Ryleigh Heck, Kelly Smith Named To USA Field Hockey Squad

Posted May 21, 2024
Two Tar Heels have been named to the roster for the upcoming Junior Pan American Championship from July 2-12 in Canada. Rising junior Ryleigh Heck and rising senior Kelly Smith are among 18 athletes selected by USA Field Hockey on Monday. The event, to be held in Surrey, British Columbia, is a qualifier for the 2025 FIH Hockey Junior World Cup. (GoHeels.com)

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