Avila rules mixed rookies division in 2nd SUGBU Open C’ships
Joma Avila (middle) joins other winning bowlers of the mixed rookie division. | Contributed photo
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Joma Avila, one of the rising stars of Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU), showcased his talent by capturing the mixed rookies title in the 2nd SUGBU Open Championships held on Saturday, July 5, at the SM Seaside Bowling and Leisure Center.
Avila outplayed fellow SUGBU junior MJ Villa in the stepladder finals of this Philippine Bowling Federation (PBF)-sanctioned national tournament. The top-seeded Avila rolled a solid 206 pinfalls to secure the win, while Villa settled for second place with 180.
Villa earlier earned a finals berth by defeating third seed Emz Salvador of the Davao Tenpin Bowling Association (DATBA), 212–181.
Also making the division’s top finishers was SUGBU’s Flor Hodgkinson.
During the tournament on Saturday, Avila emerged as the top qualifier with 1,180 pinfalls, closely followed by Villa with 1,173. Salvador ranked third with 1,138, trailed by Metro Cagayan Bowlers Association’s Sophia Martin (1,127) and Hodgkinson (1,087).
He joined fellow SUGBU bowler Nestor Ranido in winning a title. Ranido ruled the mixed seniors masters last Friday.
The annual national tournament has drawn bowlers from across the country, representing Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
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