University of North Carolina Athletics

Photo by: USA Lacrosse
Raio Named USA Lacrosse High School Player Of The Year
June 30, 2025 | Men's Lacrosse
SPARKS, Md. – Incoming North Carolina men's lacrosse freshman Anthony Raio has been named the USA Lacrosse High School Boys' National Player of the Year, announced Monday.
Raio, a midfielder from Half Hollow Hills High School, finished his high school career as Long Island's all-time leader in goals with 282, concluding his prep career with 469 career points. This past spring, Raio posted 99 goals and 77 assists to help Half Hollow Hills complete the undefeated season and win the New York State Class A Championship.
Raio, a five-star recruit and the No. 20 overall recruit in the class of 2025 by Inside Lacrosse, will arrive in Chapel Hill this fall.
For more on Raio's Player of the Year award and the full USA Lacrosse release, click here.
Raio, a midfielder from Half Hollow Hills High School, finished his high school career as Long Island's all-time leader in goals with 282, concluding his prep career with 469 career points. This past spring, Raio posted 99 goals and 77 assists to help Half Hollow Hills complete the undefeated season and win the New York State Class A Championship.
Raio, a five-star recruit and the No. 20 overall recruit in the class of 2025 by Inside Lacrosse, will arrive in Chapel Hill this fall.
For more on Raio's Player of the Year award and the full USA Lacrosse release, click here.
Carolina Women's Basketball 2025-26 | In Pursuit: Episode 2
Thursday, November 27
UNC Volleyball: Tar Heels Sweep Virginia on the Road
Wednesday, November 26
Coach's Corner with Bill Belichick - Episode 12 - November 25, 2025
Wednesday, November 26
UNC Men's Basketball: Tar Heels Fight Off St. Bonaventure, 85-70
Wednesday, November 26












