Before all Wenatchee High School sporting events, the crowd salutes our fine country with a lovely rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner” by LeAnn Rimes. Prior to the Panthers boys basketball team’s 63-50 win over Moses Lake on Tuesday, I paused while listening because I heard more than one voice singing.Perhaps spurred by the long-awaited return of American Idol to our TV sets, the entire Panther sideline was singing along to the National Anthem. Next thing I know, the fans have joined in.Wenatchee team manager and good buddy Jared Blane says Austin Bryan started the trend earlier this season and the rest of the team followed suit. I must say, I’ve been covering high school sports for a while and I have never felt so proud to be an American while sitting at a press table.Well done, boys.