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.
Peyton Davis
@pgdavis11
C/o 25
Martin County HS, KY
This blue-collar stud put on game-defining show in the championship of the 15th Region All-A Finals. Talk about putting in the work against Paintsville in a 68-51. Finished with 4pts, 6stls, 10rebs, and 8asts. Peyton is a tone-setter.
Brody Little
@Brodylittle2027
6'2, c/o 27
Belfry HS, KY
Brody is one of the hardest working blue-collar gems and rising star that makes his presence felt everytime out. Brody is fast and athletic which adds to the fun of watching his show. In a tough loss ro Cabell Midland Brody delivered 13pts, 11rebs, 5asts, 3stls , and 2blks.
Cutter Sisk
@CutterSisk
6’8, c/o 26
Beech HS, TN
CVutter is well known as one of the states most dominant bigs . His versatilie skillset and footwork are a match-up problem tough to handle. Then through in his ability to step out and knock down the 3. Cutter uses his size , strength and sneaky athletic ability to impact every since game. This week Cutter delivered 17pts and 11reb in A clutch win 62-54 over Gallatin.
Jose Ochoa
@_Ochoa32
6'4, c/o 25
Stevens HS, TX
Ochoa was a blue-collar stud who dominated a huge district game against Harlan HS. In a high-stakes game, Ochoa brought his A-game, finishing with 19pts, 20rebs, 7ast, 1stl, and 1blk. With three-level scoring ability and the size and strength to care out space in that lane, Ochoa gobbled up boards like candy. This versatile wing used his IQ and court vision to drop some sweet dimes in the 65-51 win.
Adrian Wilder
@Adrian_Wilder24
6’3 SG , 170Ibs, c/o 26
Butler Traditional HS, KY
Adrain has one the sickest first steps in the business but is lethal scoring option on all three level. With his size speed and athleticism Adrian can be a match-up nightmare. He had himself another monster game this week going off for 29pts ,4rebs, and 3asts in a 76-71 OT win against PRP.
Baustin Bowers
@BaustinBowers24
5”10, c/o 25
lLberty HS, WV
This savvy little giant is one of the fiercest competitors in the state. Playing with a chip on his shoulder and a little something to prove. In this bigtime rival game with bragging rites on the line, Baustin was cluch and brought the heat against Cross town rivalry that’s been going on for more than 15 years Lincoln high school aka the other LHS. We fight for the name LHS every time we play. And both school just hate another. Down 13 in the 4 quarter and they came back to take a 48-41win. This little giant finished with 18 points, 8 rebounds, 5 steals, and 3 assist.
Colton Helton
@Coltonhelton23
6'4 , c/o 2027
SCHS, KY
Colton is having a breakout performance tonight against the number #14 team in the state, Henry Clay. Colton shot a blistering 50% (5-10) from three finishing with 21pts, adding 9rebs in a tough 82-59 loss. Colton is validating that he is a prime-time performer on the big stage.
@daulton_combs
6'3, c/o 26
Hazard HS, KY
Daulton was on fire from three point land in a match-up against Jenkins in the 14th Region All-A Tournament. Daulton is shooting over 60% from beyond the arc and knocked down 6 triples in the 74-44 blow-out win finishing with 18pts.
Brody Little
@Brodylittle2027
6’2”, 184lbs, c/o 27
Belfry HS, KY
Brody is an electric rising star that was cookin this week and destrong the Tolsia defense. Explosive off the bounce using crafty athletic moves to punish defenders for fierce finishes at the rim. But he flexed his beautiful touch from outside and scored at will. Brody was a force on the boards and dropped a few dimes fininshing with 37 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists in a 85-62 blowout win over Tolsia.
2027 Guard 6’4 Colton Helton averaged 15.5 ppg and 6 rpg vs top 10 teams in KY in Billy Hicks Classic made the Billy Hicks ALL tournament team.