NECC Observer

The student news website of Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill and Lawrence, Mass.


NECC baseball places sixth in weekly NJAA rankings

By        May 1, 2023 For the second week in a row The Knights baseball moved up a spot in NJCAA weekly poll rankings. They received a total of 70 votes. The Knights had a record of 4-0 that week.  ...
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The beauty and excitement of sports: Forming connections and friendships on the field

By        April 28, 2023 When we think about sports we mostly think of the game and the athletes playing it, but it is so much more than that with many ways to be involved with a sport. First, I want to...
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Coach promoted to full-time in new role

By        April 26, 2023 Darren Stratton, the current Men’s basketball coach has been given the newly created role of Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services for transportation and athletics. Athletic...
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Francesca Nival named next Volleyball head coach

By        April 26, 2023 NECC has found its next Volleyball head coach, Franchesca Nival. Athletic director, Dan Blair announced the hiring earlier this year.   “My goal is not just be a coach but being...
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Knight defeat SeaWolves 12-5

By        April 26, 2023 On April 19th Northern Essex (22-6) tops Southern Maine community college (16-12) 12-5 at Trinity stadium.  Starter Alex Sweeney of Raymond, NH (3-1) struggled with his command...
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Knights sweep double header against CCRI

By        April 20, 2023 Northern Essex completed a doubleheader sweep vs The community college of Rhode Island on April 15th at Trinity stadium by scores of 6-1 and 5-4. The Knights improve to (20-5)...
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Student athletes can learn valuable lessons through participation

By        April 18, 2023 A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of exercise is considered an athlete. All over America throughout history much of our youth has been driven to participate in...
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Athletes growing up

By        April 18, 2023 When you are a young child and you are growing up, depending on your interests you might want to get involved with a sports team. As you see other people and friends start to...
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