headlines-featured https://www.simpsonathletics.com en-us Historic 2026 campaign comes to a close for Simpson Softball https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260531lwspa7 The historic 2026 season for Simpson softball came to a close in Salem as the Storm fell 6-3 to Redlands in the Women’s College World Series semifinals. Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260531lwspa7 Ginnaty's extra inning walk off sends Simpson to the Women's College World Series Semifinal https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260530r68j9k Brielyn Ginnaty's walk-off single sends Simpson to the WCWS semifinal with an 8-7 extra innings win over Linfield. Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260530r68j9k Storm tripped up by Trine at College World Series https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260529sdmit5 Defensive miscues proved fatal as Simpson suffered its first loss of the Women’s College World Series to the defending national champions Trine on Friday. Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260529sdmit5 Simpson rallies back for opening round win at the Women's College World Series https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260528zmfq2u Trailing by two in the bottom of the sixth, Simpson rallied back with three runs to knock-off Mount Union in the opening round of the Women’s College World Series. Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260528zmfq2u Matthias and company named Regional Coaching Staff of the Year https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260528ilz43u After leading Simpson softball back to the biggest stage for the first time since 1999, head coach Brent Matthias and his staff were named the Regional Coaching Staff of the Year by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) on Thursday. Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260528ilz43u Ashlyn Steen selected as NFCA All-American https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260527fr5nan In the midst of battling for a National Championship, Ashlyn Steen was honored by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) as a second team All-American on Wednesday. Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260527fr5nan Simpson begins hunt for third National Championship in program history https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260525ln062m Simpson Softball begins the journey for an NCAA Division III National Championship with an opening-round matchup again Mount Union on Thursday, May 28 in Salem, Va. Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260525ln062m Simpson lands five on CSC Academic All-District Team https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260526x2sl83 Five student-athletes of the Simpson softball team were recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom by being named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team on Tuesday. Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260526x2sl83 Simpson Softball punches its ticket to the Women's College World Series https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260522r50cmv For the first time since the 1999 National Championship, Simpson Softball is returning to the biggest stage in college softball, reaching the Women’s College World Series after knocking off Saint Mary’s in the Super Regionals. Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260522r50cmv Simpson moves one win away from World Series berth https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260521raall8 Fueled by three home runs from Megan Heidelbauer, Addison Gookin and Brielyn Ginnaty, Simpson chipped away at Saint Mary’s to win the Super Regional opener 8-3 on Thursday. Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260521raall8 Simpson to face Saint Mary's in NCAA Super Regionals https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260518n4wce0 In a rematch of the 2025 NCAA Regional finals, the Simpson Storm head up to Winona, Minnesota to face Saint Mary’s in the Super Regionals starting on Thursday, May 21. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260518n4wce0 Stunning seventh-inning rally sends Simpson to the NCAA Super Regionals https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260516tq1fyy Behind another seventh-inning dramatic comeback, Simpson softball punched its ticket to the NCAA Super Regionals, marking the longest postseason run since the 1999 National Championship, on Saturday. Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260516tq1fyy Five players secure NFCA All-Region accolades https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260515ryxt8x In the midst of battling for their first NCAA Regional title since 1999, the Simpson softball team had five players named to the NFCA All-Region Team. Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260515ryxt8x Storm erupt for 11-run seventh to advance to regional final https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260515napb5i Storming back with one of the most dramatic rallies in program history, Simpson erupted for 11 runs in the seventh inning to punch its ticket to the regional final. Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260515napb5i Simpson advances to regional semifinal with 4-0 win over Greenville https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260514mdzhts Brynn Ortlund sparked the offense with a two-run single, while Emma LaFave struck out eight in a complete-game effort. Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260514mdzhts Steen named A-R-C Player of the Year, highlights eight Storm on all-conference team https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260513fc5qxy Following a 34-5 season, capped off by winning the A-R-C Tournament for the first time in program history, Ashlyn Steen was named the American Rivers Player of the Year, headlining eight Storm named to the All-Conference team on Wednesday. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260513fc5qxy Heidelbauer and Cronin named A-R-C Player and Pitcher of the Week https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260511pa24dr After winning the A-R-C Tournament Championship for the first time in program history, standouts Megan Heidelbauer and Marina Cronin were named the American Rivers Player and Pitcher of the Week respectively. Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260511pa24dr Simpson earns NCAA Regional host bid, faces Greenville in opener https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260511i7x2h6 For the first time in 16 years, the road to the NCAA Division III Softball Championship will start in Indianola as Simpson has been selected to host a regional round of the NCAA Division III Softball Tournament on May 14-16. Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260511i7x2h6 Simpson crowned 2026 A-R-C Tournament Champions https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260509phglg9 For the first time in a rich program history, the Simpson Softball team was crowned the A-R-C Tournament Champions. Sat, 09 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260509phglg9 Steen, Carlson named Simpson Athletes of the Month for April https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260506u12rw1 Softball senior Ashlyn Steen and baseball junior Drew Carlson have been selected as the Simpson Athletics Athletes of the Month for April. Sun, 03 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260506u12rw1 Simpson Softball ranked 8/10 nationally before A-R-C Championships https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260505jne7xp In the final weekly ranking before the NCAA regionals are announced, Simpson earned top-10 in both the NCAA NPI rankings and the NFCA/GoRout Top 25 Coaches Poll, earning eighth and tenth respectively on Tuesday. Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260505jne7xp No. 6 Simpson softball closes out regular season with sweep at Augustana https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260503r3gcil Once again the two aces of No. 6 Simpson’s staff, Emma LaFave and Marina Cronin, shut down opposing bats, leading the Storm to a 7-0 and 3-1 win over Augustana to close out the regular season on Sunday. Sun, 03 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260503r3gcil Simpson moves up to No. 6/10 in national rankings https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260428huas4p For the first time this season, Simpson earned top-10 in both the NCAA NPI rankings and the NFCA/GoRout Top 25 Coaches Poll, earning sixth and tenth respectively on Tuesday. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260428huas4p Storm shut out Prairie Wolves for two wins on Senior Day https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260425ty781h Behind back-to-back 4-0 shutouts, No. 7/11 Simpson swept Nebraska Wesleyan to close out conference regular season play on Saturday. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260425ty781h Simpson softball thunders past Buena Vista for two wins https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260421wf710y Outscoring Buena Vista 30-to-1, No. 7/11 Simpson softball thundered past the Beavers while only allowing three hits on the day to improve to 28-5. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260421wf710y Simpson softball moves up to seventh in the NPI rankings https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260421hnoybh In the latest edition of the NCAA NPI rankings, Simpson placed seventh nationally, and stayed strong at 11th in the NFCA/GoRout Top 25 Coaches Poll on Tuesday. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260421hnoybh Ashlyn Steen honored as A-R-C Player of the Week https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260420m4uyll The two-time NCAA All-American was nearly unstoppable at the plate as Ashlyn Steen added A-R-C Player of the Week honors to her trophy case on Monday. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260420m4uyll Heidelbauer makes history as Simpson powers past Loras https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260418t9so1o Powered by six home runs, No. 10/11 Simpson outslugged Loras 11-3 and 12-2 to sweep the Duhawks on the road and improve to 26-5 on the year. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260418t9so1o 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 No. 10/11 Storm salvage doubleheader split with Central with 10-run game-two effort https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260416t00n0z After dropping the opener of a doubleheader to Central, No. 10/11 Simpson erupted for 10 runs on 14 hits in game two to salvage a split on the road. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.simpsonathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260416t00n0z