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Akwesasne’s Saka Thompson drafted 13th overall by Rochester Knighthawks
SUNY Potsdam All-American Saka Thompson of Akwesasne was selected by the Rochester Knighthawks in the first round of the 2026 National Lacrosse League Draft.
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Saka Thompson, an All-American at SUNY Potsdam and a graduate of Salmon River High School, was selected 13th overall by the Rochester Knighthawks in the first round of the 2026 National Lacrosse League Draft Thursday night.
Thompson is from Akwesasne. The National Lacrosse League is a professional indoor box lacrosse league with 14 teams in the United States and Canada.
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