April 16, 2024

Creston’s Morgan Driskell – 2022 South Central Iowa Athlete of the Year finalist

By JARED LARSON

Overall

Creston’s Outstanding Female Athlete in the class of 2022

Will advance career in academia by double majoring in event management and agricultural business at Iowa State

Volleyball

Morgan Driskell goes up for a block during a volleyball match last fall. She was a middle and outside hitter for the Panthers, and a 97% server with 16 aces.

Played at middle hitter

97% serve efficiency

Five misses in 167 attempts

16 aces

Basketball

Creston's Morgan Driskell (10) passes the ball while being defended by Macey Finlay (3) of Shenandoah. Driskell finished with three points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals. (JARED LARSON)

Led 2021-22 Panthers with 22 3-point baskets

Also tallied 95 rebounds, 54 assists and 32 steals

More assists than turnovers sophomore to senior seasons

Finished with 164 career points

Tennis

Creston senior Morgan Driskell greets Kuemper Catholic's Samantha Tidgren at the net. Tidgren defeated Driskell in straight sets 6-2, 6-3 at Sunnyside Park in Atlantic. (Brian Rathjen)

Qualified for the state doubles tennis tournament in 2021 with Sam Dunphy

No. 1 singles player on 2022 Panthers

In doubles play this spring, Driskell would pair with fellow Cyclone Halle Evans

Softball

Morgan Driskell (5) is greeted by her teammates after hitting a home run against Red Oak on Thursday. Driskell has three homers to her name this season. (JARED LARSON)

Favorite sport

Second on the 2022 team with six home runs and 33 runs batted in

In 2021, hit .372 with three home runs and 30 RBIs

On the 2020 tournament team, hit .345 with two homers and 14 RBIs