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GoHeels Exclusive: Ball of Fire

By Pat James, GoHeels.com

In her first two seasons on the North Carolina women's lacrosse team, Gianna Bowe was a spark plug for the Tar Heels' attack, tallying 17 points while primarily playing a reserve role.

When on the field, her energy was contagious. Jenny Levy sensed that. But with UNC boasting plenty of offensive firepower last season, Bowe wasn't necessarily needed in the attack. Still, Levy wanted her presence on the field. So she moved Bowe to midfield, where she "picked up loose balls and did all the scrappy stuff.