Yorkville Christian senior Jayden Riley named Illinois Media Class 2A First Team All-State

Oswego East's Mason Lockett earns Honorable Mention in Class 4A

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:52pm

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Yorkville Christian senior guard Jayden Riley was named to the Illinois Media Class 2A All-State First Team, while Oswego East senior Mason Lockett earned Honorable Mention in Class 4A. Riley, an SIU-Edwardsville commit and the Record Newspapers Player of the Year, was previously named Class 1A First Team All-State as a junior.

Why it matters

The Illinois Media All-State teams recognize the top high school basketball players in the state, providing important recognition for standout student-athletes and their programs. Riley's selection to the prestigious Class 2A First Team highlights his exceptional skills and leadership on the court.

The details

In addition to Riley's First Team selection, the Class 2A First Team included Peoria Manual's Josh Humbles, Bismarck-Henning's Keison Peoples, Pinckneyville's Ty Laur and Nashville's Maddox Ritzel. In Class 4A, Oswego East's Mason Lockett earned Honorable Mention after a strong senior season.

  • Jayden Riley was named to the Illinois Media Class 2A All-State First Team on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • Mason Lockett of Oswego East was named to the Illinois Media Class 4A All-State Honorable Mention team on Sunday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Jayden Riley

A senior guard at Yorkville Christian High School who has committed to play basketball at SIU-Edwardsville. He was named the Record Newspapers Player of the Year and was previously a Class 1A First Team All-State selection as a junior.

Mason Lockett

A senior at Oswego East High School who has committed to play basketball at DePaul University. He was named to the Illinois Media Class 4A All-State Honorable Mention team.

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What they’re saying

“Yorkville Christian's Jayden Riley (3) shoots a jump shot under pressure from Bishop McNamara's Richard Darr during the Class 2A Seneca Sectional final.”

— Gary E Duncan Sr., Photographer

The takeaway

Riley's selection to the prestigious Class 2A First Team All-State squad is a testament to his exceptional skills and leadership on the court, cementing his status as one of the top high school basketball players in Illinois. Lockett's Honorable Mention nod in Class 4A also highlights the depth of talent across the state.