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The future for Boston sports

By Carney Woelfel, Sports Editor

2018 not measuring up to past performances Boston sports this year has been disappointing. The Red Sox winning the World Series this season was a huge plus, but they should always be in contention for the title every season. The Patriots lost last year in the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles who had their … Continue reading The future for Boston sports → Read More

News byte

By Observer Staff

On November 7th, 14th, 20th, and 29th, from 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm Intramurals and Recreation will be hosting Volleyball in the Sports and Athletic Center Read More

Seasons beginning and ending

By Carney Woelfel, Sports Editor

Volleyball season ended, Basketball has begun NECC Knights Cross Country will be representing the college in the NJCAA National Championship. The last meet that they were in was the Northeast Junior College Invitational where the Men’s team finished third. They were led by Logan Foster (Atkinson, NH) who finished in 4th in the 8,000 meters. … Continue reading Seasons beg... Read More

Patriots keep winning

By Carney Woelfel, Sports Editor

Patriots advance to 7-2 after beating Packers Sunday night What many thought would be a difficult season for Tom Brady and the Patriots has turned around quickly. The Patriots lost two games in the early part of the season, but since then they have turned it around. NECC student Jared Haynes said, “When will there … Continue reading Patriots keep winning → Read More

Red Sox win World Series

By Carney Woelfel, Sports Editor

Red Sox playoff record 11-3   The Boston Red Sox won the 2018 World Series against Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Sox won the four games they needed to clinch another championship title for the city of Boston. Rookie manager Alex Cora did his job, which is a phrase that is well … Continue reading Red Sox win World Series → Read More

NECC community gathers for 5k and fun

By Alexis Fontaine, Opinion Editor

On Saturday, Oct.13 students, alumni and community members of the Merrimack Valley area alike gathered for Northern Essex Community College’s second annual homecoming. There were activities, pie eating contests, and the Campus Classic 5K Race, bringing out a large crowd despite the rain. Features included food from Lucky’s cafe, beer provided by Newburyport Brewery and …... Read More

Volleyball team wins tournament

By Carney Woelfel, Sports Editor

Volleyball team wins tournament

NECC Athletics

NECC’s Women Volleyball Team Wins Region 21 Tournament

Knights Volleyball team wins Region 21 Tournament The Northern Essex Women’s Volleyball team swept in both games against Bunker Hill Community College and MassBay Community College to claim the volleyball program’s 7th Region 21 championship for the program. After this win in the region tournament the team will advance to the Districts Tournament set for … Continue readi... Read More

Red Sox Clinch AL

By Carney Woelfel, Sports Editor

Red Sox advance to 9th World Series, 2nd in five years The Boston Red Sox are heading back the World Series for the ninth time in team history. The Red Sox recently beat defending champs the Houston Astros 4-1 in the American League Championship Series to capture the pennant and move onto the World Series. … Continue reading Red Sox Clinch AL → Read More

Athletics Department Bruins trip

By Tyler Gauthier, Correspondent

The Department of Athletics is sponsoring a trip to a Bruins game next month. [pullquote]”So that fact that I’m able to go to some-thing I haven’t done before with my friends at an affordable Price is exciting” – Brian Chavarria[/pullquote] The trip will be on November 5th when the Bruins host the Dallas Stars at … Continue reading Athletics... Read More

Runners brave rain for Campus Classic

By Ellen Davis, Necc Newsroom

By The wind and the rain were no match for the 132 enthusiastic runners who participated in the Sixth Annual Northern Essex Community College Campus Classic 5K held Saturday, Oct. 13, on the Haverhill campus. The top three runners were under 14 years of age. Jared Khalil, 13, of Newton, NH, ran a record-setting race … Continue reading Runners brave rain for Campus Classi... Read More