Football: Locals set to play in U.S. Army All-American Bowl

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A group of local high school football players will represent Southern California in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday at 10 a.m. on NBC.

Scheduled to play are defensive back Ishmael Adams and receiver Jordan Payton of Oaks Christian, receiver Derrick Woods of Inglewood, cornerback Brandon Beaver of Compton Dominguez, linemen Jordan Simmons of Crespi, Kyle Murphy of San Clemente and Max Tuerk of Santa Margarita, cornerback Kevon Seymour of Pasadena Muir, defensive lineman Ellis McCarthy of Monrovia and linebacker Jabari Ruffin of Downey.

Several could announce their college decisions during the game.

-- Eric Sondheimer