Inductees Coached by Bill Roper, the 1973 undefeated (11-0) Metamora Redbirds broke 9 school records including points scored (323). Carrying on the solid gridiron foundation established by Marty Stromberger (GPSHOF class of 2009), the Redbirds defeated East Division Champion, Normal U. High, in a tight defensive battle, to capture the Heart of Illinois Conference title. Metamora’s potent offense was led by quarterback Brian Wernsman, receiver Torrey Weichmann, and running back Brent Garber. The 1973 season marked the last before the introduction of the IHSA state-championship playoff system.
| 2006 Tri-County Male Co-Athlete of the Year MATT SAVOIE Matt capped his figure-skating career with a seventh-place finish at the Winter Olympic Games in Turin, Italy, last February. He qualified for the Games with a third-place finish at the U.S. National Championships in St. Louis. A graduate of Peoria High School and Bradley University, Matt earned his master's degree from the University of Illinois and currently is in his first year of law school at Cornell University. |  |