Blue Collar Gem
Welcome to our Blue Collar Gem feature! Each week, we showcase outstanding athletes who have demonstrated the true meaning of being a Blue Collar Gem. These players contribute significantly to their team's success through skills such as rebounding, defense, passing, and leadership, even if they may not be the primary scorers. They are valued for their ability to impact the game in multiple ways beyond just scoring.
How It Works:
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Nomination Period: At the beginning of each week, we open the floor for nominations. Coaches, teammates, fans, and sports enthusiasts can nominate deserving players who have shone in recent competitions or demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship.
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Voting: Once the nominations are in, it's time for the community to vote! Visit my Twitter (X) and cast your vote for the player you believe deserves to be crowned Blue Collar Gem. Spread the word on social media to rally support for your favorite athlete.
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Winner Announcement: At the end of the week, the votes are tallied, and the winner is announced. The chosen player receives recognition, a featured story on our website, and, of course, the title of Blue Collar Gem!
All Blue Collar Gem vote polls will be pinned to my Twitter(X)
Nominate a Blue Collar Gem below.
Combo guard -PG 5’10 “ Little Giant” New to Lawrence County Highschool KY, a two-way player with an impressive all-around game. His ability to score at all three levels makes him a constant offensive threat, while his pass-first mentality ensures his teammates are always involved. Kaiden is a player who elevates his team with his unselfish play! In every situation he is in he always tries to make the right decision that will benefit his Team! He is the most kind hearted player! Coachable, determined, and a speedster on the Court! He always puts God First!
Jacob May
@JacobMay06
Huston Raiders,, TX
Jacob "The Truth " May was cooking and showcasing his vertsitile skillset. Known as one of the best 3pt shooters around , Jacob is fierce off the bounce to create shots for himself or kicking out to open teammates. This tenacious combo is a relentless worker out there and two games last week he showed us hiis full skillset going for 37pts, 18rebs, and 9asts with one double-double and helping his team get two wins.
https://x.com/AllNOneSports1/status/1859946512786338239
Shyam Patel
@shymampatel2025
Fort Bend Austin HS, TX
Shyam was in full attack mode running the floor in transition for high percentage finishes but equally effective bring the rain from downtown. . Shyam was beast on the boards and dropped dimes like candy as he helped hios team get the early season win finishing with 14pts, 8rebs, and 6asts.
https://x.com/AllNOneSports1/status/1859244633739698589
Joseph Jones
@_Josephjones
Holy Spirit HS, AL
Joseph was a dominant force and imposed his will last week in his second game of the season while shoting a blistering 70% from the field. Joseph finished with 17pts, 10rebs, 6asts, and 3blks.
Cael Jones
@_CaelJones_
Southhaven HS, MS
Cael flexed his strength and physicality in this game against Cormorunt. Cael was a match-up[ nightmare . Even with a double team they couldnt contain him from rainging the long three or attacking off the bounce. Cael was a factor on the boiards as well finishing with 18pts, 7rebs, 1ast, and 2stls.
https://x.com/_CaelJones_/status/1859629257590235174
Ty Cline
@TyClinew2025
South Caldwell HS, NC
Ty was putting in that work scoring inside and out. The tough gritty combo really
showed why he is ranked and hard to contain. As a physical and aggress ive stud that is crafty and strong he just worked out there finishing with 16pts , 11ast, 3 to 4rebs, 2stls and 2 Charges taken in a 90-71 win against Owen.
https://x.com/TyCline2025/status/1859596820768235745
Da'Ron Hall
@Iamdaronhall
Wiston Salem Christian, NC
This bun man was a force on the boards ans strong defensively turning steals into fast break dunks. Da'Ron was alsoeffective in that paint showing nice footwork and athletic ability with crafty finishes . Da'Ron finished with 14pts, 11rebs, 3asts and 3 stls.
https://x.com/iamdaronhall/status/1859738082863665204
Miles "The Prodgey" Alexander
@MilesA_2028
Cannon County HS, TN
Called White Chocalate by some, made his freshman debue in his first varsity game and made his impactknown right away with some dazzling moves and jaw-dropping handles putting defenders on scates. The Prodigy gave them a taste of his long range shooting ability but killed defenders off the bounce . Miles dropped some sweet passes and was rock solid on defense finishing with 14pts, 4asts, 3rebs, and 2sts.
https://x.com/MilesA_2028/status/1860767619424415773
Henry Sisemore
@HSisemore
Lago Vista HS, TX
Henry always puts in high level work with a high motor and relentless effort to do what every his team need to get that DUB. The versitile wing is triple threat scoring option thats causes defenders all sorts of problems. Defensively Henry is a fierce rim protector and domanant rebounder. In two games this week Henry had 29pts, 27rebs, 7stas, 3ls, and 2stls and joind the 1000 point club along the way. Lago is now 6-1 on the season.
https://x.com/HSisemore2025/status/1862153221810078185
Brent Williams
@B_Williams2026
Loganville HS, GA
This blue-collar stud was at again in blowout win over Ocince HS using his size and strength to be a menace in the post and threw himself yet another block party . Brent's impact can never go unnoticed as he is the gritty glue guy that leaves his mark on every game. Brent finished with 10pts, 9rebs, and 4blks.