Contributed by MACCA Marketing Manager Jamie Tanner
The 13th Annual Sporting Clays Challenge, hosted by the Manasota Air Conditioning Contractors Association (MACCA) at Knights Trail Park in Nokomis, was a clay-bustin’ bonanza! On February 8th, 2025, the air was charged with excitement as industry pros, generous sponsors, and sharp-shooting enthusiasts came together for a day packed with friendly rivalry, networking, and tons of fun.
Participants didn’t just aim for bragging rights—they came for some amazing raffle items, great BBQ prepared by CrossRhodes Consulting and the thrilling gun raffle with firearms from leading brands up for grabs!
If you missed it this year, be sure to mark your calendars for next time—this is one event you won’t want to miss!
Event Highlights:
Top Male Shooter: Walt Pulkinen
Top Female Shooter: Kloey Veile
Top Youth Shooter: Nick Goodarzi Jr.
1st Place Team: Winsupply of Port Charlotte
2nd Place Team: Superior Heating & Cooling
3rd Place Team: Conley Buick GMC
Gun Raffle Winners:
Beretta 6868 Silver Pigeon: Derek Beck
CZ USA Model 012 G2 12G: Zach Lutjens
Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Rifle 5.56: Frank DeCarlo
Remington 700 BDL 308 CAL: Angela Lutjens
Ruger SR1911 .45: Billy Swartz
Century MC9L 9MM: Brock Tommas
Taurus Judge Public Defend
er: Steve Bannes
MACCA would like to extend its deepest gratitude to its amazing sponsors who made this event possible, including Title Sponsor Tropic Supply, Breakfast Sponsor Conley Buick GMC, Lunch Sponsor Trane Supply, Cart Sponsor Spartan Air Solutions, and Gun Sponsors Superior Heating & Cooling, Badger Bob’s Services, Winsupply of Port Charlotte, and Enterprise Fleet Management. Additional support was provided by Scoreboard Sponsor Gorman Company, Yeti Sponsor Victor Distributing Company, Awards Sponsor RGF Environmental Group, Inc., Station Sponsor RGF Environmental Group, Inc., and CrossRhodes Consulting as the Pavillion Sponsor.
A special thanks goes out to Filters Done Right, who captured all the unforgettable moments of the event through photography, and for creating an incredible video that highlights the energy and excitement of the day. Click here to view the photos and videos!
Visit MACCA’s website for information on joining the association and upcoming events.
