Bill > HR1023

This resolution officially recognizes and congratulates the Salem Greyhounds football team for winning the Class 3A state football championship in December 2024, defeating the Bismarck Lions 42-34 in their first state finals appearance. The resolution highlights the team's impressive season performance, including twelve total wins (the most in school history), back-to-back conference championships, and strong offensive and defensive statistics, such as averaging 38.4 points per game in the playoffs and allowing only 17.8 points per game. The document also acknowledges specific players like Jackson Taylor, who was named Finals Most Valuable Player, and several All-State players including Skyler Payne, Caleb Leisenring, Kaiden Hollis, and Keagan Sanderson. Additionally, the resolution celebrates Head Coach Josh Watson, who received multiple Coach of the Year awards, and the team's assistant coaches. The resolution officially congratulates the team and directs that a copy be provided to Coach Josh Watson, formally recognizing their remarkable achievement in the state championship.