Patriot Games Showcase Youth Athletic Excellence | Cleveland News

Over 120 young athletes from every U.S. state, territory, and tribal nation battled it out at Spire Academy’s Patriot Games — a high-stakes, multi-sport spectacle tied to America’s 250th anniversary. With a $250K scholarship prize pool and President Trump expected to attend the finale, competitors aged 14-17 tackled sprints, hurdles, dodgeball, and a grueling obstacle course — pushing beyond their comfort zones while forging new bonds. Standouts like Zion John-Baptiste (U.S. Virgin Islands) and Ohio’s Liam Nies and Shannon Dressler brought grit and spirit to the event, all under a banner of national pride. Tune in Thursday night for the primetime special — where athleticism meets celebration, and champions are crowned. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ec4c94e987f29bb