Deer Park, NY: The LIGBT visited Strike 10 Deer Park for its 2nd House Shot Spectacular. What was really spectacular was Jose Perez’s performance in the final shootout. Jose, who resides in E. Elmhurst, NY dominated the final shootout by defeating 2nd place finisher Shawn Cummings, Middle Village, NY 278 (scratch)-243 (handicap.) Jose’s 28 pin victory earned him the $1,500 top prize while Shawn took home $800.
The 5-person final shootout was an exciting competition. Jose, the winner of the scratch division was giving everyone handicap. But that didn’t bother him as he struck in 9 out of his 10 frames. Finishing in 3rd place was Anthony Brown, Dix Hills, NY with a 241 worth $500. Rounding out the top 5 was 4th place finisher Noel Dilbert, Huntington St., NY with a 230 worth $350 and 5th was taken by Jose Torres, Brooklyn, NY with a 191 worth $300.
The LIGBT House Shot Spectacular held over Easter weekend drew 176 entries generating an $8,320 prize fund. Strike 10 Deer Park and Coaches Corner added $1,000 to the prize fund. A total of 45 bowlers went to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $3,790 bringing the total event payout to $12,110. Angel Villavicencio, Whitestone, NY won the bowling ball raffle.
Scores to cash on the house shot varied by division. The scratch cuts ranged from 648-713. The 49 & under handicap cuts ranged from 689 to 727. The 50 & over handicap cuts were 693-731. There were 2 perfect games bowled; Max Thomas, N. Babylon, NY and James Manganaro, Deer Park, NY. The wildcard winners were Jimmy Walsh, Glen Cove, NY (1,410), Ken Bruce, Oceanside, NY (1,420), Stacey Pflug, W. Babylon, NY, (1,391) and Stephanie Pidala, Maspeth, NY (1,398.)
LIGBT’s next tournament is Sport Shot Series #7 at AMF E. Meadow, April 7th (1pm & 3pm.) 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 Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and W.O.N. TV network.