— Seventeen year old Ava High School senior Levi Horning will represent Missouri on a national stage this month after being selected to compete in the 2026 Patriot Games. Horning said being selected provides an opportunity to give back to the community that has supported him throughout his life. He is also active in the Ava FFA Chapter and serves as chapter secretary. The Horning family also thanked the Ava VFW for purchasing Levi a new pair of athletic shoes to wear during the Patriot Games. After graduating from Ava High School, Horning plans to pursue a degree in agricultural education and become an agriculture teacher and FFA adviser.