Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Haskell Indian Nations University

Choctaw Stickball

Stickball has been a vital part of Choctaws. This game is know as "Little Brother of War" because in the old days most games were played between different villages or against neighboring tribes to settle difference without going to war.  Now in present time, The World Series of Stickball is played during the Green Corn Festival also know as "The Choctaw Indian Fair".  During the fair each team has about 75-100 players on their team.  There are many teams that participate in this World Serires in which they are: 
                        Conehatta - royal blue
                        Unified - forest green
                        Tucker - green
                        Warriors - maroon
                        Standing Pine - yellow 
                        Bogue Chitto - white/red 
                        Red Water - red 
                        Pearl River - navy blue

This picture is of two Fierce Rivals going at it

This game is vicious and bruising, many players have suffered broken bones when they are hit or tackled. 

History and rules                 

Haskell's Stickball game spring 2004