Observer Department: Sports
Knights sweep Quincy in three games
The Knights defeated Quincy College 16 to 1 on Adams Field on the first game of a three game set on Friday April 15 The Knights scored five runs in the first two innings. Chris Bear of Boston and Jared Coppola of Lynn both had a 3 RBI game. The…
Knights sweep Eastern Connecticut JV
The Knights faced Eastern Connecticut Sate JV in the first game of the doubleheader on April 18, at Mansfield Center, Conn. In the first game of the doubleheader the NECC Knights defeated Eastern Connecticut JV 19 to 7 final in the sixth 6th inning in Mansfield Connecticut. The last time…
Knights sweep doubleheader from Massasoit
In the second game of the doubleheader against Massasoit Community College at Trinity Stadium in Haverhill, the Knights had Sweeny on the mound. The first pitch was at 2:43 p.m. The Knights won 10-1 and extended their winning streak to 13 straight. It was Alex Sweeney of Raymond N.H, for…
Knights won game one of the doubleheader
On April 10, 2022, the Knights begin a three game set with a double header against Massasoit Community College at Trinity Stadium in Haverhill, Mass. The Knights defeated Massasoit 6 to 1. The Knights are 19-2 in the season with a 11-game winning streak.Massasoit is 4-7 in the season, three…
No offseason for Athletic Director Dan Blair
For Dan Blair, who serves as the Northern Essex Athletic director, there is no offseason, he has a hand in every sport and sporting activity at NECC (Northern Essex Community College). Blair is entering his fifth school year as of 2021-2022 as our school Athletic director. Daily tasks for Blair…
Knights begin the 2022 season 9-2 in Florida
NECC Knights Baseball team went to Florida during spring break. They played 11 games and went 9-2 including going undefeated the first five games. This was their best start since the 2015 season. Coach Jeff Mejia told his players “We worked really hard when it’s game day when we’re playing…
Blair named athletic director of the year
On March 15 NECC Athletic Director Dan Blair was named National Association of Collegiate Athetic Director of the year. They only give that award to one person of each division of each athletic department. This school year the women’s volleyball and the men’s basketball team went to the region 21,…
Tringale tosses second no hitter
First pitch for the Knights game 2 of a doubleheader was at 2:50 p.m. on April 2. The Knights were looking for a sweep after winning the first game. The Knights defeated Quinsigamond Community College 16-0. In the first inning, the Knights’ Kevin Rodriguez of Manchester, N.H., walked. Chris Bear…
Knights baseball extend their winning streak to nine straight
On April 2 the Knights traveled to Worcester for a double header against Qunsigamond Community College. The first pitch was at 11:55 a.m. The Knights won game 1 of the doubleheader 5-2. The Knights also won the first game of the series on Friday. “It is always important to get…
Knights win first conference game of the season
On April fools day NECC Knights faced Quinsigamond community college the first game of a 3 game set over the weekend. The Knights had Jayden Volker of Coventry on the mound -- last time he pitched was against Central Maine on March 26 when Volker throw a no hitter. The…