2020-21 Men's Track and Field News

Aaron Fuller has been named the Simpson College head men's and women's track and field coach.
Aaron Fuller named Simpson head track and field coach

August 02, 2021

Simpson College director of track and field and cross country Heath Moenck announced that former Doane University assistant coach Aaron Fuller will be the head coach of the Storm men's and women's track and field teams.

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.

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.

Simpson places 49 on A-R-C Spring All-Academic Team
Simpson places 49 on A-R-C Spring All-Academic Team

June 16, 2021

Simpson College placed 49 student-athletes on the 2020-21 American Rivers Conference Spring All-Academic Team, the league announced.

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.

Sophomore Spencer Moon (Photo courtesy of Trent Jackson, Wartburg College Sports Information Department)
Moon ends 13th at NCAA Division III Championships

May 29, 2021

After a weather delay pushed the start time back, Simpson College men's track and field sophomore Spencer Moon ended 13th in the 5,000-meters at the 2021 NCAA Division III Championships on Saturday, hosted at North Carolina A&T State University's Irwin Belk Track.

Senior Ryan Courtney (left) and sophomore Spencer Moon (right) were named to the USTFCCCA All-Central Region Team.
Courtney, Moon tabbed USTFCCCA All-Central Region

May 24, 2021

Simpson College men's track and field senior Ryan Courtney and sophomore Spencer Moon were named to the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Central Region Team, the organization announced.

Sophomore Spencer Moon
Moon qualifies for NCAA Division III Championships

May 21, 2021

Simpson College men’s track and field sophomore Spencer Moon will have a chance to compete for a national title at the NCAA Division III Championships after qualifying for the 5,000 meters with the 10th-best time in the country.

Sophomore Max Cleveland and senior Jamie Glanz
Simpson quartet competes at Augustana Qualifier

May 20, 2021

The Simpson College men's and women's track and field teams sent a handful of student-athletes to the Augustana Qualifier on Thursday.

Simpson College mourns loss of former coach Keith Ellingson
Simpson College mourns loss of former coach Keith Ellingson

May 18, 2021

Keith Ellingson, hall of fame track and field and cross country coach at Simpson College, died Friday, May 14, 2021 at the age of 63.

Junior Craig Garrison. Photo by Corinne Thomas
Storm track and field produce five all-conference honors at A-R-C Championships

May 15, 2021

The Simpson College men's and women's track and field programs tallied five all-conference performers at the American Rivers Conference Championships, hosted by the University of Dubuque.

Simpson College to install new video board at Buxton Stadium
Simpson College to install new video board at Buxton Stadium

May 13, 2021

Simpson College will reveal an updated look at Buxton Stadium in the fall of 2021 with the addition of a new, high-definition video board. The state-of-the-art video display will replace the north scoreboard to enhance the gameday experience for both fans and student-athletes.

Senior Mac Roush and freshman Audrey Arnold
Storm primed for A-R-C Track and Field Championships

May 12, 2021

The 2021 American Rivers Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships begin Thursday for Simpson College. The University of Dubuque will play the host for the three-day event.

Sophomore Max Cleveland
Storm compete in Dr. Tucker Invite for A-R-C Championship tune-up

May 07, 2021

The Simpson College men's and women's track and field teams competed in the Dr. Tucker Invitational, hosted by Loras, for their final tune-up before the American Rivers Conference Championships next week.

Freshman Ulysses Patterson
Storm compete against A-R-C foes in triangular meet

April 30, 2021

The Simpson College men's and women's track and field squads competed against Central and Nebraska Wesleyan in a triangular in Pella on Friday.

Sophomore Spencer Moon. Photo taken by Dave Cleveland
Moon shatters 37-year-old record in 15th-annual Kip Janvrin Open

April 23, 2021

The 15th-running of the Kip Janvrin Open ended with some excitement as Spencer Moon broke a 37-year-old record in the 5,000 meters to end the Simpson College track and field's lone home event.