Ryleigh Heck Named National Field Hockey Offensive Player Of The Week

Posted Nov 10, 2022
Freshman Ryleigh Heck has been named NFHCA National Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season following a standout performance in last week's ACC Tournament. Heck, a forward from North Beach, N.J., scored three goals in the Tar Heels' two games. In the title game against Virginia, she scored two goals in the 3-2 win. (GoHeels.com)

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