After an officials conference at midfield, Bruce, the ball carrier, was ruled down and the Eagles retained possession of the ball. The Indians, for the third consecutive time turned the ball over. One thing is for sure, the Mountie football team will miss Rashad Morris and that big smile. There is no doubt that the Ghosts primary goal is to leave opposing defenses screaming at the end of the 2022 season. While he may joke around when he is off the field, the humble Steele is all business when the black helmet goes on. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the
Morris, looking to have a big year, started as a Wenonah Young Dragon at five. They beat us in every aspect of the game, and we just have to get better., Center Point hosts Pinson Valley in another huge region game next week. Senior Karr Staggs moves from the defensive side of the ball to the right guard spot. Samford seemed to be an excellent fit for Moore. Braylen Harts hard pounding runs up the middle and Christian Thomas big gains on the perimeter had the Tiger defense searching for answers. We are going to be a very uptempo team that shoots the three ball and plays pressure defense. The Mounties have several threats behind the arc. Along with Turner, junior Tyree Hines (29 tackles) is giving the Mounties a spark on defense every week. Sophomore Israel Howard looks to be in the rotation as well. It wont be easy, but Reuben Nelson likes a challenge, which is what the Mounties will face. Moore first met the two coaches at the Birmingham Quarterback Clubs Awards Banquet. Baniko Harley will lead the offense while Kordell Jackson will head up the defensive unit. Brown connected with senior Roderick Craig on a 25-yard completion to the Bessemer 11-yard line. Standout Wedgeworth does. I was from Altadena. The Mountie defense played well in a hostile environment against a talented offense. No one on the Shades Valley coaching staff is making excuses for the record. Erin Callens chipped in 8 points and handed out 4 assists. Gross was set to pick up a big gain and a first down on a scramble. He wants to own his own construction company eventually.. Thomas attempted the PAT for the win, but the kick sailed wide left by less than a foot. The start of the 2022 season has not been an easy one for Whetstone. Shades Valley had not qualified more than three runners in a season since 1997. Woodlawn outscored the Mounties 24-13 over the last 8 minutes to cut the final Valley lead to 11 points. The Mounties fell to 1-3, 1-1 in region play on the season. He was always the scorer, though., The muscular, 5-foot-6, 160-pound wide receiver plays much bigger than his size. I wish I had made this decision early on in my career., For the younger Mahand, the experience has been nothing but positive. Basketball There is no data available for Shades Valley for Basketball. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. David Hunter, who began playing football when he was five years old at Crestwood, has been a constant on the Shades Valley offensive line this year. The Mounties close out the regular season tonight on the road against Vestavia in a non-region game. Huffman moved the ball to the Valley 5-yard line but fumbled the ball. The Mounties then went 19-5 over the last two years and reached the second round of the 6A playoffs in each of those seasons. Summer 2022 ELA Reading Assignments Class of 2023 Had football not worked out, Tamburello may very well have had a career as a talent scout. The Mountie defense held, and the Tigers threw two incompletions in a row to end the half. I looked at the stands, and no one left the other night, he added. Frank loved all sports and he wanted Shades Valley to have the best programs and facilities. Irondale, AL 35210 Stadium: Frank A. Nix Memorial Athletic Complex Colors: Cardinal & Black Coach: Reuben Nelson Region: 6A-R6 Overall Record Progress 99.9% Complete 1987 Runner-up Shades Valley Team Team History on AHSFHS.org Coach Curtis Coleman Coach Robert Higginbotham Mario Byrd returned the opening kickoff for 88 yards to start the scoring for Clay. Richardson has this parting advice for the current Mounties, You may not get a second chance like me, so do things right the first time., You can read more about the Birmingham Sports Academy at: https://www.bhamsportsaca.org. During that span, two of the Spartans five victories came under then Mountain Brook head coach and future Shades Valley head coach Robert Higginbotham. Coach Jamie Mitchell is working hard to correct those lapses in execution that have plagued his team. Im thinking, Im from Birmingham, grew up an Alabama fan, and I am calling the toss here at Legion Field! Ben and Katy have three children: Ben, Anna, and Julia. Shades Valley travels to Bessemer City this Friday for a non-region game. When the old man visited the gifted center at his home in Birmingham, Tamburello thanked Bryant with all his heart, and said it was a dream of his to shake the great mans hand and have the opportunity to go to Alabama and play football. Sophomore quarterback JCauis Moore completed 6 of 10 passes for 101 yards. The Vikings were not done, though. When asked what the takeaways were from the defensive performance Mitchell said, the biggest thing is that it is a plus playing a run heavy team last Friday night. Wideouts Quincy Crawford, Kendarius Irvin, and Marcus Thomas also had big days catching the ball. Coach Nelson says he cant control the playoff situation but can get his Mounties ready for Vestavia. His mother and his three uncles all played sports at Valley. A history ofShades ValleyMountiesfootball book is now available. Junior Kendorius Turner and seniors Jamari Scott and senior Mitchell Etheridge, III had fumble recoveries for the Mounties. Brian B.Moe Moore, on Where Are They Now? His 25 playoff appearances rank 20th on the state list (31 is the most by Vestavias Buddy Anderson). Senior Christian Thomas had nine receptions for 154 yards and two touchdowns in the losing effort. Everyone was accepting, and it was a lot of fun, he said. They showed that they dont mind blocking downfield, said Nelson. Shades Valley led 13-10 with 9:33 remaining in the half. In 1996, the new Shades Valley was ready to house more than two thousand students and teachers. They were absorbing it all, and they were patiently waiting their turn. The Mounties went 2-1 in 7-on-7 competition with a win over the Patriots and a win over the Bulldogs to avenge a loss earlier in the day to Anniston. Carterius Ford, Jordan Wright, Cameron Johnson, Jarred Brundidge, Brandon Handley, and Dorien Dansby will be looking to get snaps. I look back at all the football and things Ive experienced, and I always tip my hat to Coach Higginbotham. No player on our team has ever played in a playoff game. Pinsons first score came on a three-yard run by Taurus Chambers with 7:35 remaining in the opening period and a 68-yard touchdown pass to Amari Thomas from Cameron Jennings to close out the first quarter. Off the field, Thomas is a fun-loving, dancing, wing-loving jokester that helps the homeless in his spare time. Clay held a 33-20 lead at the break. As the game went on, they began to wear down, and depth became an issue. This sport means a lot to me. The Eagles powerful offense was led by senior running back Troy Bruce, Jr. Bruce came into the game averaging 147 yards per game and having scored 14 touchdowns. He has an offer from Virginia University of Lynchburg. I am the head football coach, and I have to find a way to put points on the board, Nelson said. Malique Steele will play the Star position when needed. It was my pleasure for him to accompany me to the road games that year. Fairfield converted the two-point conversion, and the game was knotted at 14. The Colonel turned up the defense pressure in the third quarter with Valley senior point guard Sean Crawford on the bench with foul trouble. A big home crowd got a preview of the 2022 Mounties last Thursday night as Shades Valley defeated Springville 28-7 at Frank Nix Stadium. The 2021 Mounties ended their season with a 3-7 overall record and a 3-3 record in Region 5. Brown hit Thomas with a 23-yard TD pass. Im proud of all of them, and I thank God for the opportunity to get a win. Thomas plays second base and outfield for the Mountie baseball team. Nelson also singled out senior Tyler Addie. Dates: Friday, October 14, 2022. The two teams traded punts on their next possessions. We had our shots. Higginbothams third year leading the Spartans ended with an undefeated season and the 1975 state championship. For just the second time all year, the Mounties gave younger players significant game experience. Smith, who punted for coach Bill Curry at Alabama, led the program from a 1-9 record on the field in 2011 to a playoff spot in 2012. The future is bright for the IB student from Pleasant Grove. Center Points next drive saw the Eagles pick up a crucial third down conversion on a 39-yard completion. Shades Valley was forced to take an out-of-state game with the defending state champion from Louisiana's largest classification to complete this year's schedule. JiQuez caught the ball well today. Laney College has most recently been highlighted on NETFLIXs Last Chance U series. It doesnt matter what has happened when they get to the playoffs, he said. The two teams played for 22 straight years between 1968 and 1989, with the Mounties going 17-5. Mountie alumn, Jennifer Krieser, CPA, will oversee auditing and oversight of donations and purchases. We tackled the guy inside the 20, we then got a turnover and were starting inside the 20 instead of getting it out around the 35. Furthermore, Valleys special teams, which had been a strength through the seasons first three games, took a step backward. If you can help someone or make a change, why not go for it?. Mitchell added, we are going to have to play good solid football. I really want to let people know that even doing the IB program; you can still be a good student-athlete and excel in both, he said. This team found itself with a new head coach after Jamie Mitchell left for Hillcrest in early April. Quarterback JCaius Moore completed six passes on nine attempts for 69 yards. I told them nobody remembers your record once you get in.. Vestavia blocked the Mountie punt and returned it 32 yards for a touchdown to take a 17-0 lead with 3:36 remaining in the 3rd quarter. Even though we didnt win a lot of games, I saw some boys grow into young men this season, and that whats this is all about. He really wants to create lasting memories with his friends because he realizes his high school journey will be coming to an end very soon.. Ajari Jones, Peyton Kidd, and Jadon Ford will be in the rotation, while William Looney, Derrick Wilson, JDarius Wedgeworth, and Cedric McIntyre will push for playing time. When asked about his game-winning kick, Guerrero said, I was ready because it is something that I work on every day in practice. Shades Valley High School (SVHS) is a four-year public secondary school in the Birmingham, Alabama suburb of Irondale. He started at center as a freshman in 1983 for the Tigers and was named to the Football News Freshman All-American team that year. I have faith in the Mountie nation. 1 as AHSAA playoffs begin, Spain Park 42, Shades Valley 10: Jags end season with 3-game win streak. His hard work and dedication prepared him; he will be missed in the program., Like most high school players, Kendarius Irvin started playing football at a young age. I want to be known as being part of the team that built and paved the way for Shades Valley.. Caleel has grown to become the leader of our group this year. A phone call to the legendary coach was made from Tamburellos fathers insurance office in Hoover. The NFHS Network will stream the game live. The Mountie defense forced Huffman to punt on their next possession. I was ready on day one because of it. Football is not played at the junior college level in Alabama. That got their attention!. The 64 dual-threat quarterback currently holds seventeen D1 offers, including Florida, Penn State, Michigan State, Arkansas, Oklahoma State, Mississippi State, Kentucky, UAB, and Louisville. He is a scholarship kicker.. We have everything we need to be successful here. Marlon Compton hooked up with Mario Craver again for a 17-yard touchdown. Shades Valley led 7-3 with 36 seconds remaining in the quarter. These days Higginbotham is enjoying retirement. Additionally, Harley will coach the quarterbacks, and Jackson will coach the defensive backs. Mountie quarterback Earl Woods threw for a season-high 252 yards and added another 52 yards on the ground. Radio: None
It's a surprising development in the annual coaching carousel given his track record since taking over the program in 2011. Shades Valley has only played five playoff game since the 2000 season. Follow him on Twitter for the latest high school cool across Alabama. However, the once successful Mountie program fell on hard times over the last two decades. Location. The Mountie offense could not find a rhythm and had to punt. Sports is nothing new to NyDarius. That is not the record that first-year Head Coach Jamie Mitchell thought his Shades Valley team would have after the first five games of the year. November 1st, 2021 Recap: Shades Valley vs. Vestavia Hills 2021 Thomas was up to the task. Character counts. approves new pay rates for some substitutes, Jefferson County Schools announces Districts Teachers of the Year, 2023-2024 Jefferson County International Baccalaureate Applications, 2023-2024 Pre-K Registration for JEFCOED schools, JCVAL 23-24 Fall Semester Applications will open on June 1, 2023. It was always in his blood, said his mother, Kim Steele. On our first kickoff our kick coverage led to a short field. In his first year playing football as a 6th grader, he suffered a severe injury going for a touchdown. He has always clicked with older people.. Malique is a good football player with the potential to play at the college level, he said. Next the hold. Admission: $7.00
You better be looking at the dive and quarterback pitch every snap, said Mitchell. The transition to Tuscaloosa County was a good one for the long-time coach. Shades Valley hosts the Gardendale Rockets at Frank Nix Stadium in a non-region game this Friday at 7 pm. Valley was able to open a 13-0 lead on two Steve Brown passes to Christian Thomas for scores of 37 and 32 yards in the first quarter. Tyree Hines had a great game last week, Nelson said. The Mounties will find themselves headed to postseason play with wins over Chelsea and Woodlawn. The following year Richardson joined Birmingham Prep, a post-graduate prep football program. Daytona Beach, FL. In the 11-on-11 competition, Shades Valley defeated Spain Park and dropped two close contests to the Golden Gophers, led by former Mountie QB Earl Woods, and the Huskies. The loss of Caleb Price, who the staff considered their best lineman, in the first game was a big blow to the team. When he went out, it took a lot of life out of us, Nelson said. The Mounties then moved the ball to the Oxford 35-yard line, but the drive stalled again, and the Yellow Jackets took over with 8:33 remaining in the 3rd quarter. However, the Mounties will have to duplicate last years late-season run to make it to post-season play again. The event raised almost $10,000 for the football program. Kick off is at 7 pm. Wullman Guerrero, a talented kicker with a strong leg, will handle the kick-off, placekicking, and punting duties. Even though it was a tough call to make, he knew it was something he had to do. The athletic complex was named in his memory on October 24, 1997. The kids fought, said Shades Valleys Rueben Nelson. At that moment, the kid from El Salvador was living the American dream in Irondale, Alabama. Thomas started on both sides of the ball for the Mounties. Huffman could not move the ball, and the Mounties moved to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in region play with the 35-20 victory. He has shown toughness and has rushed for 346 yards and two touchdowns in the last two games. Ogilvie originally wanted to play quarterback when he arrived from Vestavia, but Higginbotham had other plans. This marks the third straight game for Valley on the road. Smith's knowledge of the spread offense and his track record should make him an interesting candidate for any jobs that open up over the remainder of the offseason. The Mounties turned to their deep stable of backs after starter Marcus Thomas left the game with a sprained ankle. The Lions secondary had no answer for speedy wide receiver Al Weathers IV. Valley started their next possession from their 27-yard line with 1:52 remaining in the half. I think the kids are starting to understand the magnitude of where we are, said Head Coach Jamie Mitchell. Rodreckus Johnson then ran for a 6-yard touchdown with 5:39 remaining in the opening quarter. Moores dominance during the Mounties 6A playoff run got the attention of Terry Bowden and Jimbo Fisher at Samford. The Mounties defeated the Bearcats 28-14 in a game that was tight until the closing minutes. Take 5: A look at Birmingham's best HS football games this week, Clay-Chalkville 31, Shades Valley 6: Willie Miller lead Cougars over Mounties, See AL.com's weekly staff HS football picks, Vestavia Hills 41, Shades Valley 21: Cooper Bishop leads Rebels with 3 TDs, Buy newspaper front pages, poster and more. Mr. 291 TELEPH O NE 332-4601 SALEM. Steele is looking forward to the game, we are not traveling down there for nothing., If anyone ever had the right pedigree to be a successful high school coach, it was Robert Higginbotham, or Coach Higg, as he is known to many. The Hornets took a 7-0 lead early. With everything that has happened this year, making the playoffs would be a great end to season one, Mitchell said. The Mounties were again able to move the ball deep into Eagle territory. We were all the way from Bessemer to Irondale with our kids, and it was so rewarding to get them to play together when they sometimes didnt really know each other when practice started., Despite the geographical challenges, the Mounties thrived, particularly from 1987 to 1998. Hes handled everything weve given him. The Mounties lost their starting and backup quarterbacks this week and were forced to start Jacari Wedgeworth, a wide receiver, at the position. Eliminating those lapses, when the team goes offline, as Mitchell calls the mistakes, will go a long way towards ending the Mounties losing streak and putting a check mark in the win column. The two teams headed to their locker rooms, with the Mounties holding on to a 12-7 lead. It will help preparation heading into the game.. Tyler Addie made the biggest defensive play of the night. Valley was forced to punt with 20 seconds to go in the game. He plans to attend Barbering school at Lawson State. He left Cal to coach at Berkeley High School in 1997 and 1998. It wont be easy as the Mounties compete in Class 6A Region 5 with a non-region schedule that includes Clay-Chalkville, Pinson Valley, Gardendale, and Vestavia Hills. The Mustangs took the opening kick and drove to the Mountie 12-yard line, but the Mountie defense forced a fumble on the the next play and Caleel Holifield came up with the recovery. We are going to have to weather their emotions. Richardson was a big-play threat for the Mounties whenever he touched the ball. You can tell we have some guys that have spent some extensive time in the weight room, Mitchell said. The other starter at tackle is 6-foot-1, 280-pound Caleb Price. On fourth down, Fairfield attempted another pass. Im still proud of the guys, but with that being said, we are still building a culture and making guys realize how important it is to compete every night.. Erin Callens will return kickoffs with Thomas. I think our players played hard last night, he said. Kendarius Irvin scored ten points during the quarter, and Ethan Johnson provided great defensive intensity in the paint for Valley. On Shades Valleys next possession, the Mounties moved the ball to the Eagle 32-yard line, but the drive stalled, and Valley turned the ball over on downs with 4:35 remaining in the first quarter. The funny part is that I didnt know anything! If we are going to play the sport, we are going to play it with the utmost sportsmanship, and we are going to build charactercharacter still matters.. Birmingham picks: Who wins Taulia vs. Tyson showdown in Class 7A? They are really good at what they do, said Mountie Head Coach Jamie Mitchell. Sean Crawford had 8 points and 3 assists for the Mounties. Senior running back Jordan Pearson led the Mounties with 49 rushing yards. Brown had a big day throwing to the Mountie receivers. Senior Tyler Addie led all Mountie tacklers with eight total tackles. The Bearcats were only able to produce 34 yards through the air. An 8-yard sack by junior defensive end Clayton Garrison ended the Vikings drive and the half. Richardson graduated in 1996 and remained with the Cal football program as a graduate assistant for the 1996 season. N/A; OG N . Your Shades Valley High School football team desperately needs funds to upgrade its program. He was five years old when he started playing sports for the Western YMCA, Wallace said. Bryant would pass away four weeks after the bowl game. I was not surprised when he told me he was taking all AP classes.. Leonard thought his time on the football field was over, but Rueben Nelson had an idea that the big senior could help the Mounties. Ware had nine receptions for seventy-four yards. Id pass her the ball, and she had no fear in taking it to the basketshe was awesome., Malique Steele showed his moms same fearless attitude early on. Scoring points for the girls, along with Harris, were Avery Cahoon, Kylee Sisk, Sophia Knox, and Lauren Ruf. Danville This past Saturday, runners from 220 Alabama high schools converged on a wet, and muddy Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center for the 2022 AHSAA XC meet. We threw him in a tough situation and he responded.. The game against Clay-Chalkville starts at 7 pm and can be seen on the NFHS app. Tamburello has this advice for the 2022 Shades Valley Mountie football team, I want you to understand Valleys great tradition and the incredible opportunities and life lessons that football and being part of a team provide! The Mounties came out in the second half, continued to play aggressively, and pushed the lead to 45-23 at the end of the third period. The Defensive Headhunter Player of the Week award goes to Clayton Garrison. Higginbotham left Etowah after one season to fulfill his military obligation. Richardson then made the jump to the collegiate level. Oxford quickly moved the ball inside the Mountie ten-yard line, but the Valley defense stiffened and forced Oxford to settle for a field goal. The playoffs are literally why I stay in this business. The application is currently closed for the spring semester. Click the link above to learn more. Sophomore Tyree Hines will man the other corner. David Ware was the leading rusher for the Mounties. Higginbotham was awarded the Alabama Football Coaches Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. Unfortunately, I witnessed an individual complain to an assistant coach as they left the field after a disappointing loss. Briarwood, capitalizing on costly Mountie mistakes, scored two touchdowns in the span of 82 seconds. Since the 2000 season, the program has made the playoffs only four times and won 68 games. Things didnt go as we all hoped, but we saw a lot of positive things this year. They have come ready to play the last couple of games.. Junior QB Steve Brown hooked up with Christian Thomas, Quincy Crawford, Kordae Harper, and JiQuez Daniel for scores. Micah is one of those kids you love to have around, says Harley. Senior wide receiver Al Weathers IV was the leading receiver with four receptions for 58 yards. They continue to gel and improve each week. His ten-year record at County was 89-30. Irvin returned to football for his senior year because I knew that Coach Nelson was building something great and something that I hadnt seen since Ive been at Shades Valley., Kendarius is a true pleasure to coach, said wide receiver coach Martee Pope. From the trip to Prichard for the Mounties first playoff game against Vigor in 1966 to the playoffs at Legion Field in 1974,, Paschal continued, we would reminisce about games we both witnessed and what might have been, such as the near misses in the state title games against Vigor in 1987 and Anniston in 1994.. They defeated Huffman 41-20 in a region game almost two weeks ago. For two and a half years he worked hard as the co-chair of the athletic facilities steering committee to bring his vision of Mountie athletics to life at the Irondale campus. The Mountie running game was solid against Huffman. On first down, a penalty backed Shades Valley up 5 yards. It was a good win and the kids are still learning, said Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson. Tolbert is looking to attend the University of Alabama and major in engineering next year. The Mounties took the opening kickoff but could not pick up the first down and had to punt.
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After an officials conference at midfield, Bruce, the ball carrier, was ruled down and the Eagles retained possession of the ball. The Indians, for the third consecutive time turned the ball over. One thing is for sure, the Mountie football team will miss Rashad Morris and that big smile. There is no doubt that the Ghosts primary goal is to leave opposing defenses screaming at the end of the 2022 season. While he may joke around when he is off the field, the humble Steele is all business when the black helmet goes on. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the Morris, looking to have a big year, started as a Wenonah Young Dragon at five. They beat us in every aspect of the game, and we just have to get better., Center Point hosts Pinson Valley in another huge region game next week. Senior Karr Staggs moves from the defensive side of the ball to the right guard spot. Samford seemed to be an excellent fit for Moore. Braylen Harts hard pounding runs up the middle and Christian Thomas big gains on the perimeter had the Tiger defense searching for answers. We are going to be a very uptempo team that shoots the three ball and plays pressure defense. The Mounties have several threats behind the arc. Along with Turner, junior Tyree Hines (29 tackles) is giving the Mounties a spark on defense every week. Sophomore Israel Howard looks to be in the rotation as well. It wont be easy, but Reuben Nelson likes a challenge, which is what the Mounties will face. Moore first met the two coaches at the Birmingham Quarterback Clubs Awards Banquet. Baniko Harley will lead the offense while Kordell Jackson will head up the defensive unit. Brown connected with senior Roderick Craig on a 25-yard completion to the Bessemer 11-yard line. Standout Wedgeworth does. I was from Altadena. The Mountie defense played well in a hostile environment against a talented offense. No one on the Shades Valley coaching staff is making excuses for the record. Erin Callens chipped in 8 points and handed out 4 assists. Gross was set to pick up a big gain and a first down on a scramble. He wants to own his own construction company eventually.. Thomas attempted the PAT for the win, but the kick sailed wide left by less than a foot. The start of the 2022 season has not been an easy one for Whetstone. Shades Valley had not qualified more than three runners in a season since 1997. Woodlawn outscored the Mounties 24-13 over the last 8 minutes to cut the final Valley lead to 11 points. The Mounties fell to 1-3, 1-1 in region play on the season. He was always the scorer, though., The muscular, 5-foot-6, 160-pound wide receiver plays much bigger than his size. I wish I had made this decision early on in my career., For the younger Mahand, the experience has been nothing but positive. Basketball There is no data available for Shades Valley for Basketball. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. David Hunter, who began playing football when he was five years old at Crestwood, has been a constant on the Shades Valley offensive line this year. The Mounties close out the regular season tonight on the road against Vestavia in a non-region game. Huffman moved the ball to the Valley 5-yard line but fumbled the ball. The Mounties then went 19-5 over the last two years and reached the second round of the 6A playoffs in each of those seasons. Summer 2022 ELA Reading Assignments Class of 2023 Had football not worked out, Tamburello may very well have had a career as a talent scout. The Mountie defense held, and the Tigers threw two incompletions in a row to end the half. I looked at the stands, and no one left the other night, he added. Frank loved all sports and he wanted Shades Valley to have the best programs and facilities. Irondale, AL 35210 Stadium: Frank A. Nix Memorial Athletic Complex Colors: Cardinal & Black Coach: Reuben Nelson Region: 6A-R6 Overall Record Progress 99.9% Complete 1987 Runner-up Shades Valley Team Team History on AHSFHS.org Coach Curtis Coleman Coach Robert Higginbotham Mario Byrd returned the opening kickoff for 88 yards to start the scoring for Clay. Richardson has this parting advice for the current Mounties, You may not get a second chance like me, so do things right the first time., You can read more about the Birmingham Sports Academy at: https://www.bhamsportsaca.org. During that span, two of the Spartans five victories came under then Mountain Brook head coach and future Shades Valley head coach Robert Higginbotham. Coach Jamie Mitchell is working hard to correct those lapses in execution that have plagued his team. Im thinking, Im from Birmingham, grew up an Alabama fan, and I am calling the toss here at Legion Field! Ben and Katy have three children: Ben, Anna, and Julia. Shades Valley travels to Bessemer City this Friday for a non-region game. When the old man visited the gifted center at his home in Birmingham, Tamburello thanked Bryant with all his heart, and said it was a dream of his to shake the great mans hand and have the opportunity to go to Alabama and play football. Sophomore quarterback JCauis Moore completed 6 of 10 passes for 101 yards. The Vikings were not done, though. When asked what the takeaways were from the defensive performance Mitchell said, the biggest thing is that it is a plus playing a run heavy team last Friday night. Wideouts Quincy Crawford, Kendarius Irvin, and Marcus Thomas also had big days catching the ball. Coach Nelson says he cant control the playoff situation but can get his Mounties ready for Vestavia. His mother and his three uncles all played sports at Valley. A history ofShades ValleyMountiesfootball book is now available. Junior Kendorius Turner and seniors Jamari Scott and senior Mitchell Etheridge, III had fumble recoveries for the Mounties. Brian B.Moe Moore, on Where Are They Now? His 25 playoff appearances rank 20th on the state list (31 is the most by Vestavias Buddy Anderson). Senior Christian Thomas had nine receptions for 154 yards and two touchdowns in the losing effort. Everyone was accepting, and it was a lot of fun, he said. They showed that they dont mind blocking downfield, said Nelson. Shades Valley led 13-10 with 9:33 remaining in the half. In 1996, the new Shades Valley was ready to house more than two thousand students and teachers. They were absorbing it all, and they were patiently waiting their turn. The Mounties went 2-1 in 7-on-7 competition with a win over the Patriots and a win over the Bulldogs to avenge a loss earlier in the day to Anniston. Carterius Ford, Jordan Wright, Cameron Johnson, Jarred Brundidge, Brandon Handley, and Dorien Dansby will be looking to get snaps. I look back at all the football and things Ive experienced, and I always tip my hat to Coach Higginbotham. No player on our team has ever played in a playoff game. Pinsons first score came on a three-yard run by Taurus Chambers with 7:35 remaining in the opening period and a 68-yard touchdown pass to Amari Thomas from Cameron Jennings to close out the first quarter. Off the field, Thomas is a fun-loving, dancing, wing-loving jokester that helps the homeless in his spare time. Clay held a 33-20 lead at the break. As the game went on, they began to wear down, and depth became an issue. This sport means a lot to me. The Eagles powerful offense was led by senior running back Troy Bruce, Jr. Bruce came into the game averaging 147 yards per game and having scored 14 touchdowns. He has an offer from Virginia University of Lynchburg. I am the head football coach, and I have to find a way to put points on the board, Nelson said. Malique Steele will play the Star position when needed. It was my pleasure for him to accompany me to the road games that year. Fairfield converted the two-point conversion, and the game was knotted at 14. The Colonel turned up the defense pressure in the third quarter with Valley senior point guard Sean Crawford on the bench with foul trouble. A big home crowd got a preview of the 2022 Mounties last Thursday night as Shades Valley defeated Springville 28-7 at Frank Nix Stadium. The 2021 Mounties ended their season with a 3-7 overall record and a 3-3 record in Region 5. Brown hit Thomas with a 23-yard TD pass. Im proud of all of them, and I thank God for the opportunity to get a win. Thomas plays second base and outfield for the Mountie baseball team. Nelson also singled out senior Tyler Addie. Dates: Friday, October 14, 2022. The two teams traded punts on their next possessions. We had our shots. Higginbothams third year leading the Spartans ended with an undefeated season and the 1975 state championship. For just the second time all year, the Mounties gave younger players significant game experience. Smith, who punted for coach Bill Curry at Alabama, led the program from a 1-9 record on the field in 2011 to a playoff spot in 2012. The future is bright for the IB student from Pleasant Grove. Center Points next drive saw the Eagles pick up a crucial third down conversion on a 39-yard completion. Shades Valley was forced to take an out-of-state game with the defending state champion from Louisiana's largest classification to complete this year's schedule. JiQuez caught the ball well today. Laney College has most recently been highlighted on NETFLIXs Last Chance U series. It doesnt matter what has happened when they get to the playoffs, he said. The two teams played for 22 straight years between 1968 and 1989, with the Mounties going 17-5. Mountie alumn, Jennifer Krieser, CPA, will oversee auditing and oversight of donations and purchases. We tackled the guy inside the 20, we then got a turnover and were starting inside the 20 instead of getting it out around the 35. Furthermore, Valleys special teams, which had been a strength through the seasons first three games, took a step backward. If you can help someone or make a change, why not go for it?. Mitchell added, we are going to have to play good solid football. I really want to let people know that even doing the IB program; you can still be a good student-athlete and excel in both, he said. This team found itself with a new head coach after Jamie Mitchell left for Hillcrest in early April. Quarterback JCaius Moore completed six passes on nine attempts for 69 yards. I told them nobody remembers your record once you get in.. Vestavia blocked the Mountie punt and returned it 32 yards for a touchdown to take a 17-0 lead with 3:36 remaining in the 3rd quarter. Even though we didnt win a lot of games, I saw some boys grow into young men this season, and that whats this is all about. He really wants to create lasting memories with his friends because he realizes his high school journey will be coming to an end very soon.. Ajari Jones, Peyton Kidd, and Jadon Ford will be in the rotation, while William Looney, Derrick Wilson, JDarius Wedgeworth, and Cedric McIntyre will push for playing time. When asked about his game-winning kick, Guerrero said, I was ready because it is something that I work on every day in practice. Shades Valley High School (SVHS) is a four-year public secondary school in the Birmingham, Alabama suburb of Irondale. He started at center as a freshman in 1983 for the Tigers and was named to the Football News Freshman All-American team that year. I have faith in the Mountie nation. 1 as AHSAA playoffs begin, Spain Park 42, Shades Valley 10: Jags end season with 3-game win streak. His hard work and dedication prepared him; he will be missed in the program., Like most high school players, Kendarius Irvin started playing football at a young age. I want to be known as being part of the team that built and paved the way for Shades Valley.. Caleel has grown to become the leader of our group this year. A phone call to the legendary coach was made from Tamburellos fathers insurance office in Hoover. The NFHS Network will stream the game live. The Mountie defense forced Huffman to punt on their next possession. I was ready on day one because of it. Football is not played at the junior college level in Alabama. That got their attention!. The 64 dual-threat quarterback currently holds seventeen D1 offers, including Florida, Penn State, Michigan State, Arkansas, Oklahoma State, Mississippi State, Kentucky, UAB, and Louisville. He is a scholarship kicker.. We have everything we need to be successful here. Marlon Compton hooked up with Mario Craver again for a 17-yard touchdown. Shades Valley led 7-3 with 36 seconds remaining in the quarter. These days Higginbotham is enjoying retirement. Additionally, Harley will coach the quarterbacks, and Jackson will coach the defensive backs. Mountie quarterback Earl Woods threw for a season-high 252 yards and added another 52 yards on the ground. Radio: None It's a surprising development in the annual coaching carousel given his track record since taking over the program in 2011. Shades Valley has only played five playoff game since the 2000 season. Follow him on Twitter for the latest high school cool across Alabama. However, the once successful Mountie program fell on hard times over the last two decades. Location. The Mountie offense could not find a rhythm and had to punt. Sports is nothing new to NyDarius. That is not the record that first-year Head Coach Jamie Mitchell thought his Shades Valley team would have after the first five games of the year. November 1st, 2021 Recap: Shades Valley vs. Vestavia Hills 2021 Thomas was up to the task. Character counts. approves new pay rates for some substitutes, Jefferson County Schools announces Districts Teachers of the Year, 2023-2024 Jefferson County International Baccalaureate Applications, 2023-2024 Pre-K Registration for JEFCOED schools, JCVAL 23-24 Fall Semester Applications will open on June 1, 2023. It was always in his blood, said his mother, Kim Steele. On our first kickoff our kick coverage led to a short field. In his first year playing football as a 6th grader, he suffered a severe injury going for a touchdown. He has always clicked with older people.. Malique is a good football player with the potential to play at the college level, he said. Next the hold. Admission: $7.00 You better be looking at the dive and quarterback pitch every snap, said Mitchell. The transition to Tuscaloosa County was a good one for the long-time coach. Shades Valley hosts the Gardendale Rockets at Frank Nix Stadium in a non-region game this Friday at 7 pm. Valley was able to open a 13-0 lead on two Steve Brown passes to Christian Thomas for scores of 37 and 32 yards in the first quarter. Tyree Hines had a great game last week, Nelson said. The Mounties will find themselves headed to postseason play with wins over Chelsea and Woodlawn. The following year Richardson joined Birmingham Prep, a post-graduate prep football program. Daytona Beach, FL. In the 11-on-11 competition, Shades Valley defeated Spain Park and dropped two close contests to the Golden Gophers, led by former Mountie QB Earl Woods, and the Huskies. The loss of Caleb Price, who the staff considered their best lineman, in the first game was a big blow to the team. When he went out, it took a lot of life out of us, Nelson said. The Mounties then moved the ball to the Oxford 35-yard line, but the drive stalled again, and the Yellow Jackets took over with 8:33 remaining in the 3rd quarter. However, the Mounties will have to duplicate last years late-season run to make it to post-season play again. The event raised almost $10,000 for the football program. Kick off is at 7 pm. Wullman Guerrero, a talented kicker with a strong leg, will handle the kick-off, placekicking, and punting duties. Even though it was a tough call to make, he knew it was something he had to do. The athletic complex was named in his memory on October 24, 1997. The kids fought, said Shades Valleys Rueben Nelson. At that moment, the kid from El Salvador was living the American dream in Irondale, Alabama. Thomas started on both sides of the ball for the Mounties. Huffman could not move the ball, and the Mounties moved to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in region play with the 35-20 victory. He has shown toughness and has rushed for 346 yards and two touchdowns in the last two games. Ogilvie originally wanted to play quarterback when he arrived from Vestavia, but Higginbotham had other plans. This marks the third straight game for Valley on the road. Smith's knowledge of the spread offense and his track record should make him an interesting candidate for any jobs that open up over the remainder of the offseason. The Mounties turned to their deep stable of backs after starter Marcus Thomas left the game with a sprained ankle. The Lions secondary had no answer for speedy wide receiver Al Weathers IV. Valley started their next possession from their 27-yard line with 1:52 remaining in the half. I think the kids are starting to understand the magnitude of where we are, said Head Coach Jamie Mitchell. Rodreckus Johnson then ran for a 6-yard touchdown with 5:39 remaining in the opening quarter. Moores dominance during the Mounties 6A playoff run got the attention of Terry Bowden and Jimbo Fisher at Samford. The Mounties defeated the Bearcats 28-14 in a game that was tight until the closing minutes. Take 5: A look at Birmingham's best HS football games this week, Clay-Chalkville 31, Shades Valley 6: Willie Miller lead Cougars over Mounties, See AL.com's weekly staff HS football picks, Vestavia Hills 41, Shades Valley 21: Cooper Bishop leads Rebels with 3 TDs, Buy newspaper front pages, poster and more. Mr. 291 TELEPH O NE 332-4601 SALEM. Steele is looking forward to the game, we are not traveling down there for nothing., If anyone ever had the right pedigree to be a successful high school coach, it was Robert Higginbotham, or Coach Higg, as he is known to many. The Hornets took a 7-0 lead early. With everything that has happened this year, making the playoffs would be a great end to season one, Mitchell said. The Mounties were again able to move the ball deep into Eagle territory. We were all the way from Bessemer to Irondale with our kids, and it was so rewarding to get them to play together when they sometimes didnt really know each other when practice started., Despite the geographical challenges, the Mounties thrived, particularly from 1987 to 1998. Hes handled everything weve given him. The Mounties lost their starting and backup quarterbacks this week and were forced to start Jacari Wedgeworth, a wide receiver, at the position. Eliminating those lapses, when the team goes offline, as Mitchell calls the mistakes, will go a long way towards ending the Mounties losing streak and putting a check mark in the win column. The two teams headed to their locker rooms, with the Mounties holding on to a 12-7 lead. It will help preparation heading into the game.. Tyler Addie made the biggest defensive play of the night. Valley was forced to punt with 20 seconds to go in the game. He plans to attend Barbering school at Lawson State. He left Cal to coach at Berkeley High School in 1997 and 1998. It wont be easy as the Mounties compete in Class 6A Region 5 with a non-region schedule that includes Clay-Chalkville, Pinson Valley, Gardendale, and Vestavia Hills. The Mustangs took the opening kick and drove to the Mountie 12-yard line, but the Mountie defense forced a fumble on the the next play and Caleel Holifield came up with the recovery. We are going to have to weather their emotions. Richardson was a big-play threat for the Mounties whenever he touched the ball. You can tell we have some guys that have spent some extensive time in the weight room, Mitchell said. The other starter at tackle is 6-foot-1, 280-pound Caleb Price. On fourth down, Fairfield attempted another pass. Im still proud of the guys, but with that being said, we are still building a culture and making guys realize how important it is to compete every night.. Erin Callens will return kickoffs with Thomas. I think our players played hard last night, he said. Kendarius Irvin scored ten points during the quarter, and Ethan Johnson provided great defensive intensity in the paint for Valley. On Shades Valleys next possession, the Mounties moved the ball to the Eagle 32-yard line, but the drive stalled, and Valley turned the ball over on downs with 4:35 remaining in the first quarter. The funny part is that I didnt know anything! If we are going to play the sport, we are going to play it with the utmost sportsmanship, and we are going to build charactercharacter still matters.. Birmingham picks: Who wins Taulia vs. Tyson showdown in Class 7A? They are really good at what they do, said Mountie Head Coach Jamie Mitchell. Sean Crawford had 8 points and 3 assists for the Mounties. Senior running back Jordan Pearson led the Mounties with 49 rushing yards. Brown had a big day throwing to the Mountie receivers. Senior Tyler Addie led all Mountie tacklers with eight total tackles. The Bearcats were only able to produce 34 yards through the air. An 8-yard sack by junior defensive end Clayton Garrison ended the Vikings drive and the half. Richardson graduated in 1996 and remained with the Cal football program as a graduate assistant for the 1996 season. N/A; OG N . Your Shades Valley High School football team desperately needs funds to upgrade its program. He was five years old when he started playing sports for the Western YMCA, Wallace said. Bryant would pass away four weeks after the bowl game. I was not surprised when he told me he was taking all AP classes.. Leonard thought his time on the football field was over, but Rueben Nelson had an idea that the big senior could help the Mounties. Ware had nine receptions for seventy-four yards. Id pass her the ball, and she had no fear in taking it to the basketshe was awesome., Malique Steele showed his moms same fearless attitude early on. Scoring points for the girls, along with Harris, were Avery Cahoon, Kylee Sisk, Sophia Knox, and Lauren Ruf. Danville This past Saturday, runners from 220 Alabama high schools converged on a wet, and muddy Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center for the 2022 AHSAA XC meet. We threw him in a tough situation and he responded.. The game against Clay-Chalkville starts at 7 pm and can be seen on the NFHS app. Tamburello has this advice for the 2022 Shades Valley Mountie football team, I want you to understand Valleys great tradition and the incredible opportunities and life lessons that football and being part of a team provide! The Mounties came out in the second half, continued to play aggressively, and pushed the lead to 45-23 at the end of the third period. The Defensive Headhunter Player of the Week award goes to Clayton Garrison. Higginbotham left Etowah after one season to fulfill his military obligation. Richardson then made the jump to the collegiate level. Oxford quickly moved the ball inside the Mountie ten-yard line, but the Valley defense stiffened and forced Oxford to settle for a field goal. The playoffs are literally why I stay in this business. The application is currently closed for the spring semester. Click the link above to learn more. Sophomore Tyree Hines will man the other corner. David Ware was the leading rusher for the Mounties. Higginbotham was awarded the Alabama Football Coaches Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. Unfortunately, I witnessed an individual complain to an assistant coach as they left the field after a disappointing loss. Briarwood, capitalizing on costly Mountie mistakes, scored two touchdowns in the span of 82 seconds. Since the 2000 season, the program has made the playoffs only four times and won 68 games. Things didnt go as we all hoped, but we saw a lot of positive things this year. They have come ready to play the last couple of games.. Junior QB Steve Brown hooked up with Christian Thomas, Quincy Crawford, Kordae Harper, and JiQuez Daniel for scores. Micah is one of those kids you love to have around, says Harley. Senior wide receiver Al Weathers IV was the leading receiver with four receptions for 58 yards. They continue to gel and improve each week. His ten-year record at County was 89-30. Irvin returned to football for his senior year because I knew that Coach Nelson was building something great and something that I hadnt seen since Ive been at Shades Valley., Kendarius is a true pleasure to coach, said wide receiver coach Martee Pope. From the trip to Prichard for the Mounties first playoff game against Vigor in 1966 to the playoffs at Legion Field in 1974,, Paschal continued, we would reminisce about games we both witnessed and what might have been, such as the near misses in the state title games against Vigor in 1987 and Anniston in 1994.. They defeated Huffman 41-20 in a region game almost two weeks ago. For two and a half years he worked hard as the co-chair of the athletic facilities steering committee to bring his vision of Mountie athletics to life at the Irondale campus. The Mountie running game was solid against Huffman. On first down, a penalty backed Shades Valley up 5 yards. It was a good win and the kids are still learning, said Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson. Tolbert is looking to attend the University of Alabama and major in engineering next year. The Mounties took the opening kickoff but could not pick up the first down and had to punt.
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