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Knights sweep Quincy in three games

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights sweep Quincy in three games

Photo by Editor-in-Chief/ Sports Editor Jose Rodriguez

Knights in action against Quincy

The Knights defeated Quincy College 16 to 1 on Adams Field on the first game of a three game set on Friday April 15 The Knights scored five runs in the first two innings. Chris Bear of Boston and Jared Coppola of Lynn both had a 3 RBI game. The Knights were up 5-1 heading … Continue reading Knights sweep Quincy in three games → Read More

Knights sweep Eastern Connecticut JV

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights sweep Eastern Connecticut JV

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NECC Knights warming up before the game versus Eastern Connecticut JV

The Knights faced Eastern Connecticut Sate JV in the first game of the doubleheader on April 18, at Mansfield Center, Conn. In the first game of the doubleheader the NECC Knights defeated Eastern Connecticut JV 19 to 7 final in the sixth 6th inning in Mansfield Connecticut. The last time the Knights faced this same … Continue reading Knights sweep Eastern Connecticut JV ... Read More

Knights sweep doubleheader from Massasoit

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights sweep doubleheader from Massasoit

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Knights looking for the sweep against Massasoit Community College

In the second game of the doubleheader against Massasoit Community College at Trinity Stadium in Haverhill, the Knights had Sweeny on the mound. The first pitch was at 2:43 p.m. The Knights won 10-1 and extended their winning streak to 13 straight. It was Alex Sweeney of Raymond N.H, for the Knights and for Massasoit … Continue reading Knights sweep doubleheader from Mas... Read More

Knights won game one of the doubleheader

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights won game one of the doubleheader

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Knights pre game warm up before playing Massasoit

On April 10, 2022, the Knights begin a three game set with a double header against Massasoit Community College at Trinity Stadium in Haverhill, Mass. The Knights defeated Massasoit 6 to 1. The Knights are 19-2 in the season with a 11-game winning streak.Massasoit is 4-7 in the season, three games under 500. Massasoit in … Continue reading Knights won game one of the doub... Read More

No offseason for Athletic Director Dan Blair

By Daniel Henrick, Correspondent

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

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

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

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

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

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

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

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

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

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

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