This bill is a legislative commemoration honoring the Hamlin Chargers for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2024 Class 9AA football state championship. The Chargers secured their title 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 216 passing yards and a touchdown, which earned him the Joe Robbie MVP award, as well as notable contributions from teammates Turner Stevenson, Evan Stormo, Boden Stevenson, and kicker Easton Neuendorf, who set a new title game record with a 45-yard field goal.
The resolution also acknowledges the efforts of Hamlin's head coach Jeff Sheehan, who commended his team for their nearly flawless performance during the championship. Additionally, it notes the significant defensive achievement of the Hamlin team, which limited Parkston, a team that had averaged over 275 yards per game, to just 90 yards on the ground during the title match. The bill concludes with a formal commemoration by the One Hundredth Legislature of the State of South Dakota, recognizing the Hamlin Chargers as the Class 9AA state football champions.