2025 Men's Volleyball News

Storm fall to Rockford in final weekend match
Storm fall to Rockford in final weekend match

March 15, 2025

The Storm ended their quad tournament in Missouri this weekend with a defeat against Rockford in four sets.

Storm pick up first victory of season in Missouri
Storm pick up first victory of season in Missouri

March 14, 2025

The Storm swept Maranatha Baptist for their first win under head coach Ike Papes.

Iganico Aguado Herranz - Photo Credit: Frank Novak
Storm fall in five to William Penn fueled by Aguado Herranz's 29 kills

March 06, 2025

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.

Storm fall in four sets at William Penn, multiple players stand out
Storm fall in four sets at William Penn, multiple players stand out

February 26, 2025

The Storm fell to William Penn on Wednesday night. Despite the loss, many players set new season and career highs in their performances.

Simpson Athletics reconfigures structure of volleyball programs, Papes named head men’s coach
Simpson Athletics reconfigures structure of volleyball programs, Papes named head men’s coach

February 07, 2025

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.

Simpson picks up first set victory of season
Simpson picks up first set victory of season

February 07, 2025

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.

Storm drop straight sets against Ottawa
Storm drop straight sets against Ottawa

February 04, 2025

The Storm lost in sweeping fashion against Ottawa during their trip to Kansas.

Storm open season in Wisconsin falling to Marian, UWSP
Storm open season in Wisconsin falling to Marian, UWSP

January 18, 2025

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.

Kohut Lynch named head coach of men’s and women’s volleyball
Kohut Lynch named head coach of men’s and women’s volleyball

December 23, 2024

Dani Kohut Lynch has been named the next head coach of the Storm men's and women's volleyball programs.

Palea resigns as head men’s and women’s volleyball coach
Palea resigns as head men’s and women’s volleyball coach

December 03, 2024

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.