WOODBURN, OR – The third edition of the RTB Plastic Ball Doubles Tournament took place at Woodburn Lanes, drawing 27 teams for the unique event where competitors could only use polyester balls. 

The event featured a challenging 29-foot light oil pattern, which tested the skills and patience of all participants.

Barbara Howard Hanten and Tom Hanten set the pace early, leading after game 1 with a score of +56. However, James Bretthauer and Ryan M. Cross took over the lead after game 2 and held on through game 4, increasing their advantage to 80 pins. But the competition tightened as the lanes continued to shift.

David Gunn and Joseph LaPerriere made a big move in game 5, jumping from 4th place to claim the top spot with a 408 scratch score. This earned them a spot in the stepladder finals alongside Barbara and Tom Hanten, Sean Stacey and William Gillett, and Kian Pryor and David DuBois, who had made significant jumps throughout the day.

The finals saw David Gunn and Joseph LaPerriere secure their second RTB title, defeating Barbara and Tom Hanten in a close match. The duo’s win came after Gunn’s second RTB title of the year and LaPerriere’s first win since May 2022.

Final Results:

1. David Gunn / Joseph LaPerriere – $525 each
2. Barbara Howard Hanten / Tom Hanten – $375 each
3. Kian Pryor / David DuBois – $275 each
4. Sean Stacey / William Gillett – $225 each
5. James Bretthauer / Ryan M. Cross – $190 each
6. Dwayne Fagan / Bob Davenport – $160 each

The next RTB event, the Senior Classic, will take place on October 12 at AMF Firebird Lanes, open to bowlers 50+ for men and 40+ for women.