2020 Men's Cross Country News

Spencer Moon (L) and Mason Spree. (Moon photo by D3photography.com)
Moon, Spree named CoSIDA Academic All-District

July 15, 2021

Simpson College sophomore Spencer Moon and senior Mason Spree were named College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-District in the men's cross country and track and field division, CoSIDA announced Thursday.

Storm cross country tally USTFCCCA All-Academic awards
Storm cross country tally USTFCCCA All-Academic awards

June 24, 2021

The Simpson College men's and women's cross country teams earned U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic awards.

Jenna Taylor (women's basketball) and Spencer Moon (men's cross country and track field) were named the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Female and Male Athletes of the Year. (Moon photo by D3photography.com)
Taylor, Moon receive top honors from SAAC

June 17, 2021

For the second year in a row, the Simpson College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) aired a virtual awards show to highlight the achievements of Storm student-athletes and teams from the 2020-21 school year on Wednesday.

Photo of former Simpson College head track and field coach Dave Cleveland (left) and current director of track and field and cross country and head cross country coach, Heath Moenck (right).
Track and field and cross country programs undergo leadership changes

June 03, 2021

Simpson College announced today a change in the leadership of its track and field programs. Dave Cleveland, head coach and assistant athletic director, has resigned to pursue other career opportunities while Heath Moenck, head cross country coach, takes over as director of track and field and cross country.

Marty Bell, former VP of intercollegiate athletics at NCAA Division II Quincy University, will lead Storm athletics.
Simpson College welcomes Marty Bell as new athletics director

December 15, 2020

Simpson College president Marsha Kelliher announced today the hiring of Marty Bell as the College’s next director of athletics. Bell comes to Simpson from Quincy University, where he led the institution’s NCAA Division II athletic program for more than a decade.

A-R-C announces Fall All-Academic Team
A-R-C announces Fall All-Academic Team

November 25, 2020

Simpson landed 54 student-athletes on the American Rivers Conference 2020 Fall All-Academic Team, the conference announced Wednesday.

L-R: sophomore Spencer Moon, senior Harry Dudley and sophomore Eric Baldus
Trio earn all-conference honors for Simpson men

November 07, 2020

For the first time since 1988, Simpson men's cross country had three all-conference performers as the Storm ended third for their best team finish since 1990 at the American Rivers Conference Championships on Saturday.

Freshman Macie Bopp and senior Ryan Courtney
A-R-C Championships on weekend docket for Storm runners

November 05, 2020

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 taking place this Saturday, hosted at Central College.

Senior Harry Dudley
Storm men sweep top three spots, win Coe Triangular

October 24, 2020

The Simpson College men's cross country team swept the top three spots on the way to winning the Coe Triangular on Saturday.

Freshman Ashley Rockhold and sophomore Eric Baldus
Storm race in Coe Triangular this weekend

October 23, 2020

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 Conference Championship next month. Along with the Storm and Kohawks, Luther will be in attendance to fill out the field.

Sophomore Spencer Moon
Moon runs career best as Storm men end second

October 10, 2020

Sophomore Spencer Moon ran a career best in an 8K on Saturday as the Simpson men's cross country team finished second behind Wartburg at the Dan Huston Triangular. The Storm scored 57 points to beat Central.

L-R: senior Shane Breheny, sophomore Donni Kinghorn, senior Megan Crockett and junior Sophie Hall
Weekend slate on horizon for Simpson athletics

October 09, 2020

A full weekend of competition is on the docket for Simpson men's and women's cross country, women's golf and women's tennis starting tomorrow.

Photo provided by Dubuque Sports Information Department
Moon wins Loras Triangular, Simpson men finish second

September 26, 2020

Sophomore Spencer Moon won his second race of the year as the Simpson men's cross country team finished second to Loras by a point at the Loras Triangular on Saturday.

Aaron Price, Lara Kallem, Hannah Mulligan, Noah Nelsen and Kennedi Wright
Storm teams set for action this weekend

September 23, 2020

Starting on Thursday, the Simpson teams of men's and women's tennis, women's golf and cross country will compete throughout the weekend.

Storm men shine to win season opening meet
Storm men shine to win season opening meet

September 12, 2020

The Simpson men’s cross country team opened the 2020 season with eight runners finishing in the top 10 to defeat Nebraska Wesleyan in a dual meet on Saturday.

Storm cross country teams begin 2020 campaign on Saturday
Storm cross country teams begin 2020 campaign on Saturday

September 10, 2020

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 with a dual meet at Nebraska Wesleyan.