Observer Department: Sports
Knights sweep Holyoke in three sets, remain undefeated
The Knights Volleyball defeated Holyoke in three sets on Sept 23 at the fitness center. Northern Essex claimed the three-set victory over Holyoke by scores of 25-12, 25-9 and 25- 9. The win improves The Knights record to (8-0). Meanwhile Holyoke will remain winless at (0-7). NECC started the match…
Paganini gets goalie of the week honor
Knights' goaltender Will Paganini of Derry, NH was named the week four NJCAA goalie of the week on Oct 3rd. The freshman’s strong performance helped lead The Knights to a pair of victories that week. One was a 5-0 win against Quinsigamond and the second a 6-1 victory over Bristol.…
2023 Knights volleyball earn NJCAA votes
Women’s volleyball has gotten off to a terrific (5-0) start to the 2023 season, the best start in 10 seasons. This success garnered attention from the NJCAA (National Junior college athletics association). The Knights were among several to receive votes in week 4 of voting on Sept 18th. Two Knights…
Madness on the way!
On Nov 1 the men’s basketball and region 21 champions will begin their 2023-2024 season with midnight madness. The Knights will take on Bunker hill at the fitness center in Haverhill. The doors will be open at 11:00 p.m. This will be the first time in program history dating back…
NECC welcomes Melanie Tarbox
A new face will be leading the Track and field team in 2023, Melanie Tarbox. Special educator and a nine-year Haverhill high coach will join NECC as their next head coach. The hiring was announced on Sept 6th by athletic director Dan Blair. In addition, to her nine-year stint as Haverhill…
Women’s basketball returns
After a 13-year hiatus, women’s basketball is back in Northern Essex. Head coach Malaquias Canery and NECC athletic trainer, Nicole Curry hosted a meeting last Tuesday at the fitness center. Several team members were in attendance. First, physicals within the last 13 months and insurance cards must be submitted by…
Women’s Volleyball cruise past Roxbury in home opener
In Northern Essex's first home turf match, The Knights (5-0) claimed a win over Roxbury community college on Sept 16th. They breezed past Roxbury in three best of five sets by scores of 25-3, 25-4 and 25-10 at the fitness center. Vielika Sanchez and Abigail Heredia, both of Lawerence, led…
NECC baseball places sixth in weekly NJAA rankings
For the second week in a row The Knights baseball moved up a spot in NJCAA weekly poll rankings. They received a total of 70 votes. The Knights had a record of 4-0 that week. The Knights have boasted exciting talent at both the plate and on the mound this…
The beauty and excitement of sports: Forming connections and friendships on the field
When we think about sports we mostly think of the game and the athletes playing it, but it is so much more than that with many ways to be involved with a sport. First, I want to introduce myself and my situation. When I was about two years old, I…
Coach promoted to full-time in new role
Darren Stratton, the current Men’s basketball coach has been given the newly created role of Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services for transportation and athletics. Athletic director Dan Blair announced the promotion this week, NECC newsroom reports. In this new role Stratton will manage NECC’s new transportation program between the Haverhill…
