Hard Work Has Led To Opportunity For Marissa Creatore
Posted Nov 21, 2019
When Karen Shelton offered Marissa Creatore a walk-on spot on the UNC Field Hockey team, Creatore figured she'd sit on the bench throughout her time at UNC. But once she arrived on campus, she never resigned herself to that.
In the four-plus years since then, Creatore has turned herself into one of the Tar Heels' best players and a dynamic leader.
(GoHeels.com)
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