I want to keep my classmates laughing, he said. Callens and JiQuez Daniel will also have opportunities to return punts. No player on our team has ever played in a playoff game. The football program has achieved just one winning season in the previous 10 years before his arrival. Senior wide receiver Al Weathers IV had three receptions for 57 yards. Pell City forced another Shades Valley punt and got the ball back near the 50-yard line. He has a sharp offensive mind and good working knowledge of the spread offense and several other concepts. Unfortunately, an injury during his senior season in 1995 cut his playing career short. Sophomore quarterback Earl Woods added 62 yards and two scores on the ground. Other than that, we are looking good.. Tamburellos play at TMI ultimately got the attention of the biggest coach of all. Huffman is a talented team with a punishing ground attack led by Appalachian State commit Makhi Hughes. The Valley defense stiffened and got a big sack by Malique Steele on 4th down. They are a very well coached team. The football team has won over 500 games all-time, which is the second most all-time wins for any team in Jefferson County. For Mitchell, who coached his Starkville High and North Little Rock teams to the state championship game six out of the last eight years, he knows the real season begins tonight. Zayden Leonard is a self-starter that excels on the gridiron and in the classroom. It was a tough loss. I had just picked basketball up in the 7th grade but was much better at it, he said. The Eagles steadily moved the ball down the field, and Bruce scored his third rushing score of the night on a 15-yard run with 4:35 remaining in the half. Instead, he would choose the Auburn Tiger and don the orange and blue. Pinson will be a challenge for the Mounties. A fellow lover of Shades Valley football and its rich history. He ranks number two in the state, only behind Spence McCraken, with 19 region/area championships. Im dedicated to this game, he said. He was able to make three great deflections that forced Homewood to run the ball, he said. He is one of the hardest working and most sincere teammates I have ever seen. We have to win, we have to take care of us first. He really opened the door and gave me the confidence and encouragement to even go and try to play at TMI (prep school), Tamburello said. 11 talking about this. Nelson was happy to escape with a win but sees room for improvement for his young team. He is amazingly loving and humble.. He was the youngest and smallest because he was playing against older kids in 6U pee wee ball for the West End Panthers, says his father, Michael Thomas. However, an extremely questionable holding call negated the score. I go down and help her once or twice a week, he said. Head coach Rueben Nelson was pleased with his team. Bessemer City held a 14-7 lead with 1:39 remaining in the half after the successful PAT. I dont have a bad kid on the team, Nelson said. Barbara Tolbert penned a short poem that sums up the years of hard work and the excitement of the future for her son: Engineer bound is his choice of career.Striving for excellence is all you will hear; look out, Alabama, because hes coming next year. He worked tirelessly, even after his youngest child graduated, to help the school and students. The kids didnt get rattled. However, Shades Valleys Rueben Nelson had other plans. This senior class has played under three different head coaches. The drive came to an end when Brown threw an interception at the goal line with 39 seconds remaining in the first quarter. From the spring until now, David made great strides on and off the field, said defensive line coach Robert Nelson, Jr. He became one of the leaders for the offensive line., David is a bubbly, lovable, and God-fearing young man with an open mind, his mom, Felicite Hunter, said. I wish I had made this decision early on in my career., For the younger Mahand, the experience has been nothing but positive. Moore hooked up with fellow sophomore Dacorion Thomas for a 61-yard touchdown. We will go back and get ready for next week, he said. Pearson has rushed for 770 yards this year and has five rushing touchdowns. He always coached in hunting boots. We are going to get better; it just takes time.. Mitchell added, we are going to have to play good solid football. The Mountie offense was shut out by a stingy Mountain Brook defense that had only given up 17 points coming into the game. The Mounties will play host to their long-time rival and current Region 5 foe Mountain Brook. We are going to get back to being the Mounties of the past, he added. Community Rules This was an opportunity for graduates of the school to come together, said organizer John Goolsby. Sure. I love the position, he said. The Mounties are growing in character. The assistants are: Jamiah Edwards, Adaishya Turner, Rokehria Tarver, Kynedy Odom, Tremarion Jones, and Lauren Nelson. Shades Valley had not qualified more than three runners in a season since 1997. The Mountie defense once again came up with big plays. Thomas wants to leave his mark on the Shades Valley program. The Mounties had an opportunity to get on the board first against Vestavia. Irondale-A large number of Shades Valley alumni gathered at Shades Valley this past Saturday for a fundraising barbeque. For Jacob Mahand, his senior football season is extra special. The Shades Valley lead was cut to 28-22 with 5 minutes remaining in the game. Right now, my goal is to make a full recovery, and if I do decide to play another sport, come back stronger and even more motivated, he said. Brian Moore, former Mountie, Samford Bulldog, and owner of B.Moe Apparel, was optimistic about the events future. Shades Valley (Cahaba) fielded its first team in 1921. Each week he has added improvements to his skill set, and thats a big reason he is 26-4 as a starter.. The road to success is sometimes long, bumpy, and winding. Kickoff is at 7 PM in Lions Pride Stadium on the campus of Briarwood Christian School. Woodlawn outscored the Mounties 24-13 over the last 8 minutes to cut the final Valley lead to 11 points. The game remained a scoreless affair until Mountie senior running back Jordan Pearson broke the deadlock with a 65-yard run up the middle with 1:04 remaining in the third period. Moore almost didnt become a Bulldog. Frank was a family man first. In addition to Pearson, Sophomore quarterback JCauis Moore played a sound game for the Mounties. The Vikings put together another long drive only to be turned away by a Jacaryous Burrow tackle at the Mountie 8-yard line on fourth and goal. Senior Christian Thomas had nine receptions for 154 yards and two touchdowns in the losing effort. We want to make sure the kids have a great experience through sports at Shades Valley., The late Frank Nix did so much for Shades Valley sports programs over the years, Goolsby said. The short field resulted in 21 points for Mountain Brook early in the contest. The shutout Friday night marked the first time since 1941 that a Shades Valley team has been shut out four times in one season. Guerrero said the first thing his mother asked him after telling her he wanted to play this strange new game was, How are you going to play this sport if you dont understand anything?, I started playing offensive line, defensive line, and kicking, he said. Scoring points for the girls, along with Harris, were Avery Cahoon, Kylee Sisk, Sophia Knox, and Lauren Ruf. The sophomore scored on a 22- yard TD run and rushed for 51 yards. While 7-on-7 is common for high school teams today, in the late 80s, it was not. When Shades Valley faces off with the 3rd ranked Cougars of Clay-Chalkville this Friday night, the Mounties will have a new leader at the helm. Micah Thomas decided to lace up the football cleats and snap on the chin strap one more time. The Valley defense held, and the Tigers turned the ball over on downs with 5:31 remaining in the game. When asked about his game-winning kick, Guerrero said, I was ready because it is something that I work on every day in practice. RELATED: Rare honesty from coach Bill Smith sparked the team's biggest win this season in Louisiana. Shades Valley had a chance to get on the board early in the half. The Shades Valley sideline and crowd erupted. Time: In Progress. Christian Thomas, who had nine receptions, tallied over 275 yards of total offense, and scored two touchdowns, was excited after the win. I was not surprised when he told me he was taking all AP classes.. We are going to enjoy this, but then go get ready to improve our seeding. and. The Valley receiving corp continues to improve and is building depth for the upcoming season. They have a very good offensive linethey have some good guys up there. The Mounties rolled up 224 yards on the ground. After forcing a Pinson Valley punt, Christian Thomas sprinted 53 yards and gave the Mounties a first down at the Pinson 25-yard line. The visitors section was well represented by the Mountie faithful that made the trip. Big things are ahead for the humble beast, whose motto is Stay humble and hustle hard. Leonard thought his time on the football field was over, but Rueben Nelson had an idea that the big senior could help the Mounties. The list goes on and on and on. They are riding sky-hightheir coaches are preaching the same thing to their kids. Ken Odom will start at one safety spot, with Roderick Craig and Jacaryous Burrow seeing action. The PAT was good and the score stood at 20-36. prior written permission of Advance Local. All those guys up there are really good thinkers, Mitchell said. 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. His 37-yard strike to a diving Christian Thomas, who came up with an acrobatic diving catch, for the score with 5:00 minutes remaining in the half put the Mounties back on top for good. 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. You probably got a glimpse of B.Moe on the screen, too. The Mountie defense held, and the Tigers threw two incompletions in a row to end the half. Part of the legacy he left was an example for the alumni to follow., https://www.trussvilletribune.com/2022/11/16/cougars-roll-over-mounties-73-49-remain-undefeated/. Shades Valleys offense went on a six-play 85-yard drive and scored on an 11-yard pass from Brown to JiQuez Daniel. Academics are extremely important to Holifield, and he wants to set an example for younger players. The Mountie defense continues to improve each week. 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. IRONDALE, Alabama -- Bill Smith has resigned as the head football coach at Shades Valley. I thought it was so great for the quarterbacks, wide receivers, and defensive backs. Springville qualified a pair of girls and boys runners in 5A. Location. Geordan Clarke played exceptionally well in place of Thomas. The response definitely shows the willingness to support another event, he said. The junior linebacker had 14 total tackles (2 tackles for loss) in the Mountie victory. The Mounties defeated the Woodlawn Colonels 35-14 this past Friday night. (Photo courtesy of John Goolsby). All rights reserved (About Us). The Mounties are looking to bounce back from last years 3-7 season. The two teams finished out the second half by playing a large number of younger players with a running clock. Post season play is what drives Mitchell. When the Shades Valley football team plays its 1,000 game this Friday night on the road at Chelsea, youll find Paschal in his traditional spot. Valley had not played in an overtime game since 2017 and had not had an overtime win since 2000. The Mounties and Tigers have played 26 times previously, with Bessemer holding a 14-11-1 edge in the series. If he continues to work hard, he will come into his own as a receiver.. The depth of Paschals research into the Mountie football program, which is found at http://www.ahsfhs.org/teams2/teampage.asp?Team=Shades%20Valley is comprehensive and impressive. 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. Higginbothams third year leading the Spartans ended with an undefeated season and the 1975 state championship. Higginbotham joined his father in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame with his 2002 enshrinement. I wanted to leave my mark down there.. Senior cornerback Jacob Mahand will lead the secondary from one corner while Erin Callens will man the other corner. Shades Valley High School is a a four-year public high school located in the Birmingham suburb of Irondale. Season. Coming to a new country wasnt easy. The Red and Black would like to say a very special thank you to Gerri Brown. Dates: Friday, October 14, 2022. Weve got to get better and get better fast.. He broke his humerus, which caused a lot of tissue damage to his shoulder, his mom said. The Yellow Jackets held a 24-13 lead with 4:31 remaining in the half. Power 25: Central-Phenix City stays at No. However, the drive stalled, and Valley was forced to punt. Homewood then got the ball back and put together a drive that ended with a go-ahead touchdown with 6:15 remaining. liigh Lu-L; VOL. I cant imagine what a win would mean for us, said Mitchell. The defensive lineman then suffered a nerve injury in his neck after the first game. The Mounties lost a heartbreaker in overtime, 35-42, to state champion Vestavia. All rights reserved. These days Higginbotham is enjoying retirement. Shades Valley opened the second half with a 52-yard run by Micah Thomas, but a penalty nullified the play and the Mountie drive stalled. Jamie Mitchell was picked as the top candidate to lead the Mounties in the 2020 season. Kendarius Irvin scored ten points during the quarter, and Ethan Johnson provided great defensive intensity in the paint for Valley. Gardendale 28, Shades Valley 21: Rockets have Wright Stuff for comeback, Take 5: Region title talk dominates Birmingham's best HS games this week. The event raised almost $10,000 for the football program. I dont prefer any position; as long as I get to play football, it doesnt matter what position I play. Steeles frame and athleticism give him options at the next level. Mrs. Brown graciously donated the video recording system that the Shades Valley football program desperately needed. The Mountie defense played well in a hostile environment against a talented offense. TMI played the junior varsity teams from Notre Dame, Tennesse, Kentucky, and South Carolina each year. The extra point sailed wide left, and the game was tied at 20 with 4:43 remaining in the contest. The fourth quarter was all Clay, and the Cougars pulled away to a big win, largely on the experience of their seven seniors and two juniors. From 1980 to 2000, the program won 159 games, 11 region titles, made 15 playoff appearances, won 21 playoff games, made two state finals, two semi-finals, was a regular fixture in the top-10 and made appearances in the weekly USA Today national rankings. You have got to believe you can win.. Parking: N/A That got my juices flowing, and I ended up going over and talking to the coaches, Richardson said. Shades Valley athletics can provide you the opportunity to be successful for a lifetime!. Im proud of my team and how they played, Clay-Chalkville head coach Drew Gilmer said. The teamwork and discipline that he learned there translates to the football field. Wideouts Quincy Crawford, Kendarius Irvin, and Marcus Thomas also had big days catching the ball. The same goal posts that he had kicked hundreds, if not thousands, of balls through in practice over the years. Micah is one of those kids you love to have around, says Harley. The Shades Valley football program is in the process of growing. Game report coming early next week. SPECIAL TEAMSSpecial teams look to be a strength of the team. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 5/25/18). Pell City put together a 15-play drive and moved to the Valley two-yard line, but the Mountie defense, with the help of a Johnny Steele tackle for loss, held the Panthers out of the end zone. After nine years at Ramsay High School in Birmingham, Nelson compiled a 74-36 overall record, with five seasons with at least 10 victories, including a 6A State Championship in 2016. Morris Higginbotham took his Hewitt-Trussville Huskies to Mountain Brook for the seasons third game. The offense line is adjusting to the loss of Caleb Price. Shades Valley hosts the Gardendale Rockets at Frank Nix Stadium in a non-region game this Friday at 7 pm. The Offensive Cuff em Player of the Week award goes to Steve Brown. It is an unbelievable deal for us to be in the second round of the playoffs. After a steady dose of Pearson on the ground, quarterback JCauis Moore appeared to score on a 42-yard scamper with 2:51 remaining. The offensive line did an incredible job Friday night, said Mitchell. They showed interest and started coming to see me at my basketball games, Moore said. When you think about Pinson Valley, they have the number one cornerback in the United States. They defeated Huffman 41-20 in a region game almost two weeks ago. Allan Cotton added 103 yards on 10 attempts and scored twice. It all started with Shades Valley and Coach Higginbotham. Christian Thomas sealed the victory with a darting 26-yard run for a first down. Bryant added ten rebounds and two blocks. Shades Valley HS: Non Region: 37: 35: W: Week 1: Fri, Aug 29: Bessemer City: 7:00 pm: Bessemer City HS: Non Region: 34: 14: W: Week 2: Fri, Sept 5: Center Point: 7:00 pm: Shades Valley HS: Region 6: 27: 0: W: Week 3: Fri, Sept 12: Acadiana, La: 7:00 pm: Acadiana HS: Non Region: 39: 21: W: Week 4: Fri, Sept 19: Woodlawn: 7:00 pm: Shades Valley HS: Region 6: 49: 13: W: Week 5: Fri, Sept 26: OPEN: Week 6: Fri, Oct 3: Gardendale: 7:00 pm He says it is his job, and the payoff is his success; hes always looking ahead to his future beyond high school.. The two Higginbothams finally squared off against each other as head coaches. Frank Nix passed away in December of 1996, but his legacy lives on at Shades Valley through the facilities that were named in his memory. Football at Shades Valley is nothing new. The Mounties led 28-9 with 3:19 in the third quarter. The sophomore pulled down seven rebounds and added a block. IRONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) Shades Valley High School has a new head football coach. His sacrifice has paid off for him and the team as his name has been called to lead the team in the biggest games of the season., I want to be remembered as a brick in building the new Shades Valley, Wedgeworth said. Kendarius stepped up, Howard said. Roderick is a player that any coach would love to have, said wide receiver coach Martee Pope. The Mounties traveled to Spain Park to take on the Jags, Hueytown, and Helena. Junior Christian Thomas led the Mounties with three receptions. The Mounties defeated the Bearcats 28-14 in a game that was tight until the closing minutes. Jacob Mahand blocked the extra point, and Shades Valley held a 21-9 lead with 5:14 remaining in the quarter. Coach Bryant was the best coach ever, in my opinion, and was very good to me, Higginbotham said. Will you please help to return the Mounties to being the team that NO ONE wants to play? During that span, two of the Spartans five victories came under then Mountain Brook head coach and future Shades Valley head coach Robert Higginbotham. I want to be remembered as a smart, fun, athletic, and hardworking person that always put the important things first, said Irvin. The loss drops Shades Valley to 1-5 on the year and 1-2 in region play. Football There is no data available for Shades Valley for Football. Damion Dick, one of the strongest players on the team, will start at nose guard. During the Bulldogs incredible run in the playoffs, Moore blocked a punt against New Hampshire for a safety and added another block against James Madison. Mitchell brings a new attitude to the Valley program and two state championships in the largest classifications in Mississippi and Arkansas. Coach Jamie Mitchell is working hard to correct those lapses in execution that have plagued his team. 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. He has been a pleasure to get to know over the past five months, and I think that he can go somewhere and play college football.. The Mustangs then turned the ball over on downs after driving into Shades Valley territory. Irondale-The Shades Valley Mounties (8-8, 1-0) got a 58-47 win at home over region opponent Woodlawn (3-8, 0-1) Friday night. Pinson Valley gave the ball back to the Mounties with their second fumble of the night on their opening drive. The recent win-loss record did not discourage Coach Mitchell from taking the head coaching position in Irondale. The Eagles struck quickly on a 69-yard touchdown run by Bruce. He could always be found on the very top row, at the 50-yard line, Hancock attended Shades Valley games for over 40 years. Nix knew that Shades Valley lacked the community that other schools enjoyed and embraced the move from Homewood to Irondale in 1996. My guys have been working really hard and have a lot to prove. he said. In my opinion, the business community has failed to support their local school. The Valley lead was cut to 35-20 on a five-yard quarterback keeper and successful two-point conversion with 3:13 remaining. The 2021 Mounties ended their season with a 3-7 overall record and a 3-3 record in Region 5. With 30 seconds remaining in the quarter, quarterback Steve Brown hit Christian Thomas with an eight-yard scoring strike to get on the board. Teren Moore, a junior, will start at the right guard position. The junior quarterback had 221 passing yards and two passing touchdowns. Shades Valley dropped their season opener on the road last Friday night to then 3rd ranked Clay-Chalkville. Disaster then struck for the Mounties on their next possession. Prior to doing so, the school had posted a need for a game opponent online. Moore liked what he heard from Terry Bowden. They had to place pins in his arm to hold the bone together so it could heal.. Later, the opportunistic defense had big stops with interceptions by Joe Lewis and Cameron Harris. Compare that to California that has 68 junior college teams playing football. Malique Steele led all tacklers with 11 total tackles on the night. Culture critic and historian Elvis Mitchell traces the evolution and revolution of Black cinema from its origins to the impactful films of the 1970s. The game was a back and forth affair, but the Mounties got a late score and a big defensive stand to secure the win. Nix saw the move as an opportunity for Shades Valley to grow. 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. The Shades Valley program, in the 3rd year under Howard (160-85), opened the season with wins over Huffman, Minor, and Carver and a loss on the road to Clay-Chalkville. The Mounties are off this week and will host the Mountain Brook Spartans at home on Sept. 17. Thomas attended football camps at Troy, Middle Tennesse, and Austin Peay this summer. Jacai is extreme smart, well rounded and calm, said his mom, Jenece Wedgeworth. We had a great week of practice and we were able to come out and play fast and physical.. I really believe this can grow and cultivate support from so many that couldnt make it this weekend, said Tamburello. an out-of-state game with the defending state champion from Louisiana's largest classification, John Beverly resigns at St. Luke's in Mobile, According to the school's website, there are 1,400 total students, off-the-field controversy over the last two weeks, which resulted in the suspension of three-year starting quarterback RaShad Louie for a violation of school rules, eliminated the Mounties in the second round last week by a 43-21 margin, Rare honesty from coach Bill Smith sparked the team's biggest win this season in Louisiana. Chris Mahand, a long-time head coach in the state, retired last year so he would have the opportunity to watch Jacob play his senior year. Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson singled out sophomore JiQuez Daniel, who had ten receptions and four scores. When he registered for his senior year, I told Zayden to take some easy classes, his mom, Mimi Leonard, said. Pell City answered back a minute later on a 52-yard touchdown run by Carlos Herring. Despite the challenges, Nelson remains optimistic, we can build this program up; its just going to take time, Nelson said. The senior wide receiver had 209 yards rushing on eight carries and four touchdowns. Shades Valley cornerback Kendall Odom came up with the interception on the two-point conversion attempt. Shades Valley was one of the early adopters in the state. Colors:Cardinal & Black Charlotte has shown interest as well. After our conversation, I wished him luck in the Liberty Bowl, and that was it, he said. Johnny Steele, Zion Cathey, Justin Miller, Nydarius Whetstone, Kayvian Riley, and Kaleb Tolbert will be in the rotation. It was the final game for the Rebels Buddy Anderson after forty-two years as the Head Coach. The rushing attack was once again lead by junior Jordan Pearson with 184 yards. 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. The kids, overall, are learning how to compete on both sides of the ball, he said. Erin Callens chipped in 8 points and handed out 4 assists. The Tigers came up with a big 4th down conversion to the Valley 18-yard line. With 10:47 remaining in the game, the Patriots scored a safety after the Mounties fumbled in their endzone. After Erin Callens returned the kickoff 50 yards, the Mounties drove to the Oxford 14-yard line, but a penalty and sack ended the drive. Brown hit Thomas with a 23-yard TD pass. For Rashad Morris, a starting offensive lineman, the season came to a premature end on September 9th. You are always disappointed with a loss, but I am pleased with the way our guys fought. The Defensive Headhunter Player of the Week award goes to Ethan Johnson. Former Mountie head coach Bill Smith leads the Vikings. Former basketball head coach and defensive coordinator Owen Butts also attended along with long-time assistant Rob Crawford. The Mountie defense played well and appeared to be much improved. The application window is now open. Gone is the spread and in its place is a run-heavy pro-I-formation offense. Mario Byrd returned the opening kickoff for 88 yards to start the scoring for Clay. Brown hit Thomas for a 46-yard touchdown pass with 10:31 remaining in the game. The Vikings executed an onside kick and took possession at the Mountie 29-yard line. Tuscaloosa County lost to the Mountain Brook Spartans in the second round of the playoffs in 2008. Mahand and his father are getting to experience it together. The Mounties received the opening kick but were forced to punt. We are going to keep on chopping wood and trying to get better, he said. The Mountie offense had numerous long drives in the first and second quarters, but due to multiple mistakes, was only able to put 13 points on the scoreboard. Sophomore quarterback JCauis Moore completed 6 of 10 passes for 101 yards. He rebounded from the early injury and hasnt looked back. We want to take what the defense gives us, Nelson added. He had been working extremely hard on his conditioning and strength for his second year with the Mounties. Anna recently graduated from Appalachian State with a degree in Music Therapy and is pursuing a Masters Degree in Counseling. Erin Callens will return kickoffs with Thomas. From a fan perspective, making excuses and having a losing mentality must stop. Kordelle Steele, Xavion Webb and Sam Waldrop bring good size and athleticism to the tight end position for the Mounties. He has shown toughness and has rushed for 346 yards and two touchdowns in the last two games. 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