The Brief Two Arizona high school athletes were selected to represent the state at the White House's 2026 Patriot Games in Ohio. The teens were selected to compete in the White House's 2026 Patriot Games for a chance to win a $125,000 college scholarship. Selected from thousands of applicants, 17-year-old Eliza Anderson and 14-year-old Abraham Van Wie prepare for the White House's 2026 Patriot Games in Ohio. Van Wie decided to try out for the Patriot Games because he comes from a long line of military service. How to Watch:The Patriot Games kick off Sunday, Aug. 9 in Geneva, Ohio, and end with a special championship on Aug. 13.