Lady Cats Tie for Fourth at Coyote Classic

Clovis High girls' golf team shares fourth place in Roswell tournament

Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:00am

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The Clovis High girls' golf team tied for fourth place at the Coyote Classic tournament hosted by Roswell High. Senior Kylie Sprinkle earned medalist honors, while the Lady Cats finished with a team score of 375. Lovington took the team title at 345, followed by Roswell Goddard and Hobbs.

Why it matters

The Coyote Classic is a key tournament for high school golfers in the region, providing an opportunity for teams to compete against each other and gauge their progress ahead of the state championships. Clovis High's strong finish, led by Sprinkle's individual victory, demonstrates the team's competitiveness and potential for a successful postseason run.

The details

In the eight-team field, Lovington took first place with a 345, followed by Roswell Goddard at 358 and Hobbs at 364. Clovis High and Artesia tied for fourth at 375, while Clovis Christian came in seventh at 429. Other scorers for Clovis included Aahana Bhakta (98), Ezra Chinikidiadi (99), Skylar Hamilton (105), and Kenli Black (109). Clovis Christian's Reece Robb shot a personal-best 96 to lead her team.

  • The Coyote Classic tournament was held on Monday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Kylie Sprinkle

A senior on the Clovis High girls' golf team who earned medalist honors at the Coyote Classic tournament.

Clovis High

The girls' golf team from Clovis High School that tied for fourth place at the Coyote Classic tournament.

Lovington

The team that won the Coyote Classic tournament with a score of 345.

Roswell Goddard

The team that finished second at the Coyote Classic tournament with a score of 358.

Hobbs

The team that finished third at the Coyote Classic tournament with a score of 364.

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The takeaway

The strong performance by the Clovis High girls' golf team at the Coyote Classic, led by Kylie Sprinkle's individual victory, demonstrates the team's competitiveness and potential for success in the upcoming state championships. The tournament provided valuable experience and momentum as the Lady Cats continue their pursuit of a championship season.