by (Oklahoma City, OK) – Four months ago, college softball teams all across the country began their quest for a conference championship and then for one of the most sought after spots, a spot in the Women’s College World Series tournament held annually at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City. As the first day kicks of for the WCWS, 8 teams will play their way through a double-elimination tournament to crown the 2023 Champion.
For Indian Country, the representation on some of the nations best college softball teams continues to grow. Below are a list of Native American players who will participating in this years WCWS tournament:
- NAME: Cheyenne Factor
- TRIBE: Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- UNIVERSITY: Oklahoma State
- POSITION: Outfield
- HOMETOWN: Yukon, Okla.
- NAME: Rylie Boone
- TRIBE: Osage Nation
- UNIVERSITY: Oklahoma University
- POSITION: Outfield
- HOMETOWN: Owasso, Okla.
- NAME: SilentRain Espinoza
- TRIBE: Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
- UNIVERSITY: Washington University
- POSITION: 3B
- HOMETOWN: Alpine, Cali.
