Meadow, NY: The LIGBT ran its 6th house shot series event of Season 17 and crowned a new champion. The handicap title was won by Nas Freeman, Cambria Heights, NY with a fine 286 game worth $1,000. The scratch title was won by Ryon Lee, Holbrook, NY earning $400. This was Nas’ first LIGBT title Ryon’s 3rd title.
The handicap final shootout was dominated by Nas as he started with the first 9 strikes and locked up the title by the 8th frame. The contest late in the match was for 2nd place. Ryon Lee had only 1 strike in the first 5 frames but a quick lane adjustment allowed him to finish with 7 strikes in a row to grab 2nd place with a 268 worth $500. Finishing in 3rd was a new member, Nick Soldano, Miller Place, NY with 251 earning $300. Rounding out the top 4 was Dexter “Taz” Wharton with a 186 worth $250.
Ryon Lee won the scratch event by shooting an amazing 1,020 4-game total worth $400. Finishing in 2nd place, 16 pins behind Ryon, was Nas Freeman with a 1,004 worth $200. Rounding out the top 3 was Mark Ferrara, Massapequa, NY with a 985 worth $115. The scratch event drew 13 entries and paid out a 3-person prize list totaling $715.
LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #5 drew a field of 64 entries, paid out $3,965 in prize money, and had 16 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $2,000 bringing the day’s total payout to $5,965. Scores to cash were 984 in the 49 & under handicap division, 944 in the senior handicap division, and 985 in the scratch event. High series for the day was shot by Ryon Lee with a 1,020 scratch and 1,116 handicap total.
LIGBT’s next tournament is Sunday, May 4th (2 squads: noon & 2pm) and is Sport Shot Series #8 at AMF Garden City. To view the results and final shootout video of the AMF E. Meadow house shot tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Brunswick, Randi B. Siegle Law Offices, Turbo Grips, and Many Styles of Bowling.