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Alex Casanas, sr., GK, Hinckley-Big Rock
Posted five shutouts and made 275 saves last year for a team that won 15 games, the most in the program since the 2014 team went 16-2-2.
Mauricio Jasso, sr., S, DeKalb
DeKalb coach PJ Hamilton said he believes Jasso is the area’s top returning player. He’s certainly made an impact in his first two seasons, especially last year with 16 goals and 6 assists.
Aiden Sears, sr., MF, Sycamore
The 2024 Daily Chronicle Boys Soccer Player of the Year is back for an encore after a 22-goal, 12-assist season in which he led the Spartans to a conference title.
Sawyer Smith, sr., S, Hinckley-Big Rock
Scored 24 goals and delivered 16 assists while being named a unanimous all-conference selection.
Isaac Stoltzner, fr., MF/F, Kaneland
As one of two promising freshmen to join the Knights this fall, Stoltzner will look to make an impact at his new school, along with fellow freshman Leo Ruiz for a team that lost eight starters.