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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.

L to R: Jake Edenburn and Trenten Kingrey (photos by Frank Novak)
Kingrey, Edenburn garner all-region recognition

May 26, 2026

After helping lead Simpson to its highest win total and conference finish since 2008, junior outfielder Trenten Kingrey and senior pitcher Jake Edenburn were selected to a pair of all-region teams.

SB Team
Simpson begins hunt for third National Championship in program history

May 25, 2026

Simpson Softball begins the journey for an NCAA Division III National Championship with an opening-round matchup again Mount Union on Thursday, May 28 in Salem, Va.

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Simpson Softball punches its ticket to the Women's College World Series

May 22, 2026

For the first time since the 1999 National Championship, Simpson Softball is returning to the biggest stage in college softball, reaching the Women’s College World Series after knocking off Saint Mary’s in the Super Regionals.

Grant Love - PC: Frank Novak
Grant Love tabbed as Academic All-District

May 27, 2026

For his efforts on the court and in the classroom, Grant Love of Simpson men’s tennis was named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team.

Marina Cronin (L)/Brynn Ortlund (R)
Simpson moves one win away from World Series berth

May 21, 2026

Fueled by three home runs from Megan Heidelbauer, Addison Gookin and Brielyn Ginnaty, Simpson chipped away at Saint Mary’s to win the Super Regional opener 8-3 on Thursday.

Rouce Sayee - PC: d3photography.com
Sayee earns top-20 finish in 400m Hurdles at NCAA Outdoor Championships

May 21, 2026

Competing in the 400m Hurdles on the nation’s biggest stage, Rouce Sayee earned a top-20 finish to represent Simpson track and field at the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Thursday.

PC: Emma Christensen
Simpson to face Saint Mary's in NCAA Super Regionals

May 18, 2026

In a rematch of the 2025 NCAA Regional finals, the Simpson Storm head up to Winona, Minnesota to face Saint Mary’s in the Super Regionals starting on Thursday, May 21.

Nicole Middents - PC: Abby Hintz
Simpson relays shine in USTFCCCA All-Region selections

May 20, 2026

Headlining Simpson’s selections to the USTFCCCA All-Region team included Olivia Merrill in shot put, Gabby Akin in the heptathlon, along with the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams.