Observer Department: Sports
Baseball ‘bringing the energy’ this season
Northern Essex baseball, currently ranked seventh in region 21, is playing well down the stretch of the spring season. With a current record of 22-7 overall, the team has won its last five games in a row. “This team gels really well,” said sophomore first baseman Jack Aylward…
Students discuss how to grow turnout for games
The Northern Essex Community College baseball team has had a strong season, but some students say attendance at home games has not matched the team’s performance. While the team continues its season, students say turnout from the student body has been inconsistent. Many students said they are not always aware…
Red Sox fire Alex Cora, promote Chad Tracy
Hours after a 17-1 blowout victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday, the Boston Red Sox dismissed manager Alex Cora as well as much of the coaching staff in a move that stunned Red Sox Nation. Now, fans are wondering what’s next for the team. After a disastrous 10-17 record…
A recap of the 2026 Boston Marathon
On April 20, over 30,000 people gathered to participate in the 130th Boston Marathon. The 26.2 mile race, known for being the toughest of the major marathons, started in Hopkinton as it has since 1924 and concluded right on Boylston Street in Boston. The event, which has been contested annually…
Track and field breaks multiple records
Track and field has made waves early into the season. Sophomore Maci Abbatessa recently broke the schools record for the hammer throw event. At the Jim Sheehan Invitational at Fitchburg State University Saturday Aril 4, she launched her hammer 34.35 meters or 112 feet eight inches. This broke the previous…
Baseball team off to a strong start
The Northern Essex Community College baseball team is off to a strong start this spring, putting together consistent performances early in the season. Through 19 games, the Knights hold a 13-6 record and remain undefeated in conference play at 7-0. The team is also on a 10 game winning streak.…
Bruins third-period surge secures win over Dallas
March 31marked the Boston Bruins’ 28th home win of the 2025-2026 season, defeating the Dallas Stars 6-3 at TD Garden. Ending the month of March with a record of 10-3-3, the Bruins head into April on a four game win streak and maintaining the first wild card spot in the…
Men’s basketball wins national championship
The Northern Essex Community College Knights men’s basketball team has won the National Junior College athletics division three National Championship. They defeated Dallas College Richland in Herkimer New York on Saturday March 14th 68-62 to win the first national championship in NECC’s history. “I don’t really know how to explain…
Baseball is back for the spring
The Knights baseball team is back for the 2026 season. Coming off a season where they went 30-12 the team is looking to have another successful campaign under the guidance of long-time Head Coach Jeff Mejia. He listed consistency at the plate, and overall consistently throwing strikes as the keys…
Building community through sports
Fans are on the edge of their seats with eyes locked on the game ahead. Players giving it their all, throwing themselves at every play with their love for the game on their sleeves. A final shot – exciting the crowd as it hits the back of the net. The…
