CLAYTON, MO (September 24, 2026) — Joe Fanizzi of Team Winchester and Team White Flyer secured his fifth championship at the 2026 Diamond Classic held at the Greater Houston Sports Club.
En route to earning top honors, Fanizzi used the legendary AA Super Handicap (1250 FPS, 1 1/8 oz., 7.5s, as well as the new Winchester AA Super Spreader target loads.
“Joe continues to display the skill and discipline that it takes to be a champion at the elite level. Congratulations to Joe on this incredible accomplishment and to all competitors at the Diamond Classic,” said Jason Gilbertson, Senior Director of Marketing at Winchester Ammunition.
Top Team Winchester-Team White Flyer finishes include:
- Joe Fanizzi – Main Event Champion, Winchester Cup Super Sporting Champion
- Zach Kienbaum – Main Event 6th, Prelim Master Class 4th
- Desi Edmunds – Main Event Lady 3rd, Winchester Cup Super Sporting Lady 3rd, Prelim Master Class Lady Champion, Prelim Master Class Overall 3rd
- Kayla Wilgus – Main Event Lady 7th, Winchester Cup Super Sporting Lady 3rd, Prelim Lady 3rd
Special thanks to the staff at the Greater Houston Sports Club for their hospitality throughout the event.
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