Six Nations members return with bronze medal from Pan-American lacrosse tournament

Six Nations members Fawn Porter (fourth from right in front row) and Kimaura Schindler (eighth from right in back row) helped the Haudenosaunee Nationals win bronze at the PALA tournament in Florida. Photo courtesy Fawn Porter.

By Sam Laskaris Writer A pair of Six Nations women made a bit of field lacrosse history in Florida this past week. Fawn Porter and Kimaura Schindler, who are both defenders, were members of the Haudenosaunee Nationals squad that participated at the Pan-American Lacrosse Association (PALA) tournament. The Haudenosaunee squad captured the bronze medal at the eight-team tournament, which concluded June 30. The PALA tourney was held in the city of Auburndale. The top four finishers qualified for the 2026 world tournament, which will be held in Japan. The Haudenosaunee side entered the final day of tournament action knowing it was assured of a Top 4 finish. The club then earned some hardware, defeating Puerto Rico 12-10 in the bronze-medal match. The Haudenosaunee team overcame a 7-2 halftime deficit and…

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