Team Beretta delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 National Sporting Clays Championship, earning multiple championship titles and podium finishes across several events held October 17-25 at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas.
Leading the team's results, Diane Sorantino claimed multiple Lady Veteran titles competing with the Beretta A400 Xcel, Anthony Matarese, Jr. won the FITASC Championship competing with a Beretta SL2, and Connor Daniel captured victories in both the 5 Stand and Top Gun Shoot Out events competing with a Beretta DT11 L. Team Beretta athletes also earned top finishes in the Main Event, Krieghoff Cup, and Super Sporting competitions, showcasing the team's depth and competitive strength across the championship.
Sorantino was among the event's standout performers, earning the Lady Veteran Champion title in both the Main Event and FITASC, as well as Lady Veteran Champion in the Krieghoff Cup. She also placed third in the Lady category at the Krieghoff Cup and finished as Lady Veteran Runner-Up in Super Sporting. Matarese, Jr. secured the FITASC Championship, leading the field in one of the championship's premier sporting clays disciplines. Desi Edmunds earned fourth place in the Lady category in FITASC and Lady Runner-Up in Super Sporting using the Beretta A400 L Sporting. Connor Daniel delivered a standout performance in 5 Stand, capturing both the overall Champion and Junior Champion titles. He continued his success by winning the Top Gun Shoot Out, while also finishing fourth in the Junior category of the Main Event. Zach Kienbaum earned Runner-Up honors in the Top Gun Shoot Out shooting a Beretta DT11 Sporting, and Edmunds secured Lady Runner-Up in the same competition.
"We're incredibly proud of the Team Beretta athletes and the results they delivered at this year's NSCA National Championship," said Ricardo Olivieri, Head of Luxury and Competition at Beretta USA. "From multiple championship titles to podium finishes across several events, these performances reflect the dedication, preparation and competitive spirit of our team. Supporting the sporting clays community is an important part of Beretta's heritage, and we're proud to celebrate these athletes while connecting with shooters and enthusiasts throughout the championship."
In addition to supporting its athletes throughout the championship, Beretta sponsored the Super Sporting event and welcomed attendees to its dedicated space inside the main building. Visitors had opportunities to experience Beretta shotguns through daily demonstrations, including the 694 Black DLC, DT11 Super Sport, SL2, A400 L Sporting, AX800 Suprema, and the A400 Solo. Attendees also explored Beretta clothing and accessories, including limited-edition pieces celebrating the company's 500th anniversary, and received access to Beretta gunsmithing services.
For more information on Team Beretta and its competition firearms, visit www.beretta.com/en-us/team-beretta.
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About Beretta: Established in 1526, Beretta is the world's longest-standing industrial dynasty, with a legacy spanning 16 generations of continuous family ownership. For 500 years, firearms bearing the Beretta name have been trusted and used around the world. Beretta USA Corp. was established in 1977 and quickly became the provider of the most widely deployed sidearm in the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta USA is part of Beretta Holding Group, which includes over 50 global subsidiaries and 20 renowned brands. Beretta manufactures, distributes, and markets a complete range of firearms, accessories, and apparel. The company also owns and operates six Beretta Gallery retail stores worldwide.
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