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Washington Panthers Claim 3A Sectional Title
Senior Avery Tibbs sets school scoring record in victory
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The Washington Panthers girls basketball team won the IHSA Class 3A Galesburg Sectional championship, led by a record-setting performance from senior Avery Tibbs. Tibbs poured in a game-high 27 points to power Washington to a 61-37 victory over Galesburg in front of a packed gym.
Why it matters
This sectional title is a significant achievement for the Washington Panthers, as they look to advance deeper into the state tournament. Avery Tibbs' record-setting scoring night also marks a personal milestone for the senior standout.
The details
Avery Tibbs, the sharp-shooting senior for the Washington Panthers, set a new school scoring record in Thursday's sectional final victory. Tibbs scored a game-high 27 points to lead her team to the 61-37 win over Galesburg.
- The sectional final game was played on Thursday, February 27, 2026.
The players
Avery Tibbs
A senior sharp-shooter for the Washington Panthers who set a new school scoring record in the sectional final game.
Washington Panthers
The girls basketball team from Washington, Illinois that won the IHSA Class 3A Galesburg Sectional championship.
What they’re saying
“I had heard I was close to the record,”
— Avery Tibbs (Journal Star)
What’s next
The Washington Panthers will advance to the IHSA Class 3A state tournament, where they will look to continue their postseason run.
The takeaway
Avery Tibbs' record-setting performance and the Washington Panthers' sectional title victory showcase the team's talent and determination as they set their sights on a potential state championship.
