Ruta Hert became the SEVENTH 1st Time Champion in just our 9th event of 2026.  Ruta first joined the Tour in 2023, usually bowling with her 2-Time Champion husband Matt.  After getting lined-up earlier, Ruta caught fire on a re-entry, posting her 2nd & 3rd best games ever, with both games coming in the same entry she SMASHED her previous Personal Best series.  By finishing with a big game, Ruta seemingly came out of nowhere to capture the Title by 13 pins.  When asked about her success secret, she said that she's been working to improve her bowling and that work has certainly paid off!  We asked her what she would do with the $2,460.00 Winners share; her answer was quick & easy, all she said was, "NINE KIDS".  She covered both of the Tour's equipment sponsors by using her STORM Summit ball drilled by Randy at Papa's Pro Shop (Bowlero) and also wore her Dexter SST 6s for the Win.  Ruta wanted to thank her lane mates, hubby Matt, Andrew Fuller, Zac Clute & Jason Hummell.