Dixon named to Under Armour All-American team

Anna Dixon, a senior at Louisburg High School, was recently named to the Under Armour All-American team as an honorable mention. Dixon tallied 584 kills on the season to lead the Lady Cats.

Louisburg’s Anna Dixon has solidified herself as one of the top volleyball prospects in the state of Kansas after her performance this past season.

The Lady Cat senior is also considered one of the best players in the nation and she was recently recognized for her efforts.

Dixon was named to the Under Armour Volleyball All-American team as she received a spot on the honorable mention squad when the list was released last Wednesday.

“Getting recognized as honorable mention for Under Armour All American was a big honor,” Dixon said. “It has been my goal to make the list, whether that was first, second or third team, since my freshman year. They decide who is on the list based off of stats during high school season and I was able to receive this award with the help of my awesome setters this high school season. I’m very thankful.”

Dixon led the Lady Cats to a second consecutive runner-up finish in the Class 4A state tournament and the 6-foot-3 outside hitter was a team-leader in kills with 584 in 105 sets played. She also finished with 325 digs, as she played all six rotations and also had 50 aces and 42 blocks.

A record 793 nominations were submitted through the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) and MaxPreps, resulting in 150 All-America and Honorable Mention All-Americans. Many already committed to play collegiate volleyball at some of the top schools in the country.

Requirements for nomination were that the student-athlete be in her senior year of high school, that she be nominated by her high school coach, that her coach be a member of the AVCA and that her individual season statistics versus all opponents for the entire season be entered into MaxPreps, a free service that aggregates and distributes data on high school sports.

In 2017, Dixon was named as the Class 4A Co-Player of the Year and will be attending Kansas State on a volleyball scholarship next season.

To view a complete list of the Under Armour team, click here.