringing the total event payout to $7,565. Donna Ryan, Smithtown, NY won the bowling ball raffle.
Scores to cash on the house shot varied by division. The scratch cuts ranged from 685-708. The 49 & under handicap cuts ranged from 648 to 674. The 50 & over handicap cuts were 675-696. The wildcard winners were Nick Falsetta, N. Babylon, NY (1,303), Rich Hengel, East Meadow, NY (1,368), and Andrew Mienkiewicz, Dix Hills, NY (1,397)
LIGBT’s next tournament is a Handicap Doubles event at AMF E. Meadow, Sunday, December 1st (noon start.) To view the results of the House Shot Spectacular at Strike 10 Deer Park Lanes please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, Many Styles of Bowling, and W.O.N. TV network.