Tuesday was #Bluesday in Jacksonville, as the city's streets turned blue to celebrate the Ribault High School Lady Trojans were honored for winning a national title.
"I’m so happy for this … for our Northside. I love this school," said fan Marry Anne Dunbar.
The Lady Trojans rode in style through the streets, their national title along for the ride for everyone to see.
"Cherish their time and let them know that we support them all the way through," said fan Terry Stripling.
The Lady Trojans won a four-team invitational tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York City. They finished their season 30-1.
"It’s something big for us. But it’s something little that can start something really big for the city of Jacksonville. We’ve been consumed by a lot of violence and this something … it’s inspiring," said team captain Nola Carter.
An achievement the city celebrated as the Lady Trojans continue to look forward to their future.
There are plans to send the team on a special trip to celebrate their win. There's a petition circulating to try and get the Lady Trojans to the White House.
Click here to learn more about the Lady Trojans' 30-1 season.
Lady Trojans parade ready..... pic.twitter.com/m5eWilBtHN
— RHS Girls Basketball (@RibaultBasket) April 12, 2016
Coaching Staff ready... #ladytrojans #NationalChamps2016 pic.twitter.com/AoQD6ByEbC
— RHS Girls Basketball (@RibaultBasket) April 12, 2016
The @RibaultTrojans @RibaultBasket getting parade ready downtown at Hemming Park. @ActionNewsJax @1010XL #ASJax pic.twitter.com/zhaU9aAVko
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) April 12, 2016
Getting ready for parade to celebrate the Ribault HS Lady Trojans #actionnewsjax #Bluesday pic.twitter.com/XaHZnILUNe
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) April 12, 2016
The trophy! #actionnewsjax #Bluesday pic.twitter.com/SknWBKihEU
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) April 12, 2016
Trophy time @RibaultTrojans @RibaultBasket @ActionNewsJax @1010XL #ASJax pic.twitter.com/d1WQ8kKVjw
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) April 12, 2016
Cool scene here for @RibaultTrojans @RibaultBasket @ActionNewsJax @1010XL #ASJax @lennycurry pic.twitter.com/ytoIstuma2
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) April 12, 2016
National Champions baby. @RibaultBasket @RibaultTrojans pic.twitter.com/xzljSXc0EO
— Lenny Curry (@lennycurry) April 12, 2016
Lady Trojans riding in style #actionnewsjax #bluesday pic.twitter.com/TM4LutI0Rm
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) April 12, 2016
Parade has started! #actionnewsjax #Bluesday pic.twitter.com/5LQ9uFGKPT
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) April 12, 2016
The @RibaultTrojans @RibaultBasket being introduced downtown. @ActionNewsJax @1010XL #ASJax pic.twitter.com/d6WzIKFjEv
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) April 12, 2016
Ceremony underway at Hemming Park #actionnewsjax #Bluesday pic.twitter.com/nKJizdFzNj
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) April 12, 2016
Getting trophies #actionnewsjax #Bluesday #ladytrojans pic.twitter.com/RQenfFH5FU
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) April 12, 2016
.@lennycurry speaking about what championship means to the city #actionnewsjax #Bluesday pic.twitter.com/CvP91edkTc
— Michael Yoshida (@Michael7News) April 12, 2016
.@lennycurry just proclaimed today @RibaultBasket Day. @ActionNewsJax @1010XL #ASJax pic.twitter.com/5lgnndl35P
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) April 12, 2016
Coach Sheila Seymore-Pennick gets a huge ovation. @ActionNewsJax @1010XL #ASJax @RibaultTrojans @RibaultBasket pic.twitter.com/AZMF759QMa
— Brent Martineau (@BrentASJax) April 12, 2016
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