Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin Star Keison Peoples Named All-State for Second Straight Year

The senior basketball player continues to earn top honors in Illinois Class 2A.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:17pm

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Keison Peoples, a senior basketball player for Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin High School, has been named to the Associated Press Class 2A All-State team for the second consecutive year. Peoples, who considers himself blessed, has received this prestigious recognition after standout performances over the past two seasons.

Why it matters

Being named to the All-State team is one of the highest individual honors a high school basketball player can receive in Illinois. Peoples' back-to-back selections demonstrate his exceptional talent and consistent excellence on the court, which brings pride to his school and community.

The details

Peoples, a senior, was recognized by the Associated Press for his outstanding play during the 2025-2026 season. This marks the second straight year he has earned a spot on the Class 2A All-State team, a testament to his continued growth and dominance in the sport.

  • Peoples was named to the Associated Press Class 2A All-State team in 2025 and 2026.

The players

Keison Peoples

A senior basketball player for Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin High School who has been named to the Associated Press Class 2A All-State team for the second consecutive year.

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What they’re saying

“Keison Peoples always considers himself blessed.”

— Keison Peoples, Senior Basketball Player

The takeaway

Keison Peoples' back-to-back All-State selections demonstrate his exceptional talent and consistent excellence on the basketball court, bringing well-deserved recognition to both him and his high school program.