04.20.08
Derek Pontes vs. Chris Joliceour in Westgate Championship Match
At Westgate Lanes on April 20, 2008 in Brockton, MA: Derek Pontes defeated Chris Jolicoeur 225-202 for his third title.

Entries: 161
Qualifiers: 40
Cuts: 6PM (1141 - leader Alex Aguiar with 1304), 9AM (1102 leader Tim Gillick with 1149), 12:30PM (1108 - leader Mike Rose Jr. with 1304), At-Large (1068 3-way tie), Senior (1052)
High Qualifier: Mike Rose Jr. (1304)

04.18.08
Circle Cordeiro's Name as NEBA's Newest Champion
At AMF Circle Lanes on March 30, 2008: Mike Cordeiro wasn't nervous at all once he qualified for his first career NEBA semi-finals. He defeated Rob Mota 245-194 then won his first title with a strking 257-225 win over William Tessier in the championship match. Mike qualified for match play as a reentry on the last squad. He averaged 220.1 for his 16 games in East Haven and took home $2,300 plus a $100 paid entry in the 2008 Tournament of Champions, and a white champion's shirt. William won $1,275 for his runner-up finish.

Entries: 289
Qualifiers: 64
Cuts: 6PM (1101 - leader Joe Campbeller), 9AM (1074 - leader William Tessier), 12:30PM (1061 - leader John Kirker), At-Large (1061), Senior (1050)
High Qualifier: John Kirker (1303)
Related File: Newsletter 2008 03 Circle

02.24.08
O'Driscoll Tops Huge Field in East Providence
At East Providence Lanes on February 24, 2008 in East Providence, RI: Brad O'Driscoll captured his first title with a clean 216 game against champion Brian Gaskill's 170 in the final match in EP. After bowling NEBA for three years, Brad took full advantage of the first time he advanced to match play by going undefeated in six rounds against five champions. Brad won $2,200 plus a $100 entry into the TofC.

Entries: 282
Qualifiers: 64
Cuts: 6PM (1164 - leader Derek Pontes with 1288), 9AM (1195 leader Tim Hansen with 1324), 12:30PM (1145 - leader Sean Richard wtih 1236), At-Large (1143), Senior (1167)
High Qualifier: Tim Hansen (1324)
Related File: NEBA Newsletter Feb. 2008 (O'Driscoll)

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