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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Stoppage time goal ties Spartans with Gryphons

by Joey Barrett October 30, 2022

The St. Mary’s boys soccer team (11-4-3) tied Greater Lowell Tech (8-2-2) on Saturday afternoon at Manning Field, 1-1. During the stoppage time period, and with... Read more.

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Sykes sisters score both goals in Lynnfield win

by Joey Barrett October 30, 2022

The Lynnfield girls soccer team (8-6-4) defeated the Burlington Red Devils at Pioneer Stadium on Saturday morning, 2-1. Sisters Ally and Bella Sykes both scored... Read more.

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Spartans clinch Catholic Central title

by Joey Barrett October 29, 2022

The St. Mary’s football team defeated Archbishop Williams on Friday night, 35-19, to clinch the Catholic Central league title. David Brown scored five touchdowns... Read more.

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Crimson Tide capitalize on Classical mistakes

by Joey Barrett October 29, 2022

The Everett Crimson Tide (7-1) defeated the Lynn Classical Rams (5-2) on a cool Friday night at Manning Field, 30-0. A botched snap and a backwards pass catastrophe... Read more.

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English XC siblings impress again

by Joey Barrett October 27, 2022

At the Greater Boston League cross country championship in Medford on Thursday, English’s Eamon McHale placed 4th with a time of 14:57, and his sister, Madisen... Read more.

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English blanks Medford for fourth straight win

by Joey Barrett October 27, 2022

MEDFORD – The Lynn English Bulldogs (4-4) defeated the Medford Mustangs (2-6) on Thursday evening at Hormel Stadium, 8-0. An explosive defensive line and a productive... Read more.

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A few of their favorite things – James Runner

by Joey Barrett October 27, 2022

SCHOOL: Lynn Tech SPORT: Football (head coach) MEAL: Tacos MUSICIAN: The Notorious B.I.G. SONG: Juicy by The Notorious B.I.G. MOVIE: Remember the Titans TV SHOW:... Read more.

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Captains lead Classical in blowout win

by Joey Barrett October 27, 2022

Lynn Classical’s girls soccer team (14-2-1) defeated Everett on Wednesday, 6-1, with captains Ava Thurman and Delaney Dana netting two goals apiece. The other... Read more.

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Fenwick upset, Donnelly impresses in loss

by Joey Barrett October 27, 2022

With the fog drifting through Fenwick High, the Crusaders’ field hockey team (9-3-3) fell to Central Catholic (4-6) on Wednesday, 4-0. A scoring barrage in the... Read more.

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Skabeikis sisters lead St. Mary’s to victory

by Joey Barrett October 27, 2022

The St. Mary’s girls soccer team (11-4-2) defeated Bishop Stang (7-8-1) on a cloudy Wednesday at Manning Field, 3-0. Earlier this month, St. Mary’s defeated... Read more.