Lao bags February title in Prima monthly bowlfest

CEBU, Philippines – William Lao bested a mixture of veteran and upcoming bowlers to snatch the February title of the 2009 Prima Cebu Tenpin Bowling Monthly Open at the Gaisano Bowlingplex in Brgy. Banilad, this city.

Lao toppled 1,339 pinfalls in the six-game monthly final to pocket the P2,500 champion’s purse of the event supported by Edcon Glass and Aluminum.

Junjun Gothong was 77 pins behind Lao to settle for second place, while John Gasataya landed third with 1,244 pinfalls.

The fourth to 10th placers were Jose Caberte (1,231), Lolong Uy (1,228), Clarence Tiu (1,216), Bede Illano (1,200), Andrew Yap (1,197), Michelle Lim (1,196) and Jacklynn Lim (1,196). – Caecent No-ot Magsumbol (THE FREEMAN)