This bill is a legislative commemoration honoring the Hamlin Chargers for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2024 Class 9AA state championship in football. The Chargers secured their victory by defeating the Parkston Trojans with a score of 32 to 8 at the DakotaDome in November, finishing the season with an impressive record of twelve wins and no losses. The commemoration highlights key performances from the championship game, including quarterback Jackson Wadsworth's two hundred and sixteen yards and a touchdown pass, which earned him the Joe Robbie MVP award. Additionally, the bill recognizes the contributions of other players, such as Turner Stevenson, Evan Stormo, and kicker Easton Neuendorf, who set a new title game record with a forty-five-yard field goal.
The commemoration also acknowledges the challenges faced by the Parkston team, which had a strong season but was limited to only ninety yards during the championship game. Hamlin's head coach, Jeff Sheehan, praised his team's nearly flawless performance throughout the game. The bill concludes with a formal recognition by the One Hundredth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, celebrating the Hamlin Chargers as the Class 9AA state football champions.