Team Winchester and Team White Flyer, Connor Daniel Reigns as Junior Champion at the 2026 U.S. Open
CLAYTON, MO (August 26, 2026) — Team Winchester and Team White Flyer secured several top finishes at the 2026 National Sporting Clays (NSCA) U.S. Open held at Game Unlimited in Hudson, Wisconsin. Connor Daniel locked up top honors as the Junior Champion in the Main Event, showcasing his skills against some of the top competitors in the country. Daniel shoots the legendary AA Lite Handicap target load, 1 ounce, 1290 fps, 7.5 shot.
Top Team Winchester finishes include:
- Connor Daniel – Main Event Junior Champion, 5-Stand Junior 4th, Beretta Gold Cup Junior 3rd, FITASC Junior 5th
- Kevin Demichiel – 5-Stand Pro Class 4th
- Anthony Matarese – FITASC Champion, Beretta Gold Cup 3rd, Main Event Pro Class 6th, Prelim – Promatic Pro Class 3rd, Prelim – Winchester / White Flyer Pro Class 1st, Super Sporting Pro Class 4th
- Zach Kienbaum – Prelim – Winchester / White Flyer Pro Class 3rd, 5-Stand Pro Class 3rd, Prelim-Promatic Pro Class 5th
- Joe Fanizzi – Main Event Pro Class 3rd
- Eric Harvey – Main Event Pro Class 4th, Super Sporting 3rd, Beretta Gold Cup Master Class 2nd
- Desi Edmunds – 5-Stand Lady Champion, Main Event Lady 6th, Prelim-Promatic Lady 5th, Beretta Gold Cup Lady 6th
- Kayla Wilgus – Prelim-Promatic Lady 3rd
- Mike Wilgus – Prelim-Promatic Veteran 3rd, 5-Stand Veteran 3rd
A special thank you to the team at Game Unlimited for hosting the event and congratulations to all competitors who attended.
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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.
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