Tvshkahomma Ohoyos make history

The World Series of Stickball was held in Mississippi in July. Choctaw Nation’s Tvshkahomma Ohoyo women’s team received the Finalist Award in the 2023 Championship game, having an amazing run all the way to the finals.

The team was unable to play the first series’ two games because opposing teams, Nanih Waiya and Tucker Alhiha, forfeited due to a lack of players, causing Tvshkahomma Ohoyo to advance.

In the semi-finals on July 11, Tvshkahomma Ohoyo played a physical and fast-paced game against a well-balanced championship-caliber team, the Natives. The teams were tied 0-0 until Tvshkahomma Ohoyo scored late in the third quarter, then again 12 seconds later to go up 2-0 at the end of the third quarter. Tvshkahomma Ohoyo played great defense for the remainder of the game and was able to secure the win 2-0 against the Natives.

Tvshkahomma Ohoyo advanced to the championship game on July 15 for the 2023 World Series Championship Drum. They played against Koni Hata Ohoyo, the 2022 defending team and seven-time champions. Tvshkahomma Ohoyo stood toe-to-toe until late in the third quarter when Koni Hata Ohoyo scored two points. Tvshkahomma Ohoyo held on but was unable to connect for a score to tie and lost 2-0 in the championship game. Coach Jared Tom said is very proud of Tvshkahomma Ohoyo’s team for their hard-earned accomplishments, and that “making it to the finals is definitely one for the books.”

Tvshkahomma Men’s team played their first game on July 8 and fell to Beaver Dam 7-0.

Tvshkahomma 35+ Men’s team played their first game on July 11 against Koni Hata and lost 7-3.