The resolution recognizes the Salem Greyhounds football team for their remarkable achievement in winning the Class 3A state championship, marking their first title and first appearance in the state finals. The team triumphed over the Bismarck Lions with a score of 42-34 at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas, on December 13, 2024. The Greyhounds concluded the season with a record of twelve wins and three losses, the highest in the school's history, and were back-to-back conference champions. Their impressive performance included an average of 38.4 points scored per game during the playoffs and a strong defensive record.
The resolution also highlights the individual accomplishments of key players and coaches, including All-State players Skyler Payne, Caleb Leisenring, Kaiden Hollis, and Keagan Sanderson, as well as Jackson Taylor, who earned the Finals Most Valuable Player award. Head Coach Josh Watson received multiple Coach of the Year honors, and Assistant Coach Billy Webber was nominated for the prestigious Broyles Award. The resolution concludes with a formal congratulation to the team and a directive to provide a copy of the resolution to Coach Watson.