This legislative bill commemorates the Watertown Arrows for their achievement as the 2024 Class 11AA football state champions. The Arrows qualified for the state tournament as the second seed and secured their place in the championship game after defeating the Brookings Bobcats with a score of 20-7 in the semifinals. In a thrilling championship match, the Arrows triumphed over the Pierre Governors, who had been seven-time consecutive state champions, with a narrow victory of 14-13. This win marks the Arrows' first state championship since 2001 and concludes their season with an impressive 10-2 record, the first ten-win season for the team since 2007.

Additionally, the bill recognizes the contributions of assistant coach Kelly O'Connor, who was honored as the Assistant Coach of the Year for Class 11AA by the South Dakota Football Coaches Association for his dedication and commitment to the team's success. The bill serves to officially acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of the Watertown Arrows and their coaching staff during the 2024 football season.