Pro lacrosse player from Six Nations included among Haudenosaunee U-20 coaching staff

By Sam Laskaris Writer There will now be even more Six Nations representation on the Haudenosaunee Nationals men’s Under 20 lacrosse squad that will compete at next year’s world tournament. Six Nations member Delby Powless had previously been named the general manager of the club that will participate at its world tourney, next July in South Korea. This past Thursday, however, club officials announced its coaching staff. Among those selected to help guide the team is Blake Gibson-McDonald, a pro player from Six Nations, who will serve as an assistant coach with the squad. Gibson-McDonald, who is 28, plays professionally with the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. The Desert Dogs are one of 15 clubs that compete in the National Lacrosse League. “I am incredibly honored and grateful to be named…

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