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Knights extend their victory to nine straight

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights extend their victory to nine straight

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Knights vs Massasoit on Tuesday Dec 6. on Brockton Mass

On  Dec. 6, the NECC Knights defeated Massasoit Community College 73 to 69 in Julie Muluey Court in Brockton. The Knights picked up another nail-bitter win similar like three days prior in Springfield. The Knights won the tip off against the Warriors and the game started at 6:32 pm. The Knights were up 4 to … Continue reading Knights extend their victory to nine straight... Read More

Women’s Basketball looking for recruits for 2023-24 season

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Women’s Basketball looking for recruits for 2023-24 season

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Malaquias Canery of Lawrence Women’s basketball head coach

The NECC women’s basketball head coach is Malaquias Canery, Coach Canery also serve an assistant head coach for the men’s basketball team as he is a part of Coach Darren Stratton’s coaching staff. I asked him about his knowledge of the game and how the different clubs and organizations he has been with will help … Continue reading Women’s Basketball looking for rec... Read More

NECC Basketball head coach named JUCO Coach of the week

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

NECC Basketball head coach named JUCO Coach of the week

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NECC Knights Basketball head coach Darren Stratton named National Coach of the week on December 5th

On Monday, Dec. 5, Men’s Basketball head coach Darren Stratton was named National JUCO coach of the week for the first time ever as basketball head coach. “It’s a tribute to my staff, the basketball players. Like I told the player’s earlier it’s a tribute to good basketball players that work extremely hard and my … Continue reading NECC Basketball head coach named JUCO C... Read More

Knights rally late against the Rams

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights rally late against the Rams

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Knights vs Rams on Sat. Dec 3 at Springfield Technical Community College

On Saturday, Dec. 3, the NECC Knights defeated Springfield Technical Community College  Rams 59 to 57 in Springfield. The Knights extended their winning streak to eight straight and remain undefeated in conference division play. Before the game I asked NECC Basketball head coach, Darren Stratton about their strategy against two of the Rams big guns, … Continue reading Kn... Read More

Battle of the Knights in Rhode Island

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Battle of the Knights in Rhode Island

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NECC Knights vs CCRI Knights on Thursday Dec. 1 in Warwick, Rhode Island

On Thursday Dec. 1, the NECC Knights defeated CCRI Knights 90 to 76 in Vincent A. Cullen Field in Warwick, Rhode Island.   The Knights increased their winning streak to seven straight and remain undefeated in conference, division games.   Before the game I asked NECC Basketball head coach, Darren Stratton if they were going to play … Continue reading Battle of the Knight... Read More

Knights extend their winning streak to six streak

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights extend their winning streak to six streak

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Knights vs Bawhawks Basketball on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the Sport and Fitness Center in Haverhill Campus

On Tuesday Nov. 29, NECC Knights defeated Bristol Community College Bayhawks 79 to 69. It was Pack the Stands Fan Fest at the game. The Knights extended their winning streak to six games. Before the game NECC Basketball head coach, Darren Stratton was giving me injury updates.“I don’t think (Ryan) Pacy will be in uniform … Continue reading Knights extend their winning st... Read More

Knights All-Region Men’s Soccer

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights All-Region Men’s Soccer

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Knights Men’s All-Region Soccer nominees

On Wednesday Nov.2, Sam De Amorim of North Andover, Johnathan Diaz of Methuen and Fadi Serhan of Middletown were named NJCAA Region 21 All-Region by the region 21 soccer committee. According to neccknights.com De Amorim lead Region 21 in both categories in goals and in points. Diaz’s eight assists during the season was second in … Continue reading Knights All-Region Men&... Read More

Sam DeAmorim named NJCAA Men’s Player of the Week

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Sam DeAmorim named NJCAA Men’s Player of the Week

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Sam De Amorim was named Player of the Week from Oct. 17 thru Oct. 23

On  Sunday Nov. 27, the Knights soccer team got together to play futsal. Futsal is a soccer game that you played indoor rather then outdoor and the court is smaller. It was the first time that the whole soccer team reunited since their season ended last month in the quarterfinals. I had a chance to … Continue reading Sam DeAmorim named NJCAA Men’s Player of the W... Read More

Knights win both games of NECC TD Bank Turkey Classic

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights win both games of NECC TD Bank Turkey Classic

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NECC Knights vs Suffolk on Sunday Nov. 27 at Sports and Fitness Center in Haverhill Campus

On Sunday, Nov. 27, NECC Knights defeated Suffolk County Community College 82 to 64 on the second day of the NECC TD Bank Turkey Classic. Before the game I asked NECC Basketball head coach, coach Darren Stratton if there is a little bit of pressure that the only loss the Knights have this season is … Continue reading Knights win both games of NECC TD Bank Turkey Classic ... Read More

Knights take the first game of NECC TD Bank Turkey Classic

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights take  the first game of NECC TD Bank Turkey Classic

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NECC Knights vs SUNY Adirondack on Nov. 26 at the Sport and Fitness Center in Haverhill Campus

On Saturday, Nov. 26, the NECC Knights defeated SUNY Adirondack 86 to 71 in the Sport and Fitness Center in Haverhill Campus. It was the first of two days of NECC TD Bank Turkey Classic. NECC Knights Basketball Head Coach, Coach Stratton before the game did not know how the boys were going to perform … Continue reading Knights take the first game of NECC TD Bank Turkey ... Read More