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Competitors
True competitors understand the discipline and hard work it takes to stand among the elite. And a Chahta tvshka knows there is no tougher opponent than self-doubt. They work tirelessly to sharpen their skills and silence the naysayers. These are the stories of what it means to show up and show out.
Lacee Lewis
Champion
Steer hazer Lacee Lewis is Choctaw proud. Hear how she channels her love for nature and her horses into her life in the rodeo arena.
Michaela Richbourg
Athlete
Being open to learning new things and drawing on the experiences of others make us stronger as individuals and as a community. Teacher, advocate and athlete Michaela Richbourg has learned the meaning of success through hard work and the examples set for her by family, friends and teammates.
Dewayne & Kyra Hornbuckle
Tvshka
Dewayne and Kyra Hornbuckle are Choctaw tribal members who share a passion for Choctaw culture, particularly stickball. As members of the Tvshka Homma stickball team, this father-daughter duo is proud to be part of the revitalization of Choctaw culture through this ancient sport.