Three area players will play under Crest coach Nick McAnulty this summer for the Kansas Eight-Man Football All-Star game in Beloit.
Marmaton Valley seniors quarterback/defensive back Tyler Lord and receiver/defensive back Todd Stevenson and Crest running back/linebacker Jensen Barker, also a senior, each made the cut to play in the summer contest following successful seasons last fall.
The honor is just the latest accolade for the trio, who each earned all Three Rivers League honors from last season. Lord and Stevenson both received KSHSAA All-State selections last month.
Barker earned his spot in the all-star game after leading Crest in rushing and tackles. He averaged nearly 4 yards per carry for 526 yards and eight touchdowns and also completed 2 of 4 passes for a TD.
Barker also had a team-leading 62 tackles and 42 solo tackles.
Lord earned his spot with 1,466 passing yards, completing more than 50% of his attempts for 24 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also racked up more than 1,200 yards rushing, averaging more than 10 yards per carry and 25 touchdowns. Lord also showed up on defense with six interceptions, 45 tackles and 14 solo tackles.
Lord will not be without his favorite target Todd Stevenson, who had 45 receptions for 752 yards and 14 touchdowns. Stevenson also rushed for 276 yards and three touchdowns.
Defensively, Stevenson had 28 tackles,19 solo tackles. He may also return a few kicks and punts at the all-star game with 163 yards on 13 returns with a long of 64.
