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**LADLEE CLAIMS FIRST NEBA TITLE AT BUDDIES PRO SHOP OPEN**
*Buddies Pro Shop Open Singles*
*Nutmeg Bowl – Fairfield, CT | April 25–26, 2026*
Event #1061

**179 Entries | 40 Match Play Finalists**
**Pattern:** 2023 USBC Masters (46’, Sport)

The Buddies Pro Shop Open returned to Nutmeg Bowl as one of the premier stops on the NEBA calendar, drawing 179 entries and delivering a weekend full of high-level competition on the demanding 2023 USBC Masters pattern.

Known for its length and flat ratio, the pattern required precision, patience, and disciplined execution. While high scores were possible, the condition consistently punished mistakes, forcing players to stay sharp throughout qualifying and finals. 

This event also served as a Vincent Hall Memorial Cup Series qualifier, with the top eight finishers advancing toward the $10,000 season-ending prize fund.

After a grueling eliminator-style finals, **Ryan Ladlee emerged victorious**, capturing his **first career NEBA title**.

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### MATCH PLAY BREAKDOWN

40 players advanced to finals, with the top 24 receiving first-round byes.

The eliminator format cut the field in half each round until a champion remained.

**Ryan Ladlee’s Path to the Title:**

* Round 1 Cut: 191 (Bye)
* Round 2 Cut: 197 (213)
* Round 3 Cut: 194 (256)
* Round 4 Cut: 187 (200)
* Round 5 Cut: 223 (223)
* Championship Match: **235 def. Tyler Sudell (177)**

Ladlee’s performance showcased elite shot-making under pressure, highlighted by a 256 in Round 3 and matching the cut number exactly in Round 5 to advance.

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### CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH RECAP

The title match featured two players chasing their **first NEBA title** — Ryan Ladlee and Tyler Sudell.

Ladlee relied on a reactive ball, while Sudell used urethane to control the demanding condition.

From the start, Ladlee looked composed and focused. His **consistent pre-shot routine** kept him grounded, allowing him to execute under pressure. He opened with a strike to set the tone.

Sudell struggled early with light hits and was forced to adjust quickly.

After an early split, Ladlee reset calmly, trusted his routine, and stayed composed. A key double shifted momentum and applied pressure.

Sudell made adjustments but was hurt by a big 4 split, which proved to be the turning point.

Ladlee never wavered. Even after a ringing 10 pin, he stayed committed to his process. Strikes in the eighth and ninth frames sealed the match before the tenth frame.

Sudell finished with a late double, but it wasn’t enough.

With the win secured, Ladlee delivered one final strike and celebrated his breakthrough moment:

**“Finally!”**

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### TOP PAYOUTS

1st – Ryan Ladlee: $1,600 + TOC Entry
2nd – Tyler Sudell: $1,000
T-3rd – Jeremy Hartbarger & Eric Cornog: $650 each

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### HIGH SCORES & NOTABLES

High Qualifier: Tom Coco – 1122

High Senior/Women (Out of Cash):
Bobby Fleetwood – 1008

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### YOUTH PRIZE FUND

1st – Taylon Bernier: $400
2nd – Callen Cabral: $300
3rd – Brady Reitz: $250
4th – Eric Flink: $175
5th – Brayan Talbot: $125

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### VINCENT HALL CUP SERIES QUALIFIERS

Ryan Ladlee
Tyler Sudell
Jeremy Hartbarger
Eric Cornog
Joe Ceruzzi
Brandon Robertson
Colby Hagemoser
Thomas Coco

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### THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

Special thanks to:

* Buddies Pro Shop for $1,000 added
* Island Bowling Supply & NEBA for the $1,250 Youth Fund
* Nutmeg Bowl staff for hosting

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### WATCH THE COVERAGE

Watch the full championship match and interview:
**YouTube.com/BowlNEBA**

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### ON DECK

**Major Bowling Singles Event**
Westgate Lanes – Brockton, MA
May 30–31, 2026

$1,500 Added to the Prize Fund

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### REMINDER

A minimum of 3 events is required to qualify for the Cambridge Credit Invitational.

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### STAY CONNECTED

Full Schedule: BowlNEBA.com/Tournaments
Stats & Records: BowlNEBA.com/Stats
Champions History: BowlNEBA.com/History/Champions