Observer Department: Sports
Men’s soccer places 5th nationally
The NECC men’s soccer team put on a show this season and made some waves in the championship race. NECC soccer fans witnessed something special this year as their team played a top-notch campaign. The team made it all the way to the men’s NJCAA championship quarterfinals after an impressive…
Patriots stunning rise: A Cinderella story season
In mid-November the New England Patriots — yes, the same Patriots who finished 4–13 in each of the last two seasons sat at 9–2 with the best record in football. Let that sink in. A franchise expected to be knee-deep in a rebuild, led by a 23-year-old quarterback, owns the…
NECC reacts to Dodgers World Series win
The 2025 Major League Baseball season wrapped up on Nov. 1 when the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh and final game of the World Series. The Dodgers, managed by former player Dave Roberts, were able to end the series in extra innings when, with…
Season starts with wins
The NECC basketball teams played their hearts out in the home opener. NECC fans were left smiling Nov. 6, as their teams showed up and showed off, both winning in convincing fashion. NECC sports fans were packing the stands at the Haverhill Campus Sport and Fitness Center Nov. 6 for…
Season preview for NECC basketball
The NECC basketball seasons are on the horizon, with the women set to start in late October, and the men in November. Women’s: The NECC women’s basketball team is coming into the new season with room for improvement. The team had a considerably mediocre run last year, losing…
A deeper look into the men’s basketball team
With a new season about to begin, energy is high around Northern Essex Community College for basketball. After a strong 2024-2025 season, fans are excited to see what this year’s team can do. The Knights finished last season with a record of 29-4, including a conference mark of 20-2. They…
Updates on NECC Track and Field
Track and field, an important, yet often overlooked aspect of school sports. The NECC track team is on the rise, having an increase in participation from last year to now. Stats from Athletic.net show that the team has increased from 13 members (11 men and 2 women) in 2024 to…
Local kid playing for the Bruins
Jordan Harris, who grew up in Haverhill Mass, is now playing for the Boston Bruins. Jordan Harris, the son of an NHL drafted hockey player (Peter Harris). inherited not only his father’s athletic ability, but also his love for hockey. After graduating from Kimball Union high school Jordan spent…
NECC students enjoy night out at Woo Sox
NECC students enjoyed a night out in Worcester this September to watch the Woo Sox take on the Red Wings. As a part of fan appreciation week the Woo Sox hosted a unique event at their home stadium POLAR park. All NECC students, faculty and their families were welcomed to…
My journey in journalism so far…
Note: Alumnus Jose Rodriguez recently visited NECC as a special guest for the Speechpalooza event. This is the speech Jose shared with attendees. I would like to thank Mary Jo for inviting me here today. As an alum of Northern Essex Community College (NECC), I want to share my journey…
