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Knights snap a four game losing streak

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights snap a four game losing streak

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Knights in action on their final home game of the fall semester

On Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. NECC Knights faced Massasoit Community College for a conference game at the Sports and Fitness Center at Haverhill Campus.  The Knights defeated Massasoit 66-54 to snap their four game losing streak. It was the second give away of the season. All fans in attended received a Matt D’Amato “Mullet Mamba” t-shirt,  including his teammates … Co... Read More

Knights Basketball lost four in a row plus more injuries

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights Basketball lost four in a row plus more injuries

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Knights in action versus CCRI

On Dec 4. NECC Knights got blown out 94 to 51 against the red-hot Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) at noon. The Knights have been struggling lately coming into today game Knights have lost three in a row meanwhile CCRI have a six game winning streak coming into the game and their only loss there only lost was to begin … Continue reading Knights Basketball lost fo... Read More

Dejalee Torres made history

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Dejalee Torres made history

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NJCAA All-American Dejalee Torres

Dejalee Torres of Lawrence made history on Dec. 1 when she became the first woman volleyball player in school history to earn All American Honors. During the season she played 13 games 2.81 kill per set, .181 hitting percentage, 0.48 assist per set, 0.29 kills per set, 0.54 service per set, 2.60 digs per set … Continue reading Dejalee Torres made history → Read More

Xavier Nunez named softball head coach

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Xavier Nunez named softball head coach

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NECC softball head coach Xavier Nunez

Former NECC Baseball Player Xavier Nunez and the current assistant baseball coach under  Jeff Mejia was named the softball head coach earlier this year for the upcoming season in 2022. Nunez played baseball under coach Mejia from 2016 and 2017 before transferring to New England College in Henniker, N.H. Nunez as a senior played in … Continue reading Xavier Nunez named so... Read More

Track and Field coach looking to recruit for spring

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Track and Field coach looking to recruit for spring

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NECC Track and Field both men and women head coach Nelson Desilvestre

The NECC Knights Track and Field head coach is Nelson Desilvestre he coaches both men’s and women’s. He came to NECC in 2017. Before coming over to Northern Essex he was the head coach of Winter track at Manchester-Essex Reginal High School for four season. According to neccknights.com “Prior to Manchester-Essex, Nelson was the Head … Continue reading T... Read More

Controversial call sends it to overtime Knights lost in double overtime

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Controversial call sends it to overtime Knights lost in double overtime

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Knights in a classic game against Great Bay Community College

On Thursday, Nov.23, 6 at p.m. Great Bay Community College visited NECC Knights for a non conference  game at the Sports and Fitness Center at the Haverhill campus. The Knights were 4-3 coming into today’s game with  a two game winning streak. It was the first and probably the last giveaway of the season. Twenty-five … Continue reading Controversial call sends it t... Read More

Knights dealing with injuries face tough lost at home

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights dealing with injuries face tough lost at home

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Knights in action against Southern Maine Community College on Veterans Day.

On Veterans Day, Thursday Nov.11, the NECC Knights faced Southern Maine Community College. They didn’t have a big crowd in hand like the past two home games, Ninety-nine people were in attendance to watch the game at the Sports and Fitness Center. Before the game I had a chance to talk with the head coach … Continue reading Knights dealing with injuries face tough ... Read More

Knights win their first conference game of the season

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights win their first conference game of the season

Sports Editor, Jose Rodriguez

NECC Knights in action vs Quinsigamond Community College Nov 9

   On Nov. 9 NECC Knights face off against Quinsigamond Community College in the Sports and Fitness Center.  This was the Knights first conference game of the season. A big crowd was in hand just like on opening night this time 121 people were in attendance.   This was the Knights first conference game of the … Continue reading Knights win their first conference gam... Read More

Knights Basketball win their home opener

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights Basketball win their home opener

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Sports Editor Jose Rodriguez, interviewing NECC basketball head coach.

On Wednesday November 3, 2021 the NECC Knights men’s basketball team had their home opener against UMaine- Augusta. The players were practicing their shot before the game. I was there a hour early before tip off and both teams were already practicing. Even though this was their first game of the season it was big they … Continue reading Knights Basketball win their home ... Read More

Knights Soccer team

By Jose Rodriguez, Sports Editor

Knights Soccer team

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NECC Knights in action on Oct. 23 vs Massasoit Community College

On Oct. 23 the NECC Knights Soccer team were 2-9-1 and were facing Massasoit Community College at noon.   Their head coach is Eusebio Marote this season.  They are having a bad season. They have a losing record, but the coach said the second half of the season has shown improvement.   “I believe you know a lot of … Continue reading Knights Soccer team → Read More