2017-18 Wrestling News
Summer Internship Spotlight: RJ Brown
August 01, 2018
Wrestler RJ Brown returned to his home state of Arizona to coach strength and conditioning to high school students at Cienega HS in Vail.
Athletic department signs five-year deal with BSN SPORTS, Nike
July 23, 2018
The Simpson athletic department has signed a five-year agreement with BSN SPORTS to be the official supplier of athletic apparel and equipment for all 19 varsity sports. Under the partnership, Nike will become the exclusive supplier of the Storm’s uniforms, apparel and accessories.
Bob Nutgrass appointed Athletic Director
June 13, 2018
Simpson College President Jay Simmons announced Wednesday that Bob Nutgrass, a long-time staff member and current assistant athletic director, will become the college’s next Athletic Director. He replaces Brian Niemuth, who has held the role for the past five years in addition to serving as the head women’s basketball coach.
Gioffredi, Robinson take fifth at Lower Midwest Regional
February 25, 2018
John Gioffredi and Noah Robinson each finished in fifth place to close the Simpson wrestling team’s weekend at the NCAA Lower Midwest Regional at the Five Flags Center.
Three advance to second day of regional
February 24, 2018
John Gioffredi, DeVaughn Scott and Noah Robinson advanced to the second day of competition to lead the Simpson wrestling team at the NCAA Lower Midwest Regional on Saturday.
Storm wrestlers set for NCAA Regional meet
February 23, 2018
The Simpson wrestling team travels to the Five Flags Center this weekend to take part in the NCAA Lower Midwest Regional on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 24-25.
Close matches hurt Storm in loss to Dubuque
February 13, 2018
Jacob Irwin and John Gioffredi closed the night with back-to-back pins but the Simpson wrestling team fell to Dubuque 30-15 in the final dual of the season Tuesday night at Hopper Gymnasium.
Storm take 24th-ranked Central to the wire in 23-20 loss
February 08, 2018
The Simpson wrestling team took No. 24 Central to the final match in a narrow 23-20 loss in an Iowa Conference dual Thursday.
Storm dominate Buena Vista
February 02, 2018
The Simpson wrestling team put together a complete performance with five bonus-point wins to beat Buena Vista 38-6 in an Iowa Conference Dual on Friday night.
Mathis, Piatt compete at Duhawk open
January 27, 2018
The Simpson wrestling team sent its heavyweights to compete at the Duhawk Open on Saturday following the cancellation of Friday's dual with St. Olaf.
Wrestling dual against St. Olaf cancelled, Storm to compete at Duhawk Open
January 25, 2018
The Simpson wrestling team’s dual against St. Olaf scheduled for Friday, Jan. 26, has been cancelled due to St. Olaf’s low roster numbers.
Scott named IIAC Wrestler, Male Athlete of the Week
January 22, 2018
Simpson's DeVaughn Scott earned Iowa Conference Wrestler and Male Student-Athlete of the Week honors for the period ending Sunday, Jan. 21, the league office announced Monday.
Scott, Gioffredi run table at IIAC Duals, Storm beat Nebraska Wesleyan
January 21, 2018
DeVaughn Scott and John Gioffredi combined to go 8-0 to lead the Simpson wrestling team at the Loras Pod of the Iowa Conference Duals on Saturday.
Robinson paces Storm with fifth place finish at Cornell
January 13, 2018
Noah Robinson took fifth place at 184 pounds and RJ Brown finished 8th at 165 to lead the Simpson wrestling team at Cornell’s Matman Invitational on Saturday.
Scott wins title, Storm place fifth at Central
January 06, 2018
DeVaughn Scott won the 197-pound title, Noah Robinson took second at 184 pounds and a short-handed Simpson team placed fifth of 13 teams at the Central Under Armour Invitational on Saturday.
Storm beat Huntingdon at Gator Duals
December 16, 2017
Noah Robinson polished off a perfect day to help the Simpson wrestling team beat Huntingdon 26-14 to close the Storm's trip to the Gator Duals on Saturday. Simpson lost to Millikin 44-12 and dropped a 30-24 decision to Elmhurst.
