Men's Track & Field

Northern Essex announces three individuals, one team for Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Northern Essex announces three individuals, one team for Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The Knights Athletic Department is proud to announce the inductees for the sixth class of the Northern Essex Athletic Hall of Fame. This year’s induction ceremony is scheduled Thursday March 5th in the Hartleb Technology Center and will feature Nathan Proulx ’03 (Men’s Basketball), Shana Blaney ’09 (Track & Field), Olivia Mullins ’19 (Track & Field/Cross Country) and the 2016 national runner-up baseball team.

Abbatessa 4th in shot put highlights final two days of NJCAA Track Nationals
Abbatessa 4th in shot put highlights final two days of NJCAA Track Nationals

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

Abbatessa and Uviedo Place on Day One of NJCAA Track Nationals
Abbatessa and Uviedo Place on Day One of NJCAA Track Nationals

The Northern Essex Community College women’s track and field team got off to a strong start on Thursday afternoon on day one of the NJCAA National Championships

Knights track and field to be represented in 14 events at NJCAA National Championships
Knights track and field to be represented in 14 events at NJCAA National Championships

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.

Three hit national qualifying marks as track and field opens season
Three hit national qualifying marks as track and field opens season

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.

Melanie Tarbox named NECC track and field coach
Melanie Tarbox named NECC track and field coach

Northern Essex Community College Director of Athletics Dan Blair is pleased to announce the hiring of Haverhill native Melanie Tarbox as the next men’s and women’s track and field coach for the Knights.

NECC Athletics plans full return for 2021-22 seasons; athlete information
NECC Athletics plans full return for 2021-22 seasons; athlete information

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.

NECC Athletics Announces Virtual Information Sessions
NECC Athletics Announces Virtual Information Sessions

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.

NECC Varsity Athletics 2019-20 Preseason Information
NECC Varsity Athletics 2019-20 Preseason Information

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.

Eight earn NJCAA All-Academic honors
Eight earn NJCAA All-Academic honors

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

Women's Track finishes 17th at NJCAA National Championships
Women's Track finishes 17th at NJCAA National Championships

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.

Track and Field set for NJCAA Championships
Track and Field set for NJCAA Championships

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.

NECC Athletics hosts annual Athletic Awards Dinner
NECC Athletics hosts annual Athletic Awards Dinner

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.

Track and Field Teams Ranked Nationally
Track and Field Teams Ranked Nationally

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.

Northern Essex hosting 2nd Annual Student-Athlete Awards Banquet
Northern Essex hosting 2nd Annual Student-Athlete Awards Banquet

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.

Athletics at Northern Essex Community College
Athletics at Northern Essex Community College

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