The 75th Annual Mississippi Choctaw Indian Fair took place in Choctaw, Mississippi, July 8-12. 

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma sent its Tvshka Homma stickball teams to play in the World Series of Stickball. Tvshka Homma (men), Tvshka Homma Ohoyo (women) and for the first time, Tvshka Homma Himitta (youth).

Tvshka Homma Himitta, comprised of Choctaw and Chickasaw Youth (ages 14-17) from southeastern Oklahoma, won their first game against Tiak Hikíya 3-1. They went on to play Beaver Dam in a nail-biting 2-3 game. While Tvshka Homma Himitta may not have won the tournament, they still made history, and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is proud of their accomplishment. 

Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr., and Councilmembers Jennifer Woods, Joey Tom, Tony Ward and James Dry traveled to Mississippi to cheer on the team. 

“Congratulations to our first Choctaw Nation Youth Team, Tvshka Homma Himitta,” said the Assistant Chief in a social media post. “It was a joy to witness our youth making history and advancing in the tournament.”

The men’s team, Tvshka Homma, fought hard against Koni Hata but was defeated 2-5, eventually losing to the team that would ultimately win the championship game. Tvshka Homma scored the most points against Koni Hata out of all the teams that took on the champions.

Tvska Homma Ohoyo had a bye for the first round and took on Koni Hata Ohoyo in the second. Tvska Homma Ohoyo put in their best efforts, but lost to the eventual champions 1-5. 

All teams put in hard work and made their Tribe proud.

Information and results can be found at the Choctaw Fair website.

World Series of Stickball Photo Gallery

Photos by Christian Toews

Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Team Entry photo
Team Entry photo
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Team Entry photo
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Team Entry photo
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Team Entry photo
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Team Entry photo
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.
Stickball action shot from World Series of Stickball game.