BELOIT — Crest’s Stetson Setter and Holden Barker will compete at the annual Kansas 8-Man Division II All-Star football game in Beloit on Saturday.
The game showcases the top eight-man players from across Kansas. The Division II game will be held at 10 a.m. followed by Division I at 1:30 p.m.
“Knowing we made it this far just means we can show up for our community and school in a great way hoping that we can spark great things to happen through the school even when we’re gone,” said Setter.
Setter was a three-sport athlete as a Lancer. He has signed to play baseball at Coffeyville Community College next fall.
In football, Setter was dominant at wide receiver this past season where he hauled in 614 receiving yards and rushed for another 437 yards.
“Playing in the game means that we both were seen to be great players, and were able to bring a good style of play to the field,” Setter said. “We bring a lot of energy to the field when it comes to flying around every play.”
Setter was tabbed as a Three Rivers All-League First Team player on special teams and a Three Rivers All-League Second Team receiver. Crest won two league championships in his time in the red and blue.
“I think of myself more as a utility player,” said Setter. “Being able to throw, kick and catch the football is what made me the type of running back I am.”
On the basketball floor he was named a 2-1A Player of the Year and in baseball he took All-State First Team honors at shortstop.
BARKER also enjoyed a stellar football career for Colony as well as being a standout on the Lancer baseball team.
“It means a lot and it’s a great way to end my career,” said Barker.
A Three Rivers League First Team running back and linebacker, the senior could run through any defender and ran for a total of 4,177 yards with 82 touchdowns and 8.78 yards per carry. At linebacker, he amassed 259 tackles, 16 sacks and four forced fumbles. 
“My style of running is based off power,” Barker said. “I hit the hole hard and run through contact. My best game is running after contact.”
Barker was also a First Team All-State running back, a Kansas 8-man top eight player, SEK Player of the Year and made Kansas Pregame’s top-100 list. The Lancers won the Three Rivers League championship twice during Barker’s tenure and were district and regional champions.
“I feel I helped the team out most by getting some yards when we needed it,” Barker said. “But it wasn’t all me that helped on those plays. It feels good that people see my ability to play the game of football.”
