North Carolina

When Bill Belichick arrived in Chapel Hill last week, his first stop was the lacrosse office. Joe Breschi, for one, is very excited about the Belichick effect.

The UNC goalie said a cancer diagnosis put sports and life into perspective, and she wants to offer others hope.

Alyssa Long is spending a graduate season as a point guard at Immaculata.

Alice Ripper spent four years at the University of Exeter in England before coming across the pond.

The 22 players on the North squad didn’t have to look far beyond the red pyrotechnics to find an extra incentive.

UNC still put together a 10-7 season, but it could have been better without injuries.

Owen Duffy and Dominic Pietramala were as good as advertised, and the season-ending win over Duke gives cause for optimism in Chapel Hill.

Levy was a true do-it-all midfielder as a senior at McDonogh (Md.)

Over her four years at Valor Christian, she amassed 178 goals and 46 assists. 

Harshbarger is the repeat recipient of USA Lacrosse High School Boys' South Player of the Year honors.