On fourth down, Fairfield attempted another pass. Roderick is a player that any coach would love to have, said wide receiver coach Martee Pope. 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. The PAT failed again, and the Cougars extended the lead to 19-0. Morris would like the opportunity to play football again. Saxon had five tackles (one for a loss) and three sacks. There are needs: parking cars at home games, attending games at home and on the road, working concession stands, helping with workdays, chipping in $5 to $10 for snacks, showing up for their kids meetings. The Mounties have perhaps the two youngest coordinators in the state. The greatest college memory Ive got is when I was captain my senior year at Auburn, and I called the toss at the Iron Bowl in 1986. The Mounties had an opportunity to tie the game late in the second quarter. I was young for my age. RELATED: John Beverly resigns at St. Luke's in Mobile. An apparent 10-yard touchdown run by junior Ethan Johnson was called back due to a penalty. The Mountie win sets up a critical region clash against the Chelsea Hornets on the road this Friday night. We have been telling the kids we still have four region games remaining and everything we want is still ahead of us, Mitchell said. Pearson scored the games first touchdown on a 79-yard run. He says it is his job, and the payoff is his success; hes always looking ahead to his future beyond high school.. Mitchells philosophy is you must run the ball and stop the run to be successful in high school football. Fairfield started their opening drive from the Mountie 42-yard line. There were doubters though and they seemed to be right after the Spartans won only a single game that first year. We want to win, but we want to be known as playing a tough game of football, Nelson said. Kordelle Steele, Josh Little, Kevin Lin, Bryan Blackwell, and Teren Moore will start against the Spartans. We will go back and get ready for next week, he said. Beautiful campus, great academics, close to home, Christian school, and I could play early, he said. The PAT was good, and Clay led 26-0 with 10:31 remaining. I cant tell you how proud I am of our offensive front, said Head Coach Jamie Mitchell. I think his arm strength is amazing, said standout junior wide receiver Christian Thomas. However, he knows theres much more to the game of football than the wins and losses. Despite the injury, Thomas has had a very positive impact on the team. 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. Pell City once again forced a punt and drew within six points on a 59-yard touchdown pass from Gross to Herring. As a young man standing at the threshold of my future, when people told me I couldnt, he told me I could. Pearson has rushed for 770 yards this year and has five rushing touchdowns. David Ware was the leading rusher for the Mounties. He was 17/29 for 216 yards and a touchdown. For the record, Tamburello won the toss, and Auburn went on to defeat the Crimson Tide 21-17. 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. The regular monthly Committee meeting will follow. It was so much bigger than the money, Goolsby said. Fairfield received the second halfs opening kick and began their first drive from their 26-yard line. A Valley penalty moved the ball back to the Tigers 36-yard line. Shades Valley is going to get better. Shades Valley went 11-3 in 1999. Ocie Battle, IV returns and will coach the running backs. After high school, I want to go to school and get into welding, Morris said. Valleys Crawford drew a foul while driving to the basket. Sophomore JiQuez Daniel also had a big game with five receptions for 65 yards. On the next Shades Valley possession, Brown threw an interception, and Oxford took over with 3:45 remaining in the period. The biggest play of the 3rd period was an interception by Shades Valleys Kendall Odom who returned the ball to the Eagle 49-yard line. User Agreement (updated 5/25/18) and Shades Valley had a lot of good schemes and forced us to keep pressing on them, Shades Valley fought the whole game. Even though it was a tough call to make, he knew it was something he had to do. Thomas converted a crucial third down conversion on a 12-yard run to give the Mounties a first down. I chose academics over sports, he said. An 8-yard sack by junior defensive end Clayton Garrison ended the Vikings drive and the half. Avery Daniel was All-State with a 15th-place finish, and Carmen McMaster finished 28th. OFFENSE The Mounties offense in 2020 will look drastically different from last years offense. While Steele has his priorities straight as a team leader, that doesnt mean he doesnt have personal goals. I stood on the sideline for the Shades Valley football game at Chelsea High School last night. Principal Sarhaan has come in with the belief that success starts in the classroomacademics are first, said Nelson. He was thrust into the starting position and has not shyed away from it, Nelson said of his sophomore quarterback. It was epic, he said. Mitchell still believes he has a good team and they are very close to turning the corner. Junior Xavion Webb could add depth if he recovers from an injury. 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. Among the returning Mounties were former head coaches Robert Higginbotham and Bill Smith. They are a very good team, and it will be a circus atmosphere, he said. 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. Kendorius Turner and Caleel Holifield added eight total tackles. Valley saw their playoff hopes dashed when Chelsea lost to Calera. He was finally able to reunite with his father after being apart for ten years. Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History, Overall Record Progress Center Points next drive saw the Eagles pick up a crucial third down conversion on a 39-yard completion. The Mounties coaching staff is virtually new, too. For over fifty years, Shades Valley was THE premiere program among Jefferson County schools. Wide receiver Christian Thomas and linebacker Ethan Johnson will get snaps as well. With the Chelsea loss, the Homewood Patriots advance to the playoffs instead. The PAT was blocked, and the Tigers led 28-22. Tamburello credits former Shades Valley head coach Robert Higginbotham for directing him to a prep school in Sweetwater, Tennesse. He and Marjorie Kay spent hundreds of hours serving the Shades Valley community together as co-presidents of the Parent-Teacher-Student-Organization for well over a decade. Hancock, who passed away in 2011, attended his last Shades Valley game in 2007, but not before he passed the mantle of Mountie super fan to Paschal. Weve been told since December we couldnt compete in 6A. Win or lose, the Mounties will play hard. The loss of Caleb Price, who the staff considered their best lineman, in the first game was a big blow to the team. They are riding sky-hightheir coaches are preaching the same thing to their kids. After the 2005 season, Richardson stepped away from coaching and joined the business world for a number of years. When you think about Pinson Valley, they have the number one cornerback in the United States. He loves old-school music, and he is a very good singer. Rashad Bryant was a presence in the paint. The Mounties beat Arab that week 30-0. 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 mental aspect of the game is something Steele worked on as well, as he has benefited from the experience of former head coach Chris Mahand. The Shades Valley sideline and crowd erupted. It was good. If you are a fan of Shades Valley athletics, you are probably not a stranger to the Shades Valley Mounties Athletic News page on Facebook or svmounties on Twitter. Moore liked what he heard from Terry Bowden. We did well as a team, and without each other, this wouldnt be possible, he said. Shades Valley High School - Boys Varsity Football Region Champs '74, '83, '86, '87, '89, '92, '93, '94, '95, '97, '98, '99 - State Runner Up '87, '94. 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. As I have written before, as a Hoover resident, I see the support that Hoover and Spain Park receive from local businesses. Former basketball head coach and defensive coordinator Owen Butts also attended along with long-time assistant Rob Crawford. The early growing pains the team went through and its ongoing improvement are nothing new to a veteran coach like Mitchell. He returned to where it all started, Laney College, for the 1999 and 2000 seasons. Moore was named Friendliest along with classmate Lisa Keene. Dickerson called Pearsons performance his breakout game. Pearson continues to play exceptionally well down the stretch after a few injuries. One thing is for sure, the Mountie football team will miss Rashad Morris and that big smile. Freshman quarterback Zayvian Bolden hit senior wide receiver Christian Thomas for a 34-yard touchdown. Nelson was happy to escape with a win but sees room for improvement for his young team. Even when I came to high school, I was kicking with offensive lineman cleats like in middle school!. The extra point was blocked, and Valley held a 20-14 lead with 11:42 remaining in the game. It was moved to its present location on Old Leeds Road in Irondale in the fall of 1996. As you all know, Valley draws students from different parts of the county and doesnt necessarily enjoy the community or business support that other schools are blessed with. When the football season wraps up, hell starting preparing for the diamond as Mahand plays baseball for Valley. 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. The Mounties took over on downs with 3:04 remaining in the half. However, neither team could generate any offense, and the two teams headed to the fourth quarter with the Eagles holding a 36-0 lead. The place kicking duties will be handled by Jair Aguilar and Jacob Mahand will be the punter. The Yellow Jackets moved to the Valley 8-yard line but handed the ball back to Valley on downs with 2:50 remaining. The Mountie offense took over and ran the clock out. Defensively the Mounties played a solid first half against the Rockets. During Center Points next series, the nights most controversial play occurred. Malique Steele intercepted the two point conversion pass by Coda Cooper. Hes the number twenty four overall rated player in the United States. The Mounties fell to 1-3, 1-1 in region play on the season. Despite playing the toughest schedule in 6A (#2 Clay-Chalkville, #6 Mountain Brook, and #8 Pinson Valley) and the early challenges of the season, Coach Nelson is thankful for the support received from those who care about the program. Disaster then struck for the Mounties on their next possession. The Spartans of Mountain Brook (5-0) marched into Frank Nix Stadium and handed Shades Valley a 31-0 Region 5 loss. Steele, a hybrid defensive back-linebacker, is a long, rangy player with the athleticism to play on the offensive side of the ball as a receiver. Valley took a 29-13 lead into the locker room. They know that we arent where we need to be, but I do think they know we are headed in the right direction, Mitchell said. Woods was 6 of 11 passing for 96 yards. The undefeated Spartans come into the game ranked #5 in the ASWA 6A poll and #10 in the states Power 25 rankings. We are going to get better; it just takes time.. You come up with five turnovers, you are going to win most games, said Mitchell. Quarterback JCaius Moore hit Pearson on a 47-yard scoring strike to cut the Hornet lead to 14-6. Jacai is extreme smart, well rounded and calm, said his mom, Jenece Wedgeworth. His schemes allowed senior Louie accounted for approximately 7,900 yards of total offense and was responsible for 90 touchdowns starting at quarterback for three seasons. Thomas, filling in for an unavailable Jair Aguilar, kicked the PAT and the Mounties led 7-0. The Mounties finish the season with a 5-4 record and the first winning season in five years. On the ensuing kickoff, Christian Thomas showed why he is one of the most dangerous players in the state. 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. Like many of his teammates, Thomas got his start in little league. The Defensive Headhunter Player of the Week award goes to Ethan Johnson. The Mountie offense went to work quickly and moved the ball to their 46-yard line. 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 Mounties moved the ball to the Vestavia nine-yard line but missed a short field goal with 6:50 in the third period. Coach Higginbotham was born into a football family. Hes a great young man on the field and in the classroom., Jacari has been an awesome athlete for us, said Pope. Shades Valley has always meant a lot to me. I wont go into it (I officiated for several years with officials currently in the SEC), but I have my own opinions. With the Chelsea win over Huffman, Jamie Mitchells team now controls its own destiny. Bill Lumpkin III; Senior Michael Brogan carried 34 times for 139 yards and a pair of touchdowns as top-ranked Mountain Brook (5-0, 3-0 . The Mountie defense rose to the occasion and held the Tigers out of the endzone on their next possession. NyDarius Whetstone decided he didnt want his high school experience to end without giving football a shot. To come out and clinch a playoff birth in our first year in 6A is huge for our community. The Shades Valley football program is in the process of growing. If that mantra ever fit anyone, it is Ford. Kickoff is at 7 PM in Lions Pride Stadium on the campus of Briarwood Christian School. Opportunities arent just given out to you; you have to go and take them., Tolbert wants to be remembered as someone dependable and realistic. The defensive lineman then suffered a nerve injury in his neck after the first game. I have got to keep working to make this thing better., Nelson is proud of how his team has responded to adversity and disappointment. Many grads from the old school never stepped foot on the Irondale campus; we wanted this event, in part, to begin bridging the two.. Learning coaching under Bryant was an excellent experience for Higginbotham and accelerated his learning curve. 2022 Alabama6aFootball.com All rights reserved. Former Mountie and Samford linebacker Brian Moore said, one of the best things about Coach Higg is he knew how to coach us up. Senior Jacob Mahand blocked the Tiger punt, and fellow senior Malique Steele recovered it at Bessemers 26-yard line. The game will be streamed live on the NFHS Network at 7 PM. The 3rd period was a back-and-forth affair, and Valley managed to pull within a dozen at 51-39 as the two teams headed to the final period. Shades Valley hosts the Gardendale Rockets at Frank Nix Stadium in a non-region game this Friday at 7 pm. Haith, who passed away in 2019, was a 2000 graduate of Shades Valley and the father of current Mountie Torez McCall. The support is also not just what you give or do. The Tigers put together an impressive drive and scored from one yard out with 2:41 remaining in the half. Thomas scored on a 48-yard run in the spring game. What makes him a great player is his versatility.. It is the law of the jungle; only the tough survive, Mitchell said. I cant take credit for it. Man, Coach Bryant came flying down from the tower and got on them pretty good, said Higginbotham. Unfortunately, an injury during his senior season in 1995 cut his playing career short. 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. Woodlawn outscored the Mounties 24-13 over the last 8 minutes to cut the final Valley lead to 11 points. Thomas mother, Sheunna Thomas, says Christian has a saying, People say Im too small, but Im going to show them how great I can be., Not being the biggest is nothing new to Thomas. Shades Valley recovered a Pinson fumble and moved the ball into scoring position, but two penalties forced a field goal attempt. He was a star defensive back for the Eagles during the 1991 and 1992 seasons. Mounties Enter Season Tonight With New Leader, Mounties Have Playoffs In Sight After Win Against Chelsea, Mounties Now Control Their Playoff Destiny, Mounties Remain Optimistic Despite Loss To Lions, Shades Valley Takes On #6 Ranked Pinson Valley In Week 2, Mounties Looking To Return To Prominence Under Jamie Mitchell. Tamburello left Shades Valley in 1982 as an excellent football player who played on both sides of the ball. In 1996, the new Shades Valley was ready to house more than two thousand students and teachers. He completed 11-of-19 passes. The Tiger offense moved the ball 65 yards in seven plays and scored on a 1-yard Chris Whittsett run. This will be the schools first appearance in the playoffs since 2017 and only their fifth appearance since 2000. The Mounties lost a heartbreaker in overtime, 35-42, to state champion Vestavia. Wide receiver coach Martee Pope was happy to have Wedgeworth join his receiving corp. He may not have had the breakout season he anticipated, but he never let that deter his hard work and determination to get better, Pope said. Moore first met the two coaches at the Birmingham Quarterback Clubs Awards Banquet. Shades Valley endured an 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. I saw a coaching staff that remained respectful to officials despite questionable officiating. Valley had not played in an overtime game since 2017 and had not had an overtime win since 2000. Higginbotham had great success in his 22 years as the Shades Valley head coach, Higginbotham went 160-86-2. After the successful PAT, Center Point led 29-0. Please click on the links below to view his full product line and unique Shades Valley shirts. In 1986 he was named the SECs lineman of the year and a team captain. I have such fond memories of them. Pinson-Pinson Valley overcame four turnovers and a gritty performance by Shades Valley to punch their ticket to the playoffs with a 23-6 win over Shades Valley. Geordan Clarke, Braylen Hart and Micah Sanders all had carries on the night in relief of Thomas. He has a sharp offensive mind and good working knowledge of the spread offense and several other concepts. Everyone was accepting, and it was a lot of fun, he said. The players began learning a new scheme when Nelson arrived at Shades Valley after spring practice. 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. Still, at 62 and a little more than 200 pounds, he was considered undersized for a lineman and received not a single offer to play at the collegiate level. Hes so quick coming off the line, says Mountie cornerback Ken Odom. The Mountie defense held again and forced Fairfield to punt. The first quarter was a defensive affair, with both teams trading punts and unable to get on the scoreboard. Keymon Steele-Johnson and Joshua McDaniel competed in 6A for the Center Point Eagles. Nickname: Mounties Tamburello has had a successful career off of the gridiron as well. The Mountie 2021 coaching staff was a mix of staff coaches and new coaches brought in by Nelson. There was never a question that Malique Steele would be a Shades Valley athlete. Moore will celebrate his 25th wedding anniversary to Tara this August. SNOW 1 THE SALEM NEWS v\l \ I HI M Snow t inches IiOW tonight 15-20. In Frank Nix Stadium last Friday night, on Senior Night of all nights, with ten seconds remaining on the clock and his Mountie team trailing Homewood 8-7, senior kicker Wuilman Guerrero stood and calmly looked at the goal posts. The response definitely shows the willingness to support another event, he said. The Mounties were forced to punt on their next possession. We just have to close, said Mitchell. The . Other than that, we are looking good.. Daniel Diazs PAT was good. It was a huge win for us, he said. 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. Pell City answered back a minute later on a 52-yard touchdown run by Carlos Herring. Their head coach, Buddy Nix, told me that I would come in, redshirt, and then get to play my second year, he said. Shades Valley faces the Rebels of Vestavia Hills for the 49th time tonight at Frank Nix Stadium at 7 PM. Ogilvie was a highly recruited running back and signed with Alabama after the 1976 season. The sophomore pulled down seven rebounds and added a block. 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. Bruce was pleased with his performance. All these kids are good. Coach Nelson says he cant control the playoff situation but can get his Mounties ready for Vestavia. Shades Valley brought the Bessemer City returner down on the ensuing kickoff and escaped with a 26-20 victory. Kick off is at 7 pm. The two-point conversion failed, and the Mustangs held a 13-12 lead. Shades Valley has only played five playoff game since the 2000 season. While those games resulted in losses, Nelson believes that the experience of playing those teams will ultimately help his young squad. The foundation that Coach Dye laid in my life: athletics, hard work, discipline, that was the greatest thing that could have happened to me, Tamburello said. We had a lot of success, so it worked out.. If you have a disability or face any barriers accessing website content, please contact 205-379-2000. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com. After a transfer to Shades Valley, he began focusing on basketball as a junior. Christian Thomas had five receptions for 97 yards and four touchdowns. Im proud of them, but we have just got to get better.. Colors:Cardinal & Black Birmingham picks: Who wins Taulia vs. Tyson showdown in Class 7A? Richardson then made the jump to the collegiate level. The Tigers drove to the Shades Valley 16-yard line before senior Jacob Mahand intercepted the ball in the endzone. Occasional snow Friday. Coming to a new country wasnt easy. His weight was up to 260 pounds, almost 60 pounds heavier than his playing weight as a Mountie. Charlotte has shown interest as well. The Lions rushing attack was led by Luke Reebals, an outstanding junior running back, with 185 yards on 15 carries. 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. Aaron Osley ripped off a 52-yard touchdown run with 6:20 remaining in the half. The Mounties had previously played Power 25 #5 Clay-Chalkville and #12 Pinson Valley in non-region games. The other coaches, Jackie Clayton, Owen Butts, and Jim King. He has been talking to his players about that all year. This game showed us how much work we have to do, said Howard. Darius has been here with the group cheering them on each week, said defensive line coach Robert Nelson, Jr. He was having a good off-season in the weight room before his injury.. Valley was forced to punt on their next possession, and the Tigers gave the ball right back in good field position after a bad snap while punting. These games allowed their players to gain exposure to coaches at the larger schools. In November of 1984, John Bradley of the Washington Post wrote about Tamburello and Bryant: Ben Tamburello was a fine example of Bryants failure in the end. A phone call to the legendary coach was made from Tamburellos fathers insurance office in Hoover. This Friday night the Shades Valley High School administration and Head Coach Jamie Mitchell will honor Mrs. Marjorie Kay Nix and the Nix family at the game against Briarwood Christian. Sophomore Tithe Byrd, one of the highlights of fall camp, will be in the rotation along with 6-foot-2, 230-pound Josh Little. Marlon Compton hooked up with Mario Craver again for a 17-yard touchdown. When asked why he always sits at the top row, at the 50-yard line, Paschal said, Those of us who attended Shades Valley football games through the years knew Charles Hancock as a fixture at home and away games. Coach Bryant always coached from his tower. Mahand had three pass breakups and two tackles. They have become the de facto sources for information when local media needs news about Shades Valley athletics. The Mounties are off this week and will host the Mountain Brook Spartans at home on Sept. 17. I think that was the big opportunity that every kicker waits on, he added. He added, You dont necessarily want those six loses on your record, but it is an awesome and fun process to go through.. Huffman is going to be a tough game. The Mounties jumped out to a 11-5 lead in the first period behind an aggressive defense. Coach Nelson knows that hes ultimately judged by what the scoreboard says. The young head coach knew there was an opportunity to be successful at the affluent Birmingham suburban school. The Mounties will have a healthy Davin Bostock, who has been limited the last two weeks, and David Ware in the mix with Pearson and Hart. I love the aspirations that he has for life.. 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. He also had a rushing score. JaMarius Dismukes returns for his second year as the offensive line coach. The Mustangs drove to the Mountie 7-yard line with less than a minute remaining. Micah Thomas decided to lace up the football cleats and snap on the chin strap one more time. Stream: Shades Valley vs Clay-Chalkville Live On Demand (Free Trial) the Clay-Chalkville vs Shades Valley 2022 seasonal Game Live scores Up Date. Mitchell also praised his scout team, those guys did a good job getting us ready for Cullman, said Mitchell. For example, Hewitt -Trussvilles football team will be provided five pre-game meals this season by First Baptist Trussville. He was close to signing with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. TMI played the junior varsity teams from Notre Dame, Tennesse, Kentucky, and South Carolina each year. Then a booming kick off of Guerreros right foot split the uprights from 19 yards. As always, Briarwoods defense will be smart, disciplined, and hard-hitting. Mitchells team travels to Oliver Woodard Stadium at full strength as they face a Bearcat team that only lost two games all year. A total of 21 players had at least one tackle assist. My favorite football memory was hanging out with the team after a hard practice or workout, he said. Quincy Crawford is recovering from a recent injury and will look to make an impact when he rejoins the team midseason. liigh Lu-L; VOL. For Rashad Morris, a starting offensive lineman, the season came to a premature end on September 9th. The Mounties led 28-9 with 3:19 in the third quarter. The Valley defense held, and the Tigers turned the ball over on downs with 5:31 remaining in the game. is one of those players that just makes coaching a little less stressful.. He is trying his best to lead by example, Coach Nelson said. 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