Ryker

Playing a sport that will test you in ways you never imagined and learning to take it with grace he has grown so much this year.

Placed 23rd

in their group

Thank you for supporting Ryker in this competition. Your participation made a huge impact for the Why Not You Foundation and their mission to empower change in the world, one individual at a time and one child at a time.

What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

The drive and right attitude it takes to be on and off the field, being with teammates that have become family and enjoying the way it feels to prove his self worth.

Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

Rykers dad and his coaches, they drive him to be better, to compete harder.

What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

When he could take the negative and turn it into a positive and not let the one bad play get to him. It happened this year in 2026.

Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Youth Athlete of the Year, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.