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.
Hunter Uland
@hunter_uland2
5’11”, 187lbs, Class of 2026
Cornersville HS, TN
Hunter is back after a monster game against Wayne County . Unofficially he had 229 All-Purpose Yds and TD with 3TDS on Rush 22 for 208 Yds, Rec 2 for 11 yrds, and 10 KR Yds . On defense he added 1 Blk Punt and 6 Tackles (4 solo). The line opened up lanes and he used that speed to give them heavy doses of what he can do once he breaks lose.
https://x.com/hunter_uland2/status/1977890091314839888
Cross Watson
@CrossWatson2
6’0, 180lbs:, Class of 2026
Trinity HS, KY
In a big district win over Ballard 35-3, Cross flashed his catching ability and speed going for 111 recieveing yards and 2 TDs.
https://x.com/CrossWatson2/status/1977506099541545355
William Gaines
@WilliamGai88101
5'11, Class of 2027
Searcy, AR
William put on a defensive clinic in a fierce battle against r Jacksonville. In a 48-27 comeback win he had 15 tackles with 2.5 tfls , 2 FF, and 1 Int to help his team improve to 6-0 record.
https://x.com/WilliamGai88101/status/1977481097043984778
Roscoe Dean
@roscoe_dean2
6’0, 190lbs, Class of 2027
Hampshire HS, WV
Roscoe was chewing up yards in a bit time win over Rock Ridge VA on friday. As he hit those running lanes with purpose and intent using both speed and power , he made it look easy. Elusive and hard to bring down gobbling up big chunch yards even after contact. On 19 carries he had 177 yards with 2tds, and added 4 catches for 38 yards( 215 all purpose.).
https://x.com/roscoe_dean2/status/1977408522221658282
Pate Bowers
@PateBowers
Class of 2026
Kaufman HS, TX
Pate, the disrupter , Bowers was causing all sorts of chaos against Crandall and seyt himself a new career high in tackles with 15 (11 assisted) in a ball, but came up a little short 49 to 35.
https://x.com/PateBowers/status/1977356455167570256
Clark Cooley
@ClarkCokley
5’11, | 177 lbs, Class of 2027
JSerra Catholic HS, CA
Clark is back again after another dominate perforamce against Servite with 9 catches for 127yards and 3TD’s. Some of the best hands in the business and the speed to deliver once he gets that ball in them. He is atrue weapon that can flip a game a break a big play for a highlight reel on any given play.
https://x.com/ClarkCokley/status/1977035326284874176
Clark Cooley
@ClarkCokley
5’11, | 177 lbs, Class of 2027
JSerra Catholic HS, CA
Clark set himself apar in the t 1st Trinity League against the #1 team in the country St. John Bosco. where he had 3 receptions for 119yards and 1TD which was a 76 yard TD.
https://x.com/ClarkCokley/status/1974496430216900724
Roscoe Dean
@roscoe_dean2
6’0, 190lbs, Class of 2027
Hampshire HS, WV
Roscoe tried to will his team to a win against Northern but came up short. He had . 9 carries, 59 yards, 5 rec, 120 yards and 1td for 177 all purpose yards in the tough loss.
https://x.com/roscoe_dean2/status/1974656751485264047
Crayson "Bones" Lafferty
@bonescl28
5'10, 185lbs, Class of 2027
Martin Co HS, KY
Bones is back again with a solid perforamnce with 15 carries for 102 yards ands 3 TDs adding 12 tkls on defense bring his total to 415 career tackles.
https://x.com/bonescl28/status/1974501471577059657
Hayden George
@HaydenjGeorge
5’10, 180 lbs., Class of 2027
University , WV
Hayden flexed his catching abilitywith sure hands and burst as he had 11 catches for 138 yards and 2 TDs. On defense he had 1 Interception and 3 tackles ina tough loss to Butler.
https://x.com/HaydenjGeorge/status/1974980789243716038