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Garden City, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its annual 2-day Memorial Day Weekend House Shot Major at AMF Garden City. Charles Ko, Palisades, NJ, representing the 49 & under handicap division, defeated Joe Scianna, Ronkonkoma, NY from the 50 & over handicap division, 246-245. Charles earned $2,000 for the title while Joe earned $1,000 for 2^nd place. Charles also came in third as the scratch winner earning an additional $800 with his 244 scratch game. Rounding out the top 5 was 4^th place finisher Isaiah Zamor, Hempstead, NY with a 226 worth $600. Finishing in 5^th place was senior bowler Alex Padmore, Jamaica, NY with a 189 earning him $500.

The final shootout was one of the closest in LIGBT history as the top 3 places were separated by just 2 pins! Isaiah had the early lead when he started the shootout with a triple. But a string of opens killed his titled chances. Joe and Charles battled it out until the final frame. Charles had a 1-pin lead going into the 9^th frame. Both bowlers finished with 4 strikes giving Charles the 1-pin victory.

The LIGBT Memorial Day Weekend Major was a big success with 284 entries generating a $12,675 prize fund. A total of 78 bowlers went to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $10,020 bringing the total event payout to $22,695.

Scores to cash on the house shot varied by division. The scratch cuts ranged from 684-728. The 49 & under handicap cuts ranged from 707 to 735. The 50 & over handicap cuts were 681-742. Darcy Monroe, E. Meadow, NY shot the only 300 of the tournament. Storm ball winners were Sun Kim, Eddie Eng, and Tony Genova.   

LIGBT’s next tournament is a sport shot event at AMF Garden City, Sunday, June 4^th (1pm & 3pm.) To view the results of the AMF Garden City event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

E. Meadow, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its 9^th event of its 12 tournament House Shot Series at AMF E. Meadow. The tournament used a 4-game format with the top 2 from each age handicap division advancing to a 4-person shootout. There was also a separate scratch competition. The handicap champion was Kevin Hyslop, Massapequa Park, NY earning $1,000. The scratch winner was Justin Kampf, Levittown, NY earning $500.

The final handicap shootout was a very close competition as all 4 bowlers were within 10 pins of each other through the first 6 frames. Kevin started a string of 7 strikes in frame 6 to grab his first LIGBT title with a fine 287. With Kevin’s late surge, the other 3 competitors had to fight for 2^nd place. Steven Kelly, Islip, NY finished with 4 straight strikes to secure 2^nd place, worth $500, with a 246. Finishing in 3^rd was Pak Wong, New York, NY with a 227 worth $300. Rounding out the top 4 was Curtis Hetmeyer, Brooklyn, NY with a 222 earning him $250. 

The scratch event was won by Justin Kampf with a 4-game total of 987 (246 average.) Finishing in 2^nd was Curtis Hetmeyer with a 942 worth $300. Rounding out the top 3, and earning $200, was Darius Fuller, Bayshore, NY with a 929 series. A total of 4 bowlers cashed in the scratch prize list which paid out $1,130.

LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #9 at AMF E. Meadow drew a field of 76 entries, paid out $4,790 in prize money, and had 19 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $3,105 bringing the total day’s payout to $7,895. Scores to cash on the High Street pattern were 954 in the 49 & under handicap division, 918 in the senior handicap division, and 886 in the scratch event. The winner of the Storm ball raffle was Anthony Cotter, Bellmore, NY. Steve Schneider, Islip Terrace, NY shot the high scratch game of the tournament with a 299 in game 3.    

LIGBT’s next tournament is our annual Memorial Day Weekend House Shot Major at AMF Garden City: Friday, May 26^th and Sunday, May 28^th. Entry fee is just $65 per squad and a $2,000 top prize is being offered. To view the results of the AMF E. Meadow tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric, Randi B.Siegle Law Offices  and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran Sport Shot Series #8 at AMF Garden City and crowned a brand-new champion. Nolan Herron, a 17-year-old high school junior from Fairfield, CT, won the $1,000 top prize by defeating 2^nd place finisher Tyger Folmar, Queens, NY 244-206. Tyger earned $550 for his runner-up position. Finishing in third place was Jack Kampf, Levittown, NY with a 191 worth $350. Rounding out the top 4 was Valerie DeLillo, N. Massapequa, NY with a 189 worth $250.

The Garden City sport shot event was one of the lowest scoring tournaments in LIGBT history. The “Boardwalk” pattern proved frustrating for everyone and bowlers making spares won the biggest share of the prize fund. No one in the final shootout threw a clean game. Nolan, had only 1 open which propelled him to victory. When Nolan struck in the 9^th frame, and Tyger opened, it was clear Nolan secured his first LIGBT title.   

The LIGBT 2-squad sport shot tournament drew 89 entries, paid out $4,435 in prize money, and had 23 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $4,460 bringing the total event payout to $8,895.  

Scores to cash on the 35 foot “Boardwalk” pattern were 632 at 1pm and 616 at 3pm. The wildcard winner, which is the highest 6-game series by a non-finalist, was Rob Longiaru, Seaford, NY with a 1,246. There was only one 700 series shot for the day and it was by our champion Nolan with a fine 721 series. The winner of the Storm ball raffle was David Cincotta, N. Babylon, NY.

LIGBT’s next tournament is our 9^th House Shot Series event at AMF E. Meadow, on Sunday, May 7^th (1pm.) To view the results of the AMF Garden City event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric and Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law.

Babylon, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran a special drop your low game sport shot tournament called: The First Pair Shootout sponsored by Bill Verni of Bilvee Electric. Phil Rivera, Franklin Square, NY won his 2^nd LIGBT title (first singles title) by defeating Darryl Freeman, Forest Hills, NY 270-252. Phil earned $1,500 for his victory while Darryl took home $800 for second place. Finishing in third was Andrew Mienkiewicz, Dix Hills, NY with a 219 worth $600. Rounding out the top 4 was Kymari Nelson, Copaigue, NY with a 215 worth $500.

The First Pair Shootout started with 2 divisions, 49 & under/50+ with each group bowling 4 games and dropping their lowest game to determined prize fund position. The top 2 from each division advanced to a 1-game shootout. Additional cashers were paid using a 1 in 3 ratio.

The final shootout quickly became a 2-person match. Phil started ahead as he was getting 27 pins more in handicap than Darryl. Even though Darryl through a clean game (no opens), and Phil had 2 opens, the extra handicap helped Phil secure his title. Both bowlers threw triples in the middle of the shootout. Darryl could have put pressure on Phil if he doubled in the 10^th. But when Darryl failed to strike in his last frame Phil claimed his first singles title.

As for the other 2 shootout finalists, Andrew struggled on the right lane and had to settle for third. Kymari was making his first LIGBT video shootout and it took a while for him to loosen up. But he finished strong with 3 strikes in his last 2 frames giving him confidence for his next shootout appearance.    

The LIGBT sport shot event at AMF Babylon drew a sold-out field of 99 entries, paid out a $7,410 prize fund, and had 30 bowlers cash. The side action paid out an additional $4,540 bringing the total event payout to $11,950. The cut scores to cash on the “Route 66” pattern were 700 in the under division and 714 in the senior division. Peter Ramo and Donald Eubanks won Storm balls in a special raffle. Over $1,000 was added to the prize fund from Bill Verni and the raffles.  

LIGBT’s next event is a sport shot tournament at AMF Garden City on Sunday, April 30^th (1pm & 3pm.) To view the results of the AMF Babylon tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric, and The Law Offices of Randi Siegel.

Garden City, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran a Doubles Tournament at AMF Garden City and attracted an incredible crowd of 98 teams. Tom Catalano, N. Babylon, NY & Kymari Nelson, Copaigue, NY teamed up to win the $2,000 top prize with a 4-game total of 2,045. Finishing in 2^nd place, 26 pins behind, was the team of Bobby Annan, Copaigue, NY & Jonathan Mercado, Brentwood, NY. The 2nd place team shot a 2019 series earning $1,100.

The team of Nick Falsetta, N. Babylon, NY & Kymari Nelson took home $800 with their 3rd place finish shooting 2015. Rounding out the top 4 was the team of John Knierieman Jr, E. Islip, NY & Jonathan Mercado with a total of 2014 earning them $600.  It took a 1917 total to cash in the $8,300 prize fund.

A total of 16 teams cashed at AMF Garden City. The side action paid out an additional $4,455 bringing the total day’s payout to $12,755. The LIGBT welcomed 15 new members at AMF Garden City. Darius Fuller, Bayshore, NY shot the only 300 in the tournament. His perfection was done in game one. Donald Eubanks won the Storm Ball.  

The LIGBT’s next event is a special sport shot event at AMF Babylon; Sunday, April 23^rd at 1pm. Billvee Electric will be adding $500 to this 4-game handicap tournament featuring a “drop your low game” format. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Randi B. Siegel Law Offices, Billvee Electric, CLS Custom Upholsterers and Turbo 2-n-1 Grips.

Meadow, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its 8^th event of its 12 tournament House Shot Series at AMF E. Meadow. The tournament used a 5-game format with each bowler’s best 4 games determining their prize fund position. The handicap champion was Justin Sternberg, Kings Park, NY earning $1,000. The scratch winner was Jason Forshee, Lindenhurst, NY earning $500. Both champions earned their first LIGBT title.

The final handicap shootout, where the top two from both age divisions combined for a 1-game shootout, was a great match. Going into the final frame 3 of the 4 bowlers had a shot at the title. Justin started slow opening twice in his first 5 frames which put him 34 pins behind the leader. But from the 6^th frame on Justin struck out to finish with a 252 and an amazing 11-pin victory. Kenny Bruce, Oceanside, NY shot the only clean game of the shootout but still needed a strike in the 10^th to grab the title. He left a 2-pin spare and settled for second place with a 241 worth $600. The 3^rd place finisher was 14-year-old Mel Sim, Queens Village, NY with a 228 earning him a $400 scholarship. Fourth place went to Beverly Parker, Brooklyn, NY with a 193 worth $300.    

The scratch event was won by Jason Forshee with a 4-game total of 934. Finishing in 2^nd place was Max Thomas, N. Babylon, NY with a 906 worth $300. Rounding out the top 3, and earning $200, was Mel Sim with an 885 series. A total of 6 bowlers cashed in the scratch prize list which paid out $1,380.

LIGBT’s House Shot Series Event #8 at AMF E. Meadow drew a field of 104 entries, paid out $6,390 in prize money, and had 27 bowlers go to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $3,665 bringing the total day’s payout to $10,055. Scores to cash on the Easy Street pattern were 876 in the 49 & under handicap division, 864 in the senior handicap division, and 897 in the scratch event. The winner of the Storm ball raffle was Eddie Eng, Flushing, NY.   

LIGBT’s next tournament is a special Handicap Doubles event at AMF Garden City, Saturday, April 8th at 11am. To view the results of the AMF E. Meadow tournament please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric, Randi B.Siegle Law Offices  and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

New Hyde Park, NY:   The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran its annual 2-day Spring Major at Herrill Lanes and crowned Tay Farinu, Cambria Heights, NY as the 2023 Champion. Tayo earned the $1,500 top prize by defeating Denis Mendelson, Levittown, NY 222-205 in the final shootout. While Denis earned $750 for second, placing third was Andrew Mienkiewicz, Dix Hills, NY with a 199 worth $500. Rounding out the top 4 was Jenn Bochicchio, Selden NY with a 161 earning $400.

The final shootout was a very competitive match. Andrew and Tayo were throwing most of the strikes but Denis and Jennifer hung in there by filling frames with spares. Heading into the final frame Tayo needed a mark and 7 pins to lock up the championship. Tayo threw a 9 spare and filled the frame with a 7 count to secure his $1,500 victory. The Abbey Road pattern proved challenging as all 4 shootout finalists had at least 2 open frames.

The LIGBT Spring Major was a success with 156 entries generating a $7,890 prize fund. A total of 42 bowlers went to the cashing window. The side action awarded an additional $7,125 bringing the total event payout to $15,015.

Scores to cash on the 40 foot “Abbey Road” pattern ranged from 654-678. The 4 squad leaders, each earning byes, were: Leslie Baptiste, Staten Island, NY (759 Saturday-noon), Joe Scianna, Ronkonkoma, NY (771 Saturday-2pm), James Walsh, Glen Cove, NY (786- Sunday-noon), and Jennifer Bochicchio (738 Sunday-2pm.) The 3 wildcard winners were: Monica McMillan, E. Elmhurst, NY (1268), Donald Eubanks, Elmsford, NY (1276), and Chondite Faison, New York, NY 1357.  

LIGBT’s next tournament is a house shot event at AMF E. Meadow, Sunday, April 2^nd at 1pm. To view the results of the Herrill Lanes event please visit www.ligbtour.com. The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Billvee Electric Randi B. Siegle Attorney at Law, and CLS Custom Upholsterers.

Wantagh, NY: The LIGBT, sponsored by Storm, ran a Doubles Tournament at AMF Wantagh and attracted a record crowd of 153 teams! Rob Longiaru, Seaford, NY and Joe Cavaliere, N. Babylon, NY teamed up to win the $2,500 top prize with a 4-game total of 2,018. There was a tie for 2^nd place with each runner-up doubles team earning $1,200. The team of Jordan Ockimey, Amityville, NY and Keith Bergstrom, W. Babylon, NY matched the team of Terrence Taylor, Flushing, NY and Eric Taylor Sr., Jamaica, NY with 4-game totals of 1,966.

The AMF Wantagh doubles event attracted 153 teams and paid out a prize fund of $12,480. A total of 27 teams cashed as it took an 1855 team total to get to the cashing window. The side action paid out an additional $5,965 bringing the total day’s payout to an incredible $18,445. The LIGBT welcomed 24 new members at AMF Wantagh.

The LIGBT’s next event is our annual Spring Sport Shot Major. This 2-day event is being hosted by Herrill Lanes and will run Saturday and Sunday, March 25 & 26 (squads at noon & 2pm.) The LIGBT is sponsored by Storm, Randi B. Siegel Law Offices, Billvee Electric, CLS Custom Upholsterers and Turbo 2-n-1 Grips.