Jackson and Emma are high school sweethearts whose story began in the Minco basketball gym. Jackson was on the court, while Emma was in cheering on the sideline. Though their eyes met that night, they never spoke—Jackson was convinced Emma’s brother, Cole, was her boyfriend and was too nervous to approach her. Instead, he took a chance in a quieter way, finding her on Snapchat and adding her. What started as simple conversations quickly turned into something deeper. In the middle of the uncertainty of COVID, they went on their first date, proving that even in a strange and difficult time, something beautiful could grow. They officially began dating in May 2020, and six years later, their love has only grown stronger. What started as a glance across a gym has turned into a lasting love story they’re still writing together.