The Shades Valley football team (2-5, 2-2) won a critical 6A, Region 5 game over Homewood (5-2, 3-2) on Senior Night this past Friday. We had our shots. I was ready on day one because of it. 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. We want to be multiple and want to spread things out, Nelson said. The quiet and hard working Roderick Craig joined the football team for his senior year. Junior point guard Kevin Kirk, Jr. led the Cougars with 19 points and 5 rebounds. The Mounties travel to Pell City Tuesday night for another region game at 7:30. This Friday night Valley will square off with a well-coached, talented, and undefeated Briarwood team on the road in a Region 5 matchup. Richardson is one of 63 members of a highly decorated group that includes dozens of NFL players, including Keyshawn Johnson, Steve Smith, Isaac Bruce, Greg Townsend, Jeff Garcia, Jason Seahorn, and Steve Sarkisian, to name a few. The Mounties got off to a fast start with a thunderous dunk by senior Kendarius Irvin, 10 points, and 4 rebounds. The Hewitt-Trussville boys and girls teams finished in 7th place in 7A. That group has now had three games together. Tamburellos childhood hero offered him a scholarship that night. The Mounties lost their starting and backup quarterbacks this week and were forced to start Jacari Wedgeworth, a wide receiver, at the position. He played a phenomenal game for us on the back end. The Colonel turned up the defense pressure in the third quarter with Valley senior point guard Sean Crawford on the bench with foul trouble. Moore almost didnt become a Bulldog. The drive ultimately reached the Oxford 19-yard line, but an intentional grounding call moved the ball back to the 34-yard line, and the drive stalled. SNOW 1 THE SALEM NEWS v\l \ I HI M Snow t inches IiOW tonight 15-20. Pearson scored the games first touchdown on a 79-yard run. I just want to leave a positive impact in all that I do, he said. Mitchell has been pleased with the teams mental state thus far. Tyler Addie made the biggest defensive play of the night. Leading the offense is last years offensive coordinator, Kyle Dickerson. Irondale-A large number of Shades Valley alumni gathered at Shades Valley this past Saturday for a fundraising barbeque. He took his junior year off from football but returned and attended football camps at UAB, Alabama A&M, and West Florida this past summer. Christian Thomas will get time at corner this season, as will Jamie Small. No player on our team has ever played in a playoff game. Higginbotham indeed had a great deal of success in Northport. Pearson has rushed for 770 yards this year and has five rushing touchdowns. You probably got a glimpse of B.Moe on the screen, too. The Mounties are in Region 6 in 6A this season. They have come ready to play the last couple of games.. Part of the Jefferson County School System, it was established in Fall 1949 on Hermosa Drive near Homewood as a replacement for Shades Cahaba High School. Nelson arrived from Ramsay High School with 15 years of head coaching experience and a career record of 114-64. The Mounties still managed to win a first-round state playoff game after losing Louie in the midst of their preparation for the first week of the playoffs. 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. We left a lot of points on the field. Irondale Shades Valley (4-4) went into their rematch with Clay-Chalkville (3-5) on a three-game losing streak. Season. The two teams met for 48 straight years. Improving, moving ahead, getting better, whatever you want to call it, hurts. Ben and Katy have three children: Ben, Anna, and Julia. Hewitt-Trussville, Shades Valley, Center Point and Springville had runners to compete at the championship event. The biggest challenge has been getting the kids to buy in, Nelson said. The Shades Valley offense scored 27 points and rolled up 333 yards on the ground against Vestavia. You are always disappointed with a loss, but I am pleased with the way our guys fought. We had some bumps in the road, but overall these guys never gave up on this coaching staff and each other. The team said they needed another running back, so I stepped up, Thomas said. Briarwood has a strong running game to complement Vizzinas arm. Proudly Managed & Hosted by Adam Black Media Brown hit Kordae Harper on a 54-yard pass for a score, but a penalty on the play took the points off the board, and the Mounties were forced to punt. High School Football Sports favorite Clay-Chalkville vs Shades Valley Live at teams in Game with a major 46 to 216 victory. Free & Reduced Meals Application for 2022-2023 Payments are Due by August 1, 2022! I am happy to hear reports that the current city leadership is open to and is supporting the school to some degree. Pinson will be a challenge for the Mounties. This senior class has played under three different head coaches. The PAT was successful, and Valley held a 14-6 lead with 3:53 remaining in the first quarter. The Red and Black would like to say a very special thank you to Gerri Brown. I was in the business school. He had a change of heart, changed his major and was given the opportunity to be on Bryants staff as a graduate assistant for two years. 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. Mitchells philosophy is you must run the ball and stop the run to be successful in high school football. After high school, I want to go to school and get into welding, Morris said. However, he knows theres much more to the game of football than the wins and losses. They have become the de facto sources for information when local media needs news about Shades Valley athletics. Morris Higginbotham took his Hewitt-Trussville Huskies to Mountain Brook for the seasons third game. Head Coach Rueben Nelson was pragmatic about the win. He attended camps at Florida State, Troy and Middle Tennessee this summer and has garnered interest from UAB, Costal Carolina, Troy, and Middle Tennesse. He added 76 receiving yards as well. The Mounties coaching staff is virtually new, too. Moore changed career directions after the ad agency he worked for was bought out. Defensively the Mounties continue to improve each week. The Mountie offense could not find a rhythm and had to punt. It was a game in which the Mounties were able to play a lot of players. Kendorius Turner and Tyler Addie, two juniors, are expected to hold down the outside linebacker spots while Antonio Crosby, a senior, and Kai Finch will be in the rotation and see playing time. Morris vehicle was struck by a drunk driver. The senior running back took off his junior year to focus on baseball but decided to make a return to the gridiron. The Mountie defense stiffened and forced a field goal attempt. The Mounties had an opportunity to tie the game late in the second quarter. They are in a really good mindset. Unfortunately, an injury during his senior season in 1995 cut his playing career short. Football is history; thats behind me. Fairfield began the drive from their 30-yard line with 5:04 in the first quarter. Shades Valley dropped their season opener on the road last Friday night to then 3rd ranked Clay-Chalkville. The Mounties held Cullmans option running attack in check for most of the night. The other will take care of itself, said Mitchell. At the time of this posting, a new quarterback has not been named. The Shades Valley Mounties will make their first appearance at Frank Nix Stadium this Friday night. There is no doubt that Frank Nix would have approved of the hiring of Coach Mitchell and loved Mitchells philosophy of building a football team. I like how the guys fought hard and finished.. Nelson was happy to escape with a win but sees room for improvement for his young team. Quarterback Mason Mims hit Judd Syer with a 60-yard strike to take a 31-13 lead with 10:06 in the third quarter. O.C. Shades Valley first played Mountain Brook in 1968. The Mountie defense once again came up with big plays. The boys showed some fight today, said Shades Valley head coach Rueben Nelson. 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. I was sitting on a curb eating a hotdog, and Terry Bowdens father, Coach Bobby Bowden of Florida State came over and sat down next to me on the curb and started talking to me about going to Samford. Moore calls that experience surreal. I feel like we are coming together as a team, said junior linebacker Ethan Johnson. The Mounties will be a young team when they take the field against Stanhope Elmore to start the season, but Nelson likes what he sees thus far. However, through all the changes, Coach Nelson has been pleased with the effort of his team. Malique Steele led all tacklers with 11 total tackles on the night. Hes a great young man on the field and in the classroom., Jacari has been an awesome athlete for us, said Pope. Its just going to take some more time, he added. Off the field, Thomas is a fun-loving, dancing, wing-loving jokester that helps the homeless in his spare time. The event raised almost $10,000 for the football program. Each week he has added improvements to his skill set, and thats a big reason he is 26-4 as a starter.. Thats a big deal to me, he added. is one of those players that just makes coaching a little less stressful.. Senior Micah Thomas heads up an extremely deep stable of running backs. Thomas plays second base and outfield for the Mountie baseball team. Senior running back Jordan Pearson led the Mounties with 49 rushing yards. Higginbotham took over at Shades Valley the next year and remained at the helm through the 1998 season. After bringing back football to Ramsay after a 32-year hiatus, his Rams won the 2016 Class 5A state championship. Shades Valleys record fell to 0-6. Tolberts favorite saying is all you have to do is believe. He has turned that saying into his goal for his senior year: excel in the classroom and on the field. There are few opportunities outside of NCAA Division I, II or III for players in this state to continue playing after high school. Pell City faces Huffman in another Region 6 game. The Mounties finally got on the board with 8:05 reminding in the game with a 9-yard strike from Brown to Kordae Harper. Herring scored on a 28-yard pass from Gross to again pull within six with 2:16 remaining. 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.. Robert Higginbotham, Sports, Football. Senior quarterback Jabari Collier converted the two-point conversion, and the Eagles led 8-0 before most fans were in their seats. It feels good to be able to do it. Richardsons Eagles have found success in the early years of the program. That got my juices flowing, and I ended up going over and talking to the coaches, Richardson said. His ten-year record at County was 89-30. Shades Valley was forced to punt and Oxford ran out the final 55 seconds of the contest. Copyright All rights reserved. With 12 seconds remaining, Steve Brown scored on an 8-yard run. Coach Yeager has a way to test you early, to find your weaknesses. They played hard and fought hard, Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson said. The Offensive Cuff em Player of the Week award goes to Christian Thomas. He then did his best David Palmer impersonation by escaping eight tacklers on a 50-yard run after a short catch for a score. He has a sharp offensive mind and good working knowledge of the spread offense and several other concepts. Weve got to get better and get better fast.. Roderick is a player that any coach would love to have, said wide receiver coach Martee Pope. 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. That speaks volumes to the type of athlete he is., The selflessness that Irvin exhibits can be attributed to his maturity. I thought it was so great for the quarterbacks, wide receivers, and defensive backs. Both have shown a great deal of improvement and have had good fall camps to date. Huffman is going to be a tough game. on Mounties Compete In Heritage Thanksgiving Tournament, on Shades Valley Alumni Hold Fundraiser For Football Program, on Red & Black Players of the Week: Pell City, on Mounties Get Homecoming And Huge Region Win Over Pell City, on Center Point Secures Playoff Bid With Huge Region Win, on Red & Black Players of the Week: Bessemer City, on Red & Black Players of the Week: Huffman, on Red & Black Players of the Week: Fairfield, on Red & Black Players of the Week: Stanhope Elmore, on Where Are They Now? No. Head coach Rueben Nelson was pleased with the win. Junior running back Jordan Pearson once again led the Mounties with 107 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown. With the victory, the Eagles secured a trip to the playoffs in their first year in 6A. The football team has won over 500 games all-time, which is the second most all-time wins for any team in Jefferson County. Will you please consider helping out the Mountie football program? Head Coach Rueben Nelson does not believe in making excuses and knows it is his responsibility to get the team to score points. Home kickoff time: 7:00 p.m. They were absorbing it all, and they were patiently waiting their turn. The other starter at tackle is 6-foot-1, 280-pound Caleb Price. Basketball . Hes just a sophomore and we think he is going to be exceptional for ushe did a great job, said Mitchell. When they invited me to play football, I was the only Hispanic on the team, he said. I started playing in 8th grade because I came here to the United States, he said. Additionally, Harley will coach the quarterbacks, and Jackson will coach the defensive backs. I feel like I could be a next-level wide receiver if I am given some work due to me not playing for the past couple of years, he said. The game will be televised this Friday, October 15, on the NFHS Network at 7 PM. A pair of Callens free throws, after a foul by the Cougars on a drive to the basket, extended the Valley lead back to four with 1:49 to play. Higginbotham continued on the path to being a head coach by joining another famous Alabama high school coach. That setback didnt slow Steele down. The Eagles struck quickly on a 69-yard touchdown run by Bruce. Christian Thomas was the Mounties leading receiver with three receptions for 59 yards. While Coach Chris Yeagers Spartans played extremely well, they were aided by four Mountie turnovers. The Mounties will find themselves headed to postseason play with wins over Chelsea and Woodlawn. The recent win-loss record did not discourage Coach Mitchell from taking the head coaching position in Irondale. We were one of the few schools that really got into 7-on-7 early, said Higginbotham. The defense gave us plenty of opportunities to capitalize and take control of the game, said wide receiver coach Jarvis Houston. I am proud to represent my country, El Salvador, and I am so thankful for all the people who still believe in this team and support us.. As I previously mentioned, a staff that is fully capable of getting the team to the next level. The key to overcoming challenges is involvement and work by the entire fanbase. All schools have them, but they can be overcome. Caleel Holifield didnt expect to be on the sideline for the last two games of the year, but an ankle injury against Pell City ended his season early. The 2022-23 edition of the Mounties, led by senior guard Sean Crawford, is looking to improve on last years 17-9 record. It was epic, he said. I was so disappointed for my players and coaches after the game, Nelson said. Growing doesnt come without pain. Christian Thomas had a huge game with 114 yards on seven receptions. I saw Mr. Hancock at the games back then, even though I didnt know who he was at the time,, The 1986 Shades Valley graduate went on to say, As the years progressed, I found myself sitting next to Mr. Hancock in the stands at every game., Hancock found in Paschal a kindred spirit. After the Mounties fumbled near midfield, Pell City put together a scoring drive that ended with a 37-yard field goal by Jake Blackstone. His mind is sharp, and he still sounds like he has more wins in him. The Tigers got the ball on their 39-yard line with 2:54 remaining. The important thing is to stay positive, keep a smile and try to improve your situation., Ford continued to be involved with the team anytime he had the chance. 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. For example, Hewitt -Trussvilles football team will be provided five pre-game meals this season by First Baptist Trussville. They are taking their lumps, but they are learning how to compete and building character. I thought to myself, that guy can really sing, he said. I have faith in the Mountie nation. There were doubters though and they seemed to be right after the Spartans won only a single game that first year. Leonard has left his mark on the football team and will be remembered as someone who always gave their best as a scholar-athlete. The Mounties jumped out to a 11-5 lead in the first period behind an aggressive defense. Rueben Nelsons second Mountie team will have a different look on the sidelines as the veteran coach had to replace multiple assistant coaches in the offseason. The Bill Smith led Vikings played 7A contender Hewitt to the wire before coming up short 3-0 to the Huskies last Friday night. I really believe this can grow and cultivate support from so many that couldnt make it this weekend, said Tamburello. He let me explain my reasons. Briarwood, capitalizing on costly Mountie mistakes, scored two touchdowns in the span of 82 seconds. The Valley defense held, and the Tigers turned the ball over on downs with 5:31 remaining in the game. We have to learn how to close teams out, said Valley head coach Audwin Howard. Mrs. Brown graciously donated the video recording system that the Shades Valley football program desperately needed. Briarwood gained 440 yards, 277 coming on the ground. Then a booming kick off of Guerreros right foot split the uprights from 19 yards. Fairfield then put together their own scoring drive and got on the scoreboard with a 1-yard pass with 9:46 remaining in the half. The reckless abandon mentality allowed him to become the Defensive MVP of the 1987 6A State Championship game and turn in an MVP worthy performance in the first-ever Alabama vs. Mississippi All-Star game in the summer of 1988. I think that was the big opportunity that every kicker waits on, he added. I love the hitting and tackling part the most, said Tolbert. https://b-moe-llc.square.site/mountie-gear. He had also been a successful offensive coordinator at several other programs, including a stint in Georgia. The Mounties overall record stands at 3-6. The Shades Valley rushing game had another productive night. 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. Players of the Week have been selected for the Fairfield game. Shades Valley High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year. The Mounties started three seniors: Xavion Webb, Kevin Lin, and Josh Little, along with two juniors: Tithe-Raymond Byrd and Kordell Steel. 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. Thomas is looking to get back on the field and score touchdowns very soon. One thing I learned through the injury is unexpected things happen sometimes, he said. Ford has put the injury behind him and is looking to be a positive role model for those facing challenges. Otis Leverette of Modernday Fitness has overseen the Mounties strength and conditioning program. This will be the schools first appearance in the playoffs since 2017 and only their fifth appearance since 2000. Thomas tallied over 200 yards rushing on laterals and direct snaps and scored four rushing touchdowns for Valley. The tight end is a big key to Mitchells offense. They are a very good team, and it will be a circus atmosphere, he said. One of the things that was so rewarding about coaching at Shades Valley, and it was challenging too, was that we were so spread out, Higginbotham said. Power 25: Central-Phenix City stays at No. That's the last time the school posted a better record than Smith's 10-2 season in 2013 or his 9-3 team in 2014. We lost our starting right tackle right before the game Friday night and went into it with one lineman that had any real playing experience., Although the Mounties were unable to score, they had opportunities in the red zone multiple times. The Mounties rolled up 436 yards against a well-coached Briarwood defense. The Mounties will have a talented backfield with experience in senior Jordan Pearson and sophomore Bralen Hart. It was a very hard call for a young man to make to one of his boyhood heroes, to say the least, he said. 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. Game report coming early next week. The elder Higginbotham coached for 25 years and won multiple mythical state championships at West Blocton and Enterprise. Center Point was the better team tonight, he said. Among the returning Mounties were former head coaches Robert Higginbotham and Bill Smith. Thomas decision to return to football was a good decision. Jordan Pearson showed that he can really run the football, Nelson said of his senior running back. Football is not played at the junior college level in Alabama. Hes an excellent defensive back, he said. Junior Steve Brown, a Ramsay transfer, will lead the Mountie offense. FAIRFIELD The Shades Valley Mounties escaped Fairfield with a 34-28 double overtime victory Friday night. I want to make it known to everyone who doubted Shades Valley that we are fully capable of being a dominating team.. The 1975 season had an additional highlight. It was so much bigger than the money, Goolsby said. Mountie backup quarterback Zay Bolden scored on a 23-yard scramble and a 10-yard pass. For all the success that Tamburello had in football, family is what hes most excited to talk about. While 7-on-7 is common for high school teams today, in the late 80s, it was not. Their left tackle is committed to North Texas. Nelson took over a program with a very rich history, but one that currently lacks many things that other programs have. The response definitely shows the willingness to support another event, he said. Shades Valleys Christian Thomas came up with an interception on the Indians next possession, but Valley was forced to punt for the third straight time. DEFENSE The defensive line is the strength of the team. Junior quarterback Steve Brown showed his big-play ability with two long scrambles late in the drive. We are a small-stature team, Howard said. 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. It was always in his blood, said his mother, Kim Steele. He spent many personal hours working to make sure our facilities were the best, wrote Lazenby. Mitchell replaces coach David Partridge who led Shades Valley to a 5-7 record last season. The NFHS Network will stream the game live. While the outcome was not what anyone wanted, and Shades Valley fell 17-6 in a tight region game, there is a bright future ahead under Coach Nelson. Thomas was up to the task. During my recruitment, I went to a bank opening ceremony on Highway 280. The Mounties are 23-12 all-time versus the Spartans and 4-6 in their last ten meetings. The Mountie defense held the Colonels to 232 total yards. 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