December 28, 2024

Creston’s Avery Fuller – 2022 South Central Iowa Athlete of the Year finalist

By JARED LARSON

Overall

Creston’s Outstanding Male Athlete in the class of 2022

Football

Creston defensive ends Derek Paup (85) and Avery Fuller (73) close in on Atlantic quarterback Caden Andersen during Friday's game. The two Panther ends combined for 3.5 tackles, including one for a loss. Paup also had a 42-yard touchdown pass reception. (Larry Peterson)

Will continue athletic and academic career at Benedictine College

Will major in biology/pre-med program, wants to become a surgeon

IPSWA second team offensive lineman all-state in 2021

Class 3A district 6 first team, unanimous selection, offensive lineman

Played in the Shrine Bowl for the South Squad

Basketball

Avery Fuller (40) pulls down against Shenandoah. Fuller finished with eight points. (JARED LARSON)

Over the final 41 games of career, or junior and senior seasons, tallied 153 points and 89 rebounds

Tennis

Finished third at the Hawkeye 10 Conference for the No. 2 teams in doubles

Baseball

Avery Fuller warms up on deck at Principal Park in June 8. Fuller had a hit, a run and an RBI. (JARED LARSON)

Power hitter for the Panthers

Led 2022 team with three home runs, 18 RBIs

Went 9-of-11 on base stealing in 2022

Went 108-of-109 in fielding

Threw one base runner out