The 6-foot, 165-pound senior forward scored 21 goals and passed for 15 assists this past season, leading the Skyhawks (11-9) to the Class 5A state quarterfinals. A two-time 5A First Team All-State selection as a sophomore and junior, Barker was the 2026 Class 5A, Region 8 Most Valuable Player. He concluded his prep soccer career with 68 goals and 38 assists.
Barker has maintained a 3.93 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play soccer at Georgetown University, but will complete a two-year LDS mission prior to that.
The president of the Salem Hills High senior class, Barker was extensively involved in Unified Sports at his school, a program which pairs youth athletes with intellectually challenged peers in celebration of sport. He has volunteered locally as a youth soccer coach and has donated his time to multiple community service initiatives through his church congregation.
