"the People's Paths!" Cherokee News Path - Women's Fast Pitch Softball

***"Members of the Cetto Harjo team from Sapulpa, win Women’s Fast Pitch Softball Tournament held in conjunction with the 54th Annual Cherokee National Holiday."***

TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA – The Cherokee Nation recently hosted a men and women’s fast pitch softball tournament in conjunction with the 54th Annual Cherokee National Holiday.

In the women’s division first place went to the Cetto Harjo team from Sapulpa, the second place award was presented to Sga Sdi Yu of Tahlequah/Kenwood, third place went to the Throw Backs of Tulsa, and fourth place went to Chahtas of Southeastern Oklahoma.

In the men’s division AO2 of Tahlequah took first place, Duck Creek of south Tulsa placed second, third place was won by 4 Love of the Game of Okmulgee/Henryetta, and the Wichita Indians of Sapulpa took fourth place.

According to event coordinator Denise Honawa, the event was a huge success.

“This year the event pulled in some great teams from within the Cherokee Nation and outside our area,” said Honawa. “The games were exciting and competitive. The men’s finals went two games and were played by two very talented teams. Everyone had a great time.”

The Cherokee National Holiday has been held since 1953 in honor of the signing of the 1839 Cherokee Constitution. This year’s theme was “The Cherokee Nation Continues in Full Force and Effect” in commemoration of the Act of 1906, which provided that the tribal constitutional governments of the Five Tribes should continue in “full force and effect,” thus ensuring continuous tribal sovereignty.

For more information about the fast pitch softball tournament contact Denise Honawa, phone: 918-453-5248.