NECC Observer

The student news website of Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill and Lawrence, Mass.


Knights defeat Roxbury, complete home stand sweep

By        April 10, 2023 The Knights (9-5) wrapped up their three-game home stand with a 12-0 victory against Roxbury community college (0-3) on March 26th at Trinity stadium.  Richard de la Cruz of...
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Knights score 48 runs in double header sweep against Roxbury

By        April 6, 2023 The Knight’s kicked off their first home stand of the season March 24th with a bang outscoring Roxbury community college by a combined score of 48-0 in a double header. The...
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Knights place 5th with win over Dupage in NJCAA national tournament

By        March 29, 2023 The knights beat The college of Dupage 89- 66 on March 18th to claim fifth place in Northern Essex community college’s first appearance in the national NJCAA tournament. They...
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Knights basketball defeat Mohawk Valley 67-62, advance to fifth place game

By        March 29, 2023 After a loss in the quarterfinals The Knights rebounded on March 17th with a 67-62 victory over Mohawk Valley community college to advance to the 5th place game. This was their...
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Late comeback push falls short as men’s basketball season ends 69-67

By        March 28, 2023 The Knights fell 69-67 against Northampton community college on March 16 in the quarterfinals of the NJCAA tournament. Down by two in the closing seconds of the game, Luis...
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NECC hits the slopes

By        March 28, 2023 For the first time in five years NECC students hit the slopes at Gunsmoke mountain in Gilford, N.H. for a skiing trip on March 10th. Nine students participated in the NECC...
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Three men’s basketball players and head coach receive national honors

By        March 20, 2023   On March 6th it was announced by the NJCAA men’s region 21 committee three Knights, Luis Reynoso and Jeremiah Melendez both of Lawarence and Mehmet Asik of Ankara, Turkey...
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Men’s Basketball secure first program Region 21 East/District title, win 91-76.

By        March 17, 2023 On championship Sunday, March 6th Men’s basketball defeated Roxbury community college 91-76 to claim their first region 21 East/District championship title. In addition, the...
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