ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Anderson High School four-star junior cornerback Ace Alston has received an invitation to participate in the 2026 Polynesian Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii in January.

Alston, who is rated Ohio’s No. 2 player in the 2027 class and the nation’s No. 11 cornerback by the 247 Sports Composite, has several significant college scholarship offers.

The all-star game is Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. Eastern Time inside Kunuiakea Stadium. The game is scheduled to be televised on NFL Network.

Alston, who is 6 feet and 175 pounds, said he is the only 2027 Ohio player to be invited to the all-star game.

“This invitation is just a blessing,” Alston told us in a text message. “It just shows how much work I put in and I am truly blessed. This is really special. I grew up watching players p

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