The 2022 MHSAA State Championship ball sits in front of the MHS Lady Wildcats team Friday at City Hall.

photos by Thomas Howard / The Meridian Star

Meridian residents lined the streets Friday for a parade honoring the Meridian High School Lady Wildcats for winning the first state championship in program history. Parents, community leaders and city officials gathered after the parade at City Hall to recognize the achievement and celebrate with the players.