Lacrosse is Maryland's official team sport, a distinction it received in 2004. It is a fast-paced game played with sticks to throw, catch, and scoop a ball into the opponent's goal.
While jousting is the official state sport, lacrosse was designated the official team sport in 2004, and the state is considered a hotbed for the sport, home to numerous college and professional teams, as well as the headquarters of USA Lacrosse."