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Special Olympics Bowling: 39 Islanders earn medals in NYC Region event

By Staten Island Advance Sports Desk
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The New York City Region Special Olympics Bowling Competition, held on Saturday, May 12, at Rab’s Country Lanes, brought together over 100 competitors from the five boroughs.

The event showcased the incredible talent and determination of athletes from various programs, with Staten Island proudly represented by 39 exceptional athletes from the NYC 4 Bridges Athletics and Staten Island Miracle Bowling Programs.

The competition featured singles, team, and unified doubles events, with participants displaying remarkable skills and sportsmanship.

“These athletes have inspired us all with their dedication, perseverance, and unwavering spirit, embodying the true essence of the Special Olympics movement,” said Rab’s Proprietor, Frank Wilkinson.

Person with arms raised stands at a bowling lane, wearing a wrist brace, watching pins after rolling a ball. Bowling pins are mid-fall at the end of the lane.
Two young men wearing medals stand beside a "Special Olympics New York Bowling" banner inside a bowling alley.
Person wearing a medal and black shirt stands in a bowling alley with others and bowling lanes visible in the background.
A person wearing a medal stands in front of bowling lanes with colorful bowling balls beside them inside a bowling alley.
A busy bowling alley with several people seated and others preparing to bowl, with multiple lanes, score monitors, and bowling balls visible.
Two men wearing medals stand side by side and smile at a bowling alley, with a colorful wall mural in the background.
Four women wearing medals and matching black shirts stand together in a bowling alley, smiling for the camera.
Two women stand in front of bowling lanes; one wears a medal and both are in uniform shirts. A table with ribbons is behind them.
Four men wearing matching navy shirts and khaki pants stand together in a bowling alley, smiling at the camera.
Two men wearing medals stand next to a Special Olympics New York bowling banner inside a bowling alley.

Results:

Singles competition

Gold Medalists:

Mallory Bjonnes (451 total score)

Bernarda Ida Rivera (421 total score)

Vincent DeBernardo (387 total score)

Matt Blasi (441 total score)

Christopher Holoman (429 total score)

Silver Medalists:

Anika Marie Humphrey (403 total score)

Keri-Anne Loglisci (411 total score)

Jonathan Joseph Pasquale (435 total score)

Anthony Pepe (399 total score)

Robert James Hartie (426 total score)

Nicolas Mattioli (417 total score)

John Winters (351 total score)

Bronze Medalists:

Roni Blum (370 total score)

Ann Marie Carini (400 total score)

Chris Spotorno (367 total score)

Frank Debetta (418 total score)

Team competition

Gold Medalists:

Billy Chapnick (372), Joseph Cosenza (542), Elijah Croft-Lewis (359), & Brandon Romandetti (469) – 1,742 total score

Silver Medalists:

Frank Cantarella (415), Michael Deil (415), Nicholas James Derouaux (383), & Alan Russo (435) – 1,648 total score

Silver Medalists:

Daniel Block (355), Juan Duran (415), Kristopher Holoman (374), & Luis Lopez (445) – 1,589 total score

Bronze Medalists:

Jacqueline Bouquio (372), Rachel Lisa Massimo (402), Jennifer Okun (345), & Mary Pannese (419) – 1,538 total score

Additionally, the Unified Doubles event showcased the power of collaboration and inclusivity:

Gold Medalists:

Robert Lufrano (461) & Nicholas Richard Principato (393) – 854 total score

Silver Medalists:

Thomas LoCastro (415) & Brandon Williams (403) – 818 total score

Bronze Medalists:

Anthony Cossentino (376) & Matt Forlano (408) – 784 total score

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