2026 NECC Track & Field News

Season
Abbatessa captures NJCAA Shot Put National Title
Abbatessa captures NJCAA Shot Put National Title

Maci Abbatessa as she captured the NJCAA national title in the women’s shot put on her final throw with a toss of 10.69 meter in wet conditions to put herself of the runner-up by .01 meters.

Knights hit four NJCAA Qualifying marks at CCSU Blue Devil Invite
Knights hit four NJCAA Qualifying marks at CCSU Blue Devil Invite

At the CCSU Invitational, the Knights closed out their regular season with a strong showing, highlighted by multiple personal and season bests along with four additional NJCAA national qualifying marks, bringing their season total to 14.

Track and Field Hits Three National Qualifying Marks at Sean Collier Invite
Track and Field Hits Three National Qualifying Marks at Sean Collier Invite

The Northern Essex Community College track and field teams hit three NJCAA automatic qualifying marks at the Sean Collier Memorial Invitational Meet hosted by MIT on Saturday afternoon. The three qualifying marks increases the teams total to 10 for the season

Knights put up strong showing at Ed Daniels Invitational
Knights put up strong showing at Ed Daniels Invitational

At the Ed Daniels Invitational Track & Field Meet at SNHU on Saturday, the Knights continued their strong spring campaign by adding another NJCAA automatic national qualifying mark in the men’s 4x100m relay.

Abbatessa Shatters School Record in Hammer Throw to Highlight Jim Sheehan Invitational
Abbatessa Shatters School Record in Hammer Throw to Highlight Jim Sheehan Invitational

The Northern Essex Community College track and field competed at the Jim Sheehan Memorial Invitational at Fitchburg State on Saturday afternoon and saw several strong early season performances.