Shades Valley led 7-3 with 36 seconds remaining in the quarter. It is a cliche, but the most significant improvement for a football team is between weeks one and two. Steele put in a great deal of training in the offseason to prepare his body for the grind that is 6A, Region 6 football. The two Higginbothams finally squared off against each other as head coaches. The Shades Valley offense scored 27 points and rolled up 333 yards on the ground against Vestavia. I just want to leave a positive impact in all that I do, he said. These issues have contributed to the inconsistent play of the Mountie offense. Our kids havent given up, and Im proud of them, he said. The Mounties found themselves down 17-0 in the span of 3:14 seconds after having the opportunity to tie the game. After moving the ball to midfield, Oxford freshman defensive end Keenan Britt stripped quarterback Steve Brown of the ball and returned it 32 yards for an Oxford touchdown. Sophomore JCaius Moore got the start at quarterback. Chat Fans 0 Boys Varsity Football Aug 27, 2021 @ 5:00 pm Add Photo/Video Post Away Team S S Shades Valley Mounties Irondale, AL Home Team P P Pinson Valley Indians Pinson, AL Box Score Shades Valley Fairfield ripped off an 80-yard run, but a penalty backed the Tigers up to the Valley 40-yard line. If he continues to work hard, he will come into his own as a receiver.. SVHS has also accumulated a total of 13 region & area championships, three undefeated regular seasons, and finished runner-up in the state in 1987 & 1994. The rushing attack was once again lead by junior Jordan Pearson with 184 yards. I was nervous because of all the pressure from the team and all the people in the stands, he said. Shades Valley drove to the Rebels eleven-yard line, but Vestavia blocked Wuilman Guerreros field goal attempt with 8:50 remaining in the first half. The next time you are at a Mountie football game, take a look up high in the stands. 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 The Mountie defense rose to the occasion and held the Tigers out of the endzone on their next possession. Click the link above to learn more. Nutrislice is the leading provider of digital menus, signage, and ordering software. He spent many personal hours working to make sure our facilities were the best, wrote Lazenby. Weve just got to get better, he said. He missed sharing the football field with his friends, so he decided to play again during his senior year, said his mother, Bridget Thomas. He will make a good doctor because he is kind and smart.. The Mountie defense played extremely well at times against a balanced Briarwood offense, but gave up big plays to the Lions at key moments. What makes him a great player is his versatility.. The Mountie defense came up with a big stop on third down. Nelson is currently working extremely hard with alumni to raise funds to purchase the equipment and tools he and his staff need. 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. They showed interest and started coming to see me at my basketball games, Moore said. The kids fought hard, and I think they learned some things tonight. High School Football 2022. After transferring from Pinson, he played quarterback on last years Mountie team but switched to wide receiver for his senior year. Shades Valley High School 2015-2016 team players - High School Sports. 1 as AHSAA playoffs. Senior linebacker Malique Steele appeared to score on an Eagle fumble recovery. In 1986 he was named the SECs lineman of the year and a team captain. The Shades Valley football program is in the process of growing. Please contact Belmont studios at 205-403-4020 orwww.belmontstudios.com to book your Senior Portrait! I played up to my 8th-grade year., Irvin, a standout basketball player for the Mounties, decided he wanted to focus on basketball. Ethan Anderson, Jay Butler, Sawyer Russell, and Luke Gilbert have shown improvement and stepped up in his absence. He returned to where it all started, Laney College, for the 1999 and 2000 seasons. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Geordan Clarke, Braylen Hart and Micah Sanders all had carries on the night in relief of Thomas. The Mounties will find themselves headed to postseason play with wins over Chelsea and Woodlawn. No one wanted to play the Mounties. We had our shots on offense and didnt take advantage.. I have talked to coaches in the metro area, and Rueben Nelson has a reputation as an exceptional coach with a heart for his players. User Agreement (updated 5/25/18) and
Hunters favorite verse is Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Steele wants his legacy at Shades Valley to be that of building a foundation for the future of Mountie football. Christian Thomas added seven total stops. The nine-play drive was capped off by a two-yard touchdown run by quarterback Chris Whittsett. Kendorius Turner and Caleel Holifield added eight total tackles. 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. Mahand recently picked up an official offer from Miles College and has interest from Jacksonville State and Austin Peay. I have got to keep working to make this thing better., Nelson is proud of how his team has responded to adversity and disappointment. The Mounties travel to Pell City Tuesday night for another region game at 7:30. 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. They reside in Gardendale and have four boys: Jaxon, Xander, Kingston and Roman. 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.. This was the first step in mobilizing the alumni base, possibly the largest in the city, to support Coach Nelsons program. Tyler Braden and newcomer JaMarius Dismuke coach the offensive line. Among the returning Mounties were former head coaches Robert Higginbotham and Bill Smith. The Mountie offense took over and ran the clock out. On first down, the Yellow Jackets scored on a 58-yard touchdown run up the middle. 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. this information in hopes our visitors will participate in assisting us to complete every school. Shades Valleys resurgent season ended with a loss in the playoffs to state runner-up Jesse Lanier. Even when he had to move from playing end to tackle, he didnt gripe; he just did what the coaches asked to the best of his ability, said defensive line coach Robert Nelson, Jr. Al Weathers will be the holder. Malique is a good football player with the potential to play at the college level, he said. In 2018 Richardson started his own prep program, Birmingham Sports Academy. 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. Tyler Addie, Christian Thomas, Kerec Hill, and Israel Howard will see playing time at the wideout position. Despite giving up a touchdown on a blocked punt and a safety due to a bad snap, Nelson still has faith in his special teams and his punter and kicker, Wuilman Guerrero. The Jefferson County Board of Education is committed to ensuring all information placed on its public website is accessible to individuals with disabilities. The first quarter was a defensive affair, with both teams trading punts and unable to get on the scoreboard. The extra point sailed wide left, and the game was tied at 20 with 4:43 remaining in the contest. My knees were shaking. The Lions rushing attack was led by Luke Reebals, an outstanding junior running back, with 185 yards on 15 carries. That seems about right because hes scary good.. He played a great game, and he came up with a big interception right before the half, Nelson said. I thought we did a great job running the football, said offensive coordinator Kyle Dickerson. That was 6-4 team in 2009. 2018 Advance Local Media LLC. When they invited me to play football, I was the only Hispanic on the team, he said. Shades Valley has only played five playoff game since the 2000 season. For Rashad Morris, a starting offensive lineman, the season came to a premature end on September 9th. With 12 seconds remaining, Steve Brown scored on an 8-yard run. Valley led 7-6 after the successful PAT by Jair Aguilar with 9:49 in the first quarter. We are dressing out 50 players while others are dressing out 100, Nelson said. On fourth down, Fairfield attempted another pass. Thomas scored on a 48-yard run in the spring game. Week after week, our defense is making stops, and we are creating turnovers. After he fulfilled his commitment to the Navy, Richardson enrolled at Laney College. It will be a special night at Shades Valley as Mrs. Marjorie Kay Nix and the Nix family will be honored at halftime. Orlando Lowman is slated to start in Prices spot. The Mounties opened the second half with the ball but had to punt after struggling to gain a first down. Kick off is at 7 pm. Malique has good instincts for the ball, Brown said. He has a 4.1 GPA and is in the top 10 in his class. Derrick Slater will coach linebackers. Nelson likes the challenge of returning Shades Valley to their winning ways. The Mountie offense struck quickly. He was selected as an All-American in 1985 and was a consensus All-American pick the following year. We were very aware that if Huffman won out, and we ended up 3-3, we wouldnt get in, said Mitchell. Former Mountie head coach Robert Higginbotham wrote of Nix, There has never been anyone who has meant more or has done more for Shades Valley than Frank Nix.. It was a special moment for me and my family in the stands because we come from a country that doesnt watch this sport, he said. That decision allowed him to play big-time college football in the PAC-10 and get a degree from one of the top academic universities in the nation. They have a D1 tailback that has committed to Virginia Tech. Higginbotham carried the same attention to detail he learned from his father and Coach Bryant with him throughout his career. JCaius Moore or Jacari Wedgworth will get the start. Pinson is only seven minutes away from us, and we have them at home, Bates said. Shades Valley High School (SVHS) is a four-year public secondary school in the Birmingham, Alabama suburb of Irondale. After forcing a Pinson Valley punt, Christian Thomas sprinted 53 yards and gave the Mounties a first down at the Pinson 25-yard line. Im proud of them; they played with heart, he said. Shades Valley (2-6, 2-3) takes on the Woodlawn Colonels (1-7, 0-5) this Friday night at Frank Nix Stadium. 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.. I stood on the sideline for the Shades Valley football game at Chelsea High School last night. The offensive line is a veteran group. I thought it was a joke before I realized it was really him. 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 left a lot of points on the field. The wide receiver corp is extremely deep and talented. One contributor to the loss of momentum was a season-ending injury to senior lineman Caleb Price. Carterius Ford, Jordan Wright, Cameron Johnson, Jarred Brundidge, Brandon Handley, and Dorien Dansby will be looking to get snaps. I love the aspirations that he has for life.. Senior Kendarius Irvin added 11 points and 4 rebounds. We are going to enjoy this, but then go get ready to improve our seeding. and. He was 17/29 for 216 yards and a touchdown. Standout Wedgeworth does. Its just going to take some more time, he added. Jarvis Houston coaches the defensive backs, David Smith coaches the defensive line, and Chris Wilson leads the linebackers. The sophomore pulled down seven rebounds and added a block. Wuilman Guerrero is thankful to be playing football. This team found itself with a new head coach after Jamie Mitchell left for Hillcrest in early April. The Mounties host the Homewood Patriots (5-1, 3-0) this Friday night in a critical region matchup at Frank Nix Stadium. That hard work paid off for him. NyDarius Whetstone decided he didnt want his high school experience to end without giving football a shot. 1 as AHSAA playoffs begin, Spain Park 42, Shades Valley 10: Jags end season with 3-game win streak. The Mounties will host Bob Jones of Madison Monday at Frank Nix Stadium. Despite all of his success at Mountain Brook, Higginbotham made a surprising career change for the 1976 season. 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.. Laney College has most recently been highlighted on NETFLIXs Last Chance U series. The Mountie offense was shut out by a stingy Mountain Brook defense that had only given up 17 points coming into the game. Christian Thomas, Kendarius Irvin, JiQuez Daniel, Marcus Thomas, Tramel Rush, Sephan White, Dreyden Foster, Torez McCall, Kordae Harper, and Jacari Wedgeworth will be in the rotation. The linebacker position looks to be a strength of the team. They played hard and fought hard, Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson said. SCHEDULE The Mounties find themselves playing two teams they have never faced before in Briarwood and Chelsea. In his first year playing football as a 6th grader, he suffered a severe injury going for a touchdown. Surprisingly, Woods transferred to Hueytown in the off-season and is putting up huge numbers (2,108 total yards and 24 touchdowns) for the #10 Golden Gophers this season. The Mounties defeated the Vikings 35-20. 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. Mahand and his father are getting to experience it together. Ill always be grateful for him. Thats when I decided I would give it a chance.. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our
I was a point guard, and she dominated the post positionstrong in the paint, said Steeles teammate, Maribeth Butts. Coach Bryant was the best coach ever, in my opinion, and was very good to me, Higginbotham said. Jordan Pearson showed that he can really run the football, Nelson said of his senior running back. The Mounties had an opportunity to tie the game late in the second quarter. The biggest challenge has been getting the kids to buy in, Nelson said. Shades Valley played an impressive 22:13 minute first half, led by a fourteen play opening drive for a touchdown, against Briarwood. The Mounties got the ball back after a big 10-yard sack on third down and went to work. It was muddy, but definitely a race to remember, said Lindsey. I really believe this can grow and cultivate support from so many that couldnt make it this weekend, said Tamburello. The following year Richardson joined Birmingham Prep, a post-graduate prep football program. The Mounties travel to face Cullman in the first round next Friday night. Moore continues to develop and grow in each game. Rueben Nelson became the 22nd head coach in the schools 100-year history earlier this year. The coaching staff is excited about the potential of the offensive line. The Mounties coaching staff is virtually new, too. This page reports current and historical sports scores, game information & news involving all Shades Shades Valley Mounties Athletic News | Irondale AL The event raised almost $10,000 for the football program. 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. Shades Valley plays, perhaps, one of the toughest non-region schedules in the state with games against Clay-Chalkville, Pinson Valley, and Gardendale before closing the season against long-time rival Vestavia Hills. Sophomore Tithe Byrd, one of the highlights of fall camp, will be in the rotation along with 6-foot-2, 230-pound Josh Little. It only took three plays before the Mounties found the end zone again. The Mounties have won 543 games, won 13 region/area championships, played in the first-ever playoff game in the state of Alabama (1966), made six semi-final appearances and two state championship game appearances. 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. We understood playing as a team, and most of our guys played both ways, he said. Hes a good kicker, and hes working very hard every day to get better., Coach Nelson and his staff are working hard to change a mindset at Shades Valley. Jeff Sentell covers prep sports for AL.com and the Birmingham News. Since the 2000 season, the program has made the playoffs only five times and won 72 games. With 3:40 remaining senior receiver Christian Thomas took a short pass from Brown, made one tackler miss, and went untouched up the middle for a 29-yard touchdown. As much as Tamburello had loved Alabama and looked up to Coach Bryant as a kid, he could see that the end was drawing near in Tuscaloosa. 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. Higginbotham took over at Shades Valley the next year and remained at the helm through the 1998 season. High School Football Sports favorite Pinson Valley vs Shades Valley Live at teams in Game with a major 46 to 146 victory. Offensively, our offensive line gave us a chance to control the game. For over fifty years, Shades Valley was THE premiere program among Jefferson County schools. The key to overcoming challenges is involvement and work by the entire fanbase. Im glad we had an off week and a chance to get all of our players healthy, said Nelson. I saw kids that were coachable and played hard. This sport means a lot to me. 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. He took a deep breath and waited for the snap. Neither team could muster a scoring drive in the third quarter. It felt incredible to be at State with my teammates, and Im proud of all of them and the other runners.. 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. To be successful, the defense will have to play disciplined football. Little did he know that almost a decade later, he would be playing on the west coast as a University of California Golden Bear. 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.. They had me back for a Ben Tamburello Day and retired my jersey when I signed with the Eagles. Shades Valley led 13-10 with 9:33 remaining in the half. We are certainly getting better by the day, though, said offensive line coach Tyler Braden. Briarwood, capitalizing on costly Mountie mistakes, scored two touchdowns in the span of 82 seconds. Herring scored on a 28-yard pass from Gross to again pull within six with 2:16 remaining. He made it to the State wrestling championship in the 182 pound weight class and to Sectionals in the 400 meters. The Mounties beat the Huffman Vikings on the road 41-20. Gardendale 28, Shades Valley 21: Rockets have Wright Stuff for comeback, Take 5: Region title talk dominates Birmingham's best HS games this week. Thomas converted the two-point conversion, and Valley led 22-14. Braylen Hart, David Ware, Geordan Clark, and Kam Williams will all get considerable playing time. You would be hard-pressed to find anyone that loves or knows more about the history of Shades Valley than Irondales Shane Paschal. The PAT failed, and Pinson Valley held a 16 to 6 lead with 6:53 remaining in the third. Thats our futurewe build next years team every day. That speaks volumes to the type of athlete he is., The selflessness that Irvin exhibits can be attributed to his maturity. We were in all the games late. Shades Valley was able to get to the Rebels red zone two more times, but the drives ended in an interception in the end zone and a fumble. Mitchell was pleased with his teams kickoff coverage for the first time all year. JiQuez caught the ball well today. Bessemer The Bessemer City Tigers hosted the Shades Valley Mounties in a non-region game Friday night. The PAT was successful, and Valley held a 14-6 lead with 3:53 remaining in the first quarter. KT has had a great year of football. 10 Top 50% Tel: (205) 379-5350 www.jefcoed.com SAVE SCHOOL Shades Valley High School serves 1,211 students in grades 9-12. Higginbotham left Etowah after one season to fulfill his military obligation. Nelson is looking forward to the game against Mountain Brook. I started playing in 8th grade because I came here to the United States, he said. He has shown toughness and has rushed for 346 yards and two touchdowns in the last two games. I cant tell you how proud I am of our offensive front, said Head Coach Jamie Mitchell. The regular monthly Committee meeting will follow. apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. James Lucas cut the Valley lead to 28-15 on a five-yard run with 9 seconds remaining in the period. At any given time, he can make a highlight reel, rather its on offense, special teams, or defense, says Shades Valley offensive coordinator Baniko Harley. Geordan Clarke played exceptionally well in place of Thomas. Keymon Steele-Johnson and Joshua McDaniel competed in 6A for the Center Point Eagles. John Kelley was from Cahaba Heights, Glenn Sisk and Bobby McDanal were from Irondale. It will help preparation heading into the game.. The Mounties received the opening kickoff and drove to the Viking 39-yard line on hard running by junior Ethan Johnson and a 22-yard screen pass to junior running back David Ware. That game will be Buddy Andersons last regular-season game for the Rebels. There was never a question that Malique Steele would be a Shades Valley athlete. Photo is dated 10-14-1987. Quarterback JCaius Moore completed six passes on nine attempts for 69 yards. I think that was the big opportunity that every kicker waits on, he added. Irondale - A large group of Shades Valley alumni gathered at Shades Valley on Saturday, November 12 for a fundraising barbeque to raise funds for new helmets for the Mounties football. Each week he has added improvements to his skill set, and thats a big reason he is 26-4 as a starter.. Its just going to take a little time, Nelson said. The Indians extended their lead on an 8-yard touchdown run by Jennings after a short drive. Weve been told since December we couldnt compete in 6A. He broke his humerus, which caused a lot of tissue damage to his shoulder, his mom said. The cost for the new stadium in the early-90s was a million dollars. Shades Valley fell to the Gardendale Rockets at home 33-0 this past Friday night. Will you please consider helping out the Mountie football program? Smith went 9-11 in his two seasons at Crossville before taking the Shades Valley job. Sophomore Sephan White added a 23-yard run to the rushing totals. Coach Yeagers teams are extremely well-coached and physical. Other than that, we are looking good.. I think well definitely build off of that drive heading on the road to Chelsea.. In my opinion, the business community has failed to support their local school. The Mounties showed improvement in the win. Junior Xavion Webb could add depth if he recovers from an injury. He was forced out of bonds by junior Clayton Garrison and senior Kaleb Tolbert before picking up the first down. I was from Altadena. 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. He went to Troy, West Alabama, Mississippi State and UAB for football camps. The game was a scoreless affair until Gardendale scored before the half. Devon McKinnon added 11 points and Tiawan Hardy chipped in 9 points and 6 rebounds for Clay. 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. Freshman quarterback Zayvian Bolden hit senior wide receiver Christian Thomas for a 34-yard touchdown. The PAT failed, and the Mounties trailed 13-36 with 4:36 remaining. With the help of a plan his dad designed, consuming over 6,000 calories a day and weight lifting, Tamburello arrived on the Auburn campus bigger and stronger than ever. In that game, Moore had a crucial quarterback sack and fumble recovery, which led to the game-winning Alabama field goal in triple overtime. The Mounties had an opportunity to get on the board first against Vestavia. An apparent 10-yard touchdown run by junior Ethan Johnson was called back due to a penalty. Although the Mounties have lost three non-region contests, they are 1-1 in region play and control their destiny to make the playoffs again. Pell City once again forced a punt and drew within six points on a 59-yard touchdown pass from Gross to Herring. Kaleb has been the most consistent guy for us all year with his play.. Freshman Zayvian Bolden will back Brown up. The Cougars home stands, which came from the old Shades Valley campus, were filled with the red and black of the Mounties for over four decades. While he may joke around when he is off the field, the humble Steele is all business when the black helmet goes on. Making the playoffs is a great thing for us. SCHEDULEThe Mounties find themselves playing number 5 ranked Briarwood, number 8 ranked Mountain Brook, Homewood, Chelsea, Huffman and Woodlawn in Region 5 schedule. What the numbers dont tell is that he made several intelligent plays by throwing the ball away and avoiding sacks. Character counts. I like how the guys fought hard and finished.. He then served as a Marine Corp Officer for five years after graduating from Annapolis. I was not surprised when he told me he was taking all AP classes.. I have such fond memories of them. After high school, I want to go to school and get into welding, Morris said. Caleb Price, Camden Myers, Teren Moore, Kevin Lin, and Josh Little are penciled in as game one starters. For a team that has worked hard, played a tough schedule and been in all the games in the second half, the win was just what the Mounties needed. The kids were not spread out so much, and the community was great and really supported us, he said. Vizzina has rushed for 347 yards and added nine touchdowns on the ground. Head Coach Rueben Nelson does not believe in making excuses and knows it is his responsibility to get the team to score points. No one likes to lose, but there are lessons to be learned from losing, he said. Fairfield went on offense first and scored on 4th down from two yards out. His teams won 11 region/area titles, made 14 playoff appearances, played in the state championship game twice, and made the semi-finals and quarter-finals once. I was very blessed to learn from my dad, Higginbotham said. However, through all the changes, Coach Nelson has been pleased with the effort of his team. JiQuez Daniel converted the two-point conversion on a sweep, and the Mounties led 20-13. Christian Thomas may not be the tallest or the biggest player on the field, but there is a very good chance that he is going to be one of the most talented. https://b-moe-llc.square.site/mountie-gear. Their record does not tell the full story of their season. After the successful PAT by Aguilar, the Mounties led 35-12 with 7:27 remaining in the contest. I was just 17 when I graduated, he said. He kicked every one of the linemen in their tails with those boots. For the Mounties to make the playoffs, Chelsea and Pelham must win. Support, support, and support. While Moore was known as a nice guy off the field, he played football as his Mountie position coach, Danny Foster, asked him to play: as a reckless abandon tackler. Nix loved his family dearly. 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. Sports is nothing new to NyDarius.
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