Watch How L-W East Celebrates Its State Football Title (VIDEO)

FRANKFORT, IL — State football championships don't happen every day (or every year, for that matter), so it's no surprise that Lincoln-Way East High School players, students and fans have been celebrating since the team captured the Class 8A title Saturday night. The undefeated and top-ranked Griffins beat Wilmette's Loyola Academy, 23-14. It's the second time L-W East has been crowned state champions in the school's history.

So what's the proper way to celebrate being the top Class 8A football program in Illinois? To start, L-W East players joined students who weathered the chilly temperatures in the stands at Northern Illinois University's Huskie Stadium in DeKalb for a song following the big win.

Those festivities continued Sunday morning in Frankfort at the high school. Players and coaches participated in a parade that included a police and fire department escort. The celebration was capped off with a trophy celebration in the school's gym.

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And while fans will have their memories of the 2017 season, they also can commemorate the Griffins's championship run with a "One Heartbeat" T-shirt. The shirts go on sale at the L-W East athletics office Monday. Short-sleeve shirts are $20, and long-sleeve shirts are $25.

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Patch will be joining in the Griffins's championship celebration, too. Frankfort Patch editor Joe Vince and Wilmette Patch editor Tim Moran placed a "friendly wager" — the Put Up and Eat Up Challenge — on the championship game, and a lucky L-W East fan will be able to enjoy lunch at Enrico's with them. Check back Monday for details on how you can get in on this free meal.

WATCH: L-W East players and students celebrate following the Griffins's win over Loyola Academy.

WATCH: Players and coaches receive a police and fire department escort Sunday.

WATCH: The school's celebration was capped off with a trophy celebration.

Image via Lincoln-Way East High School