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NORTHERN ARIZONA
IS TALKING LACROSSE.

Local journalists are documenting what our players, families, coaches, and communities are building together across the region.

Arizona Daily Sun

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News feature · Publication date unconfirmed

NAU lacrosse volunteers help launch Northern Arizona’s first youth league play day

Local and NAU lacrosse volunteers helped lead NAYL’s inaugural regional play day in Sedona, with another event planned at NAU.

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Arizona Lifestyle Hub

Arizona Daily Sun story spotlight · September 23, 2026

Northern Arizona Youth Lacrosse Set to Host Landmark Opening Play Day in Sedona

Arizona Lifestyle Hub highlights the Arizona Daily Sun’s preview of NAYL’s historic first youth lacrosse play day at Posse Grounds Park in Sedona.

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SignalsAZ

News feature · September 18, 2026

Northern Arizona Youth Lacrosse Hosts Sedona Play Day

A look ahead to the first youth lacrosse play day of its kind in Northern Arizona, bringing young athletes from Flagstaff, Prescott, and the Verde Valley together in Sedona.

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SignalsAZ

Podcast interview · September 11, 2026

Northern Arizona’s First Youth Lacrosse League Takes the Field

NAYL co-founder Shannon Roberts shares how the league began, why local families are responding, and what comes next for youth lacrosse across the region.

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Arizona Daily Sun

News feature · August 2026

Northern Arizona Youth Lacrosse Sees Growing Interest With Clinics, Upcoming Inaugural Season

Regional coverage of strong clinic turnout and NAYL’s launch of new youth teams in Flagstaff, Prescott, and the Verde Valley.

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Sedona Red Rock News

Community news · August 21, 2026

City Launches K–5 Programs

Coverage of Sedona’s new after-school offerings, including the Verde Valley Vortex program operated by Northern Arizona Youth Lacrosse.

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