Eight national championships and 33 seasons later, the No. 1 North Carolina field hockey program is hosting the final four again, this time at Karen Shelton Stadium, just down Ridge Road from the 1987 site. Playing in the NCAA semifinals for the 12th straight season, the Tar Heels will take on Iowa Friday at 1 p.m. in the first NCAA semifinal game. (GoHeels.com) Chansky’s Notebook: High Sticking
In the game of sticks, UNC is at the top of its class. Just like UNC’s field hockey program, which advanced to its 12th straight.