OL-SEBASTIAN BARKER RETURNS FOR 2026 SEASON

The Erie Express are pleased to announce the return of OL-Sebastian Barker (Westminster College) for the 2026 season. Sebastian begins his third season with the Express and returns as one of our starters on the offensive line.

Last season, Sebastian was named the Erie Express Offensive Most Improved Player of the Year. This team award is voted on by Sebastian's teammates and coaches.

Barker played a major role in our PAFL playoff run. For the season he graded out at 81.8% in 10 games. Barker finished the 2024 season with a 76.5% average in 11 games. Sebastian was named the Erie Sports Center Top Hog Lineman of the Week for his performance in the week nine game against the West Virginia Leviathan where he graded out at 94%.

In 2024, Sebastian played a major role in our 2024 TPFL Championship game appearance. We finished the season 11-2 and received an invite to the I-75 Pro Advancement Bowl (3-6 loss against the Sheboygan County Sabercats).

We also accepted the invite on January 18th to compete for a National Championship against the defending National Champion; Indy Bison in the USA Bowl in Daytona, FL. (0-41 Loss) Sebastian played a major role in those team accolades as well!

Sebastian is a graduate of Girard, HS where he was a four year letterman in football twice earning All-Region accolades. Barker earned a pair of varsity letters in basketball as well. As a senior he was selected to play in the annual Save an Eye All-Star Game.

Upon graduation Barker played a year for Westminster College.

"Sebastian has improved greatly over the past two seasons. He accepts coaching and is always looking to improve his craft. He has proven himself to be one of our core guys and those are the guys you build around. We can always count on Sebastian to be there and to perform a high level. We are expecting another amazing season from him in 2026"-Director of Operations Paul Pennington.

Sebastian is sponsored by Susan and Donald McCarthy for the 2026 season. We thank you for your support of Sebastian and the Erie Express!

Welcome back on aboard the PAINTRAIN Sebastian! GO EXPRESS!