RAPID CITY, S.D. --- South Dakota School of Mines men's and women's head golf coach Luke Wheeler is pleased to announce the addition of new recruits Ava Jenkins and Joseph Vincent to the Hardrocker program for the 2020-21 season.
 
Vincent is a 5-foot-9-inch, right-handed player from Austin Texas who competed in high school for the Lake Travis Cavaliers where he's won several tournaments.

"We are very excited to have Joseph join the Hardrocker golf family," Wheeler said. "I feel Joseph can step right in as a freshman and help contribute right away. We are very fortunate to sign a player with his caliber of play. He is very dedicated to his academics and golf and he will fit in at Mines very well."
 
While attending SD Mines, Vincent plans to pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering.
 
"I and very pleased to join a motivated team that has a dedicated coach whose primary focus is the success of the students. I look forward to winning as a team," Vincent said.
 
Jenkins joins the Hardrocker women's squad as a 5-foot-7-inch, left-handed player from Enumclaw, Washington, where she was a team captain for the Enumclaw High School Hornets.
 
"Ava is a great sign for the Lady Hardrockers," Wheeler said. "I see Ava being a leader and a great contributor right away."
 
Jenkins is seeking a degree in Geology and Paleontology during her time at SD Mines.
 
"I couldn't be more excited about joining the Hardrocker golf program," Jenkins said. "I'm looking forward to attending a great school like SDSMT."