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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.

E. Meadow, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran a special doubles tournament at AMF E. Meadow and sold out the event with 116 teams! The winning doubles team, with a 4-game total of 2,087 worth $2,500, was Phil Rivera, Franklin Square, NY and Dale Alberino, N. Massapequa, NY. Finishing in 2^nd place with a 2,077 total, and earning $1,500, was partners Andrew Mienkiewicz, Dix Hills, NY and Anthony Fusco, W. Hempstead, NY.

AMF E. Meadow was packed all day with 6 bowlers to a pair. With a 1 in 6 cashing ratio a total of 20 teams cashed for at least $200. Phil Rivera not only finished in first place, he also came in third with a second partner, Dave Soren, Long Beach, NY. The 3^rd place team earned $1,100 with a 2055. Rounding out the top 4 teams was Eduardo Escobedo, N. Bellmore, NY and Mike Brue, N. Bellmore, NY with a 2048 worth $900.

Scoring on the house shot was good as it took a 1,941 series to cash. The main event total payout was $11,740. The side action paid out an additional $11,705. Total payout for the day was $23,445.

The LIGBT’s next event is our annual Winter Major featuring a $2,000 top prize. This 2-day event, February 4th & 6^th, takes place at AMF Wantagh. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, CLS Custom Upholsterers and Turbo 2-n-1 Grips.

New Hyde Park, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its first Masters Tournament and crowned three “major” champions at Herrill Lanes. The winner of the 49 & under handicap event was Peter LiBranti, Wantagh, NY.  The winner of the 50 & over handicap event was Kenny Wright, Brooklyn, NY. The 3rd champion was scratch winner, Stanley Waite, Dover, DE. Each event featured 4 qualifying games with 1 in 4 advancing to their own match-play finals.

Peter LiBranti won the 49 & under handicap event by defeating Jason Holley, Rosedale, NY 252-214 in the final match. Peter earned $1,000 while Jason took home $650. A total of 37 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $3,300 to 9 different finalists. The cut scores to advance in the 49 & under handicap event were 1005 at noon and 1040 at 3pm.

Kenny Wright won the 50 & over handicap event by defeating David Cincotta, N. Babylon, NY 257-227 in the final match. Kenny earned $1,500 while David took home $750. A total of 81 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $6,400 to 20 different bowlers. The cut scores to advance in the senior handicap event were 1009 at noon and 990 at 3pm.

Stanley Waite won the scratch event by defeating Joe LaBargo, Bayside, NY, 249-223 in the final match. Stan earned $1,000 while Joe took home $600. A total of 34 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $2,800 to 8 different bowlers. The scratch cut scores were 923 at noon and 891 at 3pm.

LIGBT’s first Masters Tournament was a huge success as 152 entries competed for $12,500 in prize money. A total of 37 bowlers advanced to the finals (a 1 in 3 ratio.) The side action paid out an additional $8,940 bringing the total event payout to $21,440.  

The LIGBT Masters was sponsored by Billvee Electric, CLS Custom Upholsterers, Vietri Associates, and Herrill Lanes. The LIGBT Tour presenting sponsor is Storm Bowling Products. LIGBT’s next event is a special Doubles event at AMF E. Meadow; Sunday, January 23rd (1pm.) To view the results of the LIGBT Masters please visit www.ligbtour.com. 

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its annual NYD Marathon at AMF Garden City featuring 3 different events. Jaleesa Taylor, Flushing NY was the lower average handicap champion earning $750. Darcy Monroe, E. Meadow, NY was the higher average handicap champion earning $700. The third NYD champion was Brian Rogers, Mineola, NY who earned $500 for winning the scratch event.

Jaleesa won the lower average handicap event with a 4-game total of 1075. Finishing just 8 pins behind, with a 1067, was Phil Rivera, Franklin Square, NY earning $400. Rounding out the top 3 was James Howard, Brooklyn, NY with a 1059 worth $300. A total of 46 bowlers competed in this division which paid out a $2,705 prize fund to 11 different cashers. It took a 1001 series to cash in the lower average handicap event.

Darcy won the upper average handicap event with a 4-game total of 1112. Finishing in second place, with a 1081 series, was Scott Gray, E. Meadow, NY earning $400. Rounding out the top 3 was Craig Bowden, Mt. Vernon, NY with a 1071 worth $300. A total of 40 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $2,350 to 10 different cashers. It took a 1010 series to cash in the upper average handicap event.

Brian won the scratch event with a 4-game total of 1063 with games of 279-268-279-237 (266 average.) Finishing in second place, with a 967, was Joshua Roca, New Hyde Park, NY with a 967 earning $300.  Rounding out the top 3 was Carl Clory, Valley Stream, NY with a 938 worth $200. The scratch event attracted 20 entries and paid out a $1,200 prize fund to 5 different cashers. It took a 929 series to cash in the scratch tournament.

The LIGBT NYD Tournament drew a great field of 106 entries, paid out $6,255 in prize money, and had 26 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $5,040 bringing the total event payout to $11,295. Max Thomas, N. Babylon, NY, in his first game shot the only 300 in the tournament.   

LIGBT’s next event is the 1^st Annual LIGBT Masters at Herrill Lanes (January 16, 2022.) To view the results of the AMF Garden City please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Torch Bowling, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, Ace Mitchell, & Turbo 2-N-1 Grips.

Meadow, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its annual Holiday House Shot Tournament at AMF E. Meadow featuring 3 different events. Eric Mueller, Brooklyn, NY won a total of $1,300 by winning the scratch and upper handicap events. Leslie Baptiste, Staten Island, NY won the lower handicap event and earned $800.

Leslie won the lower average handicap event with a 4-game total of 1093. Finishing 30 pins behind, with a 1063, was Carolyn Willis, Bethpage NY earning $400. Rounding out the top 3 was Joe Ferraiolo, W. Islip, NY with a 1045 worth $300. A total of 45 bowlers competed in this division which paid out a $2,600 prize fund to 11 different cashers. It took a 1023 series to cash in the lower average handicap event.

Eric won the upper average handicap event with a 4-game total of 1099. Finishing in second place, with a 1080 series, was Quan Jacob, Bronx, NY earning $400. Rounding out the top 3 was Curtis Hetmeyer, Brooklyn, NY with a 1075 worth $300. A total of 44 bowlers competed in this division which paid out $2,600 to 11 different cashers. It took a 1015 series to cash in the upper average handicap event.

Eric also won the scratch event with a 1051 four-game series (263 average) worth $500. Eric’s 279 final game jumped him over second place finisher Justin Kampf, Levittown, NY who shot a 1014 worth $300.  Rounding out the top 3 was Quan Jacob with a 1004 worth $200. The scratch event attracted 21 entries and paid out a $1,250 prize fund to 5 different cashers. It took a 985 series to cash in the scratch tournament.

The LIGBT Holiday Tournament drew a great field of 110 entries, paid out $6,450 in prize money, and had 27 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $5,805 bringing the total event payout to $12,255. Michael Lamanno, Bayshore, NY shot the only 300 in the tournament in Game 2. After the tournament was over the LIGBT raffled off over 50 prizes to many lucky winners.  

LIGBT’s next event is the annual New Year’s Day House Shot Marathon at AMF Garden City (January 1, 2022-11am start.) To view the results of the AMF E. Meadow event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Kegel, Knockout Ball Cleaner, Torch Bowling, Billvee Electric, Vietri Associates, Ace Mitchell, & Turbo 2-N-1 Grips.