South Dakota House Bill HC8019

South Dakota 2025 Regular Session

Caption

Honoring the Watertown Arrows as the 2024 Class 11AA football state champions.

Impact

This commemoration not only recognizes the team's victory but also celebrates their remarkable season, which culminated in a 10-2 record, marking their first ten-win season since 2007. Furthermore, it acknowledges the contributions of the team's assistant coach, Kelly O'Connor, who received the 'Assistant Coach of the Year' award from the South Dakota Football Coaches Association for his dedication and excellence throughout the season.

Summary

House Commemoration 8019 honors the Watertown Arrows for their remarkable achievement as the 2024 Class 11AA football state champions. The bill celebrates the Arrows' journey to the championship, detailing their path from qualifying as the second seed in the state tournament to defeating the Brookings Bobcats in the semifinals before triumphing over the previously undefeated Pierre Governors in a nail-biting championship game, ending with a score of 14-13.

Contention

While commemorations such as HC8019 are typically non-controversial and serve to bolster community pride, there may be underlying discussions regarding public funding for school sports and the role of athletics in educational institutions. However, no explicit points of contention are mentioned within the scope of this commemoration, given its celebratory nature focused on unity and local pride.