Illano edges young rivals to win June title of Prima monthly bowl

CEBU, Philippines – Dr. Bede Illano capitalized on his vast experience to edge out a bunch of talented youngsters and top the June edition of the 2009 Prima Cebu Tenpin Bowling Monthly Open at the Gaisano Bowlingplex in Brgy. Banilad, this city.

Illano finished the six-game finale with 1, 280 pinfalls.

Xyrra Cabusas wound up second with 1, 255 pinfalls followed by Jomar Jumapao with 1, 248.

Bel Suelto Jr. landed fourth with 1,245 pins, while Andrew Yap occupied the fifth spot with 1, 214.

Rounding up the top 12 placers in the Ong King King Import and Export-sponsored monthly finals were Micah Co and Clark Tiu both with 1,213 pins, Junjun Gothong (1,207), Clarence Tiu (1,182), Lolong Uy Sr. (1,135), Wilbert Yu (1,123) and Jacklynn Lim (1,109). – Caecent No-ot Magsumbol (THE FREEMAN)