Dory Enoveso (from left), Luke Bolongan, and Jomar Jumapao. | Contributed photo
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Elite bowler Luke Bolongan added another title to his huge collection after capturing the “Bowler of the Month” for April of the Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) on Sunday, April 28, at the SM Seaside City Cebu Bowling Center.
Bolongan flexed his winning form among 19 other keglers that competed in the tournament.
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However, he needed to endure a close championship round against eventual first runner-up and senior bowler Dory Enoveso. Bolongan scored 204 pinfalls, while Enoveso finished with 189 pinfalls in their championship duel.
Bolongan instantly earned the championship berth after topping the elimination round with 1,014 pinfalls, while former national team member Jomar Jumapao came in second with 998 pinfalls. Enoveso finished third 979 pinfalls.
Rene Ceniza and Robert Sarvida claimed the fourth and fifth spots, respectively by scoring 976 and 973, apiece to complete the keglers advancing to the top five step ladder round.
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In the step ladder round, Sarvida narrowly beats Ceniza, 168-164, but the former bowed down to Enoveso, 181-178.
Amazingly, Enoveso, an 85-year-old senior bowler staged the biggest upset of the tournament after defeating Jumapao, 188-171, in their semifinal showdown.
Enoveso went on to face Bolongan, but lost eventually in their championship match. Still, Enoveso won the hearts of the spectators who watched the tournament after beating younger opponents.