Six Nations members to lead Haudenosaunee entry at world women’s lacrosse tournament

The Haudenosaunee Nationals, seen here in dark jerseys in an exhibition game against Canada earlier this month, will compete in the inaugural world women’s box lacrosse tournament in Utica this September. Photo courtesy Haudenosaunee Nationals.

By Sam Laskaris Writer There will be plenty of Six Nations representation when history is made in the New York city of Utica this September. The Haudenosaunee Nationals will be one of 10 squads that will participate in the inaugural world women’s box lacrosse tournament, which runs Sept. 20-29 in Utica. The Haudenosaunee squad announced its final 26-player roster this past week. The list included 12 Six Nations members as well as one longtime resident of the community. Also, Six Nations’ Jason Johnson will serve as the head coach of the club while Jeff Powless, also a Six Nations member, is handling the team’s general manager duties. Fawn Porter, one of the local players who is expected to be a leader for the Haudenosaunee side, was not caught off guard…

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