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South Dakota Legislature honors St. Mary's Cardinals as 2025 Class 9B state football champions

Original title: celebrating the St. Mary’s Cardinals as the 2025 Class 9B state football champions.

Last action · January 29, 2026: CommemorationsSponsors: Jon Hansen and 2 others

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What This Bill Proposed

The South Dakota Legislature officially commemorates the St. Mary's Cardinals for completing an undefeated season and winning the 2025 Class 9B state football championship.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative record to recognize the team's athletic achievement; no funding, policy, or service changes are stated.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

St. Mary's Cardinals

The team receives official legislative recognition for winning the 2025 Class 9B state football championship.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What team did the St. Mary's Cardinals defeat in the championship?
The St. Mary's Cardinals defeated the Avon Pirates with a score of 54-6.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Jan 29, 2026House
    Commemorations

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

Tom Pischke, South Dakota, Jon Hansen and 7 more
PersonTom Pischke“Senator introducing the commemoration”Map →
locationSouth Dakota“State legislature passing the measure”Map →
PersonJon Hansen“Representative introducing the commemoration”Map →
OrganizationAvon Pirates“Opposing team in the state football championship”Map →
PersonAlex Lindeman“Junior recognized as the most outstanding lineman”Map →
PersonLes Heinemann“Representative introducing the commemoration”Map →
OrganizationSt. Mary's Cardinals“2025 Class 9B state football champions”Map →
PersonLincoln LeBrun“Senior recipient of the Joe Robbie MVP Award and most outstanding back award”Map →
PersonFather Shane Stevens“Superintendent of St. Mary's”Map →
PersonThomas LaVoy“Player who scored a touchdown in the championship game”Map →

Sources

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sdlegislature.gov

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