Inductees

Manual completed its amazing and unprecedented four-year run of IHSA Class AA Basketball Tournament Championships at Peoria’s Carver Arena. After defeating Thornton of Harvey in the two previous championship tilts, the Rams downed the previously undefeated Wildcats 65-62, in an epic semifinal matchup.  Manual then defeated West Aurora, 47-43 for the title.  They finished the season as the number one ranked team in the nation by the USA Today.  The Rams posted a 31-1 record, losing only to Chicago Carver when All-State and McDonald’s All-America selection, Marcus Griffin was sidelined with an injury.  The Rams completed the “Four-Peat” era with a combined record of 121-11 and a perfect 32-0 record in Class AA State Tournament competition.  Sergio McClain, a starter for all four of the championship teams, was selected Mr. Basketball by coaches and media throughout the state.