The Las Vegas Desert Dogs are disappointed by the Clark County School District's decision to pause the implementation of sanctioned high school lacrosse for the 2026-27 season.
We believe every student-athlete deserves the opportunity to compete, and we'll be working alongside CCSD, city leaders, state officials, and the broader lacrosse community to find a path forward as quickly as possible. Our immediate focus is finding a solution that allows student-athletes to compete during the upcoming 2026-27 spring season.
"This is a setback, but it doesn't change the momentum we've built for high school lacrosse across the state," said Jonah Haas, Chief Business Officer of the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. "Sanctioning high school lacrosse is about creating more opportunities for student-athletes, and we're committed to working tirelessly until we find a solution. Our priority is ensuring these athletes have the opportunity to compete this upcoming spring, and we'll continue working with CCSD, the city, the state, and every stakeholder involved to explore every possible path to make that happen."
