OKMULGEE, Okla. – The 2025 Muscogee Festival Tennis Tournament was held June 21. Despite the heat, people came to Hawthorn Park in Okmulgee to watch and play tennis.
Principal Chief David Hill welcomed all of the competitors and spectators to start the matches and made a point to ask where each of the competitors were from.
“I’m so glad all of y’all showed up today. I was telling the folks here that next year is going to be our 50th anniversary, so I’m already looking forward to what we’re going to do to make it better for everyone,” Chief Hill said.
Citizens of all ages competed in the tournament. Attendee Floyd Bales was pleased with the age range of those watching and participating in the tournament.
“I think it’s going very well. We have a decent number of people, and it’s a good turnout. We’ve got a lot of young people too, and that’s what we like to see, because they carry on the tradition,” Bales said.
Bales is also looking forward to next year, when the MCN will be sponsoring the North American Indian Tennis Association’s tournament.
“I hope a lot of Muscogee come out and play, and have a good time, and get plenty of exercise.”
Tournament Results:
Mixed Doubles:
Champions – Debra Thomas & Robert Stevenson
Finalists – Kyle Bales & Wylie Bales
Mixed Doubles Consolation:
Champions – Timberleigh McGee & Floyd Bales
Mens Open Doubles:
Champions – Chris Whaley & Caleb Whaley
Finalists – John McCarthy & Robert Stevenson
Mens Open Doubles Consolation:
Champions – Caden Williams & Sam Battiest
Mens 60+ Doubles:
Champions – Names not listed
Finalists – Floyd Bales & Jerry Bales
Mens Open Singles:
Champion – Wyatt Phillips
Finalist – Caden Williams
Mens Open Singles Consolation:
Champion – Robert Stevenson
Womens Open Singles Consolation:
Champion – Timberleigh McGee
Juniors 18 and Under:
Champion – Caden Williams
Finalist – Sam Battiest
Results obtained from MCN Recreation
