Athlete Profiles

Tyler ​Bazyn, 6-4, 240, Throws, Fr., Elkader, Iowa 

A 2008 graduate of Central High School...Coach was Tom Wilwert...Won the state title in the discus as a junior...Named first team All-State and first team All-District in football as a senior...Lettered in wrestling.
Personal: Born Oct. 2, 1989...Son of Paul and Kathy Bazyn...A criminal justice major...A member of the Simpson football team.

Glenn ​Beenblossom, 5-9, 165, Sprints, So., Plainfield, Iowa 

2008 (Freshman): Saw limited action in the 100m and 200m during the outdoor season...Ran five times during the indoor season in races ranging from the 55m to the 200m.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Nashua-Plainfield High School...Coach was Steve Kalaus...Team won district championship during junior season...Qualified for the state track meet as a sophomore and as a senior.
Personal: Born July 19, 1989...Son of Joe and Laura Beenblossom...A criminal justice major.

Legrand ​Bien-Aime, 5-10, 165, Sprints, Jr., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

2008 (Sophomore): Lettered for the Storm, running primarily in the short sprints...Was part of the Storm 4x200m relay team that reset the school record (1:31.54) in the event...Simpson Football: Appeared in nine games, catching 10 passes for 108 yards and one touchdown...Led team in kickoff returns with 19 and kickoff return yardage with 375.
2007 (Freshman): Lettered for the Storm, running primarily in the short sprints...A member of the Storm 4x400m relay that finished sixth at the IIAC Outdoor Championhips...Simpson Football: Appeared in three varsity games, making one catch for 22 yards...Returned one kick for 17 yards.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Stranahan High School...Coach was Tim Taplin...Lettered in football, soccer, track, and volleyball...Chosen team captain and MVP in soccer, track, and volleyball.
Personal: Born Nov. 20, 1987...Son of Jean Robert and Violette Bien-Aime...A sports adminstration major.

Brandon ​Christensen, 6-0, 155, Sprints, Fr., Clive, Iowa

A 2008 graduate of West Des Moines Valley High School...Coach was Brian Rhoads...Won conference championships in the 400m dash, 4x200m, 4x400m, and 4x400m relays during career...Qualified for the Drake Relays and the state meet as a senior...A three-time Academic All-Conference selection.
Personal: Born Aug. 28, 1989...Son of Patti Christensen...Undecided upon a major.

Thomas ​Cotter, 5-11, 160, Sprints, So., Kansas City, Mo.

2008 (Freshman): Competed primarily in the short sprints, finishing 21st in the 400m at the IIAC Indoor Championships and 23rd in the 400m at the IIAC Outdoor Championships.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Rockhurst High School. Coach was Mike Sullivan. A three-time sectional qualifier. Finished fifth as part of Rockhurst's 4x400m relay team at the Kansas Relays as a senior. Lettered in basketball and cross country.
Personal: Born June 23, 1988. Son of Kirby and Bridget Cotter...Undecided upon a major.

Ben ​Coy, 6-3, 175, Sprints, Fr., Jewell, Iowa/South Hamilton

A 2008 graduate of South Hamilton High School...Coach was Darrell Paulsen...Qualified for the state track meet three times...Finished third in the 400m and fourth in the 4x400m at the state meet as a senior...Holds the school record in the 200m (:22.70) and 400m (:49.90)...Named first team Des Moines Register All-State and second team INA All-State as a senior...Earned first team All-District honors as a junior and as a senior...Lettered in basketball and track.
Personal: Born May 18, 1990...Son of Todd and Missy Coy...Undecided upon a major...A member of the Simpson football team.

Scott ​Danielson, 6-3, 300, Throws, Jr., Dayton, Iowa

2008 (Sophomore): Finished seventh in the shot put at the IIAC Indoor Championships...Fifth in the shot at the IIAC Outdoor Championships...Simpson Football: Appeared in six varsity games on the offensive line.
2007 (Freshman): Competed for the Storm as a thrower...Placed ninth in the shot put at the IIAC Outdoor Championships...Simpson Football: A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Southeast Webster-Grand High School...Coach was Mark Graves....Named first team All-District as a senior and second team All-District as a junior...Finished second in the shot put at the state track meet as a senior and eighth as a junior...Holds school record in the shot...Qualified for the Drake Relays...Lettered in baseball and basketball...A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Apr. 13, 1988...Son of Randy and Cindy Danielson...A physical education major.

Jake ​Darrington, 6-0, 205, Throws, Fr., Louisburg, Kan.

A 2008 graduate of Louisburg High School...Won javelin throw at the regional track meet during senior campaign...Lettered in football and wrestling.
Personal: Born Apr. 27, 1990...Son of Greg and Kathy Darrington...Undecided upon a major...A member of the Simpson football team.

Baron ​Davis, 5-9, 145, Distance, Jr., Hamilton, Iowa

2007 (Sophomore): Ran the 3000m during the indoor season with a best time of 9:50.15 coming during the Iowa Conference Indoor Championships...Ran primarily the 5000m during the outdoor season with a 20th place finish coming at the Iowa Conference Outdoor Championships...Simpson Cross Country: Ran in all seven regular season races, finishing 111th at the Iowa Conference Championships and 142nd at the NCAA Regional meet...Charted season best time of 30:59 at the Loras Tucker Invitational.
2006 (Freshman): Did not compete...Simpson Cross Country: Placed 43rd with a season best time of 28:24 at the Iowa Conference Championships...Recorded a 157th place showing at the NCAA Regional Championships...Was 16th at the Buxton Open.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Knoxville High School...Coach was Mike Moats...Finished second at the district meet as a junior and was sixth as a senior..Placed 51st in the 1A state meet as a junior...Was 66th in the 3A state meet as a senior...Won conference championships in the 3200m as a sophomore and as a junior...Earned 1600m conference championship as a junior.
Personal: Born July 30, 1988...Son of Jay and Ellie Davis...An exercise science major.

Ben ​Duea, 5-8, 135, Mid-Distance, Fr., Urbandale, Iowa

A 2008 graduate of Waukee High School...Coach was Brent Heitland...A member of the state champion 4x800 relay team as a senior...Qualified for the state cross country meet as a junior and as a senior...Led class 4A in made three-point baskets and steals as a senior...Posted 11 varsity letters during career.
Personal: Born Dec. 12, 13, 1989...Son of Jim and Christina Duea...An education major...A member of the Simpson men's basketball game.

Casey ​Dunning, 5-11, 155, Distance, So., Marion, Iowa

2008 (Sophomore): Won the 5000m run at the Graceland Indoor Invitational...Won the 10000m run at the Kip Janvrin Simpson College Open...Was 12th in the 5000m at the IIAC Indoors and 12th in the 10000m at the IIAC Outdoors...Simpson Cross Country: Posted season best time of 28:28 as he finished 116th at the NCAA Regional Championships...Came in 53rd at the Iowa Conference Championships...Was 37th at the Loras Tucker Invitational.
2007 (Freshman): Competed in the 1,500m, 3,000m, 5,000m, and steeplechase...Simpson Cross Country: Finished 39th at the Iowa Conference Championships in a season best time of 27:40...Came in 113th at the NCAA Regional Championships...Season best finish of 10th occured during the Simpson Buxton Open.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Linn-Mar High School...Coach was Todd Goodell...Chosen second team All-Conference, honorable mention All-Metro, and Academic All-Conference as a senior...Qualified for the state meet in the 800m as a senior...Qualified for the state wrestling meet...Lettered in football.
Personal: Born Feb. 7, 1988...Son of David and Cindy Dunning...Has a double major of accounting and economics.

Ryan ​Edwardson, 5-6, 130, Distance, Fr., Spencer, Iowa

A 2008 graduate of Spencer igh School...Coach was Jared Davis...A two-time individual state cross country meet qualifier...Team qualified for state meet during junior and senior seasons...A two-time All-Conference selection...Qualified for the state track meet as a junior and as a senior...Made the state wrestling meet on two occasions.
Personal: Born Sept. 4, 1989...Son of Jeff and Lori Edwardson...Undecided upon a major.

Louis ​Elbert, 6-0, 160, Distance, So., Indianola, Iowa

2008 (Freshman): Ran races ranging from 400m to 1500m during the indoor and outdoor seasons.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Indianola High School...Coach was Mark Tucker...Finished ninth in the 800m at the state track meet as a junior...Qualified for the 800m at the state track meet as a senior...A member of the Indianola 4x800m relay team that qualified for the state track meet during junior and senior seasons...Served as team captain for the cross country team as a senior...
Personal: Born Jan. 31, 1989...Son of Lou and Beth Elbert...An English major.

Ethan ​Elkin, 5-6, 160, Throws, So., Des Moines, Iowa

2008 (Freshman): Finished 23rd in the discus at the Iowa Conference Championships...Competed in the javelin in two other events during the outdoor season.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Southeast Polk High school...Coach was Nate Smith...Lettered cross country, swimming, and track.
Personal: Born Feb. 18, 1989...Son of Ed and Pam Elkin...A biology major.

Wes ​Farrington, 6-0, 170, Mid-Distance, Fr., Rockwell City, Iowa

A 2008 graduate of Rockwell City-Lyton High School...Coaches were Brian Knapp and Dennis Siefken...Qualified for the cross country state meet as a senior...Won conference championships during sophomore and junior seasons...A three-time state track meet qualifier...Earned All-State honors as a senior...Lettered in basketball and football.
Personal: Born June 5, 1990...Son of Rusty and Tina Farrington...An athletic training major.

Rory ​Hennessy, 6-1, 300, Throws, Fr., Dysart, Iowa

A 2008 graduate of Union High School...Coach was Andy McQuillen...Finished sixth in the discus and seventh in the shot put at the state track meet as a senior...Holds school records in the discus (158-4) and shot put (54-3)...Named second team Des Moines Register All-State and first team All-District in football as a senior.
Personal: Born Jan. 5, 1990...Son of Bret and Kim Hennessy...A computer science major...Father Bret is a member of the Simpson College Athletic Hall of Fame...A member of the Simpson football team.

Tyler ​Jordinson, 5-9, 150, Distance, Jr., Ft. Dodge, Iowa 

2008 (Sophomore): Was sixth in the 1500m and seventh in the 800m at the Iowa Conference Outdoor Championships...Placed eighth in the mile run at the Iowa Conference Indoor Championships...Simpson Cross Country: Ran a career best 27:15 at the Augustana Invitational...Finished 82nd at the Iowa Conference Championships...Charted an eighth place showing at the 6,000m Central Invitational to open the season and an eighth place finish at the Loras Tucker Invitational...Was 17th at the Grinnell Invitational..
2007 (Freshman): Finished fifth in the 800m at the IIAC Outdoor Championships...Ran a best outdoor time in the 800 of 1:55.50 at the Drake Jim Duncan Invitational...Placed sixth in the 1000m at the IIAC Indoor Championships...Simpson Cross Country: Placed 37th at the Iowa Conference Championships...Charted a 116th place showing at the NCAA Regional Championships...Was ninth at the Simpson Buxton Open...Finished 15th at the Central Invitational.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Ft. Dodge High School...Coach was Tim Hanson...Qualified for the state cross country meet as a sophomore and as a senior...Named All-Conference on three occasions...Made the state track meet as a sophomore, junior, and as a senior.
Personal: Born Nov. 2, 1987...Son of Lance and Melanie Jordinson...A chemistry major

Keith ​McCarthy, 6-0, 270, Throws, Fr., Spring Hill, Fla.

A 2008 graduate of Ridgewood High School...Named All-Conference and Academic All-Conference in football as a junior and as a senior...A two-time regional wrestling tournament qualifier.
Personal: Born Jan. 27, 1990...Son of Ron and Kathy Mattix...Undecided upon a major.

Ethan ​Morgan, 5-11, 150, Distance, Jr., New Hampton, Iowa

2008 (Sophomore): Lettered for the Storm after running in the 3000m, 5000m, and the steeplechase...Simpson Cross Country: Competed in four races with a best finish of 40th coming in the season opening 6,000m contest at the Central Invitational...Charted season best 8,000m time at the Grinnell Inviational (31:08).
2007 (Freshman): Lettered for the Storm in the distance events...Placed 12th in the steeplechase at the IIAC Outdoor Championships...Simpson Cross Country: Ran a season best time of 27:58 at the Iowa Conference Championships to finish 40th...Was 131st at the NCAA Regional Championships...Finished 19th at the Simpson Buxton Open.
High School: A 2006 graduate of New Hampton High School...Coach was father Eugene Morgan...A four-year letterwinner...Served as team captain as a junior and as a senior...Lettered in basketball.
Personal: Born Mar 20, 1988...Son of Eugene and Judith Morgan...A physics major.

Eric ​Osterhaus, 5-8, 130, Distance, Sr., Waterville, Iowa 

2008 (Junior): Earned All-Conference honors in the 10000m as he finished third in a time of 32:11.10...Was fifth in the 5000m at the IIAC Outdoors...Placed ninth in the 5000m at the Iowa Conference Indoor Championships...Won the 3000m at the Central Outdoor Invitational and the 5000m at the Kip Janvrin Simpson College Open...Simpson Cross Country: Became the sixth Simpson individual runner to qualify (first since 1995) for the NCAA Division III National Championships and placed 169th in a field of 280 with a time of 26:11...Finished 13th and earned All-Region honors at the NCAA Division III Central Regional Championships...Earned All-Conference honors with a seventh place showing at the league meet...Won the Grinnell Invitational and Loras Invitational...Finished 14th at the Minnesota Griak Invitational...Was named Iowa Conference Runner of the Week on two occasions.
2007(Sophomore): Earned All-Conference honors with a third place showing in the 5000m at the IIAC Outdoor Championships...Finished fourth in the 10000m at the IIAC Outdoor Championships...Won two 3,000m races during indoor season (Buena Vista, Cornell College Hilltop Open)...Placed 10th in the 3000m and the 5000m at the IIAC Indoor Championships...Simpson Cross Country: The top Simpson runner in all but two meets throughout the season, including both the Iowa Conference Championships and NCAA Regionals...Recorded his best time of the season (25:38) at the Iowa Championships while finishing in 16th place, just missing All-Conference honors by one...Was 42nd at the NCAA Regionals...Crossed the line fourth (26:36) of 109 at the St. Olaf Pre-Regionals and days later, he earned second at the Simpson Buxton Open...Both performances earned him the distinction of Iowa Conference Runner of the Week for the week ending Oct. 1.
2006 (Freshman): Earned a first place finish in the 5000m event at Buena Vista and finished eighth in the IIAC Indoor Championships...Won the event again at Coe during the outdoor season, with a season best time of 15:38.81...Simpson Cross Country: Was the top Simpson competitor in all but one varsity meet...In first collegiate race, placed second (27:20) at the Central Invitational...Ran season best (26:08) while finishing 33rd out of 255 runners at the UMASS-Dartmouth Invitational...Won the Buxton Open and placed 17th at the Iowa Conference Championships...Finished 73rd at the NCAA Regional Championships.
High School: A 2005 graduate of Waukon High School...Coach was Harlan Heidlebauer...A three-time All-Conference and a three-time All-District selection...Chosen team MVP as a senior...Earned All-State, All-Conference and All-District honors in track as a senior...Lettered in wrestling.
Personal: Born Dec. 18, 1986...Son of Dale and Janice Osterhaus...A biology major

Eric ​Patten, 6-2, 175, Distance, Jr., Webb, Iowa

2008 (Sophomore): Won the 800m at the Iowa Conference Outdoor Championships in a NCAA provisional qualifying time of 1:52.91...Won the 800m at the Iowa Conference Indoor Championships...Provisionally qualified for the NCAA Indoors with a quick time of 1:53.99...Simpson Cross Country: Finished 20th at the Iowa Conference Championships...Placed 97th at the NCAA Regional Championships as he ran his season best time of 27:39...Placed 18th at the Loras Tucker Invitational...Was 21st at the Grinnell Invitational.
2007 (Freshman): Lettered for the Storm by running in the 800m and 1500m...Finished sixth in the 800m at the IIAC Indoor Championships...Simpson Cross Country: Was Simpson's second runner at both the Iowa Conference Championships (35th) and NCAA Regional Championships (105th)..Earned 18th place at the Simpson Buxton Open..Was among Simpson harriers at the Minnesota Griak meet and later placed 26th at the St. Olaf Pre-Regionals (28:31).
High School: A 2006 graduate of Sioux Central High School...Coach was Brad Peter...Qualified for state cross country meet as individual as a senior...Finished second at conference cross country meet as a junior and as a senior...Finished third at state track meet in the medley relay as a junior, was sixth in the 4x800m relay as a senior...Help relay team finish 13th in 4x800m relay as a sophomore and 17th as a freshman...Lettered in basketball...A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Feb. 21, 1988...Son of Doug and Carol Patten...An athletic training major.

Ben ​Robison, 6-1, 140, Distance, Jr., New Virginia, Iowa 

2008 (Sophomore): Ran only during the indoor season...Finished fifth in the 5000m during the Graceland Invitational...Simpson Cross Country: Ran his season best time of 28:49 as he placed 126th at the NCAA Regional Championships...Charted a 70th place showing at the Iowa Conference Championships...Was 45th at the Loras Tucker Invitational and 85th at the Grinnell Invitational.
2007 (Freshman): Did not compete.
High School: A 2006 graduate of I-35 High School...Coaches were Dan Doyle and Aaron Thomas...Qualified for the state track meet as a junior...Qualified for the state cross country meet as a junior and as a senior...Selected team MVP as a junior and as a senior.
Personal: Born June 24, 1988...Son of Mike Schneider and Cindy Robison...A physical education major...A member of the National Honor Society.

Marty ​Rounds, 5-11, 170, Hurdles, Jr., Council Bluffs, Iowa

2008 (Sophomore): Provisionally qualified for the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships in the 55m hurdles (:7.74)...Won the 55m title at the Iowa Conference Indoor Championships...Part of the Storm 4x200m relay team that reset the school record (1:31.54) at the IIAC Indoors...Finished second in the 110m hurdles at the Iowa Conference Championships.
2007 (Freshman): Did not compete.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Jefferson High School...Coach was Dan Strutzenberg...Chosen Al-Conference as a senior and honorable mention All-Conference as a junior...Finished fifth in the 110 hurdles at the state track meet as a senior...Lettered in baseball and wrestling.
Personal: Born Oct. 25, 1987...Son of Russell and Kelly Rounds...A biology major.

Justin ​Schneider, 6-1, 155, Mid-Distance, Sr., Stuart, Iowa 

2008 (Junior): Lettered for the Storm in the 800m...Quickest time was a 2:05.60 at the Central Outdoor Invitational.
2005-2007: Attended Des Moines Area Community College and did not compete.
High School: A 2005 graduate of West Central Valley High School...Participated in basketball, cross country, football, and track.
Personal: Born Dec. 4, 1986...Son of Mike and Kari Schneider..A history major.

Jared ​Schott, 5-10, 170, Sprints/Jumps, Fr., Pocahontas, Iowa

A 2008 graduate of Pocahontas High School...Coach was Roger Sommerlot...Finished second at the state track meet in the long jump as a senior and third as a junior...Finished seventh in the long jump at the Drake Relays as a senior...Named first team All-District in football as a senior.
Personal: Born Jan. 22, 1990...Son of John and Jane Schott...Undecided upon a major.

Aaron ​Skopec, 5-8, 130, Distance, Jr., Traer, Iowa

2008 (Sophomore): Lettered for the Storm running races ranging from 3000m to 10000m...Simpson Cross Country: Posted career best time of 30:14 at the NCAA Regional Championships as he finished 147th...Placed 89th at the Iowa Conference Championships...Finished 62nd at the Loras Tucker Invitational.
2007 (Freshman): Did not compete...Simpson Cross Country: Ran in five events, turning in a season best time of 31:00 at the St. Olaf Pre-Regionals...His season best finish of 29th came during the Simpson Buxton Open...Finished 34th at the Loras Open.
High School: A 2006 graduate of North Tama High School...Coach was father Mike Skopec...Lettered in cross country...Won conference championships in 1600m and 4x800m relay as a senior...Lettered in basketball...A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Aug. 5, 1987...Son of Mike and Cindy Skopec...A physical education major.

Zach ​Smith, 6-2, 200, Sprints/Jumps, Sr., St. Louis, Mo.

2008 (Junior): Did not compete in track for Simpson...Simpson Football: Played in eight varsity games and made eight tackles...Recovered one fumble...Broke up one pass.
2005-2007 (Freshman and Sophomore): A member of the football team at NAIA Division II Lindenwood University.
High School: A 2005 graduate of CBC High School...A member of the CBC 4x100m relay team that won the 2004 state championship... Named second team All-Conference in football as a junior.
Personal: Born Nov. 11, 1986...Son of Elanie Smith...A mass communications major.

Matt ​Stone, 6-0, 140, Distance, Fr., Boone, Iowa

A 2008 graduate of Boone High School...Coach was Gary Achenbach...Qualified for the state cross country meet as a junior and as a senior...Won conference championship as a senior...Named Academic All-Conference four times...Qualified for the state track meet three times...Was part of 4x800m relay that won the state championship during senior season...Chosen Academic All-State and as a member of the All-Star meet in track during senior season...Earned Academic All-Conference honors in track four times.
Personal: Born Feb. 27, 1990...Son of Donn and Jane Stone...A biology major.

Travis ​Strehlow, 6-2, 180, Springs, Fr., Clear Lake, Minn./Becker

A 2008 graduate of Becker High School..Holds a portion of 4x200m and 4x400m school relay records...Named All-Conference and All-Section in football as a senior...Football team finished won state title during sophomore season and finished second in the state during junior campaign...Lettered in golf.
Personal: Born Jan. 18, 1990...Son of Terry and Lena Strehlow...An environmental science major...A member of the Simpson football team.

Ryan ​Tierney, 5-10, 165, Sprints, Fr., Ames, Iowa

A 2008 graduate of Ames High School...Coach was John Sletten...Finished ninth in the 100m at the Drake Relays during senior season...Was part of the Ames 4x100m relay that finished second and the 4x200m relay that was third at the Drake Relays during senior season...Qualified for the state track meet in the 4x200m relay as a junior and helped team finish eighth...A first team All-Conference football selection.
Personal: Born July 28, 1989...Son of Dave and Carol Tierney...Undecided upon a major.

John ​Wardenburg, 6-2, 260, Throws, Jr., Williamsburg, Iowa

2008 (Sophomore): Posted All-Conference honors in the shot put at both the Iowa Conference Indoor (second) and Outdoor (second) Championships...Simpson Football: Started eight games at right offensive tackle for the Storm.
2007 (Freshman): Earned All-Conference honors in the shot put (47-10 1/2) at the IIAC Outdoor Championships...Simpson Football: A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Williamsburg High School...Coach was Kurt Ritchie...Chosen first team All-District, Academic All-District, and was selected to the KGRN Radio All-Area team as a senior...Finished sixth in the shot put at the state meet as a senior...Qualified for the Drake Relays as a senior.
Personal: Born Nov. 5, 1987...Son of Kevin and Jean Wardenburg...A physics major...Brother Josh is a member of the Simpson football and track teams.

Josh ​Wardenburg, 5-10, 185, Sprints, Fr., Williamsburg, Iowa

A 2008 graduate of Williamsburg High School...Coach was Kurt Ritchie...Named second team All-District as a senior...Qualified for the state track meet and the Drake Relays...Lettered in baseball.
Personal: Born May 30, 1989...Son of Kevin and Jean Wardenburg...An art major...Brother John is a member of the Simpson football and track teams.

Wardell ​Watkins, 5-11, 180, Sprints/Jumps, Jr., Olathe, Kan.

2008 (Sophomore): Earned All-Conference honors in the long jump (second) and triple jump (third) at the IIAC Indoor Championships...Finished fifth in the long jump at the IIAC Outdoor Championships...Simpson Football: Appeared in six varsity games and made four tackles.
2007 (Freshman): Provisionally qualified for the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships in the long jump (23-2)...Finished sixth in the triple jump at the Iowa Conference Outdoor Championships..Was fifth in the triple jump at the IIAC Indoor Championships...Simpson Football: A member of the Simpson Junior Varsity.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Northwest High School...Coach was Todd Dain...A three-year football letterwinner...Finished fourth in the long jump in the state track meet as a senior.
Personal: Born Sept. 1, 1988...Son of Wardell and Brenda Watkins...A finance major.

Luke ​Weber, 5-6, 110, Distance, So., Waukon, Iowa

2008 (Freshman): Ran in the 3000m during the indoor season and primarily in the 5000m during the outdoor campaign...Simpson Cross Country: Finished 52nd at the Iowa Conference Championships and 114th at the NCAA Regional Championships...Ran his season best time of 28:21 at the NCAA Regional meet...Was 40th at the Loras Tucker Invitational and was 59th at the Grinnell Invitational.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Allamakee High School...Ran for Waukon High School...Coach was Joe O'Neill...A two-time state track meet qualifier...Participated in the state cross country meet four times...Named All-State as a senior..Earned All-Conference and All-District honors a as a junior and as a senior...Ran in the Senior All-Star Cross Country meet upon conclusion of senior season...A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Feb. 21, 1989...Son of Randy Weber and Cheri Turner...A physical education major.

Nick ​Wilson, 6-4, 170, Hurdles, Jr., Des Moines, Iowa

2008 (Sophomore): Did not compete.
2007 (Freshman): Lettered for the Storm running in the short sprints and hurdles.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Saydel High School...Qualified for the state track meet in the 110m hurdles and 4x400m relay as a junior and as a senior...Earned a spot at the state meet in the 400m hurdles as a senior...Hosts a portion of the school record in the 4x400m...Named first team All-Conference in football.
Personal: Born Dec. 21, 1987...Son of Brad and Louise Wilson...An athletic training major.

Kyle ​Yarkosky, 5-10, 180, Sprints/Multi, Jr., Albia, Iowa 

2008 (Sophomore): Lettered for the Storm in the short sprints...Ran Simpson's fastest times in the 200m (:22.66) and 400m (:50.59) during the outdoor season...Was part of the Storm 4x200m relay team that reset the school record (1:31.54) in the event.
2007 (Freshman): Finished 15th in the 400m at the IIAC Indoor Championships...Ran a 55m season best of :6.76 at the IIAC Indoors...Competed in the 100m, 200m, and 400m during the outdoor season.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Albia High School...Coach was Todd Ratliff...Selected All-District in football as a senior...Qualified for the state track meet as a junior and as a senior...A member of two conference winning relay teams...Lettered in basketball.
Personal: Born Oct. 9, 1987...Son of Melanie Haywood...Undecided upon a major.

Last Updated: 1/16/09