Onoville, NY – The 3rd Annual Morrie Abrams Memorial Snowsnake Tournament was held March 12-13, 2022 on top of Oldro Hill in Onoville, NY with the biggest turn out ever, even with the stormy weather! The tournament was organized by Sherry Dowdy, Gonio Miller, Christopher “Bundy” Jimerson and Councillor Tina Abrams. This annual event is sponsored by SN Council.
The late Morrie Abrams was a former Seneca Nation Councillor whom had a life long love for the traditional game. Starting out on Snow Street in the pre-Kinzua days, Morrie carried his passion for ga:wa:sa’ through the years and started the annual tournament in Salamanca, NY. His team, Ononville, carries on the event in his memory.
Youth Results
Below is a list of winners:
• 5/6 years old – Cayson Spruce, team Miller
• 7/8 years old – Bryson Bomberry, team Ohi:yo’
• 9/10 years old – Herb Montour, team Indian Hill
• 11/12 years old – Curtis Abrams, team Onondaga
• 13/14 years old – Kade Nephew, team Bronco
• 15/16 years old – Mac Nephew, team Bronco
Mens Results
• 1st class – Angus Laborgne, team Indian Hill
• 2nd class – Gerrit John, team Bucky
• 3rd class – Cliff Brooks, team Coldsprings
• Mudcats – Angus Laborgne, team Indian Hill
The youth winners received gift certificates and a mudcat each, while the mens winning teams took home cash prizes!
Team Onoville would like to thank all the participants, Seneca Nation Council for their support (special shout out to Councillor Tina Abrams for helping with everything), Billy Abrams who stopped out on both Saturday and Sunday to cook for everyone. The lucky participants had a chance to sample his walleye, cornsoup, moose chili and bear sausage. Lastly, thanks to Ted John for donating 2 Porta-Potties for the weekend! We can’t wait to see you all next year! Nya:wëh.
Winner Kade Nephew (youth category) , representing team Bronco. Photo Credit: Brian Nephew 
Winner Mac Nephew (youth category), Representing team Bronco. Photo Credit: Brian Nephew
