The Manasota Air Conditioning Contractors Association’s (MACCA) 14th Annual Sporting Clays brought the heat, the laughs, and plenty of on-target moments to Sarasota Trap, Skeet & Clays. From the first pull to the final round, the course buzzed with friendly competition, great conversations, and the kind of energy that makes this event a favorite year after year within our HVAC community.
None of it would have come together without the incredible support of our sponsors. A huge thank-you to Title Sponsor Tropic Supply / RUUD; Lunch Sponsor Trane Supply; Gun Sponsors Superior Heating & Cooling, Stan Weaver, and Winsupply of Port Charlotte; YETI Sponsor Victor Distributing Company; Scorecard Sponsor RGF Environmental Group, Inc.; Breakfast Sponsor Carrier; Photo Sponsor Filters Done Right; Pavilion Sponsor CrossRhodes Consulting; and Station Sponsor RGF Environmental Group, Inc.
WINNERS CIRCLE
The prizes were big. The suspense was real. And when the names were called, the cheers said it all. Congratulations to our 2026 Sporting Clays Challenge winners.
1st Place Team: Winsupply of Port Charlotte — Ty Copeland, Bill Francis, Tom Lewis, Corey Davis;
2nd Place Team: Winsupply of Port Charlotte — Nick Goodarzi, Mike Salerno, Nickolas Goodarzi, Mike Pepi;
3rd Place Team: Conley Buick GMC — Bobby Martin, Kyle Levins, Derek Beck, Jared Witt;
Top Female Shooter: Rebecca Nardella, Stark Cooling Solutions;
Top Youth Shooter: Daniel DeGeorgia, J3 Mechanical.
Firearm Winners: Steve Johnson (Stan Weaver’s Team) — GLOCK 19 Gen6; Jesse Price (Johnstone Supply) — Henry Side Gate Lever; Bill Rhodes (CrossRhodes Consulting) — Browning Silver Field Camo (12 gauge); Justin Reynolds (Castle Rock Benefits) — CZ-USA 1012 G2 (12 gauge); AJ Evangelista (Bowersox) — Browning 1911-380 Black Label Medallion Pro Compact; Jonathan Litwin (J3 Mechanical) — Weatherby Orion I (12 gauge); Eric Schappacher (Envirotec Heating & Cooling) — Ruger LCP MAX.
YETI Winner: Frank DeCarlo (Total Air Solutions) — YETI Prize.
From podium finishes to premium firearms and fan-favorite gear, this year’s prize lineup delivered big. Congratulations to all of our winners for making the 14th Annual Sporting Clays Challenge one to remember.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the Sporting Clays Challenge such a great day. Events like this are just one way MACCA supports and connects professionals across the HVAC industry. From networking opportunities to educational and industry events throughout the year, there’s always something happening. To see what’s coming up next, visit macca.us.
A special thank-you to our Photo Sponsor, Filters Done Right, for capturing the action throughout the day. Click here to view the photos
