Team NBA pads lead in Etihad Airways Bowling League

Team NBA led by topnotch bowler Ronald Bautista is on a roll with yet another 21-19 win over Pin Hitters in the 11th week in the Unified Filipino Tenpin Bowlers of Riyadh (UFTBR)-Etihad Airways Tuesday Bowling League at the Universal Bowling Center (UBC).
NBA extended their insurmountable lead in the team standings with another showcase of balanced and consistent plays.
Bautista once again led the team with a series of 908, with contributions from Art Yukong (879), Joe Garrido (852), Earl De Vera (465), Joel Batolina (380), Ryan Iñigo (364) and Mike Ecalnir (297).
In the battle for second place, Unica won over Habagat 20-12 and defending champion Kamahalan soared to third place with a win over Saco Bolts 18-7.
SABB Advanced managed to keep pace with the leaders with a win over Ayaw Na 15-12.
In other matches, Vinnell Arabia beat Lane Cruiser 15-10, Mandirigma outbowled Pin Pals 18-10 and Dabarkads edged Thrill Seekers 13-12 in a match between cellar dwellers.
Bautista bagged the Bowler of the Week award in Group 1 with comebacking Rachel Tismo of Unica (823 series) in the Group 2 category.
Bautista also maintained his lead in the MVP race in Group 1 with an average of 222.41 followed by Arnold Jesena (217.0) and ErneeNoto (212.05). In the Group 2 MVP race, Ryan Iñigo still leads with an average of 190.27 followed by FathiAbdulaziz (188.50) and Shawn Rickett (187.90).
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 round trip 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.
The league management team is composed of Cesar De Mesa, Armin Isles, Dennis Durens, Ian Choco, Ruby Urrutia, Jim Dela Rosa, Art Palustre, Pau Feria, Torres and Noto.
Team standings as of week 11: 1. NBA 203 points 2. Unica 175 3. Kamahalan 172 4. Habagat 170 5. SABB Advance 161 6. Ayaw Na 156 7. Mandirigma 139 8. Lane Cruiser 138 9.
Saco Bolts 133 10. Vinnell Arabia 126 11. Pin Pals 123 12. Pin Hitters 119 13. Thrill Seekers 102 14. Dabarkads 81
Haj Goodwill Games
Meantime, UFTBR Chairman Noto is once again inviting all bowlers to join the upcoming annual Haj Goodwill Games which will be held during the Eid break at the last week of October.
The event will be a 4-player team competition at UBC. Bowlers may contact any UFTBR officer to obtain a registration form and for more info regarding the event. Aside from the team competition, individual events are also up for grabs.
Participation will be limited only to the first 30 teams to register.