Brittany Smith of Van Meter, Iowa, led the pack from start to finish at Sunday's PWBA Twin Cities Regional, leading qualifying by more than 150 pins before defeating Tamera Stanton of Baltimore, 196-183, to take home the tournament title at Cedarvale Lanes in Eagan, Minnesota.
Jordan Richard of Tipton, Michigan, had a banner season in 2023, leading the PWBA Tour in wins (3), stepladder finals appearances (6), average (219.69), cashes (11) and perfect games (3), which allowed her to emerge as the 2023 PWBA Player of the Year
Former McKendree University star Hope Gramly of Aubrey, Texas, recorded four top-10 finishes and made three stepladder finals appearances en route to the highest point total among rookies on the 2023 PWBA Tour.
Amber MacLeod of Conway, South Carolina, topped Gianna Brandolino of Channahon, Illinois, 289-209, at The Cherry Bowl in Rockford, Illinois, on Sunday to reach the winner's circle at a PWBA event for the first time.
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