Coco Wins First Title In Pressure Packed Title Match

Thomas Coco, Jr. doubled in the tenth frame to defeat Frankie Calca and win his first NEBA Title at Laurel Lanes in Plainville, CT. Thomas earned $1350 and a paid entry into next month's Ebonite Tournament of Champions. Calca won $825 for his runner-up finish.

Championship
Thomas Coco, Jr. def Frankie Calca 243-237

Semi-Finals
Thomas Coco, Jr. def Matt Brockett 245-205
Frankie Calca def Scott Widmer 224-202

Quarter-Finals
Scott Widmer def John Furey 237-200
Frankie Calca def Tom Solimine 237-226
Thomas Coco, Jr. def Chris Viale 266-229
Matt Brockett def Rob Gotterbarn 205-197

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Upcoming Tournaments

Feb 21, 2026 (Trios)
Grog Monster Sports Trios Event presented by Tony & Sue Reynaud - $1,000 added to the prize fund by Tony & Suzanne Reynaud Feb 22, 2026 (Doubles)
East Coast Sports Investors Doubles presented by Bloomfield Electric - $1,000 added to the prize fund by Bloomfield Electric Feb 28, 2026 (Singles)
Bowl Winkles Pro Shop Open presented by Bloomfield Electric - $1,500 added to the prize fund by Bloomfield Electric Mar 21, 2026 (Singles)
Lia Cars Singles Open - Sparetime Northampton - $500 added to the prize fund by Lia Cars Apr 11, 2026 (Senior/Super Senior/Women)
JoPo Grips Special Cuts (Women, Senior & Super Senior) - Bowlero Worcester - $ 500 added to the prize fund by NEBA Apr 11, 2026 (Singles)
KR Strikeforce Non-Champions Event - Bowlero Worcester - $500 added to the prize fund by KR Strikeforce Apr 25, 2026 (Singles)
Buddies Pro Shop Open with $1,000 added to the prize fund by Buddies Pro Shop & $1,250 added to the Youth Prize fund by Island Bowling & NEBA