2024 Women's Volleyball News

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.

Junior Peyton Mitchell (photo by Morgan Rosenbeck)
Volleyball quartet honored with CSC Academic All-District awards

December 17, 2024

Audrey Behrens, Morgan DenBeste, Peyton Mitchell and Jada Schmidt were all recognized on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team.

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.

Meyer, Williams garner postseason honors
Meyer, Williams garner postseason honors

November 19, 2024

Ella Meyer and Emily Williams were named to the A-R-C honorable mention honors on Tuesday following the end of the regular season. This marks Williams' second time receiving honors.

Seventy-three athletes land on A-R-C Fall All-Academic Team
Seventy-three athletes land on A-R-C Fall All-Academic Team

November 15, 2024

Simpson College celebrated 73 of its student-athletes named to the American Rivers Conference All-Academic Team, as announced by the league office on Friday.

Photo by Morgan Rosenbeck
Simpson wins final match of the year

November 06, 2024

The seniors were honored on Wednesday with a win against the Norse. The Storm won against Luther in four sets to complete their 2024 season.

Storm sweep Wartburg, first win over the Knights in over a decade
Storm sweep Wartburg, first win over the Knights in over a decade

November 02, 2024

The Simpson Storm took to the court today in Indianola, ultimately defeating the Knights, and having a record-breaking day for the team and individuals.

Storm fall to Coe in four sets, DenBeste with new career-high
Storm fall to Coe in four sets, DenBeste with new career-high

November 01, 2024

The Storm fell in four against Coe tonight, fighting hard to keep themselves in the match. Despite the loss, Morgan DenBeste recorded a new career-high in assists.

Schmidt receives all-tournament honors after outstanding weekend performance
Schmidt receives all-tournament honors after outstanding weekend performance

October 28, 2024

Schmidt's 36 kills and two aces led her to an all-tournament recognition this weekend following the Illinois Wesleyan Tournament.

Storm close nonconference schedule in Illinois
Storm close nonconference schedule in Illinois

October 26, 2024

Despite two tough losses on the road against Illinois Wesleyan and Albion, multiple players for the Storm recorded new career and season highs across the board.

Storm fall to No. 9 Millikin in opening match of tournament
Storm fall to No. 9 Millikin in opening match of tournament

October 25, 2024

The Storm fought hard against a nationally-ranked team, but came up short in a tough battle.

Photo Credits: Morgan Rosenbeck
Williams' season-high 19 kills leads Storm in sweep over Buena Vista

October 23, 2024

Emily Williams provided the firepower as her season-high 19 kills led the way in the Storm’s 3-0 sweep over Buena Vista on Wednesday night.

Storm play close sets, come up short against Central
Storm play close sets, come up short against Central

October 16, 2024

In a hard-fought conference battle, the Storm faced off against Central College. Simpson came up just short in straight sets.

Storm women fall to Dubuque in third conference match
Storm women fall to Dubuque in third conference match

October 12, 2024

The Storm fell in their third conference match today against Dubuque. Ella Meyer had a standout performance, and Jada Schmidt contributed three aces.

Storm fall to Loras in second conference match
Storm fall to Loras in second conference match

October 11, 2024

In a tight four set match, the Storm fell to Loras, despite impressive performances from multiple athletes.

Storm fight hard in conference opener, come up short against Neb. Wesleyan
Storm fight hard in conference opener, come up short against Neb. Wesleyan

October 02, 2024

Despite outstanding performances for many members of the team, the Simpson Storm came up short in their conference opener.