Blackjack Smokin Aces

06/21/2026

06/12/2026

Congratulations to John Schneider on being named to the SSSF All Scholastic Team for the fourth time! 🌟 We’re proud of his hard work and dedication in the classroom and on the field.

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is proud to announce the2026 All Scholastic Team. The All Scholastic Team recognizes achievements of student athletes in the shooting sports for their accomplishments in the classroom, in their communities and on the range!

06/05/2026

So proud to share some exciting news from the Smokin Aces family - our Class of 2026 seniors, John Schneider and Trace Green, have been recognized as 2026 SSSF scholarship recipients.

John was awarded the Bruno Butti & Mae (Domenica Careri) Butti Scholarship, receiving a $3,000 scholarship in recognition of his dedication both on the range and in the classroom. Trace was awarded a $500 SSSF scholarship, as part of this year’s 176 outstanding student-athletes recognized nationwide.

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation continues to support and celebrate student-athletes who excel academically and in shooting sports, and we are grateful to be part of such an amazing organization.

Congratulations, John and Trace, we are so proud of you both! ♠️🧡🎓

Congratulations to our 2026 SSSF Scholarship recipients!

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is proud to award scholarships to 176 outstanding student-athletes this year, recognizing their dedication both on the range and in the classroom.

A special congratulations to the 10 recipients of the Bruno Butti & Mae (Domenica Careri) Butti Scholarship, each receiving a $3,000 scholarship thanks to the incredible generosity of the Butti family.

In addition, 166 student-athletes have been awarded $500 SSSF Scholarships as they pursue their educational goals.

Congratulations to all of our recipients! We wish you continued success in your academic and athletic endeavors.

https://sssfonline.org/scholastic-shooting-sports-foundation-sssf-is-proud-to-announce-the-recipients-of-its-2026-scholarship-program/

04/21/2026

So proud of our Smokin Aces at the 2026 SCTP Southeast Regional Championship at Forest City Gun Club!

Located in Savannah, Forest City Gun Club is the oldest continuously operated shotgun sports club in the United States, and its beauty and history made for an incredible weekend backdrop.

Many of our athletes turned in personal bests this weekend, and we brought home the hardware!

🏆 Southeast Regional Champion Super Sporting Varsity Squad - John Schneider, Wayne Bowen, Mark Plunkett

🥈 Runner Up Intermediate Entry Men’s Super Sporting Individual - Carter Spain

🥈 Runner Up Intermediate Entry Ladies’ S***t Individual - Caroline Rooks

🎓 Congratulations to our Class of 2026 graduating seniors, John Schneider and Trace Green! We’re so proud of you and grateful for the leadership, dedication, and memories you’ve given this team.

The Smokin Aces continue to show up, compete hard, and have fun. On to Nationals! 🧡♠️

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04/14/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to the Blackjack Smokin Aces! 💥🏆THREE-PEAT Florida State Trap Team Champions🏆💥 2024, 2025, and 2026!

Our team had an incredible weekend of shooting at the 2026 SCTP Florida State Championship at Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Park! We are so proud of all of our shooters. Many shot personal bests this weekend and we brought home tons of hardware.

🏆Florida State Champion Trap Team🏆

💥Florida All State National Trap Team - Chase Schulte and John Schneider💥

💥Florida All State National S***t Team - John Schneider💥

💥Florida All State National Sporting Clays Team - John Schneider💥

🏆 State Champion S***t Varsity Individual - John Schneider

🥈Runner Up S***t Varsity Squad - John Schneider, Chase Schulte, Wayne Bowen

🏆State Champion S***t Intermediate Entry Squad - Carter Spain, Sebastian Fernandez, Caroline Rooks

🏆State Champion S***t Intermediate Entry Individual - Carter Spain

🏆State Champion S***t Intermediate Entry Ladies - Caroline Rooks

🥉3rd Place S***t Open Squad - Carson Sumner, Tanner Tew, Craig Hansen

🏆State Champion Trap Varsity Squad - Chase Schulte, John Schneider, Mark Plunkett, Wayne Bowen, Brantley Oakes

🏆State Champion Trap Varsity Individual - Chase Schulte

🥈Runner Up Trap Varsity Individual - John Schneider

🥈Runner Up Trap Junior Varsity Squad - Grayson Akins, Tanner Tew, Holston Sapp, Tifton Green, Craig Hansen

🥈Runner Up Trap Junior Varsity Individual - Grayson Akins

🥉3rd Place Trap Junior Varsity Individual - Tanner Tew

🥈Runner Up Trap Intermediate Entry Individual - Carter Spain

🥉3rd Place Trap Intermediate Entry Individual - Sebastian Fernandez

🥈Runner Up Trap Rookie Individual - Winston Sapp

🥈Runner Up Trap Open Squad - Trace Green, Carson Sumner, Carter Spain, Sebastian Fernandez, Caroline Rooks

🏆State Champion Sporting Clays Varsity Squad - John Schneider, Chase Schulte, Wayne Bowen

🥉3rd Place Sporting Clays Varsity Individual - John Schneider

🥉3rd Place Sporting Clays Intermediate Entry Squad - Carter Spain, Sebastian Fernandez, Caroline Rooks

🥉3rd Place Sporting Clays Intermediate Entry Individual - Carter Spain

🥈Runner Up Sporting Clays Ladies Individual - Caroline Rooks

🥉3rd Place Sporting Clays Rookie Individual - Winston Sapp

💥 Congratulations to Carter Spain for shooting his first 25 straight in s***t! 💥

THREE-PEAT secured and the fire is still burning. Let’s go, Smokin Aces!! 🔥🏆

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