VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota head volleyball coach Leanne Williamson is pleased to announce the addition of Cheyenne Hlady to the roster for the 2024 fall campaign.
 
Hlady, a native of Mississauga, Ontario, joins the Coyotes as a graduate transfer from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
 
"I am so excited to add Cheyenne to our Coyote family," said Williamson. "It was clear early on in the process that she would be a great fit for our program. Cheyenne has played multiple positions, but I believe her ability to block and score points on the right side is going to be a great addition for us. As a person and a student, she will fit right in with our team and the culture that we have built here. Coyote fans will love watching Cheyenne play!"
 
Hlady saw action in 64 sets in 24 matches played in two seasons at UTSA. As an opposite, she totaled 64 kills and 53 blocks in two seasons as a Roadrunner. Hlady spent her freshman season at Youngstown State in Ohio, where she played in 41 sets over 14 matches as a middle blocker. She totaled 40 kills and 37 blocks and led the Penguins in blocks per set (0.90).
 
The 6-2 hitter prepped at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary school where she was the MVP of the volleyball team for four-straight years. Hlady helped lead her squad to a provincial championship and a national silver medal in 2019. She was an Ontario All-Star selection in 2019 and was selected to play for Team Ontario Europe in 2019 and 2020.