Singaporeans make semifinals

26th September, Manila: First block leader, Jason Yeong-Nathan made the Top 24 semifinals of Open division in the 11th PBAP-Bevida Storm International Classic on Friday despite dropping from seventh to 11th position Jason Yeong-Nathan opened his campaign with a superb 1843 to give him the lead in the first block but suffered a slight set back in the second block to drop to seventh.

The 2005 National champion fought on galantly with 1613 ensuring himself a spot in the semifinals on a 24-game total of 5051. Fellow compatriot, Shaun Ng also made the cut with 4931 despite finishing 21st position.

Singapore's only female, Jennifer Tan was less fortunate missing the cut and managing only 28th position with 4812.

Overnight leader, Chester King retained pole position at the end of the three blocks with 5228, 24 pins ahead of Hong Kong's 14-year-old youngster, Micahel Mak in second with 5204.   Kim Eun Jung became the best female performer by claiming third spot with 5186 ahead of Hall of Famer, Paeng Nepomuceno and Filipino youngster, Jomar Jumapao rounding up the top 5.

Micahel Mak's 5204 gave the Hong Kong youth pole position in the Youth division to lead Jomar Jumapao in second. Filipina Lara Posadas claimed third spot with 5020.

Chinese Taipei's Tseng Yu-Ching, who only managed a scratch average of 172.63 made the final cut in 24th position thanks to a 15 pin handicap to push Malaysia's Tengku Emanina Laily into 25th position. Meanwhile, Singapore bowlers retained the top 2 positions in the Classified division with Jeremy Fang and Andrew Lee first and second with 5314 and 5028 respectively.

Filipina, Lara Posadas finished third with 5020 ahead of Korea's Kim Eun Jung and another Filipina, Liza Del Rosario completed the top 5 on totals of 4994 and 4941.

The top 24 Youths will contest their finals over 7 games with the eighth game as position round to determine the winners.

The top 24 in the Open and Classified division will bowl their semifinals over 8 games with the top 6 advancing into the stepladder finals.   Detailed scores: Open 3rd Block | Classified 3rd Block | Youth 3rd Block. Photos by Terence Yaw.