Observer Department: Sports
Patriots free agency frenzy
Every single year, roughly in the middle of March, a new NFL season begins. The draft gets closer, fans speculate about which direction their team will go, and any player with an expiring contract, or not currently on a team enters the free agent pool. Free agency is a period…
Opinion: Knights hoops? Stars in the making
As an avid basketball fan for the past seven years, I feel that I have a consistent knowledge when it comes to “good basketball.” And, sure, not every basketball team in the world can play at an elite competitive level like that of teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA),…
Welcome home, Mike Vrabel
On Jan. 12, New England Patriots Chairman, Robert Kraft made the decision to name Mike Vrabel the 16th head coach of the New England Patriots franchise ahead of the 2025 NFL season and many more going forward. Mike Vrabel, 49, is no stranger to the NFL and the Patriots organization.…
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…
