Three Wildcats earn all-state honors

By Andy Brown
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Updated: December 9, 2015

Louisburg High School senior Anders Vance (left), senior Austin Terry (middle) and junior Dustyn Rizzo each earned all-state football honors. Vance was named to the first team by the KFCA, Topeka Capital-Journal and Wichita Eagle, while Terry and Rizzo garnered honorable mention honors by the Eagle.

The season has been over for a few weeks, but postseason honors continue to come in for a handful of Louisburg High School football players.

All-state football teams were released by three different organizations and the Wildcats were represented on all three lists.

Senior lineman Anders Vance, senior quarterback Austin Terry and junior lineman Dustyn Rizzo were all recognized for their seasons by the Topeka Capital-Journal, Wichita Eagle and the Kansas Football Coaches Association (KFCA).

Vance earned first team honors by all three organizations. He was selected as a first-team offensive lineman by the KFCA and the Topeka Capital-Journal. He was named as a first-team defensive lineman by the Wichita Eagle.

The Eagle also selected Terry and Rizzo to their team as well. Terry was named as an honorable mention quarterback, while Rizzo was an honorable mention defensive lineman.

“I am really happy for Anders, Dustyn and Austin for the recognition,” Louisburg coach Kyle Littrell said. “These guys are the foundation of what we are trying to build here. It’s great to see that people outside our community see what types of players these kids are and recognize them for their efforts. All of three of these guys are great kids who have a bright future and I am proud that their hard work paid off.”

Vance, the Wildcats’ center, anchored the offensive line. On defense, Vance recorded 35 tackles from the defensive tackle spot, with six for a loss, a sack, a fumble recovery, forced fumble and two batted balls.

At quarterback, Terry completed 80 of 155 passes for 1,358 yards to go along with 13 touchdowns. As for Rizzo, he led the Wildcat defensive line with 49 tackles, 18 of which were solo and added eight for a loss. He also added five sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.