Featured Athletes
One of the most unique things about the BODYARMOR State Games is that the multitude of sports offered and the variety of athletes that participate. Each month we like to to highlight some of our youth, high school & adult participants that have a story to tell.
There are many reasons that make for a good story. Did you or your team have a great experience at the BODYARMOR State Games and earn a medal? Maybe your athletic talents have earned you a college scholarship which you’d never thought possible. Or perhaps you’ve made friendships through your participation in sports that will last a life time. Think you have a good story to tell? Use the buttons below to tell us about how the BODYARMOR State Games have impacted your life.
Featured Athlete Profile – Hannah Williams – Ice Hockey
This month’s featured athlete is Hannah Williams! Hannah is a college student from Wilson, NC, who played Ice Hockey in the State Games in 2018 and 2020. The right winger began playing at age 11, and her team eventually made it to Nationals in...
Featured Athlete/Coach Profile – Jerry Fehlman – Youth Soccer & Disc Golf
This month’s featured athlete and coach is Jerry Fehlman! Jerry first learned of the Powerade State Games in 2009 when the games traveled to the Charlotte area. He was coaching youth soccer at the time and decided to enter the girls youth recreation team that he was...
Featured Athlete Profile – Chase Sams – Ice Hockey
This month’s featured athlete is Chase Sams! Chase is a 9-year-old ice hockey player from Indian Trail, NC and is currently a member of the CJC Elite 10u team. He first began playing ice hockey in 2014 when he was just three years old, and he has participated in...
Featured Athlete Profile – PaHeru Nubia-Ra – Gymnastics & Taekwondo
This month’s featured athlete is PaHeru Nubia-Ra! PaHeru is 9 years old and is a USA Gymnastics Level 5, Division 1 men's gymnast, as well as a Red Belt in the U.S. Taekwondo Center system. PaHeru’s journey has not always been easy, and he has overcome many obstacles...
Featured Athlete Profile – Kahlen Kuddie – Wrestling
This month’s featured athlete is Kahlen Kuddie! Kahlen is 13 years old and a rising 8th grader at Kannapolis Middle School. Six years ago, she took the mat for the first time and fell in love with wrestling while attending a tryout for her brother. Kahlen’s mom says,...
Featured Team Profile – Wake County Basketball Association (WCBA) 2025
While we continue to prepare for this summer’s Powerade State Games, we would like to recognize the Wake County Basketball Association 2025 team (WCBA 2025) as our next featured profile! We chatted with Head Coach, Brad Deifer, to discuss the team’s makeup, history,...
Featured Athlete Profile – Kalee Wiltshire – High School Soccer
Our next featured athlete is Kalee Wiltshire, a 3-year varsity soccer player from North Brunswick High School. The school is located in the southeast portion of the state in Leland, near Wilmington. The Scorpions made the 3A playoffs last year and were off to a 2-0...
Featured Athlete Profile – Colin Riddick – High School Baseball
Colin Riddick is a baseball player at Northeastern High School in Elizabeth City. He was a pitcher on the Region 1 team last summer, helping them to a Silver Medal finish. This was the best finish for Region 1 in over 20 years! Colin answered various questions on his...
Featured Athlete Profile – Taryn Thompson
Taryn Thompson has played soccer in the Powerade State Games for several years. She competed in our Youth Soccer Tournament for three consecutive summers, earning Bronze, Silver & Gold. This past summer, Taryn earned a final roster spot in the Girl's High School...
Featured Youth Ice Hockey Team – Team Raleigh Wealth Solutions
The 2019 Powerade State Games Youth Ice Hockey Tournament took place at Extreme Ice Center over the weekend of June 21st-23rd. The 14 and under age group was comprised of a five team pool with local participants and also athletes from Greensboro & Raleigh....