Kaya Young
Kaya Young
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Hometown:
    Johnston, Iowa
  • High School:
    Johnston

Bio

2020 | Freshman
  • Ran in all five races for Simpson as a rookie
  • Finished third in three races among Storm runners
  • Tallied a sixth-place finish in the Loras Triangular
  • Clocked a time of 25:30.3 in the American Rivers Conference Championship to finish third on the team and 34th overall
High School
  • A 2020 graduate of Johnston High School
  • Won the 2020 state championship
  • Academic All-State
Personal
  • Daughter of Josh and Jessica Young
  • Has two siblings, Joely and Mae
  • Majoring in biology

News Mentions

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Storm women finish sixth at A-R-C Championships

Junior Cat Lucht fell one place shy of earning all-conference honors as the Simpson women's cross country team finished sixth at the American...

November 7, 2020

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A-R-C Championships on weekend docket for Storm runners

The Simpson men's and women's cross country teams will lace up for the final time this fall with the American Rivers Conference Championships...

November 5, 2020

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Storm women post strong showing in final tune-up before conference

The Simpson College women's cross country team placed three runners in the top 10 at Saturday's Coe Triangular, placing second as a team in the...

October 24, 2020

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Storm race in Coe Triangular this weekend

The Simpson men's and women's cross country teams will compete in the Coe Triangular on Saturday for the final meet before the American Rivers...

October 23, 2020

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Kallem leads Simpson pack in Dan Huston Triangular

Freshman Lara Kallem led the Simpson women's cross country team at the Dan Huston Triangular on Saturday with a new personal best during a 6K....

October 10, 2020

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Storm women defeat Dubuque at Loras Triangular

The Simpson women's cross country team lost by one point to Loras on Saturday, but defeated Dubuque by 57 points at the Loras Triangular for the...

September 26, 2020

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Freshmen quartet lead Storm women

The Simpson women’s cross country team had four freshmen finish inside its top six runners on Saturday as the Storm lost to Nebraska...

September 12, 2020

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Storm cross country teams begin 2020 campaign on Saturday

The Simpson men's and women's cross country teams will finally be able to showcase their depth this season as the 2020 campaign begins on Saturday...

September 10, 2020

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