Even though the IHSA state boys basketball tournament is over, Washington High School fans are still supporting the Panthers..this time off the court.

Dozens gathered outside the school and throughout the streets of Washington this afternoon to celebrate the teams 4th place finish in state...
The team rode on top of a fire engine to tout their victory throughout the community.
Fans did not just cheer during the parade; they've been supporting the team throughout the whole season.

Washington High School Superintendent says, "We've had a great following all year long you now here through the whole tournament starting in the regional it just kept growing and getting bigger and bigger. But we fill our gym almost every home game during the regular season about 3,000 and some people so we've an amazing crowd this year."

The Panthers finished with a 26–and–5 record overall.
This is the first time the boys basketball team went to the state tournament since 1962.