The University of North Carolina carries high hopes for success into the 2006 lacrosse season despite the loss of 11 lettermen and five starters off last year's 5-8 team. The Tar Heels lost an inordinate number of close matches in 2005 and head coach John Haus and his staff believe the Tar Heels have the makings of a much improved squad this season. (Tar Heel Blue)