A Boulder County sophomore drops a highlight clip into a college coach's inbox, hears nothing back, and assumes the door is closed. It isn't — they're just early in a process that rewards patience and planning over panic. College lacrosse recruiting runs on a multi-year timeline, and Colorado players who understand how …

Eleven unanswered goals across one half of lacrosse turned a tight title game into a coronation. On May 25 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Princeton beat Notre Dame 16-9 to win the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship — the Tigers' first national title since 2001 and the seventh in program history. For …

When the high school season wraps in May, Colorado lacrosse doesn't stop — it moves to the mountains. The Vail Lacrosse Shootout is the state's marquee summer tournament, drawing teams from across the country to Vail every summer. For Boulder County families, it's a roughly two-hour drive up I-70 and one of the best …

The 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship quarterfinals are done, and the Final Four is set. Four programs that Boulder County high school players and CU men's club players follow closely all spring came through the weekend. Here's how the bracket shook out. Saturday, May 16 No. 2 Notre Dame 15, Johns …

The CU Boulder women's lacrosse program just finished the best season in its short history — and for Boulder County lacrosse fans, it was something worth watching closely. Founded in 2014, the Buffaloes are only 12 years old as a program. In 2026, they played like a team that has been doing this for decades. A Season …

Boulder County had a team in the mix until the very last seconds. CU Buffs women's lacrosse pushed #1-seeded Northwestern to double overtime in the quarterfinals on May 14 — Maddie Shoup tied it with four seconds left in regulation before Northwestern won 13-12 in double OT. That's as close as it gets. Northwestern …

For the first time ever, two Colorado programs shared an NCAA Women's Lacrosse Tournament bracket. On May 10, 2026, the CU Boulder Buffaloes hosted the University of Denver in the Second Round — and won 11-9. It was a milestone moment for lacrosse in this state, and Boulder County fans had every reason to watch. The …

Boulder County is home to the University of Colorado Boulder, which fields both competitive club lacrosse teams and supports student-run programs. Colorado's college lacrosse scene continues to grow as the sport expands at the NCAA level. University of Colorado Boulder CU Boulder has active men's and women's club …

Boulder County, Colorado has a thriving lacrosse community at every level of play. Whether your player is picking up a stick for the first time or competing at the college level, this is your guide to lacrosse programs in the area. Browse the programs below to find the right fit.

A collection of useful links for players, parents, and coaches in Boulder County. National & Governing Bodies USA Lacrosse — the national governing body for lacrosse; membership required for most organized play CHSAA Boys Lacrosse — Colorado High School Activities Association; rules, schedules, and playoff info for …