awarded Ronald Bautista added another laurel in his cap when he rolled his first perfect score 300 during the final day of the FBGR-Almarai Thursday Bowling League at the InterCon Riyadh Hotel Bowling Center. After Bautista rolled a solid 12 consecutive strikes on lanes 9 and 10, for a perfect score of 300. Bautista is the third Filipino bowler to roll a perfect score 300 at the InterCon Riyadh Hotel Bowling Center. The first was Dado Brogarolas during the STC Sunday League year 1997 and next was Benny Mondoy in 2006 during the FBGR Thursday League. Bautista also bagged the Most Valuable Player Award and the Individual Conference Record holder of the just concluded FBGR-Almarai Thursday Bowling League, 8th Conference. Bautista, for his feat was awarded on the spot a cash prize of SR1,000. Certificate of Recognition, Jacket and Trophy will be awarded to him during the opening and awarding ceremony of the Almarai Thursday League scheduled on Nov. 19. Meanwhile, Almarai Company through its General Manager, Marketing, Hussam Al-Qader, and Majed Mohammed Al Doyhi, Senior Public Relations Supervisor, confirmed that Almarai Company will sponsor once again the 9th Conference of the Thursday Bowling League organized by the Filipino Bowling Group of Riyadh (FBGR). The 12 teams who have confirmed to renew their participation in the 9th Conference are: Orbit Pinoy Plus (Rodel Canda-TC, Ariel Feliciano, Glenn Espiritu, Resty de Jesus, Atoi Ramos, Larry Baleros, Rey Pompa, Mel Solas, Louie Laguardia and Micole Feliciano), Fathi Bowlers (Fathi Abdulaziz-TC, Noli Ritual, Larry Mondoy, Jun Bantug, Gayner Elias, Fahad Al-Haza, Yusof Fernandez, AJ Bonifacio and Emil Rances), Almarai Company (Emerson Mitra-TC, Romy Cabrillas, Jun Daniel, Marlon Belista, Alex Armada, Garry Lora, Leo Ceballos, Teddy Deocares and Alain Rivera), Over Hit 2 (Hani Al-Nasleh-TC, Victor Edan, Noel Ordonez, Arnold Quindara, Dennis Gabriel, Bobot Aguirre, Ray Rivera and Francisco “kiko” Duran), Ventura Aces (Rick Ventura-TC, Ruben Tan, Arnold Salcedo, Sydney Kawi, Sonny Alviso, Jerry Damiray and Jenny Ventura), NADEC Strokers (Lope Ramirez-TC, Leody Ersando, Charles Rosauro, Fem Baracoso, Ely Fanugao, Reynald Medina and Jove Marano), Talent Management (Allan dela Rosa-TC, Willie Ortega, Jett Cabana, Ferdie Ramos, Joe Ligon, Gigi Enriquez and Manny Isles), D'Unknowns (Rodel Molina-TC, Fareed Aquino, Nap Torres, Tony Napo, Thong Asuncion, Doy del Moral, Donjie Mapalad and Rene Arimbuyutan), Alsalam Air Strikers (Bandar Al-Marshad-TC, Rollie Cleofe, Rizal Dellosa, Mario Rivera, Jess Vidal, Efren Abuyo, Benjie Valderama and Bernie Bacani), Lusob Kami (Jerry Austria-TC, Chito Llagas, Wilson Bacala, Ronie Arizo and Leo Mabunga), Lahing Pikutin (Arnel Gordovez-TC, Armin Isles, Ronald Bautista, Benito Santos, Willy Nogoy, Merlin Calooy, Jhun Macarandan, Andro Tismo, Jojo Gabriel and Zaldy Torres) and SAAB-OneHSBC (Francis Guron-TC, Jun Jabonero). Meanwhile, FBGR is now gearing up for the Haj Eid Open Individual Bowling Tournament to be held during Haj holidays. Qualifying round will start on Nov. 2 and the last qualifying day will be on Dec. 3. Semifinal and final will be held on Dec. 4. Cash prize will be awarded to the winners and to the Weekly High Series. __