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N.J. native Steve Soss feeds off crowd, ‘strikes’ again at Jim Elliott’s 47th New Year Singles Classic

January 21, 2023 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

Steve Soss and Jim Elliott

Tourney director Jim Elliott hands the trophy to two-time NYSC winner Steve Soss on Saturday at Rab’s Country Lanes.

By Nick Regina | nregina@siadvance.com
silive.com | Click here for the full story

Call it a road field advantage.

New Jersey native Steve Soss “struck” again at Rab’s Country Lanes, capturing his second crown at Jim Elliott’s 47th New Year Singles Classic on Saturday. Soss outlasted Sean McAuliffe in the title round, pulling out a 225-200 triumph in the final.

The 31-year-old Roselle Park resident tossed games of 249, 259, and 269 en route to sweeping his four matches. It was the third straight trip to the championship round for Soss, the fireballing southpaw who previously defeated Sean’s brother, Tim McAuliffe Jr., in the 2020 final and finished as runner-up to Pierce Field in 2022.

There was no event in 2021 due to the pandemic.

A raucous crowd of approximately 100 onlookers peppered McAuliffe and other local keglers with “oohs” and “aahs” throughout the afternoon, hanging with bated breath on each toss. Despite the exhilarating atmosphere, Soss’ tosses typically received benign recognition and little fanfare by comparison.

Nevertheless, it only seemed to add fuel to the 31-year-old’s fire.

“When your opponents’ fans are cheering so loud, it’s tough to keep yourself concentrating,” acknowledged Soss. “You learn that from bowling…every year I come here and the whole place cheers, but when I throw a good shot it’s silence. It’s alright though, I like it.”Steve Soss rolls a ball in the finals of the New Year Singles Classic

“They all grew up here and bowled here for years. I don’t bowl here, so to come out and bowl with these guys and have a chance of beating them. It’s a good feeling,” he added. “I just come out here to bowl.”

After both Soss and McAuliffe left pins standing on the finale’s first frame, the New Jerseyan began heating up. Soss spared the 2nd frame and proceeded to strike on frames 3 through 7. He struck on 9 and 10 before sparing out to end the match.

McAuliffe, meanwhile, recorded strikes on 2 through 4, sparing the 5th frame before striking on 6 and 7 and sparing the 8th frame. He struck on 9 and could have won the match if he doubled on 10, but left three pins standing on his first attempt — sealing his fate and securing Soss’ victory.

“It feels good to come back after losing in the finals last year. It feels really good,” said Soss. “It’s just about not worrying about pressure, just getting out there and throwing the best shot you can. I was trying to go win it.”

FINAL FOUR AND PAYOUTS

Meanwhile, Tim McAuliffe Jr. finished third after falling to Soss in the semis (268-218), while Dan Costantino came in fourth after succumbing to Sean, 206-205, in another exciting final four matchup. The three Staten Islanders are all Susan Wagner graduates, while Tim McAuliffe Jr. currently serves as the school’s head bowling coach.

Sean McAuliffe rolls a ball in the Finals of the New Year Singles Classic

Sean McAuliffe finished second on Saturday. He’s an 11-time finalist at the NYSC.

Sean McAuliffe is an 11-time finalist at the event, and multi-time final four finisher. He hopes to get over the hump next year and secure his first NYSC crown.

“I had a chance. I had to double to win,” said McAuliffe, a previous Donnie Walters and multi-time USBC champion. “It’s a letdown. This is the one major Staten Island tournament I don’t have yet. This is my elusive tournament.”

“I knew I had a chance. Unfortunately, I left a seven-count (on the 10th frame),” he added. “It’s hard to beat Steve. He’s good…Once he gets going, it’s hard to stop him.”

Jeffrey Martin finished fifth, while Mike Galeotti came in sixth place. Previous winner Joe Lampariello tallied a seventh-place finish and six-time champion George Cretella rounded out the top eight finishers at the 24-person event.

Paula Meduri, the tourney’s lone female competitor, finished 13th.

Tournament director Jim Elliott and all of the competitors heaped praise on the Wilkinson family and Rab’s for the professional atmosphere on the lanes.

“It was very exciting. People like to see this, it’s like a professional bowling tournament here,” concluded Elliott. “We had some excellent bowling today. You can’t ask for too much more than that. Good matches, close matches.”

Prize money: Soss ($1100), S. McAuliffe ($700), T. McAuliffe ($450), Costantino ($300), Martin ($240), Galeotti ($215), Lampariello ($195), Cretella ($175), Dan Dunleavy ($135), Tom Hollywood ($125), Cameron LaPlant ($120), Mike Giovinazzo ($120), Meduri ($115), Nick Abbate ($115), Joe Gentile ($110), Don Pendleton ($110), John Winters ($100), Kevin Ng ($100), Bill Salvatore ($100), Ken Cedel, Ken Russo ($100), Joe LaBargo ($100), Andrew Link ($100), Tim McAuliffe Sr. ($100).

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Bowling: 3 McAuliffes will make Saturday’s New Year Singles Classic finals a family affair

January 18, 2023 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

The McAuliffe Family posing on the lanes holding bowling balls

The McAuliffes — Tim Sr., Sean and Tim Jr. — are all set for the finals of Saturday’s New Year Singles Classic. (Staten Island Advance photo)

By Joe D’Amodio | damodio@siadvance.com
silive.com | Click here for the full story

The Top 24 finals of Jim Elliott’s 47th New Year Singles Classic on Saturday at Rab’s Country Lanes will be a family affair for the McAuliffe clan.

Three McAuliffe family members, Tim Sr. and his sons, Tim Jr. and Sean, cracked the Top 24 list as two weekends of qualifying came to a close Sunday at Country.

Tim Jr.’s booming 836, rolled on the first weekend of qualifying, went unsurpassed, giving the 43-year-old righty the top seed. Tim Jr. won this event in 2014.

But both Sean, 35, and dad Tim Sr., 69, the former proprietor of the now defunct Victory Lanes, didn’t want Tim Jr. to have all the fun by himself and qualified 17th and 18th, respectively, checking in with series of 727 and 724.

“It’s so awesome,” said Tim Jr. about competing in the same final field with his father and younger brother. He said it’s the second time it has happened. “Sean called me with the good news (Sunday) night. I’m glad I have a first-round bye so I can avoid my dad until the later rounds. He’s money.”

Sean has been to the finals of this event numerous times, but has yet to win it all. He’s happy, however, to be competing with his dad and brother this time out.

“It’s an honor to represent our bowling family in any tournament,” said Sean. “I’ve bowled my brother Tim a bunch of times — which I have the better record, I might I add — but never my dad 1 on 1 in a tournament. They have both challenged me to always get better in any sport growing up and it will be all business if we do happen to bowl one another but emotions will be high before and after. It would be a dream to see one of them in the final match.”

Proud wife and mom Laurie McAuliffe, who works at Country, will be watching the event with great interest and some angst.

“I think she will be rooting for me. I’m her favorite,” said Tim Jr. with a laugh. “I think she has a Team McAuliffe shirt (from past events) so she will be pulling for all of us.”

Mike Galeotti (786) qualified in the second spot with a 786, while unprecedented six-time NYSC champ George Cretella (780) finished tied for third with Steve Soss, who won this event in 2020.

“George is like Tom Brady (with all those titles,” said Tim Jr. “And if I win this year I’ll be like Patrick Mahomes, chasing George’s record.”

In all, the top eight qualifiers receive first-round byes of the five-game, head-to-head match-play finals format.

Other powerhouses in the scratch finals are past champs Dan Dunleavy, Don Pendleton and Joe Lampariello and Joe Gentile, Joe LaBargo Jr. and Thomas Hollywood Jr.

BOWLER …………..NET SCORE

(* DENOTES SQUAD LEADERS)

  1. TIM McAULIFFE JR. 836*
  2. MIKE GALEOTTI 786*
  3. GEORGE CRETELLA 780*
  4. STEVE SOSS 780*
  5. NICK ABBATE JR. 779
  6. DANIEL COSTANTINO 766*
  7. DON PENDELTON 761*
  8. JOE GENTILE 760
  9. JOE LAMPARELLO 755*
  10. MIKE GIOVINAZZO 754
  11. THOMAS HOLLYWOOD JR. 745*
  12. DAN DUNLEAVY 741*
  13. CAMERON LAPLANT 740
  14. JEFFREY MARTIN 736
  15. KEN CEDEL 733*
  16. JOHN WINTERS SR. 728
  17. SEAN McAULIFFE 727*
  18. TIM McAULIFFE SR. 724*
  19. PAULA MEDURI 723
  20. KEVIN NG 723
  21. JOE LABARGO JR. 712*
  22. BILL SALVATORE 687*
  23. KEN RUSSO 679*
  24. ANDREW LINK III 676*

Note: all averages must be verified

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Bowl and Catch the Big Game with Rab’s this Super Bowl-ing Sunday!

January 11, 2023 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

Tired of doing the same old thing on Super Bowl Sunday?

Tired of sitting on the couch watching the game?

Not interested in the big game and looking for something else to do?

Super Bowl-ing Sunday Special FlyerJoin us for Super Bowl-ing on Super Bowl Sunday, February 12, 2023 for an evening of bowling fun and football!

The fun starts at 6:00 PM, where you can enjoy unlimited bowling during the game for just $25 per person*!  Not only will you get to bowl ’til you drop, you’ll also have access to some great food from Rab’s Kitchen throughout the game.  With a minimum of 2 bowlers per lane, your party of up to 4 people will receive a fresh pizza pie or an appetizer sampler filled with all your favorite bites and unlimited soda.  Your party of 5-6 people will enjoy both a pizza pie and an appetizer sampler.

Rab’s is the perfect place to watch the big game.  With multiple TVs throughout the center, of all sizes, you won’t miss a single play.  Whether you’re a hardcore fan or just enjoy the social atmosphere, Super Bowl-ing Sunday is right for you.

Don’t miss out… Come and cheer on your team (or just your numbers), bowl, eat, and drink…  Click here for details and to reserve your spot!

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New Year Singles Classic: Booming numbers highlight opening weekend of qualifying

January 9, 2023 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

Photo of tournament leader Tim McAuliffe Jr.

Tim McAuliffe Jr. grabbed the early lead in the 2023 New Year Singles Classic. (Staten Island Advance photo)

By Staten Island Advance Sports Desk
silive.com | Click here for the full story

Tim McAuliffe Jr.’s 836 series highlighted a thunderous weekend as qualifying in Jim Elliott’s 47th New Year Singles Classic got underway over the weekend at Rab’s Country Lanes.

McAuliffe grabbed the top spot with his big series and was followed by Mike Galeotti’s 786, which was helped by a 300, one of two perfect games on the weekend.

The two keglers won their respective squads, which means they will automatically be seeded in the 24-person finals. There were six other squad winners (see the results below), including six-time NYSC winner George Cretella (780).

A.J. Everts, who did not crack the standings, also fired a 300.

Qualifying concludes this weekend with finals being contested on Jan. 21 at Country.

RESULTS 47TH ANNUAL NEW YEAR SINGLES CLASSIC

After one weekend of qualifying

Squad leaders seeded to finals

Tim McAuliffe Jr. 836

Mike Galeotti 786

George Cretella 780

Don Pendelton 764

Joe Lamparello 756

Joe Labargo Jr. 712

Bill Salvatore 687

Andy Link III 676

Top 8 Non squad leader scores

Nick Abbate 779

Joe Gentile 760

Mike Giovinazzo 754

Jeff Martin 736

John Winters Sr. 728

Paula Meduri 723

Dan Dunleavy 723

Anthony Arias 721

300 games: Mike Galeotti and AJ Everts

Click Here for additional information about the New Year Singles Classic including current standings

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Curtis alumni squad captures New Year’s Eve Battle of the Schools at Country Lanes

January 2, 2023 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

Battle of the Schools 2022 Alumni Champs

5th Annual Battle of the Schools Alumni Division Champions, Team Curtis High School Tournament Director Mike Ruffe, Dennis Sciré, Thomas Hollywood, Jeff Martin, Jay Gomez, & Dave Kosinski.

By Staten Island Advance Sports Desk
silive.com | Click Here for the Full Story

Hours before the ball dropped on a New Year, Rab’s Country Lanes hosted the New Year’s Eve Battle of the Schools — the fifth consecutive year for the Alumni edition and the 19th year for the High School division.

When all was said and done and the final ball had been rolled, Curtis Team No. 1, consisting of Dennis Sciré, Thomas Hollywood, Jeff Martin, Jay Gomez and Dave Kosinski, won the Alumni crown and the $1,000 top prize which will be donated to the St. George school’s bowling program. It was the team’s second crown in three years after winning in 2020.

Arlington High School, consisting of Ivan Ortega, Braden Cassidy, Keegan Howles and Ryan Lashlee, won the High School division by knocking over 2,020 pins.

“It was a great morning for some fun while raising some funds for our local bowling programs and bragging rights, of course,” said Country proprietor Frank Wilkinson.

A total of $2,000 was awarded in grants and scholarships with funds matched by the Rab Wilkinson Foundation.

The Alumni division featured 83 bowlers across 17 teams, representing 20 schools from throughout the boroughs.

After a 10-game qualifying round (baker format), the top four teams competed for the title in a rolloff where top seed Tottenville bowled fourth-seeded Monsignor Farrell and second seed Susan Wagner bowled third-seeded Curtis.

Tottenville No. 1 led the qualifying round with a 2,426, series with the tournament high game — the first perfect 300 game of the event’s history — besting Susan Wagner (2,361).

In the finals, the teams bowled two games with total wood determining the winners. Round 1: Tottenville No. 1 defeated Farrell No. 1, 432-360, while Curtis No. 1 defeated Susan Wagner No. 1, 512-411.

In the finals, Curtis defeated Tottenville, 483-443.

Alumni division

Champions: Curtis (Dennis Sciré, Thomas Hollywood, Jeff Martin, Jay Gomez and Dave Kosinski) — $1,000

Runner-up: Tottenville (Jason Wichnovitz, Mickey Endress, Vinny D’Ambrosio, III, Chris Riordan, and Tyler Bernstein) — $500

High School Division

13 Teams, representing 13 Schools, 12 Island Schools, and 1 off Island Team.

Champion: Arlington High School – 2,020 series (Ivan Ortega, Braden Cassidy, Keegan Howles and Ryan Lashlee)

Runner-up: Moore Catholic — 1,978 (Robert Werling, Zachary McGinley and Christopher Ferrera)

Full Event Results available: bowlatrabs.com/tournaments/

Some other Event Notes:

  • Amongst the field… 29 athletes were recognized as Advance All Stars during their high school bowling career, three of which were four-time recipients (Melissa Kammerer, Erin Schneider, and Daniel Costantino)
  • 25 PSAL City Championship Teams were represented.
  • Four Staten Island Bowling/Staten Island USBC Hall of Famers competed (Tim McAuliffe Jr., Naz Laursen, Vinny D’Ambrosio III and Joe LaBargo)
    Competitors varied in age… The earliest High School Grad represented the 1967 class and the latest representing the 2022 class.

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Stay Warm and Active this Winter and Come Bowling at Rab’s

December 22, 2022 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

View of the lanes at Rab's

Looking to get out of the house this Winter Break?  Look no further… Rab’s Country Lanes is the perfect place to spend a winter break afternoon with friends and family.  Rab’s, Staten Island’s #1 Destination for Fun, is known for its lively atmosphere and wide range of entertainment options.

As soon as you step inside Rab’s, you’ll be greeted by the sound of pins crashing and the sweet smell of freshly-made pizza, hand-crafted burgers, and great snacks to enjoy.  The lanes are always bustling with activity, and there’s a sense of friendly competition in the air.  Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or a beginner, you’ll have a great time trying to knock down those pins!

Reason # 1 why bowling is such a great activity during winter break is that it’s an indoor activity.  Which makes it perfect for those cold, wet, and snowy days when you don’t want to venture outside.

Rab's Steakhouse BurgerAnd when you need a break from all the action, you can head over to Rab’s Kitchen for a burger, slice of pizza, our signature wings, or a sweet snack.  Work on those cravings and check out Rab’s Kitchen Menu before your visit.

So if you’re looking for a fun, social activity to enjoy with friends and family over winter break, Rab’s is the perfect place!  Your day with us is sure to provide hours of enjoyment and create lasting memories.   There are available lanes 7 days a week and you can guarantee your lane by reserving it today, right here on bowlatrabs.com!

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Play Santa! Adopt a Child in Need this Holiday Season by purchasing a gift from our Amazon Wish List!

December 7, 2022 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

You too can be Santa… Adopt a Child in need this Season by purchasing a gift from our Amazon Wish List! 🎄 🎁

Each Holiday Season, Rab’s through our amazing community of family and friends helps those in the Staten Island Community by donating gifts for children and families in need to make the Holidays extra special. The requested donations on this list will benefit children through various organizations including The Salvation Army, Toys for Tots, and Adapt Community Network. Please consider buying an item to bring joy to a child this Holiday Season!

Click Here to View The Amazon Wish List!

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Bowling: New Year Singles Classic qualifying set to roll next month

December 7, 2022 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

By Joe D’Amodio | damodio@siadvance.com
silive.com | Click Here for the Full Story

Staten Island’s longest running open bowling event — Jim Elliott’s New Year Singles Classic — will be held next month at Rab’s Country Lanes.

Qualifying in the event’s 47th edition will be held on the weekends of Jan. 7-8 and Jan. 14-15. Squad times each day will be at 1 and 2:30 p.m.

The finals will be contested on Jan. 21 at 1 p.m.

Entry fee is $50. The format consists of bowling three games across six lanes. Handicap is 70 percent of a 220 average. The finals are scratch.

The top two high rollers from each qualifier (16) will be seeded into the finals as well as the next eight high series for a total of 24 finalists.

Long Island kegler Pierce Field won last year’s event.

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Staten Island Lions fundraise for trip to national championships

November 26, 2022 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

By: Justine Re | Staten Island
Published 6:00 PM ET NOV. 25, 2022
NY1.com | Click Here for the Full Story & Video

It’s down to the wire for the undefeated Staten Island football team, the Staten Island Lions.

“It means a lot. This is my first year playing football on a team. I usually play football for fun but now that I’m playing on a team since it’s my first year, it’s very special,” Anthony Schipani, an athlete, said.  When Schipani joined the Staten Island Lions, he never dreamed he and his teammates would head to the Super Bowl.

Jimmy Durkin, assistant coach and president of the league, is hoping the bowling event raises the money they need.

They held a fundraiser Friday at Rab’s Country Lanes for the upcoming trip.

“The smiles on their face when they finally knew they were going and the announcer saying and Staten Island is going to Florida you can just see the excitement on their faces,” Durkin said.

The team of 13- and 14-year-olds are heading to the Pop Warner Super Bowl in Orlando, which some may say it’s the little league World Series for football.

“We started the league in 2008 for the 2009 season and this is the first team to go to the national championship,” Durkin said.

In order to take the trip, they need to save up. The team started a GoFundMe account, where they raised $21,000 so far and need to reach $35,000.

“We’re fundraising to offset the cost of airfare, hotels and meals,” Durkin said.

The team hopes to raise $600 at the bowling fundraiser. It was $25 for people to take part.

For an extra boost, the bowling alley is donating $10 for every person who bowls.

“Hopefully they’ll raise a lot of money, enjoy some camaraderie today and have a great time,” Nazareth Laursen, Rab’s general manager, said.

Schipani ’s mother, Lori Ann DeJesus-Schipani, said considering the steep costs of the trip this fundraiser could really help parents of the players.

“I mean it’s expensive haha it was a shock I mean it really wasn’t a shock they were undefeated all season these boys are outstanding,” DeJesus-Schipani said.

Schipani and his friends hope to keep the winning streak going to win the Super Bowl.

“Definitely beat all of the national championship beating all those teams. It’s gonna be good,” he said.

“It feels like really good. I’ve never had this experience before,” Austin Busso, an athlete, said.

“We worked all season to do this. It’s just fun winning with all of the teams and the coaches,” Jaden DiLorenzo, an athlete, said.

The team will head to Florida Friday, Dec. 2.

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Staten Island Chamber Members Hit the Lanes for Fall Member Meetup

September 22, 2022 by Rab's Country Lanes Leave a Comment

By Danielle Wiseman, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce

On Tuesday, September 21st, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce held its fall Member Meetup, “Roll Down to Rab’s,” co-sponsored by Aurora Computer Technology and Rab’s Country Lanes. Approximately 50 Chamber members gathered at Rab’s on Tuesday for an evening of networking, appetizers, and, of course, bowling.

The event kicked off in the charming High Roller’s Lounge, a hidden gem at Rab’s featuring an extensive bar, lounge area, and pool tables. Rab’s also generously provided food and drinks for event attendees.

Linda Baran, President and CEO of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, started her remarks by thanking hosts Frank Wilkinson, owner of Rab’s Country Lanes, and Pat Buono, owner of Aurora Computer Technology. She continued by introducing new members Caileen Gonzalez of Tiny to Tall Tutoring, Dr. Ife Akinsheye Damon of The Community-Based Education Movement, and Irina Portnova of Life Palette Coaching.

Frank Scarangello, Chairman of the Board of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, provided additional commentary during the new member introductions, asking questions and offering words of support. “Listen, you have to come to these events, mix, and make it fun,” says Scarangello. “The Chamber has a ton of unique, new businesses that a lot of us old folks aren’t quite aware of yet, and that’s why we’re here. There are a bunch of people in this room who have a lot to share with us, and we want them to share. We push them to share!”

Members ended the night with some hearty rounds of bowling, bonding with familiar and unfamiliar faces alike. Thank you again to Rab’s Country Lanes and Aurora Computer Technology, and we hope to see you at the next Member Meetup!

A photo gallery from the event can be viewed by clicking here along with the full story. All photos by Steve White, Staten Arts Photography.

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