Which sports are included in Trump's Patriot Games?
Which sports are included in Trump's Patriot Games?Damon C. Williams, Bucks County Courier TimesTue, Jun 30, 2026·2 min read
The Patriot Games — President Donald Trump's teen athletic tournament envisioned as a highlight of America's 250th birthday celebration — are now a reality, as Trump confirmed additional Patriot Games details through the Freedom 250 organization.
The National Federation of State High School Associations reports about 8.26 million participants in high school sports in 2024–25, the highest total on record.
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That breaks down to roughly 4.7 million boys and 3.5 million girls taking part in at least one school sport.
That means there could be a whole lot of teen athletes applying to participate in the Patriot Games. But which sports will be featured?
Here's what we know — and don't yet know — about which sports will be played at the Patriot Games.
Which sports will be in the Patriot Games?
Trump nor Freedom 250 referenced any sport in its most recent update.
So while Freedom 250 hasn't landed on the sports to include in the Patriot Games, Trump will likely pick sports that have the highest number of participants.
Appoquinimink’s Jenna Czerwinski (left) tries to keep Padua’s Leah Campbell from the ball in the Jaguars’ 4-0 win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Appoquinimink’s Sophia Ramos (left) can’t stop Padua’s Abigail Sanders from clearing the ball upfield in the Jaguars’ 4-0 win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Appoquinimink’s Kelsey Beatie (left) works against Padua’s Abaigeal Igo in the Jaguars’ 4-0 win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Appoquinimink’s Lauren Arabis (left) and Padua’s Emme Mulvena leap for a header in the Jaguars’ 4-0 win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Appoquinimink’s Jenna Czerwinski, left, redirects the ball into the net for the first score of the game off a corner kick in the Jaguars’ 4-0 win against Padua in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026, at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Appoquinimink’s Kelsey Beatie (center) celebrates her goal with Lauren Arabis (left) and Jenna Czerwinski in the Jaguars’ 4-0 win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Appoquinimink’s Reagan Hasan pulls in the ball in the Jaguars’ 4-0 win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Odessa goalkeeper Elizabeth Cebula (right) is swarmed by her Ducks teammates after she stopped the final shot in Odessa’s 1-0 penalty-kick shootout win against Middletown in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Odessa’s Ryleigh Sutton scores in Odessa’s 1-0 penalty-kick shootout win against Middletown in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Odessa’s Caroline Perry (left) and Middletown’s Madelaine Rash converge in overtime of Odessa’s 1-0 penalty-kick shootout win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Middletown’s Madelaine Rash (left) and Odessa’s Samantha Mitchell clash for a header in the second half of Odessa’s 1-0 penalty-kick shootout win against Middletown in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter.
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21 (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Odessa’s Alaina Mullins (left) and Middletown’s Emily Haldeman work at midfield late in the second half in Odessa’s 1-0 penalty-kick shootout win against Middletown in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Odessa’s Regina Ashley (left) defends against Middletown’s Jacqueline McKenna in overtime in Odessa’s 1-0 penalty-kick shootout win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Middletown’s Sarah McFarland can’t stop a shot in Odessa’s 1-0 penalty-kick shootout win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. 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(Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)Students take part in a coding class during the 'We Rise Wednesday' program at the William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School in Wilmington on June 3, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)Students draw during the 'We Rise Wednesday' program at the William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School in Wilmington on June 3, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)Graduates gather with loved ones, faculty and guests during the Cape Henlopen High School 2026 commencement ceremony in Lewes on June 2, 2026. (Benjamin Chambers/Delaware News Journal)A commencement ceremony was held for 36 graduating seniors of St. Elizabeth High School on June 1, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)Graduating St. Elizabeth High School seniors await to process into their commencement ceremony on June 1, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)A C-5 flies over Cape Henlopen’s 17-11 win for the DIAA state championship, May 30, 2026. 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(William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)Salesianum’s Jacob Garrity makes a save in the second half of Salesianum’s 15-5 win in the DIAA state tournament championship game, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)Salesianum’s Ronan Haggerty reacts to a missed chance in the second half of Salesianum’s 15-5 win in the DIAA state tournament championship game, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)Salesianum’s Michael Pompeii (left) defends against Cape Henlopen’s Ryan Morgan in the second half of Salesianum’s 15-5 win in the DIAA state tournament championship game, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)Salesianum’s Jacob Getty (9) joins teammates and goal scorer Drew Motta (second from right) in the second half of Salesianum’s 15-5 win in the DIAA state tournament championship game, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)Salesianum goalie Jacob Garrity (right) and Matthew Plews jump together in celebration in the second half of Salesianum’s 15-5 win against Cape Henlopen in the DIAA state tournament championship game, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)Salesianum’s Brennan Nurry (left) tries to get past Cape Henlopen’s Brooks Leonhartt in the second half of Salesianum’s 15-5 win in the DIAA state tournament championship game, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)Graduates gather with family, faculty, administrators and guests for the Salesianum School's 2026 commencement ceremony at Salesianum’s Birkenheuer Gym in Wilmington on May 29, 2026. (Benjamin Chambers/Delaware News Journal)A commencement ceremony was held for 294 graduating seniors of St. Georges Technical High School at the Bob Carpenter Center on May 28, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)Carmen Williams speaks during St. Georges Technical High School's 2026 Commencement Ceremony on May 28, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)Jada Hughes speaks during St. Georges Technical High School's 2026 Commencement Ceremony on May 28, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)A commencement ceremony was held for 195 graduating seniors of Howard High School of Technology at the Bob Carpenter Center on May 28, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)Families cheer as students eceive their diplomas during Howard High School of Technology's 2026 Commencement Ceremony on May 28,, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)Students celebrate during the 'tassel ceremony' portion of Howard High School of Technology's 2026 Commencement Ceremony on May 28, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)Cape Henlopen’s Ryan McNett finishes his round during the final round of the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Delaware Military’s Kie Shaw drives during the final round of the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Sussex Central’s Jake Hollerback hits to the 18th green during the final round of the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Meredith Finger of Archmere watches her putt on the 11th hole during the final round of the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. Finger won the girls individual title, Archmere won second place in the team championship. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Salesianum’s Joe Kelly watches a putt on the 15th green during the final round of the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. Kelly won the individual title, Salesianum won the team championship. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Archmere’s Meredith Finger hits to the final green during the final round of the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Tatnall’s Beckett Chipman reacts to a narrow miss on a putt on the 16th green during the final round of the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)A family of Canada Geese drift by the 16th hole during the final round of the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)Salesianum’s Joe Kelly (right) is congratulated after his boys individual title win in the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)The 2026 graduating class of Howard High School of Technology walks into the Bob Carpenter Center on May 28, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)A commencement ceremony was held for 195 graduating seniors of Howard High School of Technology at the Bob Carpenter Center on May 28, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)1 / 110
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Appoquinimink’s Jenna Czerwinski (left) tries to keep Padua’s Leah Campbell from the ball in the Jaguars’ 4-0 win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Appoquinimink’s Sophia Ramos (left) can’t stop Padua’s Abigail Sanders from clearing the ball upfield in the Jaguars’ 4-0 win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Appoquinimink’s Kelsey Beatie (left) works against Padua’s Abaigeal Igo in the Jaguars’ 4-0 win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Appoquinimink’s Lauren Arabis (left) and Padua’s Emme Mulvena leap for a header in the Jaguars’ 4-0 win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Appoquinimink’s Jenna Czerwinski, left, redirects the ball into the net for the first score of the game off a corner kick in the Jaguars’ 4-0 win against Padua in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026, at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Appoquinimink’s Kelsey Beatie (center) celebrates her goal with Lauren Arabis (left) and Jenna Czerwinski in the Jaguars’ 4-0 win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Appoquinimink’s Reagan Hasan pulls in the ball in the Jaguars’ 4-0 win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Odessa goalkeeper Elizabeth Cebula (right) is swarmed by her Ducks teammates after she stopped the final shot in Odessa’s 1-0 penalty-kick shootout win against Middletown in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Odessa’s Ryleigh Sutton scores in Odessa’s 1-0 penalty-kick shootout win against Middletown in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Odessa’s Caroline Perry (left) and Middletown’s Madelaine Rash converge in overtime of Odessa’s 1-0 penalty-kick shootout win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Middletown’s Madelaine Rash (left) and Odessa’s Samantha Mitchell clash for a header in the second half of Odessa’s 1-0 penalty-kick shootout win against Middletown in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter.
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Odessa’s Alaina Mullins (left) and Middletown’s Emily Haldeman work at midfield late in the second half in Odessa’s 1-0 penalty-kick shootout win against Middletown in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Odessa’s Regina Ashley (left) defends against Middletown’s Jacqueline McKenna in overtime in Odessa’s 1-0 penalty-kick shootout win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Odessa’s Elizabeth Cebula makes a kick save on a shootout attempt in Odessa’s 1-0 penalty-kick win against Middletown in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Odessa’s Ryleigh Sutton returns to her side after scoring in Odessa’s 1-0 penalty-kick shootout win against Middletown in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Odessa fans cheer after an apparent Middletown overtime goal was called back because of an offside call in Odessa’s 1-0 penalty-kick shootout win against Middletown in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Middletown goalie Sarah McFarland keeps Odessa’s Caroline Perry from scoring in Odessa’s 1-0 penalty-kick shootout win in the semifinals of the DIAA Division I state championship, June 3, 2026 at Newark Charter. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Graduates gather with loved ones, faculty and guests during the Cape Henlopen High School 2026 commencement ceremony in Lewes on June 2, 2026. (Benjamin Chambers/Delaware News Journal)
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A commencement ceremony was held for 36 graduating seniors of St. Elizabeth High School on June 1, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)
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Graduating St. Elizabeth High School seniors await to process into their commencement ceremony on June 1, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)
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A C-5 flies over Cape Henlopen’s 17-11 win for the DIAA state championship, May 30, 2026. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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The Cape Henlopen reserves begin the celebration as the clock winds down in the Vikings’ 17-11 win against Tower Hill for the DIAA state championship, May 30, 2026. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Cape Henlopen’s (from left) Jordan Murray, Avary Miller and Layla Conn converge after the Vikings’ 17-11 victory against Tower Hill in the DIAA state championship, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Tower Hill’s Ella Vanni reaches to defend against Cape Henlopen’s Mikaela Gordon in the Vikings’ 17-11 win for the DIAA state championship, May 30, 2026. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Tower Hill’s Lucia Colasante (left) and Cape Henlopen’s Ally Diehl vie for the ball off a draw in the Vikings’ 17-11 win for the DIAA state championship, May 30, 2026. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Cape Henlopen’s Claire Lopez (left) and Avary Miller react to a goal in the Vikings’ 17-11 victory in the DIAA state championship, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Tower Hill’s Cece Clough (left) and Cape Henlopen’s Ally Diehl square off in a draw in the Vikings’ 17-11 victory in the DIAA state championship, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Tower Hill’s Parker Lewicki (left) and Allie Sawyer vie for the ball against Cape Henlopen’s Makenzie Todd in the Vikings’ 17-11 victory in the DIAA state championship, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Cape Henlopen rushes for the trophy after the Vikings’ 17-11 win against Tower Hill in the DIAA state championship, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Cape Henlopen celebrates its 17-11 win against Tower Hill in the DIAA state championship, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Cape Henlopen’s Ally Diehl (left) defends against Tower Hill’s Charlotte Vanni in the first half of the Vikings’ 17-11 win for the DIAA state championship, May 30, 2026. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Tower Hill celebrates a second half goal as Cape Henlopen’s Mairead Rishko regains her feet in the Vikings’ 17-11 victory in the DIAA state championship, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Graduates gather with loved ones, faculty and guests during the Wilmington Friends School 2026 commencement ceremony on the campus front lawn in Wilmington on May 30, 2026. (Benjamin Chambers/Delaware News Journal)
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Cape Henlopen’s Mikaela Gordon celebrates her go-ahead goal that gave her team a 12-11 win in the Vikings’ 17-11 win against Tower Hill for the DIAA state championship, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Cape Henlopen’s Grant Conway (left) pursues Salesianum’s Adam Dodia in the second half of Salesianum’s 15-5 win in the DIAA state tournament championship game, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Salesianum’s Andrew Althouse celebrates a goal in the second half of Salesianum’s 15-5 win against Cape Henlopen in the DIAA state tournament championship game, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Salesianum’s Nicholas Pompeii (left) defends against Cape Henlopen’s Ryan Morgan in the second half of Salesianum’s 15-5 win in the DIAA state tournament championship game, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Salesianum’s Jacob Garrity makes a save in the second half of Salesianum’s 15-5 win in the DIAA state tournament championship game, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Salesianum’s Ronan Haggerty reacts to a missed chance in the second half of Salesianum’s 15-5 win in the DIAA state tournament championship game, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Salesianum’s Michael Pompeii (left) defends against Cape Henlopen’s Ryan Morgan in the second half of Salesianum’s 15-5 win in the DIAA state tournament championship game, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Salesianum’s Jacob Getty (9) joins teammates and goal scorer Drew Motta (second from right) in the second half of Salesianum’s 15-5 win in the DIAA state tournament championship game, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Salesianum goalie Jacob Garrity (right) and Matthew Plews jump together in celebration in the second half of Salesianum’s 15-5 win against Cape Henlopen in the DIAA state tournament championship game, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Salesianum’s Brennan Nurry (left) tries to get past Cape Henlopen’s Brooks Leonhartt in the second half of Salesianum’s 15-5 win in the DIAA state tournament championship game, May 30, 2026 at Caesar Rodney High School. (William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal)
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Graduates gather with family, faculty, administrators and guests for the Salesianum School's 2026 commencement ceremony at Salesianum’s Birkenheuer Gym in Wilmington on May 29, 2026. (Benjamin Chambers/Delaware News Journal)
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A commencement ceremony was held for 294 graduating seniors of St. Georges Technical High School at the Bob Carpenter Center on May 28, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)
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Carmen Williams speaks during St. Georges Technical High School's 2026 Commencement Ceremony on May 28, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)
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Jada Hughes speaks during St. Georges Technical High School's 2026 Commencement Ceremony on May 28, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)
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A commencement ceremony was held for 195 graduating seniors of Howard High School of Technology at the Bob Carpenter Center on May 28, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)
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Families cheer as students eceive their diplomas during Howard High School of Technology's 2026 Commencement Ceremony on May 28,, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)
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Students celebrate during the 'tassel ceremony' portion of Howard High School of Technology's 2026 Commencement Ceremony on May 28, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)
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Cape Henlopen’s Ryan McNett finishes his round during the final round of the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Delaware Military’s Kie Shaw drives during the final round of the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Sussex Central’s Jake Hollerback hits to the 18th green during the final round of the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Meredith Finger of Archmere watches her putt on the 11th hole during the final round of the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. Finger won the girls individual title, Archmere won second place in the team championship. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Salesianum’s Joe Kelly watches a putt on the 15th green during the final round of the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. Kelly won the individual title, Salesianum won the team championship. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Archmere’s Meredith Finger hits to the final green during the final round of the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Tatnall’s Beckett Chipman reacts to a narrow miss on a putt on the 16th green during the final round of the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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A family of Canada Geese drift by the 16th hole during the final round of the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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Salesianum’s Joe Kelly (right) is congratulated after his boys individual title win in the DIAA state tournament at Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck, May 27, 2026. (William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal)
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The 2026 graduating class of Howard High School of Technology walks into the Bob Carpenter Center on May 28, 2026. (Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal)
Patriot Games: when they’re happening and how to apply
The Patriot Games tournament will begin on Sunday, August 9, and run through Tuesday, August 11; the Patriot Games application portal is now live.
Freedom 250 hasn't yet publicized exactly where the tournament will be held, but that information should be available shortly.
Teens start the application process by first confirming they meet the age rules — they must be at least 14 by June 1, 2026, and no older than 17 on December 31, 2026 — and then fill out an online form with basic eligibility details.
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That form covers who they are (name, age, school, where they live) and how they’d represent their state, territory, or tribal nation at the competition.
From there, applicants upload a short video sharing their story and explaining why they want to compete in the Patriot Games, touching on qualities like determination, teamwork, resilience, and leadership.
Once the form and video are submitted through the Freedom 250 portal, the Patriot Games Selection Committee reviews applications, does follow‑up screening and verification, and then chooses finalists who will participate in the Patriot Games.
Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending, breaking and service-related topics across the Mid-Atlantic region for the USA Today Network.