Gatorade 2019 - 2020: Player of the Year

Boys Soccer - Illinois

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BOYS SOCCER

Jack Finnegan

Forward
BROTHER RICE HS
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-10
Press Release

Peak Performance

44

2019 goals

5

2019 assists

101

Career goals

30

Career assists
“Jack Finnegan carried the load for that team. He was always a threat to score and a dangerous attacking player.”
Mike Wiggins
Head Coach - Head coach of Hinsdale Central High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10, 156-pound senior forward posted 44 goals and five assists this past season, leading the Crusaders (13-8-3) to the Class 2A Brother Rice Regional final. A two-time All-State selection, Finnegan participated in the High School All-American Game in December. Also the 2019 Daily Southtown Player of the Year, he concluded his prep soccer career with 101 goals and 30 assists.

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Academic Achievement

Finnegan has maintained a weighted 4.52 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer on scholarship at the University of Wisconsin.

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Exemplary Character

Finnegan has volunteered locally as a peer tutor and youth soccer coach, and he has donated his time to multiple community service initiatives through his church.