Veterans Memorial’s James Peoples to play in All-American Bowl
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
SAN ANTONIO – Every year since its inception in 2000, some of the nation’s best high school football seniors come together for the All-American Bowl at the Alamodome. This year, the lone San Antonio star to play in the game is former Veterans Memorial running back James Peoples who is committed to Ohio State.
This past season, Peoples rushed for over 1,000 yards and 10 rushing touchdowns, helping his fellow Veterans Memorial Patriots to the Area round of the UIL Playoffs.
Nick Mantas is an award-winning sports reporter who joined the KPRC 2 Sports Team in September of 2025, coming from channel 2's sister station, KSAT in San Antonio. Before reporting on the San Antonio Spurs for two years, he spent three years in Lansing, Michigan, and one year in Abilene, Texas. He's Greek & a native of Brookline, Massachusetts.