2014 Border Classic All Stars – Team Michigan
Austin Labus
Center
6’6″ 300 lbs
High School: Portage Nothern
High School Coach: Pete Schermerhorn
Austin is the son of Mike and Nancy Labus. He has two brothers, Alex (28) and Nick (21).
Austin began playing football as a seven year old. He was a varsity starter for Portage Northern starting his sophomore year. He was team captain his senior season.
Austin also lettered in lacrosse and wrestling and was all-conference in both sports.
He has spent much of his off-season time developing football skills, techniques and strength training at the Power Strength Training System facility in Grand Rapids with his trainer Mark Ehnis. PSTS is owned by Jarred ValDeer, All Pro tackle for The Raiders.
Austin enjoys hanging with his friends, music, video games and Jersey Giant Subs.
He thanked his family for all the encouragement, support and love. He also thanked his coach, Pete Schermerhorn for being an amazing mentor.
Awards
All League 2nd Team, 2011
All League 1st Team, 2012 & 2013
All Area 1st Team, 2012 & 2013
All Conference 2nd Team, 2011
All Conference 1st Team, 2012 & 2013
All State Honorable Mention, A.P., 2012
All State 1st Team, A.P., 2013
Dream Team, M-Live, 2012 & 2013