Defending champion Kamahalan reigned supreme over hapless Yaris X 21-6 on the 9th week of the ongoing Unified Filipino Tenpin Bowlers of Riyadh (UFTBR)-Etihad Airways Tuesday Bowling League at the Universal Bowling Center (UBC).

Kamahalan soared to the second position of the team standings and captured the Team of the Week award. Leading the relentless attack was Edwin Atienza with a series of 880 with support from Bembol Velasco (856), Prince Mohammed Al-Saud (776), Lulu Quejada (728), CelisViloria (451) and Fhel Ramos (428).

League leader NBA kept pace with Kamahalan by trouncing Habagat 18-10. Highlighting NBA’s win was ace bowler Ronald Bautista who once again delivered a perfect 300 game.

In other matches, Vinnell Arabia defeated Thrill Seekers 13-11, Unica won over Ayaw Na 20-10, Mandirigma narrowly beat SABB Advance 11-10, SACO Bolts outbowled Pin Hitters 17-8 and Lane Cruisers cruised past Pin Pals 14-6.

Ryan Iñigo of NDV bagged the Bowler of the Week award in Group 1 with a series of 933 and Phines Pingol of Yaris X in Group 2 with 721.

Ronald Bautista increased his lead in the MVP race Group 1 with an average of 223.65 followed by Arnold Jesena (214.5) and Ernee Noto (213.05). In the Group 2 MVP race, Iñigo now leads with an average of 198.67 followed by Ferdie Dela Rosa (189.33) and Shawn Rickettat third (188.92).

The league’s main sponsor is Etihad Airways, the national airlines of UAE and one of the fastest growing airlines in the Middle East which will offer 3 return tickets in Coral Economy Class, 2 for Manila and 1 for any Etihad Airways online destination to top individual achievers at the end of the league.

Iñigo, Aril Masters champs in UFTBR Goodwill Games

Ryan Iñigo and Irene Aril captured the men’s and ladies Masters title respectively in the UFTBR Goodwill Games recently.

Novice bowler Iñigo bested four rated bowlers on his way to the crown namely Fernie Ballano, who settled for 1st runner-up position, Ed Cruz (2nd runner-up), Edgar Badeo (3rd runner-up) and Andro Tismo (4th runner-up).

Nina De Vera the youngest competitor took the 1st runner-up plum in ladies Masters event with Lani Dela Cruz at 2nd runner-up.

SABB Takaful Tenpin Wizards (Arnold Jesena, Jess Ambon, Ric Urrutia Jr and Atoi Ramos) bagged the team event title followed by SMURF Pinstrikers (Mario Velasquez, Edgar Badeo, JojoPaciano, Clem Ojeda) at second, Team NDV (Nelson De Vera, Earl De Vera, Ryan Inigo, Art Yukong) third, Ilocano Boys (Buddy Balisi, Doy del Moral, Fhel Ramos, Rico Feria) fourth, and House of Donuts (Ernee Noto, Joe Garrido, Celis Viloria, Stephen Solomon) fifth.

Bandar Al Marshad took home the men’s singles event title with Ballano and Doy del Moral at second and third, with Fe Agbisit bagging the ladies singles title followed by Aril and De Vera.

The doubles crown went to the tandem Arnold Quindara and Dennis Gabriel with Noto and Viloria at second Leo Mabunga and Boy Mirando at third.

The men’s all events winner was Ambon followed by Quindara and Noto while the ladies all events title went to De Vera, followed by Aril and Agbisit.

Noto, UFRBR chairman, would like to thank all the event sponsors namely Ayed Alshamrani of ASC Adwaa Al-Sheehab Company for Communication Ltd., Al Safi Danone, Gandour, Yaris X, SACO, Fathi Abdulaziz, House of Donuts and McDonald’s and all the working committee members for their support and assistance.