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Aliana McMaster stuns field with record-breaking 94 at Jamaica Skeet Club
Aliana McMaster stuns field with record-breaking 94 at Jamaica Skeet Club
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Portmore, Jamaica
PORTMORE, Jamaica In a moment that will be etched into Jamaicas sporting history, young shooting sensation Aliana McMaster shattered barriers at the Jamaica Skeet Clubs Portmore headquarters recently, becoming the first female ever to claim the Highest Overall (HOA) title at the prestigious Bernard Cridland Memorial Sporting Clays. Competing against some of the nations finest marksmen under less-than-ideal weather conditions, the prodigious junior displayed nerves of steel and remarkable precision, scoring 94 out of a possible 100 targetsa performance that stunned onlookers and cemented her place in club history. Mastery in adversity The day was far from easy. Early morning showers and persistent drizzle turned the event into a true test of focus and endurance. Jamaica Skeet Club President Justin Samuda described the conditions as very damp, with visibility and target tracking severely affected. Yet McMaster thrived where others faltered. Conditions like that usually make it much harder to see and break targets, Samuda noted. Missing only six under those circumstances is truly special. It takes tremendous hand-eye coordination and four hours of unwavering concentration. Despite the challenges, McMaster not only captured the HOA title but also swept the Ladies and Juniors categoriesan extraordinary triple triumph that underscored her technical skill and mental resilience. An overwhelming mixture of emotions An elated McMaster struggled to put her feelings into words after the historic victory. The feeling is honestly just an overwhelming amount of happiness, joy, relief, and excitementall at once, she said. Ive come so close so many times, always producing a good score but never quite getting there. After knocking on the door for so long, to finally have it come togetherit was just amazing. I was in disbelief. Its something Ill never forget. Rising stars and club recognition Runner-up honors went to Mark Desnoes, another standout junior who recently advanced to the senior ranks. Desnoes finished just four points behind McMaster with a score of 90, earning high praise from Samuda. Its not every day you get to witness history in the making, the president said. As one of Alianas biggest fans, it was a real pleasure to see it unfold. Her HOA win will hold a special place in the annals of the Jamaica Skeet Club and in my presidency. Congratulations also to Mark, who continues to be one of our finest young shooters. The Bernard Cridland Memorial opened the 2025-2026 shooting calendar and featured strong performances across all divisions. As McMaster accepted her trophy, she received a guard of honora symbolic gesture that celebrated both her personal milestone and a broader step forward for women in Jamaican sport shooting. Her victory, achieved through grit, precision, and unshakable composure, marked not only a new chapter for the Jamaica Skeet Club but also an inspiring moment for young athletes across the island.