VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota head women's golf coach
Brett Bennett announces the addition of three student-athletes to the Coyotes' 2026 recruiting class. Joining the Coyotes are Siena Stovall (Rolling Hills Estates, California), Savannah Cagle (Olathe, Kansas), and KayLynn Jorgensen (Minden, Nebraska).
Siena Stovall | Rolling Hills Estates, California | Ambassador Christian School
A 5-foot-1 standout from Rolling Hills Estates, California, Siena Stovall joins the Coyotes following a decorated prep career at Ambassador Christian School. Ranked inside the top 50 among the 2026 girls in California, Stovall has recorded multiple under-par rounds, including a career-best 9 holes at -4, 18 holes at -5, and 36 holes at -6. In addition to her success on the course, Stovall was a three-year varsity swimmer and CIF medalist, earning honor roll recognition all three years of high school. She plans to major in pre-med at South Dakota.
Savannah Cagle | Olathe, Kansas | Olathe West High School
Savannah Cagle, a 5-foot-6 golfer from Olathe West High School, arrives at South Dakota as one of the most accomplished prep golfers in Kansas. A four-time All-State selection and four-time first team All-Sunflower League honoree, Cagle owns nine career high school wins, including three Kansas 6A Regional Championships (2022, 2023, 2025). She boasts 36 top-10 finishes in 38 events, five tournaments under par, and a low round of 68, a school record. Her career tournament scoring average of 76.48 and low season average of 72.88 highlight her consistency. Off the course, Cagle is a National Honor Society member, Academic Letter recipient, and Co-Editor-in-Chief of her school yearbook. She plans to major in sports journalism and media.
KayLynn Jorgensen | Minden, Nebraska | Minden High School
KayLynn Jorgensen, a 5-foot-4 golfer from Minden, Nebraska, joins the Coyotes after a historic high school career. Jorgensen is the 2025 Nebraska Class C individual state champion and helped lead the Whippets to a team state title the same year. A four-time state medalist, she finished runner-up in 2024, third in 2023, and fourth in 2022, helping her team to three straight state runner-up finishes before capturing the championship in 2025. Jorgensen is a four-time first team all-conference and all-district selection and a four-time Super State honoree. She holds Minden's school records for 9 holes (32), 18 holes (68), and 36 holes (143). Academically, she has maintained a 4.0 GPA and earned high distinction honor roll every year, while also competing in basketball. She plans to study nursing at South Dakota.
All three golfers will join the Coyotes next fall ahead of the 2026-27 season.
