There are plenty of boys soccer players from around the Will and Grundy county area worth keeping an eye on this year. Here are five of our picks to watch in the 2025 season.

1. Marshall DeGraff, Plainfield Central , sr., GK

DeGraff isn’t just one of the best returning goalkeepers in the area; he’s one of the best all-around players in the state. A Bowling Green commit, DeGraff has 25 career shutouts and is a two-time all-region player. He’s also a two-time All-Southwest Prairie Conference selection and was the conference MVP last year after posting 11 shutouts and allowing just 19 goals. Opposing teams will be hard-pressed to score on the Wildcats with DeGraff protecting the net for one last season.

2. Ethan Koranda, Minooka , sr., M

A first-team selection to the Herald-News All-A

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