Benet's Jack Wesley Named Naperville Sun Player of Year
The Benet midfielder earned the honor after a 16-goal, six-assist 2026 season that helped lead his team to a regional championship.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Soccer
Benet midfielder Jack Wesley was named the 2026 Naperville Sun Boys Soccer Player of the Year. Benet finished the 2026 season 11-2-4 and won a regional championship.
Why it matters
Wesley's season shows a player shifting from a defensive-minded midfielder to a leading attacker, a change that drove Benet's run through the postseason. The award recognizes the individual production behind the team's regional title.
Wesley recorded 16 goals and six assists in the 2026 season, while Benet finished 11-2-4 and won a regional championship. The stub does not provide comparative figures against other area players or teams.
The players
Jack Wesley
A Benet midfielder who shifted from defense to attack and has committed to Washington and Lee.
Sean Wesley
Jack Wesley's father, who coached Benet for 13 seasons with a 200-67-18 record and later served as assistant coach.
The details
Wesley scored a free kick with two minutes left to beat St. Patrick 1-0, and he scored the game-winning goal in a 3-2 regional semifinal win over Yorkville. He also scored twice in a 2-2 tie with St. Laurence, and he was named Catholic League player of the year.
Timeline
2019: Sean Wesley led Benet to the Class 2A state title.
After the 2022 season: Sean Wesley stepped down as Benet head coach.
2026 season: Jack Wesley earned the Naperville Sun award as Benet won a regional championship.
Season Trajectory
The award extends a Benet soccer story that includes Sean Wesley's 2019 Class 2A state title, while Jack Wesley's 2026 season marks a new peak for the program's recent run. The honor reflects how his development from defender to primary scorer shaped a regional championship team.
Wesley's 16 goals and six assists make him a player to watch for fantasy and local recruiting interest heading into future seasons. His commitment to Washington and Lee gives area fans a clear next step to follow.
The takeaway
Wesley's season shows how a midfielder can change roles and become a primary scoring threat. Readers following local youth soccer can use his development path as a reference for player growth.
Further reading
For more high school coverage, see Naperville Soccer coverage across the local schools.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chicago Tribune.
