Benet Senior Jayden Wright Named Illinois Media Class 4A First Team All-State

Teammate Colin Stack also named to the All-State Second Team

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:04pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a high school basketball game, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a palette of navy, green, and orange, conveying the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of the sport.The All-State selections of Benet Academy's Jayden Wright and Colin Stack reflect the team's exceptional talent and deep playoff run this season.Wheaton Today

Benet Academy senior guard Jayden Wright, who led the Redwings to a 36-2 record and a second-place finish in the state this season, was named to the Illinois Media Class 4A First Team All-State. Wright's teammate, Colin Stack, was also named to the Class 4A All-State Second Team.

Why it matters

This recognition highlights the outstanding performance and leadership of Jayden Wright, who was instrumental in guiding Benet Academy to a highly successful season. It also showcases the depth and talent of the Redwings' basketball program, with two players earning All-State honors.

The details

Wright, an Eastern Illinois recruit and the Suburban Life Player of the Year, was joined on the First Team by several other top players in Class 4A, including Warren's Jaxson Davis, Marist's Charles Barnes, Jr., Peoria Richwoods' Amarion Smith-Holley, Neuqua Valley's Cole Kelly, Rockford Auburn's Amir Danforth, and DePaul Prep's Rashaun Porter. Benet's Colin Stack was named to the Class 4A All-State Second Team, along with players from Curie, DePaul Prep, Young, Rockford Guilford, and Neuqua Valley.

  • The Illinois Media Class 4A All-State teams were announced on Sunday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Jayden Wright

A senior guard at Benet Academy who led the Redwings to a 36-2 record and a second-place finish in the state this season. He was named the Suburban Life Player of the Year and has committed to play at Eastern Illinois University.

Colin Stack

A senior at Benet Academy who was named to the Illinois Media Class 4A All-State Second Team.

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What they’re saying

“Benet's Jayden Wright (3) drives to the basket during the When Sides Collide Shootout basketball tournament between Benet Academy and Warren Township high schools.”

— Tony Gadomski, Photographer

The takeaway

Benet Academy's basketball program continues to produce top-tier talent, with two players earning prestigious All-State recognition. This achievement highlights the hard work and dedication of the players, as well as the strength of the Redwings' coaching and development program.