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14 Qualify for Drake

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:27:17 -0400

By: Lexie Hagerty

Simpson athletes hit the blue track Saturday

The Simpson College track team is picking up the pace as it progresses through the outdoor season. The Storm will send 14 athletes in 11 events to the Drake Relays in Des Moines this weekend....

Behind the Athlete: Mike Huyser

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:24:49 -0400

By: Kristin Simpson/Sports Editor

Hometown? Indianola, Iowa Sport you play at Simpson? Baseball Soda of choice? Diet Mountain Dew If you could play a different position, which one would it be? Probably DH so I could drop bombs like my mentor Tyler “Big Sexy” Larson Fir...

All-Simpson Team

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:21:04 -0400

By: Zach Jevne & Kristin Simpson/Staff Writer & Sports Editor

Members of the Simpsonian sports staff chose one athlete from each spring sport to honor as a member of our All-Simpson Team....

Baseball:Storm make IIAC championship run

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:13:16 -0400

By: Gabe Gilson/Staff Writer

The Simpson College baseball team is well into their season and is making a run at the conference championship this season. The team is 16-10 overall and has posted a 10-5 mark in the Iowa Conference. ...

The end of the Wilson era

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 23:09:54 -0400

By: Tim Lone/Staff Writer

After 25 years at helm, head coach steps down

Bruce Wilson, men’s basketball coach for the past 25 years, resigned from his position on April 9. Assistant coach Charles Zanders will take the reigns of the program....

Men's Tennis: Serving up a strong finish

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:46:23 -0400

By: Lexie Hagerty/Staff Writer

A third of the way through the season, the Simpson men’s tennis team hopes to get a couple more wins under their belt....

Behind the Athlete: Chelsey Degen

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:43:51 -0400

By: Kristin Simpson/Sports Editor

Go behind the scenes with runner Chelsey Degen....

Lone: A talented field set to enter the NFL

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:40:47 -0400

By: Tim Lone/Staff Writer

Lone's guide to the 2010 draft

While football season may be several months away, NFL fans will get their fix next week with the 2010 NFL draft. On April 22, starting at approximately 7:30 p.m. Eastern time, NFL teams will beg, borrow and steal to try and position themselves for the bes...

Kip Janvrin Open to draw strong athletes

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:38:12 -0400

By: Zach Jevne/Staff Writer

Participants from over 40 colleges and universities, across all levels and divisions, will descend on Bill Buxton Stadium next week for the fourth annual Kip Janvrin Open. . ...

Softball: Showing strength in the IIAC

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:34:42 -0400

By: Gabe Gilson/Staff Writer

Storm undefeated in conference play

The Simpson softball team is already well into their season and thus far, they have found success on the diamond. Through April 11, the team is 17-6 (6-0 IIAC) and has been leading the conference....

Teeing Up Confidence

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:25:54 -0400

By: Tim Lone/Staff Writer

The men’s golf team has a little over two weeks until they compete in the Iowa Conference tournament. Until the tournament takes place, one common goal among the team’s top golfers is consistency....

Behind the Athlete

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:22:59 -0400

By: Kristin Simpson/Sports Editor

Adam Summitt

Hometown? Urbandale, Iowa Sport you play at Simpson? Tennis Your best Halloween costume thus far? Has to be Wolverine when I was like six First movie you saw in theaters? Hard to remember this...but I’m gonna go with “Rugrats, the movie...

Amfahr shows perseverance, dedication to studies

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:19:35 -0400

By: Julia Robinson/Staff Writer

Three years ago, Erika Amfahr was a successful student and volleyball star. Then, a horrific car accident put her life on hold. ...

Tchoukball heats up the IM competition

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:15:16 -0400

By: Gabe Gilson/Staff Writer

Intramural competition has never been something to take lightly at Simpson College. With a variety of sports such as basketball, flag football, volleyball or games like washers and yard golf, students have many options to choose from. Starting April 8, Tc...

Squad sets high goals for spring

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:13:06 -0400

By: Lexie Hagerty/Staff Writer

Women's Tennis

The Simpson Women’s Tennis team welcomes the warm weather as they continue into their spring season. The Storm women have gone 1-2 in their first three matches but said winning is not their main goal in the offseason....

Behind the Athlete: James Montgomery

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:07:32 -0400

By: Kristin Simpson/Sports Editor

Behind the Athlete...

Hagerty: Students lucky for variety of athletic options Simpson offers

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:03:55 -0400

By: Lexie Hagerty/Staff Writer

Eye of the Storm

Many college athletic departments around the nation are feeling the effects of the recession as they are being forced to make budget cuts. For some, that includes cutting teams and intramural events. Students at Simpson are fortunate we haven't seen this ...

A Cinderella Season

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:01:13 -0400

By: Gabe Gilson/Staff Writer

Strong leaders help young Storm team surpass expectations

Another successful season is in the books for the Storm women’s basketball team after losing on March 6 in Bloomington, Ill., to Illinois Wesleyan in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, one day after beating the University of Chicago. The Sto...

Spring practices help players hone skills

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:54:23 -0400

By: Tim Lone/Staff Writer

Even though some teams on campus are several months from starting their seasons, soon they will be on the field and on the court for spring practices. The football, soccer and volleyball teams will all be starting their spring practices soon. Players and...

Warming up in warmer climates

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:52:42 -0400

By: Zach Jevne/Staff Writer

Several athletic teams traveled over spring break

Many Simpson athletes spent their spring break competing in tournaments across the country and overseas....