EAST ALTON, IL (March 26, 2025) — Team Winchester and Team White Flyer dominated the 2025 Gator Cup locking up five of top six placements in the main event. Eric Harvey made an impressive showing and took home the 2025 championship. Team members Mike Wilgus, Zach Kienbaum, Desi Edmunds, Anthony Matarese and Connor Daniel all had outstanding performances, showcasing why they are some of the top shooting sports athletes in the world.
Team Winchester and Team White Flyer placements include:
- Eric Harvey: Main Event Champion, FITASC Runner Up
- Zach Kienbaum: Main Event Runner Up, Friday Prelim Runner Up, Thursday Prelim 3rd
- Mike Wilgus: Main Event Vet Champion, FITASC Champion, Super Sporting Champion, Friday Prelim Vet Champion
- Desi Edmunds: Main Event Ladies Runner Up, Super Sporting Ladies Champion, Friday Prelim Ladies Runner Up, 5-Stand Ladies Runner Up
- Connor Daniel: Main Event Junior Champion, FITASC Junior Runner Up, Thursday Prelim Junior Champion, 5-Stand Junior Runner Up
- Kayla Wilgus: Super Sporting Ladies Runner Up, Main Event AA Class Runner Up
- Anthony Matarese: Friday Prelim Runner Up
“Congratulations to Eric and to all of Team Winchester and Team White Flyer. The performance at the 2025 Gator Cup was outstanding and is a testament to the team’s dedication and hard work,” said Jason Gilbertson, Director of Marketing for Winchester. “It is early in the year, and we are excited to see this team accomplish great things throughout the 2025 shooting sports season.”
Winchester AA® target shotshells and White Flyer® Targets were the clear, top choice among competitors with pallets of product on the grounds. Congratulations to all participants and thank you to the staff at Back Woods Quail Club.
About Winchester Ammunition
Winchester is the leading small caliber ammunition brand for hunting, recreational shooting, and law enforcement, and the largest supplier to the U.S. military. The legendary Winchester® brand, with its 159-year history, is founded on principles of integrity, hard work, and a strong commitment to its loyal customers. As a division of Olin Corporation, Winchester shares Olin’s purpose to deliver materials and solutions that enhance and protect lives. Learn more about Winchester and the responsible use of its products by visiting Winchester.com or connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.
Winchester: Committed to Safe, Legal and Responsible Firearm Use
As a global leader in the shooting sports and hunting industry, and a brand of 159 years, Winchester is committed to safe, legal and responsible firearm use. Winchester works with key groups like the National Shooting Sports Foundation on a variety of topics important to our industry, including training and education, and on specific programs such as Gun Owners Care® and Project ChildSafe®. Winchester will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals who promote hunting and shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment. Any use of firearms by youth participants should be done under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
About White Flyer Targets
White Flyer Targets serves more shooting sports participants and gun clubs than any other target manufacturer in the world. Utilizing state of the art production methods, White Flyer Targets continues to make technical advances that allow it to maintain its position as the best target on the market. The 132-year-old White Flyer® brand is built on the commitment to produce the best clay target possible and deliver a consistent quality product that exceeds customer needs. Learn more about White Flyer Targets by visiting whiteflyer.com or connecting with us on Facebook.
White Flyer Targets: Committed to Safe, Legal and Responsible Firearm Use
As a global leader in the shooting sports, White Flyer Targets is committed to safe, legal and responsible firearm use. White Flyer Targets works with key groups like the National Shooting Sports Foundation on a variety of topics important to our industry, including training and education, and on specific programs such as Gun Owners Care® and Project ChildSafe®. White Flyer Targets will continue to support programs, organizations and individuals who promote shooting sports activities in a positive and responsible environment. Any use of firearms by youth participants should be done under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
About Gun Owners Care®
Gun owners care. You care about safety. You care about preventing unauthorized access to firearms. You care about bettering your community, helping those in need, and conserving wildlife and wild places for generations to come. It’s time for gun owners to tell their stories and to show how they’re making a difference. NSSF®, the trade association for the firearms industry, has established the Gun Owners Care® campaign to unite gun owners and the firearms industry in this common cause. Visit gunownerscare.org for more information.
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