Page 2 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - May - June 2023

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TRIBAL DAYS
From page 1

The Blackhawks, an
intertribal group, fought
its way out of the loser’s
bracket. Because the
tournament is double
elimination, the Blackhawks
would have had to beat Chehalis
twice in the championship round.
A second game wasn’t necessary
because Chehalis handled business in
the first game with a 16-5 victory and
took home the 2023 Chehalis Tribal
Days Championship Pendleton
jackets. Ryan Burnett hit
multiple home runs
throughout the weekend
and took home the best
bat award.
This year, the next
generation of Chehalis
tribal ballplayers made
an impression on the Families gathered to support loved ones who have battled cancer during the 15th annual Cancer Walk at the
diamond. Sonny Youckton’s Chehalis tribal prairie. Baseball games also drew in big crowds during the packed Memorial Day weekend.
oldest son, Tyson Canales,
made his debut in the men’s
hardball tournament at age 12. Tyson
even showed his worth as he got on
base during the championship game.
Tyler Klatush took home the MVP
honor because of his performance
at bat, on the mound as pitcher and
behind the plate as the catcher
while his father, Dustin, pitched.
The 2023 Tribal Days showed
a much higher attendance as tribal
people from around the state came
to enjoy the tradition of playing
and watching ball on the Chehalis
Reservation. Other festivities
throughout the weekend included an
art show, salmon feed and the 15th
annual Cancer Walk. This year, 243
people took part in the walk.
Thank you to everyone who made
Chehalis Tribal Days fun, memorable
and successful!