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Abby Bell (left) and Noah Noland (right). Photos by Frank Novak
Bell, Noland recognized as top newcomers from 2025-26

June 16, 2026

From clutch goals to dominant defensive performances, Abby Bell and Noah Noland delivered standout first seasons for the Storm and have been named the 2025-26 SC ESPY Newcomers of the Year.

Megan Heidelbauer (L) Ashlyn Steen (R) - PC: Brian Bishop
Heidelbauer and Steen named CSC Academic All-Americans

June 16, 2026

Megan Heidelbauer and Ashlyn Steen of Simpson softball were recognized by the College Sports Communicators (CSC) as first team Academic All-Americans for back-to-back years on Tuesday.

Storm relay squad, Perrin earn SC ESPY Record-Breaking Performer honors
Storm relay squad, Perrin earn SC ESPY Record-Breaking Performer honors

June 15, 2026

A record-setting relay team and a pair of record-breaking performances on the course open the 2025-26 SC ESPY Awards as Simpson's women's 4x100-meter relay team and men's golfer Blake Perrin are named Record-Breaking Performers of the Year.

Storm earn 78 spots on American Rivers All-Academic Spring Team
Storm earn 78 spots on American Rivers All-Academic Spring Team

June 12, 2026

Seventy-eight Simpson College student-athletes were recognized by the American Rivers Conference for their accomplishments in the classroom, adding to another successful year of academic achievement for the Storm.

Left: Megan Heidelbauer (photo by Brian Bishop)
Right: Rouce Sayee (photo by d3photography.com)
Heidelbauer, Sayee named Simpson Athletes of the Month for May

June 01, 2026

Softball senior Megan Heidelbauer and men’s track and field junior Rouce Sayee have been selected as the Simpson Athletics Athletes of the Month for May.

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Simpson Softball finishes third in final NFCA Coaches Poll

June 10, 2026

After a historic NCAA postseason march, finalizing with a trip to the Women's College World Series for the first time since 1999, Simpson Softball placed third in the final NFCA/GoRout Top 25 Coaches Poll.

L to R: Jack Shaffer, Kasey Carter, Jake Edenburn (photos by Frank Novak)
Storm trio land on academic all-district team

June 03, 2026

Simpson placed three student-athletes on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team as Kasey Carter, Jake Edenburn and Jack Shaffer earned recognition for their achievements on the field and in the classroom.

Photo by Frank Novak
O’Brien joins staff as offensive line coach

June 01, 2026

Head coach Reed Hoskins has announced the addition of Dean O'Brien to the coaching staff as offensive line coach.

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Historic 2026 campaign comes to a close for Simpson Softball

May 31, 2026

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.

Brielyn Ginnaty
Ginnaty's extra inning walk off sends Simpson to the Women's College World Series Semifinal

May 30, 2026

Brielyn Ginnaty's walk-off single sends Simpson to the WCWS semifinal with an 8-7 extra innings win over Linfield.

PC: Brian Bishop
Storm tripped up by Trine at College World Series

May 29, 2026

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.

PC: Brian Bishop
Simpson rallies back for opening round win at the Women's College World Series

May 28, 2026

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.

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Matthias and company named Regional Coaching Staff of the Year

May 28, 2026

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.

Photo by Chad Timm
Women’s soccer welcomes back Alexis Ponce as assistant coach

May 28, 2026

After helping Simpson women’s soccer reach new heights as a student-athlete, Alexis Ponce is returning to the program as the top assistant coach.

Ashlyn Steen - PC: Frank Novak
Ashlyn Steen selected as NFCA All-American

May 27, 2026

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.

Addison Gookin - PC: Addi Olson
Simpson lands five on CSC Academic All-District Team

May 26, 2026

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.