As is tradition, the Panther faithful lined up at the Square to welcome home their regional champs. The team beat Sparta 55-42 and advanced to sectional play March 3 in Herrin where it faces cross-creek rival Du Quoin. Drew Dudek poured in 20 points in the win to lead all scorers. Nathan Morton had 11 points in a balanced attack that saw the team shoot 50 percent from the field. For more pictures click on the image.

Tickets for the sectional match up go on sale Monday during the following time slots: students, 10:41-11:06 a.m. at the 3rd floor office. Chair seat season ticket holders: 5-5:30 p.m. at Thomas Gym. Bleacher season ticket holders: 5:30-6 p.m. at the gym. The general public: starting at 6 p.m. at the gym. Fans are allowed to line up for tickets starting at 6 a.m. Monday and can park at the school's two lower lots. No sign-up sheets will be available. Whoa, that's a lot of rules!