Former Veterans Memorial running back and Ohio State commit James Peoples will play in the All-American Bowl in his hometown before leaving for Columbus.

The best football players from across San Antonio and the nation will showcase their talent in back-to-back football games at the Alamodome in January.

VIA’s Park & Ride fare is $1.30 each way and vouchers for the games will be provided at the Crossroads Park & Ride at 151 Crossroads Blvd.

A round-trip ticket for the bus ride costs $5 and vouchers for the games will be provided at the Crossroads Park & Ride at 151 Crossroads Blvd.

SAN ANTONIO – City officials have allowed events to continue at the Alamodome, but the All-American Bowl will not return in 2021. Officials with the All-American Bowl announced Tuesday that the 2021 matchup will not take place due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Due to the environment we find ourselves in and with the health and safety of our All-Americans and their families our first priority, we have made the extremely difficult decision to not play this year’s All-American Bowl,” officials said in a statement. Instead, officials said, All-American players will be honored with a two-hour special on Jan. 2 on NBC. Important message regarding the 2021 All-American Bowl pic.twitter.com/kFv93Khboz — All-American Bowl (@AABonNBC) October 20, 2020The game, which features the nation’s top high school football players, is slated to return to San Antonio in 2022.

SAN ANTONIO – Defensive lineman Devin Grant and wide receiver Daniel Jackson will represent the San Antonio area in the All-American Bowl Saturday afternoon, and both are thrilled for the opportunity to play for the West team. Meanwhile, longtime Alamo Heights coach Mike Norment is part of the West team’s coaching staff. After 24 years of coaching with the Mules as both a head coach and assistant, Norment has announced his retirement.

SAN ANTONIO – Antonian defensive lineman Devin Grant received his All-American Bowl jersey Thursday afternoon in front of teammates, classmates, faculty, family and friends. Teammate Khalil Warfield was honored at the same reception for an invitation to the San Antonio Sports All-Star Game. The Apaches will open the playoffs on Saturday at 2 p.m. against Argyle.