Vote for the 2026 Peoria Journal Star Preseason High School Boys Soccer Player of the Year

High school boys soccer begins official IHSA contests on Monday, Aug. 24.

We’re asking readers to make a fans’ choice for the 2026 Journal Star Preseason Boys Soccer Player of the Year. Cast your vote at pjstar.com. The poll runs through noon Friday, Aug. 21.

There are 11 players on the ballot, the same who made our 2026 Journal Star Fall Prep Preview players to watch list.

This vote has no bearing on who will be selected the Journal Star Player of the Year or make the annual All-Area team, which are scheduled to be announced after the season.

Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.

• Cal Byrkit, Peoria Notre Dame
• Caleb Engle, Morton
• Paddy Graham, Peoria Notre Dame
• Tyler Ho, Peoria Notre Dame
• Dayne Klopfenstein, Morton
• Truman Lenover, Washington
• Jack Miller, Peoria Notre Dame
• Johnny Navetta, Peoria Notre Dame
• Jackson Orris, Dunlap
• Max Schmidt, Peoria Notre Dame
• Oliver Wettstein, Washington