https://neccknights.com en-us https://neccknights.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260508xyr7t1 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. Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260508xyr7t1 https://neccknights.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260427gcae9d 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. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260427gcae9d https://neccknights.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260419gn3ids 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 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260419gn3ids https://neccknights.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260405gqcx3v 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. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/sports/mtrack/2025-26/releases/20260405gqcx3v https://neccknights.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250511v64a09 The Northern Essex Community College track and field teams wrapped up the season over the weekend at the NJCAA National with solid performances and personal bests. The women’s team finished 20th in the final teams standings Sun, 11 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250511v64a09 https://neccknights.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250507dqxyho The Northern Essex Community College track and field program will send 13 individuals to this week’s national meet to represent the program in 12 individual events and a pair of relays. Wed, 07 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250507dqxyho https://neccknights.com/sports/track/2024-25/releases/20250328x5ssz3 The Northern Essex men’s and women’s track and field teams opened their spring campaign on Friday at the SNHU Spring Invitational and saw three individuals hit national meet qualifying standards across four events. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/sports/track/2024-25/releases/20250328x5ssz3 https://neccknights.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230717n906pn Seven student-athletes across four sports at Northern Essex Community College were recognized as NJCAA All-Academic scholars as announced today by the NJCAA. The seven student-athletes recognized topped all community colleges across the Commonwealth. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230717n906pn https://neccknights.com/general/2022-23/releases/20220830uvonff On Monday August 29th the Northern Essex Community College Athletics Department in conjunction with the NECC Foundation held their 5th annual golf tournament at the Renaissance Golf Club in Haverhill. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2022-23/releases/20220830uvonff https://neccknights.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220519w7u41a On Monday May 9th the Northern Essex Community College Athletic Department gathered to honor the accomplishments of the 2021-22 academic year. Thu, 19 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220519w7u41a https://neccknights.com/sports/track/2021-22/releases/20220506gtczc0 A pair of athletes from the Northern Essex Community College track and field team are set to compete next week at the NJCAA Championships May 12th through the 14th at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York Fri, 06 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/sports/track/2021-22/releases/20220506gtczc0 https://neccknights.com/sports/track/2021-22/releases/20220425v6hupm Catherine Schwartz provided the highlight for the Knights track and field squad on Friday afternoon at the ECSU Track and Field Invitational as she qualified for next months national championship with a 100 meter dash qualifying time. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/sports/track/2021-22/releases/20220425v6hupm https://neccknights.com/sports/track/2021-22/releases/20220404fjrp7b The Northern Essex Community College men's and women's track and field program made their return to the track over the weekend for first time following the COVID pandemic. It was the Knights first competition since the 2019 National Championship meet. Sat, 02 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/sports/track/2021-22/releases/20220404fjrp7b https://neccknights.com/general/2021-22/releases/20210604hmgil5 Haverhill, MA (June 7, 2021) – The Northern Essex Community College athletic program is planning a full return to competition for the 2021-22 academic year with full conference schedules against NJCAA Region 21 competition and non-conference regional competition for all 12 intercollegiate programs. Mon, 07 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2021-22/releases/20210604hmgil5 https://neccknights.com/general/2020-21/releases/20210122htovot The Northern Essex Community College athletic program will return to intercollegiate competition this spring semester. The men’s basketball and women’s volleyball teams will return to competition in February along with Esports, which is coed. Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2020-21/releases/20210122htovot https://neccknights.com/general/2020-21/releases/20201130ehsg9b The Northern Essex Community College Department of Athletics in partnership with the Office of Admissions and Enrollment will be continuing to host Virtual Athletic Information Days through June for prospective students interested in the Knights athletic program. Mon, 30 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2020-21/releases/20201130ehsg9b https://neccknights.com/general/2020-21/releases/20200714khqdin Haverhill, MA (July 15th 2020) – The Northern Essex Community College Department of Athletics is pleased to announce its plans for returning to intercollegiate practice and competition for the 2020-21 athletics season in the wake of COVID-19. Following the Return to Play plans of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for the 2020-21 sports seasons, the Knights will plan to offer all of their varsity programs during the course of the academic year. Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2020-21/releases/20200714khqdin https://neccknights.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200417levuwh The Northern Essex Community College Department of Athletics in partnership with the Office of Admissions and Enrollment will be hosting Athletic Information Days beginning on Wednesday May 20th and continuing through the fall semester. Mon, 13 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200417levuwh https://neccknights.com/general/2019-20/releases/20190712j9zkcr Student-Athlete Orientation Night will take place on Tuesday August 13th at 6:00pm in the Hartleb Technology Center on the Haverhill Campus. All new and returning student-athletes are should attend this event. Fri, 12 Jul 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2019-20/releases/20190712j9zkcr https://neccknights.com/general/2018-19/releases/20190702k05qmv Haverhill, MA (July 2, 2019) – Eight student-athletes at Northern Essex Community College have been named to the All-Academic teams for the 2018-19 academic year as announced today by the NJCAA. The eight selections match the record for most honorees in a single year at the college which was established a year ago Tue, 02 Jul 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2018-19/releases/20190702k05qmv https://neccknights.com/sports/track/2018-19/releases/20190514ku601c Haverhill, MA (May 12, 2019) - The NECC women's track and field team finished tied for 17th place at the NJCAA National Championship meet scoring eight points across three events over the weekend. Sat, 11 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/sports/track/2018-19/releases/20190514ku601c https://neccknights.com/general/2018-19/releases/20190507i5x1m4 Haverhill, MA (May 7, 2019) – Select members of the Northern Essex Community College track and field team are set to compete at this week’s NJCAA National Championship meet at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY. Tue, 07 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2018-19/releases/20190507i5x1m4 https://neccknights.com/general/2018-19/releases/20190501l3mfev Haverhill, MA (May 1, 2019) - Northern Essex Community College Athletics hosted its 2nd annual Awards Banquet on Monday evening to honor the achievements of its student-athletes. Nearly 100 students, staff, family and college administrators were all on-hand to celebrate the many accomplishments on and off the field. Wed, 01 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2018-19/releases/20190501l3mfev https://neccknights.com/sports/track/2018-19/releases/20190408gley0x Haverhill (April 7th, 2019) – The track and field teams had a strong weekend at a pair of events on Friday and Saturday, highlighted by Katelyn Richardson’s (Wilmington, MA) school record and national championship meet qualifying performance in the high jump. Fri, 05 Apr 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/sports/track/2018-19/releases/20190408gley0x https://neccknights.com/sports/mtrack/2018-19/releases/20190404eife1a Haverhill, MA (April 4th, 2019) – Through the first two weeks of the track and field season, both the men’s and women’s track and field teams have been ranked nationally by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) in the weekly rankings released on Wednesday. Thu, 04 Apr 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/sports/mtrack/2018-19/releases/20190404eife1a https://neccknights.com/general/2018-19/releases/20190401mf05w5 Haverhill, MA (April 1, 2019) – The Northern Essex Community College Department of Athletics has announced it will hold its 2nd annual banquet for the college’s student-athletes on Monday April 29th at 6:00pm in the Hartleb Technology Center on the Haverhill campus. Mon, 01 Apr 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2018-19/releases/20190401mf05w5 https://neccknights.com/sports/track/2018-19/releases/20190326ohqkl7 Haverhill, MA (March 26th 2019) – The NECC track and field teams opened up their seasons this past Saturday at the Bridgewater State Bears Invitational. The day was highlighted by sophomore Olivia Mullins (Plaistow, NH) national qualifying time in the 5000 meter. Sat, 23 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/sports/track/2018-19/releases/20190326ohqkl7 https://neccknights.com/general/2018-19/releases/20190221h6root Check out our newest video on what you can experience as an athlete at Northern Essex Community College. Thu, 21 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2018-19/releases/20190221h6root https://neccknights.com/general/2018-19/releases/20181116jzegmy Northern Essex Community College and its athletic department have created an Athletic Hall of Fame to recognize the accomplishments and history of the athletic program at NECC. The inaugural induction ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, February 28, at 6 p.m. in the Hartleb Technology Center on the Haverhill campus, 100 Elliott St. The event is open to the public. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $30 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2018-19/releases/20181116jzegmy https://neccknights.com/general/2017-18/releases/20180709dz2itg Haverhill, MA (July 9th 2018) – The Northern Essex Community College Athletic Department, along with the Recreation and Fitness and Wellness Departments announced they have entered into a multi-year agreement with Under Armour. Mon, 09 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://neccknights.com/general/2017-18/releases/20180709dz2itg