By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr.

Despite La Filipina-BCY currently leading the ongoing Bowlers Club of Bacolod City Open Trio Duckpin Bowling Tournament 2017 with 8,777 pin falls, the following three teams are only within 45 points of the lead. The top three enter the tournament’s up-the-ladder final, while the top team earns a twice-to-beat advantage.
After La Filipina-BCY, the current top three is comprised of Tough Trucks/NPBC with 8,762 pin falls and Solid ESD/ASSFBI with 8,737. Meanwhile, Roa’s Lechon/BCY is close behind with 8,732.
Rounding out the rest of the standings are Silverado with 8,583 pin falls, El Rapha-M – 8,560, and KMH – 8,527.
On the ladies’ side, RJ Stars/NPBC leads the competition comfortably with 8,237 pin falls, followed by D’Explorer with 7,904, Black Hawk – 7,895, El Rapha – 7,771, and ON-BACIBA – 7,594./WDJ