Bowling

ARLINGTON, Texas – Courtney Morelli of Selden, New York, and Tanner Ausec of Colorado Springs, Colorado, have been selected as the United States Bowling Congress Youth Ambassadors of the Year. The annual award recognizes a male and a female USBC Youth bowler for exemplary contributions in the sport outside of league or tournament play, academic accomplishments, and community involvement. Selected by the International Bowling Campus Youth Committee, based on submitted applications, Morelli and Ausec each will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Morelli has been a member of the Long Island USBC Youth Leaders program since 2013, and currently serves as treasurer. She

ARLINGTON, Texas – Five United States Bowling Congress Youth members were selected to receive an Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship in recognition of their academic achievements and contributions to their communities. Recipients were selected by the International Bowling Campus Youth Committee from submitted applications and each receives a $5,000 scholarship. The scholarship is named in honor of the legendary hall of famer who was dedicated to helping youth bowlers. The five recipients of an Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship are: Bridget Bazile, Tigerton, Wisconsin Bailey Knierim, San Antonio Alexander Kobus, Crown Point, Indiana Amanda Naujokas, Lake Ronkonkoma, New York Lane Thompson, Irving, Texas

February 9, 2020 New Hyde Park, NY: Tom Grecula, a 39-year old right-hander from Maspeth, NY, won the $1,000 top prize at LIUSBC’s 700 Club Tournament hosted by Herrill Lanes. Tom won this prestigious event by defeating 26-year old left-hander Jeremy Milito, Holbrook, NY, 248-242. Jeremy, who bowled a perfect 900 series last season, earned $600 for finishing second. Rounding out the top 4 was third place finisher Tom McNally, Greenlawn, NY with a 223 worth $400 and fourth place finisher Rich Glinnen, Bayside, NY with a 222 worth $300. The 700 Club final shootout was an exciting match with

January 12, 2020 Coram, NY: Paul Bajorski, Islip, NY won his third consecutive LIUSBC 700 Club Tournament at Coram Country Lanes. Paul won the $1,000 top prize by defeating Pierce Field, Shirley, NY 258-202 in the final match. While Pierce earned $500 for second place, finishing in third and fourth were Steve Ammirati, Patchogue, NY and Chris Lucchese, Bellrose, NY each earning $225. Paul’s road to victory started when he qualified for match play in the Sunday 3pm squad with a 694. In his first match Paul defeated the #2 seed Eric Buffa, Lake Grove, NY 239-213. Paul’s second match

December 15, 2019 Farmingdale, NY: The LIUSBC hosted a Holiday No-Tap tournament at Farmingdale Lanes and crowned nine champions. Congratulations to Alan Seib, Rich Glinnen, Tony Genova, Pete Scavuzzo, Bob Miller, Scott Resnick, Anthony Castellano, David Ghirardi, and Brian Hoever who tied for first place with a 900 series. All 9 “champions” won $225 each. A 10th spot was paid with Evelyn Arena earning $60 with an 897. The handicap no-tap tournament was created to offer all bowling levels a fun tournament for nice prize money. The no-tap event was affordable and featured a handicap of 80% of 300. With

December 6, 2019 Coram, NY: Jeremy Milito, who bowled a perfect 900 series on April 25, 2019 at Farmingdale Lanes, received his 900 ring at a special presentation at Coram Country Lanes. LIUSBC President, Anthony Martinez, presented Jeremy with a beautiful gold ring signifying the ultimate bowling achievement. Many of Jeremy’s family and friends were on hand to watch the presentation that was streamed live. There have only been 36 perfect series bowled in sanction competition and Jeremy was the second to accomplish this feat on Long Island. The first 900 on Long Island was shot by Joe Novara at

November 24, 2019 Garden City, NY: Joe LaBargo, Bayside, NY won the LIUSBC SUNation Classified Eliminator by defeating Paul Bajorski, Islip, NY 245-225 in the final shootout. Joe earned $2,000 for his victory while Paul won $1,500. Finishing in third, and earning $1,000, was Maniram Basdeo, Bronx, NY with a 199 worth $1,000. Rounding out the top 4 was Hector Diaz Jr., Bronx, NY earning $500 with a 187. The SUNation Classified Eliminator was LIUSBC’s second special event of the season. The 3-game handicap tournament featured 4 average divisions with each champion meeting in a final 4 shootout. The championship