Team Krieghoff made its mark across the leaderboard at the 2026 Browning Briley Sporting Clays Championship, held April 7–11 at Greater Houston Sports Club. With more than 600 shooters on the grounds, it was a big week of competition, and Team Krieghoff shooters were consistently at the top.
Brandon Powell took High Overall in the Main Event, finishing first among more than 300 shooters and adding another major win to his record. Madison Sharpe earned the Lady Champion title in the Main Event and followed it with another in FITASC, proving she can compete across disciplines and hold her place at the top.
Reigning NSCA National Champion Mike Wilgus picked up two wins in the Veteran category, taking Champion in both the Main Event and the Winchester Cup Super Sporting.
Kiersten Sales in her first season with Team Krieghoff, picked up multiple titles of her own, earning Lady Champion and Junior Champion in the Winchester Cup Super Sporting, along with the Lady Champion title in the Federal Prelim. We're excited to welcome her to Team Krieghoff and look forward to what's ahead.
Joseph Pinchin finished third overall in the Winchester Cup Super Sporting, while Jonathan Prince, also new to Team Krieghoff this year, placed third in FITASC and earned Runner-Up in the Federal Prelim Sporting.
Krieghoff congratulates all competitors and looks forward to carrying this momentum into the World English Sporting Clays Championship.
About Krieghoff International: Dieter Krieghoff, fourth generation of the Krieghoff gun making family, established Krieghoff International, Inc. in the United States in 1986. Originally founded as a European hunting gun manufacturer in 1886, Krieghoff has evolved into one of the top names worldwide in competition and field shotguns, as well as hunting rifles. With a reputation for reliability, longevity and outstanding customer service, Krieghoff firearms are the choice of champions. Located in Ottsville, PA, Krieghoff is the sole importer and main service center in North America. For more information visit www.krieghoff.com.