2009 Profiles

  #0 Jessica Toyne
High School: A 2009 graduate of Bellevue East High School … coach was Sarah Fjell … four year letter winner … team qualified for state as a sophomore … received honorable mention all-state as a sophomore, junior, and senior … team captain as a senior … four year letter winner in softball .. academic all-state as junior and senior … also lettered in basketball … involved in National Honor Society, DECA, and student council.
Personal: Born Nov. 16, 1990 … daughter of Mike and Pam Toyne … a member of the Simpson softball team.

#1 Megan Petersen
High School: A 2009 graduate of Indianola High School … coach was Jan Aldridge … four time academic all-conference selection …received defensive mvp as freshman and sophomore ... named 2nd team all-conference as a freshman, sophomore, and junior … mvp as a junior … team captain as a junior and senior … selected 1st team all-conference as a senior … four year letter winner and academic all-conference in volleyball … team captain and mvp as a senior … received 2nd team all-conference as a senior … involved in National Honor Society, choir, a cappella choir and was a wrestling manager.
Personal: Born April 14, 1991 … daughter of Jeff and Mary Petersen … an athletic training major.  

#2 Chelsea Winegard
High School: A 2009 graduate from Muscatine High School... coached by Osama Shihadeah... named second team all-conference senior year... five-time letter winner in softball...named second team all-state junior and senior year in softball... member of National Honor Society.
Personal: Born January 17... daughter of Chad and Diane Winegard... brother Matt is on the Simpson men's soccer team... undecided on a major.  

#3 Heather Akes
2008 (Junior): Named second team all-conference… started all 19 matches… helped lead defense to conference-best 0.79 goals against average… scored one goal on 13 shots… recorded one assist.
2007 (Sophomore): Named second team all-conference… tied for third on the team in goals with Erin Vinnedge (2)... fourth on the squad in shots (21)… fifth on the team in points (4).
2006 (Freshman): Named first team all-conference… helped lead the Storm defense to a 1.07 goals against average… scored one goal and had two assists for a total of four points… took 19 shots.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Southeast Polk High School… coach was Craig Naeve… four-time honorable mention All-State selection… chosen team MVP four times… three-time first team all-conference selection… finished career as school's all-time leader in goals scored and points.
Personal: Born June 19, 1988… daughter of Darin and Deanna Bennigsdorf… sociology major.  

#4 Ashlee Krider
Personal:  Freshman from Norwalk, IA... attended Norwalk High School.  

#5 Andrea Duncan
2008 (Freshman): Was a part of the Simpson Women's Swim Team.
High School: A 2008 graduate of Marshalltown High School … coach was Tom Wies .. four year letter winner and honorable mention all-conference selection … team captain as a senior … team made first state appearance in 2008 … four year letter winner and four time state qualifier in swimming … selected all-state 400 free relay as junior and senior and 2nd team all-state medley relay as senior … involved in National Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and PACT (Peers Actively Communicating with Teens).
Personal: Born Jan. 19, 1990 … daughter of Kevin and Kathy Duncan … an elementary education major.

  #6 Taylor Hallgren
High School: A 2009 graduate of DeKalb High School … coach was Brent MacIntosh and Phil Rouse … four year letter winner and three time academic all-conference selection … selected all-conference as a junior and senior … named to all-sectional team as a senior … also lettered in basketball and chosen most valuable defender … active in National Honor Society, athletic student council, Spanish club, key club, ecobuds, DCP safe, intramurals, and student council.
Personal: Born Oct. 2, 1990 … daughter of Scot and Laury Hallgren … a double major in marketing and pre-law.  

#7 Corie Peterson
2008 (Freshman): Made 11 appearances… took 4 shots.
High School: A 2008 graduate of North High School in Lakeville,MN... coached by Patrick Crandall… served as team captain as a senior… lettered in track and posted a season best in the pole vault of 9’6”.
Personal: Born Apr. 20, 1990… daughter of Randy and Holly Peterson… a forensic science major.  

#8 Meg Parks
Personal: Freshman from Kearney, MO... attended Kearney High School.  

#10 Erin Vinnedge
2008 (Junior): Started all 19 matches… recorded one assist and took 11 shots
2007 (Sophomore): Third on the team in points (5), goals (2), and shots (22)… tallied one assist.
2006 (Freshman): Played in 18 matches, starting two… took seven shots.
2005 (Redshirt): Sat out the season as a redshirt at NCAA Division II Montana State-Billings.
High School: A 2005 graduate of Russell High School… coach was Heather Kaste… a three-time Academic All-State selection… named honorable mention all-state as a senior… member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born July 11, 1987… daughter of Steven and Donna Vinnedge… has a double major of match and economics.

  #11 Sarah Nelson
High School: A freshman from Indianola, Ia ... attended Indianola High School.

#12 Katherine Bird
2008 (Freshman): Second on the team in shots (22) and fourth in points (8) ... Tied for third in goals (3).
High School: A 2008 graduate of City High School ... Coach was Tessa Price Vitense ... Named honorable mention All-State, first team All-Conference, and team MVP as a senior ... Chosen honorable mention All-Conference as a junior ... Played in 2008 All-State Soccer Game ... Served as team captain as a junior and as a senior ... Lettered in basketball ... Basketball team won state championship during senior season.
Personal: Born Mar. 22, 1990 ... Daughter of Gary and Lois Bird ... A biology major.

#13 Mollie McMahon
2008 (Junior): Named second team all-conference ...  Second on the team in goals (5), and points (12) ...  Tied for third in shots (20) and assists (2) ...  Tied for third in the conference in game-winning goals (4).
2007 (Sophomore): Led team in shots (37) ... Tied for team lead in assists with Kellie Whitney, Jenna Garrels and Jessica Shively for the team lead in assists (2) ... Second on the team in points (8) and goals (3).
2006 (Freshman): Scored one goal and had one assist in 19 apperances ... Was fifth on the team in shots with 20.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Roosevelt High School ... Coach was JR Fernandes ... Named honorable mention All-State as a senior ... Chosen NSCAA/adidas State Player of the Year as a junior ... A three-time first team All-Conference selection ... A member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Aug. 18, 1988 ... Daughter of William and Suzanne McMahon ... A biology major.  

#14 Jessica Overberg
High School: A freshman from Grimes, IA ... attended Dallas Center-Grimes High School.

#15 Lacey Davis
2008 (Freshman): Sixth on the team in shots (11) and fifth in points (7) ...  Tied for second in assists (3) and tied for fourth in goals (2).
High School: A 2008 graduate of Grinnell High School ... Coach was Sackda Virivong ... Named honorable mention All-State as a junior and as a senior ... Chosen first team All-Conference as a senior and second team All-Conference as a junior ... Earned honorable mention All-Conference honors as a freshman and as a sophomore ... Ended career with school record 89 goals ... Lettered in basketball, softball, and volleyball.
Personal: Born Aug. 8, 1989 ... Daughter of James and Linda Davis ... An exercise science major. 

  #16 Yvette Alberts-Kelly
High School: A freshman from Dubuque, IA ... attended Hempstead High School.

#17 Anna Aldridge
High School: A freshman from Indianola, IA ... attended Indianola High School.

#18 Susan Leslie
High School: A freshman from Long Grove, IA ... attended North Scott High School.

#19 Megan Ginsberg
2008 (Freshman): Fourth on the team in shots (15) and third in points (9) ...  Tied for second in assists (3) and tied for third in goals (3).
High School: A 2008 graduate of West High School ... Coach was Dave Rosenthal ... Team qualified for state tournament three times ... Named honorable mention All-Conference as a junior and as a senior ... Participated in basketball.
Personal: Born Apr. 29, 1990 ... Daughter of Douglas and Lynne Ginsberg ... Undecided upon a major. 

  #20 Marianne Kraus
2006-2008: Attended Indian Hills Community College.
High School: A junior from Nauvoo, IL ... attended Nauvoo-Colusa High School.


#21 Natalie Erhardt
2008 (Freshman): Played as goalkeeper in four matches and had six saves ...  Took six shots for the Storm and contributed four points ...  Tied for seventh in the conference in shutouts (1).
High School: A 2008 graduate of Waverly-Shell Rock High School ... Coach was Scott Schara ... Team qualified for state tournament three times ... Selected honorable mention All-Conference in basketball ... Lettered in volleyball.
Personal: Born Nov. 30, 1989 ... Daughter of Jeff and Karen Erhardt ... A business major.  

#22 Nicole Dillenburg
2008 (Freshman): Named first team all-conference ...  Led the Storm in goals (8), shots (33), assists (5), and points (21) ...  Tied for ninth in the conference with goals.
High School: A 2008 graduate of Urbandale High School ... Coach was Jim Wright ... Selected honorable mention All-State and first team All-Conference as a junior ... Chosen second team All-Conference as a senior ... Earned honorable mention All-Conference honors as a freshman and as a sophomore.
Personal: Born Feb. 26, 1990 ... Daughter of John Dillenburg and Judy Dillenburg ... Undecided upon a major.

#23 Kara Lovik
High School: A freshman from Cedar Rapids, IA ... attended Jefferson High School.

Last Updated: 10/21/09