While in the side The Yankton Sioux Tribe had it easy to get to the final they’ve wanted since this competition started  4 years back. Yankton beat Otoe Tribe 3-0 in the quarterfinals and Quechan Tribe 4-0 in the other semi-finals. We caught up with Yankton’s star players Chief Lionel Ronaldo and Co leader Neymar and asked them how do they feel coming into this final. “ Most definitely we’ve been passing the ball good and our shots have been really accurate and spot on.” said Co leader Neymar when ask about the final. The head Chief Lionel Ronaldo also stated “ It's been real fun playing and enjoying time with our tribe and other tribe getting to know each other. and make sure you don't get hit because that rubber ball hurts a lot. But yeah, i want to win this since we lost last year to Cherokee tribe 3-1”. We cannot wait for this final to start with both teams stronger and better than ever.  

Yankton Sioux Tribe fell short 3-4 to Choctaw Tribe. 

Source- https://www.nlm.nih.gov/nativevoices/exhibition/healing-ways/healing-communities/native-games.html 

“The last time these tribes met, the Hupa tribe broke a 9-9 tie with only a little time left in last year’s game, which lead them to the finals with a win of 10-9.” Said Harry. “I remember two years ago I was at the game of the Hupa tribe won against the Creek tribe in front of more than two tribes,” said one of the famous players of Algonquian tribe, Adahy. “The strength between the tribes was impressive, as this game only takes place every two years,” said the narrator, Dave. 

“Who do you think is going to win?” said, Dave. “Well I’m having faith in the Hupa tribe so I think they are going to win,” said, Harry. “Well then I guess I will go for the Algonquian tribe!” said, Dave. “Now this game is kicking off excellent the Algonquian tribe has great passes, they are defeating the Hupa tribe, in this game they are using the traditional equipment, which are: Lacrosse sticks that are made out of slapings and the ball that is made out of wood,” said, Harry.

“We needed to bring back the ‘Tribe League’ or call a lacrosse conference to talk about, don’t you think, Harry?” said, Dave. “Of course!” said, Harry. “Oh! The Hupa tribe scored, and it was our famous player, John, he scored behind the two pint line!” said, Dave. “Wow! I’m really surprised, these are one of the favorite sports I enjoy watching, especially if my tribe wins,” said, Harry. “What makes you so sure your tribe is going to win this game? What if my tribe wins?” said, Dave. “Oh! See that, Harry? My team just scored two points! I guess our tribes are tied now,” said, Dave.

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This event was the most talked event throughout the village. Despite the lost of Lake Erie, the people still have high hopes for them winning the following year. When a fan rooting for Lake Erie was asked, “What are your feelings at the moment after Lake Erie losing against Lake Ontorio in the final game?” his response, “At the moment, I felt pretty upset because I thought Lake Erie could of done better by adding another player to make it an even game but a game is a game and Lake Ontorio did a good job and deserved the win.” Lake Ontorio has now returned back to their village to celebrate their victory by organizing a feast. Whilst, Lake Erie is celebrating been so close-matched although being a player down, they have hope of victory for next winter-game. 

After the game, there was a chance to ask Irinak Hoiw of how he felt of the closed-call game. “ I’m surprised that even with a man down, my brothers still managed to having a good score. And yeah… the snake slipping out of Atohi’s hand was just fate, but it was a good game and after all, both teams did an amazing job,” expressed Irinak Hoiw. Before the other villages returned home, there was no negativity and everyone admitted how proud everyone was of this year’s snow game. 

In all, the game is just one of the most exciting games to the Iroquois people.  Just a way men could relax after the annual hunt and stay busy for the long, cold- winter days.