Boys soccer Top 20

1. St. Charles East 12-6-4 Plenty of quality returning for Saints

2. Wheaton Academy 20-4-1 Will be one of the top 2A teams this fall

3. Naperville Central 16-4-0 Solid core returns including backline quality

4. Timothy Christian 16-7-1 One of the best in state in Class 2A

5. Leyden 19-4-1 Eagles first-rate program year in and year out

6. Benet Academy 12-5-2 Redwings return nine from ESCC championship

7. Stevenson 14-5-2 Patriots one of the best in Lake County

8. Fremd 11-7-3 Reigning MSL champions one of the league favorites

9. Hersey 16-8-2 All-State GK Smakowski provides quality at key position

10. Conant 8-9-5 Cougars team to beat in MSL this fall?

11. Huntley 13-3-3 Red Raiders after a second straight FVC crown

12. Maine South 17-5-1 Hawks always competitive in tough CSL South

13. Schaumburg 15-6-3 Saxons enjoyed memorable 2025 campaign

14. Naperville North 25-0-4 Youngest roster in years for reigning state champs

15. Warren 13-8-0 Blue Devils one to watch in NSC this fall

16. Barrington 14-5-5 Broncos boast much better depth than a year ago

17. Crystal Lake South 11-10-1 GK Dunteman and F-MF Prus lead the way

18. Glenbard West 19-7-1 All-State F Ginder scored 17 goals a year ago

19. Marmion Academy 15-6-4 Cadets will look to build off a terrific 2025

20. Grayslake North 15-6-1 Knights have quality in their attack