Jamaica — After months of stiff competitors and razor-sharp focus, Shaun Barnes and Aliana McMaster emerged victorious on the 2025 Motul Nationwide Shotgun Championship, formally claiming the titles of Nationwide Shotgun Champions.
The championship, which ran throughout a number of months and venues, examined shooters throughout 4 intense disciplines — 5-Stand, FITASC, Tremendous Sporting, and Sporting Clays.
Barnes Blasts Again to the High
For Shaun Barnes, it was a triumphant return to kind, as he bagged 434 out of 500 birds, sealing his seventh nationwide title — and his first in years.
He topped 5-Stand and FITASC with scores of 91 and 95 respectively. His Tremendous Sporting rating of 85 positioned him within the high 10, and the 163 he posted through the two-day Sporting Clays finale secured his place on the high of the rostrum.
“It’s a very good feeling,” mentioned Barnes. “I’ve been placing my vitality into teaching, and now to be again up right here, it means every part.”
Barnes credited his solo focus this 12 months for the win, noting that stepping away from his teaching duties gave him the sting he wanted.
“I had time to concentrate on myself once more — that made the distinction.”
Former champion Christian Sasso got here in a detailed second, simply six birds behind, with a powerful 426.
Triple Deal with for McMaster
On the Girls’ facet, Aliana McMaster was in a league of her personal. The defending champion dominated her class, posting a complete rating of 410 birds to clinch her third consecutive nationwide title. Her particular person scores:
- 5-Stand: 82
- FITASC: 87
- Tremendous Sporting: 88
- Sporting Clays: 153
Her mom and former Girls Champion, Wendy McMaster, completed runner-up with 359.
“Actually, I couldn’t think about the sensation till it occurred,” mentioned Aliana. “There’s a lot strain. You need to shoot persistently effectively throughout months of occasions earlier than going into the ultimate 200-bird spherical. Popping out on high — it’s phenomenal.”
Class Champions Shine
Different shooters additionally lit up the leaderboard of their divisions:
- A Class – Chad Ziadie – 424
- B Class – Andrew Azan – 363
- C Class – Brian Kong – 385
- D Class – Max Williams – 370
- E Class, Girls, and Juniors – Aliana McMaster
- Sub Juniors – Rheis McMaster – 329
- Hunters/ Newbies – Rueben Carillo – 278
Sturdy Assist and Report Turnout
Jamaica Skeet Membership President Justin Samuda praised the execution of the occasion and the assist from title sponsor Motul (makers of Lubit Efficiency motor oil utilized by racing star Sarah Misir).
“We had the most important attendance for the Nationwide Championship in years,” mentioned Samuda. “The game is alive and effectively, and we have now a younger, energetic workforce pushing the expansion. We’re grateful to Motul for his or her unwavering assist.”
With vitality, expertise, and neighborhood spirit firing on all cylinders, the 2025 Nationwide Shotgun Championship was a convincing success — and a celebration of the very best in Jamaican sport taking pictures.
