headlines-featured https://www.simpsonathletics.com en-us Simpson Athletics celebrates 2025-26 at All-Sports Banquet https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260417fzl9wu The Simpson Athletics Department gathered Thursday night for its fifth annual All-Sports Banquet, celebrating the accomplishments of the 2025–26 athletic and academic year. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260417fzl9wu Mulligan named director of athletics https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260414h6pbpi Simpson College has named Jason Mulligan to serve as director of athletics. Mulligan comes to Simpson with more than 20 years of NCAA Division III experience as an administrator and coach. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260414h6pbpi Two players garner first academic all-district honors https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250619l07rhl Ignacio Aguado Herranz and Anthony Potratz make history as the first College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District recipients in Simpson men’s volleyball history. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250619l07rhl Storm wrap up season in Missouri https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250405et4rh9 The Storm finished their third season on Friday night in Missouri. The matches were marked by Hector Lopez Navarro's nearly 40 assists, and a second set victory in their first match of the night. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250405et4rh9 Storm fall in final home match, seniors recognized https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250327w7rdvf The Storm fell against Ottawa in three sets. Anthony Potratz, Cody Durbin, and Max Robinson were all recognized for their careers as members of the Storm. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250327w7rdvf Storm fall to Rockford in final weekend match https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250315v9p7fp The Storm ended their quad tournament in Missouri this weekend with a defeat against Rockford in four sets. Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250315v9p7fp Storm pick up first victory of season in Missouri https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250314uvj8t5 The Storm swept Maranatha Baptist for their first win under head coach Ike Papes. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250314uvj8t5 Storm fall in five to William Penn fueled by Aguado Herranz's 29 kills https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250306z8lw6j Led by Ignacio Aguado Herranz’s 29 kills, the Simpson men’s volleyball team went the distance against William Penn, falling in the final set 15-12 on Thursday night. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250306z8lw6j Storm fall in four sets at William Penn, multiple players stand out https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250305ftak35 The Storm fell to William Penn on Wednesday night. Despite the loss, many players set new season and career highs in their performances. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250305ftak35 Simpson Athletics reconfigures structure of volleyball programs, Papes named head men’s coach https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250207hv1mar Simpson Athletics has announced a new structural approach to its men’s and women’s volleyball programs, creating a model designed to strengthen both teams and support long-term success. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250207hv1mar Simpson picks up first set victory of season https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250207xn5r5t Amidst a loss against Rockford in four sets, the Storm remained strong in their efforts, picking up their first set victory under new head coach Ike Papes. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250207xn5r5t Storm drop straight sets against Ottawa https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250204un8bmu The Storm lost in sweeping fashion against Ottawa during their trip to Kansas. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250204un8bmu Storm open season in Wisconsin falling to Marian, UWSP https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250118o12o7f The Storm traveled to Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin to face off against their first opponents for the 2025 season. The Storm lost against both competitors. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2024-25/releases/20250118o12o7f Kohut Lynch named head coach of men’s and women’s volleyball https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/releases/20241223l4gznz Dani Kohut Lynch has been named the next head coach of the Storm men's and women's volleyball programs. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/releases/20241223l4gznz Palea resigns as head men’s and women’s volleyball coach https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/releases/20241203oqe5ei Head men’s and women’s volleyball coach KK Palea announced he is resigning from his position to focus on his family and other opportunities. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/releases/20241203oqe5ei Simpson wins exhibition match against Luther https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240327xw7yxr Simpson wrapped up the 2024 season with an exhibition win over the Luther College Club team. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240327xw7yxr Men’s volleyball secures first win in program history https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240309sfdyfc The Storm closed their weekend at the Coyote Classic with their first win in program history, a 3-0 sweep of Central Christian College of Kansas. Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240309sfdyfc Storm drop two on opening day of Coyote Classic https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240308xxamdo Simpson fell twice on the opening day of the Coyote Classic hosted by Kansas Wesleyan. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240308xxamdo Storm produce 19 kills against William Penn https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240306yllpb1 The Simpson men’s volleyball team produced a season-high 19 kills against William Penn on Wednesday, with five players contributing at least three. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240306yllpb1 Aguado Herranz registers double-digit kills in road loss https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240306yx2nec Ignacio Aguado Herranz recorded 10 kills, five digs and two aces to lead Simpson on the road against William Penn on Wednesday night. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240306yx2nec Simpson hosts Mustangs to kick off year two https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240213xadbv2 Simpson opened up its 2024 season with a pair of 3-0 losses to Mount Mercy on Tuesday night. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2023-24/releases/20240213xadbv2 Storm topped by Jimmies, Coyotes https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2022-23/releases/20230309tc04hl The Simpson College men’s volleyball team ended up on the wrong side of two 3-0 decisions on Thursday, concluding their trip to Kansas with losses against Jamestown and Kansas Wesleyan. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2022-23/releases/20230309tc04hl Simpson drops two matches on the road https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2022-23/releases/20230308yb4nme Playing in its first-ever tournament, the Simpson College men’s volleyball team dropped a pair of games to Cumberland and Central Christian College of Kansas. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2022-23/releases/20230308yb4nme Men’s volleyball makes program debut at home https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2022-23/releases/20230303wsw6ue The Simpson College men’s volleyball team took the court for the first time in program history on Friday night inside Cowles Fieldhouse. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/mvball/2022-23/releases/20230303wsw6ue Simpson College to add men’s volleyball https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2021-22/releases/20210929hm3sae Simpson College will become the second NCAA Division III institution in the state of Iowa to sponsor men’s volleyball, the College announced Wednesday. Kekailoa Palea, the head women’s volleyball coach for the Storm, will also coach the men’s program. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2021-22/releases/20210929hm3sae