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Teen Athlete from WV Heads to Patriot Games | Charleston News
Fourteen-year-old Sophie Skidmore from Webster County is set to compete in the 2026 Patriot Games — one of only two West Virginians chosen — as she prepares to represent her home state on a national stage celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Earning her spot through a grueling selection process that included a video audition and essay, Sophie’s journey from dreaming big to standing among the nation’s top high school athletes is nothing short of inspiring. Beyond the competition, she’s thrilled for the banquets, charity events, and even the chance to meet the president — a world away from…
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