CLAYTON, MO (February 23, 2026) — Among nearly 1,700 competitors from all 50 states and 14 countries, Team Winchester® and Team White Flyer® shooters kick off the sporting clays season with twelve top finishes at the 2026 Jack Link’s Cup in Okeechobee, Florida.
Team Winchester and Team White Flyer results:
- Anthony Matarese: Winchester Cup Champion, FITASC Champion, Super Sporting Prelim Runner Up
- Desi Edmunds: Winchester Cup Lady 3rd, FITASC Lady 4th, Prelim 4th
- Connor Daniel: FITASC Junior Champion
- Mike Wilgus: FITASC Veteran 3rd, 5 Stand Veteran 4th, Prelim Runner Up, Prelim Veteran Champion
- Kayla Wilgus: Super Sporting Lady 4th
- Kevin Demichel: Super Sporting 4th
Team Winchester and Team White Flyer compete with Winchester AA® target shotshells. The A® loads use lead shot alloyed with antimony making them the hardest hitting loads on the market. Combined with AA® wad technology and best-in-class primer and powder, AA® shotshells provide the most consistent patterns, shot after shot making it the Choice of Champions for all clay shooting disciplines.
New for 2026, the AA® Super Spreader™ line has expanded to include a 12 gauge offering with a 1 oz payload. Winchester AA Super Spreader loads utilize a hinged wad and specialized shot column that allows for a rapid but uniform spread once the pellets exit the barrel. Shooters will experience 70% larger patterns at 20 yards versus standard loads.
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 160-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 160 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 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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