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Coyotes Add To Hall

Coyotes Add To Hall

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Two national champions, a set of twins and one of the best offensive linemen in USD history will comprise the newest members of the Henry Heider Coyote Sports Hall of Fame.

The group includes pole vault champion Sandy (Pelkofer) Fiddler ’02, diving champion Jill Smolczyk ’08, basketball players Jeana (Hoffman) Krome ’09 and Jenna (Hoffman) Kubesh ’08, and football player Brian Alderson ’06. In addition, special recognition will be given to the 1998 women’s track and field team coached by Lucky Huber.

The class will formally be inducted in a ceremony to be held Sept. 13 ahead of Coyote football’s home game against Houston Baptist on Sept. 14.

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