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 …

The Women's Lacrosse League played its first-ever regular season game on May 16, 2026, and it was a lopsided one. The New York Charging dominated the Boston Guard 17-12 at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, opening the WLL's inaugural full season with a statement performance from the Charging's …

Field lacrosse is the outdoor version of the game — the one you'll see at BVSD high school games in the spring and on the CU Boulder campus. If your kid just signed up and you've never watched a full game, this guide covers what you need to know. The Playing Field Field lacrosse is played on a grass or artificial turf …

Boulder County has one of the strongest girls lacrosse pipelines in Colorado, with programs serving players from age five all the way through high school — and a competitive college club team at CU Boulder for those who want to keep playing. Whether you have a kindergartner picking up a stick for the first time or a …

Spring is lacrosse season in Colorado, and for high school players it means one thing: CHSAA competition. The Colorado High School Activities Association governs interscholastic lacrosse across the state, running separate boys and girls programs each spring. If your student is playing — or thinking about playing — …

Box lacrosse is the indoor version of the game — fast, physical, and played in an enclosed arena. It's the same sport the Colorado Mammoth play in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). If you've been to a Mammoth game at Ball Arena in Denver, you've seen box lacrosse at its highest level. How Box Lacrosse Differs from …

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 …

High school lacrosse in Boulder County is sanctioned by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) and plays in the spring season. Multiple schools in the Boulder Valley School District and surrounding areas field varsity and junior varsity teams. Who It's For Students in grades 9–12 enrolled in a CHSAA …

Middle school is where many Boulder County players develop their skills and start competing at a higher level. Programs at this stage bridge recreational play and the more serious high school game. Who It's For Players in 6th through 8th grade (ages 11–14). Both boys and girls programs are available. Some players …