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Volker toses a no hitter on Game 1 against Central Maine

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Volker toses a no hitter on Game 1 against Central Maine

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Game 1 against Central Maine

NECC Knights visited Central Maine Community College for a noon start time in Auburn, Maine, for game one of the doubleheader. The Knights defeated the Mustangs 10-0. Central Maine’s record was 21-6 heading into the game while NECC Knights were 10-2 and undefeated on the road games 5-0. Double headers are seven innings as opposed … Continue reading Volker toses a no hitt... Read More

Baseball head coach Jeff Mejia pick up his 200 career win

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Baseball head coach Jeff Mejia pick up his 200 career win

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Mejia pick up his 200 career win

NECC Knights traveled on the road to face Fisher College JV (Falcons) at Fraser Field in Lynn on March 21, for a 7 p.m. first pitch. The Knights defeated Fisher JV 16-1. NECC Baseball head coach Jeff Mejia picked up his 200th career win. The Knights were 9-2 coming into the game while Fisher JV … Continue reading Baseball head coach Jeff Mejia pick up his 200 career win ... Read More

Hall of Fame 2022

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Hall of Fame 2022

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Inductees into the NECC Athletics Hall of Fame, from left to right, Sean Chipman, Ryan McAuliffe, Jessica Hamilton, Glenda Cancel, Jaime (Potter) Pierce, and Gail Rowinski, widow of basketball coach the late Mike Rowinski.

On Tuesday, March 1, the NECC Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2022 was inducted, along with the 2020 class, whose induction was delayed because of the pandemic. Baseball player Ryan McAuliffe, who graduated Northern Essex in 2015 and golfer Sean Chipman who graduated in 2000 were part of the class of 2022. The class … Continue reading Hall of Fame 2022 → Read More

Knights lose to CCRI in the Region 21 Finals

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights lose to CCRI in the Region 21 Finals

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NECC Knights vs CCRI Knights Region 21 finals

The NECC Knights lost the Region 21 finals in the road to Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Knights 79 to 67 on Feb. 27. Before the game, I told Coach Stratton the two best team in the Region 21 is facing off a chance to win a championship “We are excited for the opportunity … Continue reading Knights lose to CCRI in the Region 21 Finals → Read More

Cunningham and Almarante score 20 points heading into finals

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Cunningham and Almarante score 20 points heading into finals

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Full time out during NECC Knights vs Quincy College Semi-finals

The NECC Knights defeated Quincy College on  the road 86 to 78. Knights are moving on to the Region 21 tournament. Heading into Feb. 26 game the Knights had lost a  game during the regular season to Quincy College. “I think Quincy is the most talented basketball team in our region and I think it’s … Continue reading Cunningham and Almarante score 20 points heading into f... Read More

NECC Knights move on to the semifinals

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

NECC Knights move on to the semifinals

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A kid in the crowd holding a Matt D’Amato poster that he created with pictures and colors

The Knights defeated Springfield Technical Community College on the first round quarterfinals of Region 21 tournament 84 to 56 and move on to the semi-finals. The Knights were  back in the playoff for the first time in four years as they faced Springfield, who the Knights defeated 75-58 earlier this month. On Feb 19. to … Continue reading NECC Knights move on to the semi... Read More

Knights end their 14 game winning streak

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights end their 14 game winning streak

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Knights vs Quincy battling for the number and 2 and 3 seed in the last game of the regular season

On Feb 19 Knights return back home for a noon tip off and lost 90 to 63 against Quincy College to finish the regular season and snap a 14 game winning streak. Both teams already clinched a playoff spot but this game it’s more than that. The playoff seeding still haven’t been determined until the … Continue reading Knights end their 14 game winning streak → Read More

Mehmet Asik “R2” named NJCAA Player of the week

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Mehmet Asik “R2” named NJCAA Player of the week

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Mehmet Asik “R2”

Mehmet Asik of Anakara, Turkey was named for the first time in his career NJCAA National player of the week due to performance from Feb. 6 to Feb. 13. According to neccknights.com “he averaged 21.5 points and 14.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists in the pair of games.” During that week he helped the Knights to … Continue reading Mehmet Asik “R2” named NJCAA Player of... Read More

Knights roll 14 straight win, tying 2006-07 season

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights roll 14 straight win, tying 2006-07 season

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Mehmet Asik shooting 2 free throw shots against Massasoit Community College.

On Feb. 17 NECC Knights faced Massasoit Community College on the road. It was a huge game for the Knights they won the conference champion Massachussets Community College Athletic Conference Championship (MCCAC) by defeating Massasoit on the road 79-77. This was the Knights 14 win in a row that it tied the 2006-07 Knights basketball … Continue reading Knights roll 14 str... Read More

Valentine’s Day date against Bristol

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Valentine’s Day date against Bristol

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Knights in action in Valentine’s Day as they take on Bristol

On Valentine’s Day NECC Knights had a date with Bristol Community College it was a 6 p.m. tip off at the Sports and Fitness Center. Knights won 75 to 64 to pick their 12 straight wins and secure at least one first home games, this was a make up game from Jan. 29 that it … Continue reading Valentine’s Day date against Bristol → Read More