Student Athlete Profiles

Bryan Blue

Bryan Blue

Bryan Blue
Every cloud has a silver lining. At Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV, where cloud formations are part of the normal scenery, the forecast for Bryan Blue, a 21-year-old 230-pound red-shirt Sophomore linebacker from Accokeek, MD, calls for him to be patient and wait his turn. The problem is Blue comes from a background where he was a feared by his opponents as a tackling machine during his high school days at Gwynn Park High School in Brandywine, MD… Read more

Tia Bell

Tia Bell

Tia Bell
Tia Bell is a former H.D. Woodson Sr. high player who attended North Carolina State. In high school Tia averaged 13.5 points, 10.9 rebounds, 4.7 blocks (set a school single-season record with 144), 3.1 assists and 2.7 steals per game. While with the Warriors Bell was a two-time Gatorade D.C. Player of the Year (2006, 2007) … Ranked No. 20 nationally at her position by All-Star Girls Report and No. 140 overall … Ranked No. 24 at her position by Scout.com … Named first team All-Met by The Washington Post as a senior and third team All-Metro after her junior season… Read more

Jah'lil Carter

Jah’lil Carter

Jah’lil Carter
Jahlil Carter is a recent graduate and former basketball player of John F. Kennedy (JFK) High School in Silver Spring MD. For the 2011-12 seasons the 6’2” small forward played for the school’s JV team where he averaged 10.5 points per game and six rebounds. Although playing on the team is one of his top priorities, Carter understands that maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or better keeps him on track for being eligible for a credible college. “I think my involvement with SAFEO and listening to my coaches keep me focused on the big prize,” says Carter… Read more

Derek Sheeley-In Memoriam

Derek Sheeley-In Memoriam

Derek Sheeley-In Memoriam
On October 19, 2012, several thousands of Northwest High School faithful cheered on the Jags as they matched up against league rival, the Einstein Titans, in a 42-14 rout. Although everyone came out to root for the home team, they were also there to participate in the ceremony that was to follow. They had come to plant an oak tree and dedicate a plaque in honor of Derek Sheely… Read more

Maidson Worrell

Maidson Worrell

Madison Worrell
SAFEO member Madison Worrell. A.small forward junior who attends Howard high school in Howard County Maryland. Armed with a deadly outside jump shot and a keen ability to find her team mates for open lane layups Worrell is coined to be one of the top players in her school district for the 2013-14 season. With a 3.5 GPA and high score on the SAT exam Madi as we call her, has her eyes on the prize and is looking forward to attending the University of Virginia where she will major in sports communication. Madi also is an aspiring model. For more about the Blue Storm star look for her in an upcoming Sideline magazine issue… Read more

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