This bill is a legislative commemoration recognizing the Howard Tigers as the 2024 Class B boys basketball state champions. The commemoration highlights the team's impressive journey throughout the 2023-2024 season, marking sixty years since their last state title. Under the leadership of head coach Nick Koepsell, the Tigers qualified for the state tournament as the fifth seed with a strong 20-3 record. They achieved significant victories, including defeating the fourth-seeded Wessington Springs Spartans and the top-seeded White River Tigers, ultimately leading them to the championship game against the defending champion De Smet Bulldogs.

In a thrilling championship match, the Howard Tigers maintained a lead for most of the game, but the Bulldogs forced overtime with a last-second three-pointer. Demonstrating resilience and skill, the Tigers triumphed in overtime with a final score of 60-55, securing their title as state champions. The bill serves to officially commemorate this achievement by the One Hundredth Legislature of the State of South Dakota.