Sports
The balancing act: Student athletes
Balancing the demands of academics and athletics can be a challenge. Student athletes take on rigorous training with academic responsibilities while still trying to keep up with their social life. Student athletes are seen as people who have lots of dedication and discipline, while they juggle the demands of both academics and athletics. Being a … Continue reading The ... Read More
Voelker named NJCAA pitcher of week
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Pitcher Jayden Voelker winding up to throw a pitcher
After a 2-0 week from The Knights ace, Jayden Voelker of Coventry, RI he received the NJCAA pitcher of the week honor for the April 18th week. The right-handed pitcher struck out 24 batters across 10 innings and lowered his season ERA (earned run average) to 2.95 that week. Voelker threw a five-inning gem on … Continue reading Voelker named NJCAA pitcher of week → Read More
Pitcher Jayden Voelker draws attention
Northern Essex Community College’s baseball team was in the limelight due to one of its standout pitchers, Jayden Voelker’s, outstanding performance. Voelker, from the close-knit village of Coventry, Rhode Island, has piqued the interest of scouts with his exceptional pitching abilities and steadfast passion for the game. Voelker’s baseball career began in his … Cont... Read More
CCRI falls to Northern Essex in blowout
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Knights outfielder Michael Fabiano taking an at bat
The community college of Rhode Island fell to Northern Essex 9-1 on April 20th. The victory improves the Knights record to (14-11) and extended The Knights winning streak to three games. Reflin Jimenez of Lawerence, MA got the start. Jimenez tossed seven innings, allowing one run on four walks and four hits. The right hander … Continue reading CCRI falls to Northern Ess... Read More
Knights topple Quincy 11-1
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Startring pitcher Brayan Garr firers a pitch
A solid night at the plate from Chris Bear of Boston, MA helped lead The Knights past Quincy community college 11-1 on April 16. The run-rule victory improves NECC to (13-11) this season and (7-2) in regional play. Brown, Max Lalime of Portsmouth, NH and Griffin Ruffner of Exeter, NH did the most damage at … Continue reading Knights topple Quincy 11-1 → Read More
Reynoso named to All-American all first team
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On April 11th The Knights’ Luis Reynoso of Lawerence was included in the NJCAA (National junior college athletics association) All-American first team for the second straight season. The selection was announced by the NJCAA voting committee. Reynoso is the first Knight in program history be named to two All-American selections. Reysonso helped lead The Knights … Conti... Read More
NECC welcomes the 2024 athletics hall of fame class
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A group photo of the 2024 NECC athletics hall of fame class
A trio of former Knights were inducted into the 2024 class on March 20. The three recipients were a cross-country standout, Larry Fowle, standout baseball player Colby Maiola and Sercan Fenerci a standout basketball player and a team CEO. The ceremony took place at the technology center. “We covered three different sports with three decorated … Continue reading NECC wel... Read More
Darren Stratton honored with NBAC award
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Knights basketball coach wins head coaching award
On April 7th, Men’s basketball head coach Darren Stratton was presented with the Guardians of the game champion. The honor came a year after Northern Essex finished with back-to-back region 21 finals victories. Coach Stratton received the award at the final four and NBAC (National association of coaches) convention in phoenix. Stratton was grateful for … Continue... Read More
NECC sweeps Roxbury in doubleheader
Northern Essex baseball added to their win column with a double header sweep against Roxbury community college on March 30 at Trinity stadium. NECC (6-9) extended their win streak to three in a row. The Knights won by scores of 18-1 and 16-6, both were run rule shortened games. Game one Jayden Voelker of Coventry, … Continue reading NECC sweeps Roxbury in doubleheader ... Read More
Knights basketball players honored
On March 5 both men and women’s basketball members were nationally recognized. The women’s team is playing their first season since the program went into a thirteen-year hiatus. They finished (12-9) and second in the conference. Meanwhile, the men’s basketball team who were nationally ranked finished with a (32-2) overall record. Both teams appeared in … Continue reading... Read More