Thomas Larsen upsets E.J. Tackett to be only right-hander in 2026 PBA Pete Weber Missouri Classic stepladder with Justin Knowles, Graham Fach, Hayden Stippich, Matt Russo
JEFF RICHGELS | Posted: Friday, February 27, 2026 11:00 pm
With Pete Weber at far right, the stepladder finalists for the 2026 Pete Weber Missouri Classic, left to right and in order from first to fifth: Justin Knowles, Graham Fach, Thomas Larsen, Hayden Stippich, Matt Russo. Photo by USBC.
It’s hard to say whether Thomas Larsen faced a bigger obstacle in going against E.J. Tackett in a match to make the stepladder finals of the 2026 PBA Pete Weber Missouri Classic or will face a bigger obstacle in going against four left-handers in the stepladder.
Or perhaps being the only right-hander in the stepladder will be an advantage?
“I think it can go both ways,” Larsen said in a message exchange. “I won't get a ton of practice to set up the pair and the lefties...