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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 include scheduling practices and officials … Continue reading No offseason fo... Read More
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 games relaxed and let yourself … Continue reading Knights begin the 2022 season 9-... Read More
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, but finals eventually they lost. … Continue reading Blair named athletic d... Read More
Tringale tosses second no hitter
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Jarred Coppola of Lynn at the plate with runners in scoring position.
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 of Boston ground out for … Continue reading Tringale tosses second no hitter... Read More
Knights baseball extend their winning streak to nine straight
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Knights in action against Quinsigamond Community College
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 off to a good start. … Continue reading Knights baseball extend their winning streak to nine st... Read More
Knights win first conference game of the season
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NECC Knights first conference division 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 Knights defeated Quinsigamond 21-1. I … Continue reading Knights win first conference game of the ... Read More
Knights stay hot
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Knights doing their pre game routine before facing Fisher College JV.
On March 30, the red hot 14-2 Knights entered the game against Fisher College JV at Fraser Field in Lynn with a six game winning streak. When the Knights faced Fisher JV on March 21, the Knights won 16-1. On March 30 the Knights defeated Fisher JV 12-2. At 6:48 p.m. the umpires were at … Continue reading Knights stay hot → Read More
Tringale tosses a no hitter
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Tringale’s impressive performance.
In Game 2 Todd Tringale of Saugus was on the mound. He struck out the side. The Knights shutout Eastern Conneticut State JV 7-0. The Knights went quietly as well in the first inning of game 2. Two of the three batters for the Knights struck out in the inning. Tringale walked the first batter … Continue reading Tringale tosses a no hitter → Read More
Knights win game one of the doubleheader
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NECC Knights baseball player Chris Bear at the plate.
The Knights won both games of a doubleheader against Eastern Connecticut State University JV on Sunday, March 27, which was their home opener at Trinity Stadium in Haverhill. The first game was 15-2 and Game 2 was 7-0 . “It is always a pleasure to play here, a great field (Trinity Stadium) and they take … Continue reading Knights win game one of the doubleheader → Read More
Sweeney tosses a one hitter on the road
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NECC Knights celebrating a win
In Game 2 of a doubleheader with Central Maine Community College, the Knights were looking to finish off what they started in game 1. The Knights won Game 2 8-0, a one hitter performance of Alex Sweeney of Raymond, N.H. In the first inning Richie Williams of Georgetown walked and stole second when Chris Bear … Continue reading Sweeney tosses a one hitter on the road &rar... Read More