Class of 2001

Eric Siebert

LaSalle-Peru/University of Illinois Coached by his father, Mark, at LaSalle-Peru High School, Eric Siebert was a three time state placewinner in high school. He finished third in '91, placed second in '92 and was the 145 lb State Champion in '93 with a senior record of 46-0. He is fourth on the IHSA all-time wins list with 176, first on all-time pins with 117 and has an IHSA record forty consecutive pins.

At the University of Illinois Eric won an NCAA Title in 1998 at 150 lb. with a 36-0 record. He placed fifth in 1997. He was a four time NCAA qualifier and is fourth on the University of Illinois All-time win list with a record of 112-30.

In 1998 Eric was selected at University of Illinois Male Athlete of the Year and was the recipient of the Big Ten Medal of Honor as the school student/athlete of the year. He has been the assistant coach at Carl Sandburg High School since 1998.