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NDNSports- Sophia Powless: Heading Into Senior Year With Adelphi University Volleyball

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by Dan Ninham My oñgwehoñwe name is Ga•néñ'da•waks - She shakes the hemlocks," said Sophia Powless. "I am Wolf Clan and I am from the Onondaga Nation.  My parents are JoAnne and Bradley Powless, Gohahagehdeh and Dehowähda•dih." Sophia Powless just finished her junior year playing volleyball at Adelphi University this past fall.  She is a 5-11 middle blocker.  She is en … [Read more...] about NDNSports- Sophia Powless: Heading Into Senior Year With Adelphi University Volleyball

Making the Most of a Personalized Education

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Adelphi University - Sophia Powless grew up in the Onondaga Nation, a tribal territory located near Syracuse, New York. There, volleyball was a family tradition, and she competed in a club team that made it to several national playoffs. “It’s been in my life for as long as I can remember,” she said. “It was natural for me to go into the sport.”   Read More … [Read more...] about Making the Most of a Personalized Education

NAIG Spotlight: Sophia Powless

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Oñgwaweñna’ by Wendiyoh Estrada-Goeman The Onondaga Nation will be sending athletes, coaches, and representatives to the 10th North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto, Canada. NAIG is an all-indigenous competition celebrating native communities and their athletes from all across Turtle Island (North America).  Team Haudenosaunee (New York) is comprised of athletes … [Read more...] about NAIG Spotlight: Sophia Powless

NAIG Spotlight: Alexandra Campbell

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Oñgwaweñna’ by Wendiyoh Estrada-Goeman The Onondaga Nation will be sending athletes, coaches, and representatives to the 10th North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto, Canada. NAIG is an all-indigenous competition celebrating native communities and their athletes from all across Turtle Island (North America).  Team Haudenosaunee (New York) is comprised of athletes … [Read more...] about NAIG Spotlight: Alexandra Campbell

LaFayette Volleyball Falls in Regionals to Tioga

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Chittenango- The LaFayette girls volleyball team lost to Tioga in a 5 set thriller for a birth in the State finals. Tioga, the Sectional champion from Section 4, had an impressive resume heading into the game with an undefeated record (20-0) including two quality wins over last year’s Section 4 champion, Harpursville. “We knew this would be a great challenge for us,” said … [Read more...] about LaFayette Volleyball Falls in Regionals to Tioga

Gahόñhsӓ’ has changed to Tsha’ Thoñ’nhes

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As construction has progressed on the AC Field, it became clear that this structure would be more than a Gahόñhsӓ’ or “box”; it’s new name is Tsha’ Thoñ’nhes meaning “Where they play ball.” During the warm summer months, the wooden roof for Tsha’ Thoñ’nhes will provide protection from the rain and hot sun. The building was designed to remain open for people to continue to … [Read more...] about Gahόñhsӓ’ has changed to Tsha’ Thoñ’nhes