Author: Joey Barrett

Joey Barrett

Joey Barrett is the Daily Item's Sports Editor. He reports on local high schools, colleges, and professional teams. Prior to his current position, he worked for UMass Athletics, the Cape Cod Baseball League, and Gannett Media, among others. Barrett was also Sports Editor at Endicott College and treasurer of Endicott's Society of Professional Journalists branch.
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Witches are no problem for Peabody

by Joey Barrett January 31, 2023

It was an easy win for the Peabody girls basketball team as the Tanners scared away the Salem Witches 55-14 on the road. Peabody (11-2) was led by Sophia Coburn... Read more.

Featured, Sports

Item Athlete of the Week – Niya Morgen

by Joey Barrett January 30, 2023

You know what I’ve been thinking? Monday night belonged to Spartans’ superstar Niya Morgen who netted her 1,000th career point in St. Mary’s 83-25 win over... Read more.

Sports

English girls race past Malden

by Joey Barrett January 30, 2023

The Lynn English girls track and field team won its Greater Boston League meet on Monday 45-41 against Malden. Cynaya Jackson impressed in shot put (29′ 5.50),... Read more.

Sports

Lynnfield-Wakefield sure can swim

by Joey Barrett January 30, 2023

When Lynnfield-Wakefield head coach Jeff Boyd says “we talked all season, really, about this meet,” you know you’re in for something special. Despite the girls... Read more.

Sports

One game, nine goals for Prep

by Joey Barrett January 30, 2023

The St. John’s Prep hockey team moved to 10-1-1 and defended their home-rink with a 9-2 thrashing of St. John’s on Saturday afternoon. Jimmy Ayers (two shorthanded... Read more.

Sports

A few of their favorite things – Moody Bey

by Joey Barrett January 30, 2023

School: KIPP Title: head boys basketball coach Meal: macaroni and cheese Musician: Boujee Leek Song: Issues Movie: The Godfather Part II TV show: Power Emoji:... Read more.

Sports

Classical swimming and diving puts on a show

by Joey Barrett January 27, 2023

The Lynn Classical swimming and diving team swam against Salem at Lynn Tech on Friday, earning its first win of the season 71-53. The Rams finished first in the... Read more.

Sports

Tigers win in OT to become conference champs

by Joey Barrett January 27, 2023

It’d be a hard bet to find somewhere louder than the Lynn Tech gymnasium on Friday night. With the home faithful on its feet and the Tigers’ mascot roaming his... Read more.

Sports

Tigers punch their ticket to the playoffs

by Joey Barrett January 26, 2023

When you defeat Pioneer Charter 87-46, up your record to 10-2, and clinch a playoff spot all on the same night, chances are – it was a good one. Tech’s Ederick... Read more.

Sports, Featured

Master of (martial) arts

by Joey Barrett January 26, 2023

Some fun facts about Lynn resident Lavell Wesley: he’s a vegetarian, has watched martial arts movies since he was a kid, and, oh, by the way, he’s a world champion... Read more.