Observer Department: Sports
Knights soccer team competes at Nationals
The Northern Essex Community College men’s soccer team, ranked sixth in the latest national poll, captured the program’s first-ever Region 21 and Northeast District Championship on Nov. 3, with a 5-3 win over Quinsigamond Community College. In the process, the team won its 14th straight game and punched its ticket…
All-Region honors for volleyball and soccer teams
Six members of the Region 21 and Northeast District champion Northern Essex Community College men’s soccer team were named to the All-Region teams as announcedNov. 7. Highlighting the selections were Jadiel Bomfim (Nashua, NH) who was named Co-Regional Player of the Year, and Eusebio Marote who was named Region 21…
Basketball team ranked #5 in poll
The Northern Essex Community College men’s basketball team will start their season ranked number 5 in the National Junior College Athletic Association preseason poll. This is the 28th consecutive time the Knights have been included in the national rankings. The back-to-back Region 21 Champions will feature a new look in…
The balancing act: Student athletes
Balancing the demands of academics and athletics can be a challenge. Student athletes take on rigorous training with academic responsibilities while still trying to keep up with their social life. Student athletes are seen as people who have lots of dedication and discipline, while they juggle the demands of both…
Voelker named NJCAA pitcher of week
After a 2-0 week from The Knights ace, Jayden Voelker of Coventry, RI he received the NJCAA pitcher of the week honor for the April 18th week. The right-handed pitcher struck out 24 batters across 10 innings and lowered his season ERA (earned run average) to 2.95 that week. Voelker…
Pitcher Jayden Voelker draws attention
Northern Essex Community College’s baseball team was in the limelight due to one of its standout pitchers, Jayden Voelker’s, outstanding performance. Voelker, from the close-knit village of Coventry, Rhode Island, has piqued the interest of scouts with his exceptional pitching abilities and steadfast passion for the game. Voelker’s…
CCRI falls to Northern Essex in blowout
The community college of Rhode Island fell to Northern Essex 9-1 on April 20th. The victory improves the Knights record to (14-11) and extended The Knights winning streak to three games. Reflin Jimenez of Lawerence, MA got the start. Jimenez tossed seven innings, allowing one run on four walks and…
Knights topple Quincy 11-1
A solid night at the plate from Chris Bear of Boston, MA helped lead The Knights past Quincy community college 11-1 on April 16. The run-rule victory improves NECC to (13-11) this season and (7-2) in regional play. Brown, Max Lalime of Portsmouth, NH and Griffin Ruffner of Exeter, NH…
Reynoso named to All-American all first team
On April 11th The Knights’ Luis Reynoso of Lawerence was included in the NJCAA (National junior college athletics association) All-American first team for the second straight season. The selection was announced by the NJCAA voting committee. Reynoso is the first Knight in program history be named to two All-American selections. …
NECC welcomes the 2024 athletics hall of fame class
A trio of former Knights were inducted into the 2024 class on March 20. The three recipients were a cross-country standout, Larry Fowle, standout baseball player Colby Maiola and Sercan Fenerci a standout basketball player and a team CEO. The ceremony took place at the technology center. “We covered three…
