Haverhill, MA (February 26, 2021) – On Thursday evening the Northern Essex Community College women's volleyball team had the opportunity to finally take the court and secured a 3-0 exhibition victory over the SLAM Volleyball Club.

 

As a team, the Knights attacked with a team .263 kill percentage. Abigail Heredia (Lawrence) led the offense and she put home 10 kills and added an additional six service aces. Yonelli Batista (Lawrence) had a strong two way game as put down four kills and added 9 digs on the defensive side.

 

Vielka Sanchez (Lawrence) dished out 22 assists from the setter position and Chantal Melgan (Lawrence) had a team high 11 digs on the defensive side of the ball.

 

The Knights will return to the court on Monday for a second exhibition match as they will host the Dig Deep Volleyball Club of New Hampshire. First serve is set for 6:00pm.

 

Northern Essex Community College competes as a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and sponsors 12 varsity intercollegiate sports including baseball, men's basketball, women's basketball, softball, women's volleyball, men's and women's cross country, men's soccer, Esports and men's and women's track and field. For more information on Northern Essex Community College Athletics please visit the official website of Northern Essex Athletics (www.neccknights.com).