Coach Rueben Nelson was very appreciative of the donation. I have a garden going, and my wife owns an embroidery business (Magic City Stitches). The Bulldogs almost made it to the national championship game in Moores final season. Buy newspaper front pages, poster and more. With the Chelsea loss, the Homewood Patriots advance to the playoffs instead. Im focused on finishing school and starting my business, he said. Moore credits Head Coach Robert Higginbotham and Defensive Coordinator Owen Butts for his success in high school and helping to get him to the next level. The 2022 Shades Valley Mounties open their season Friday night on the road at Stanhope Elmore. The Mounties took over on downs with 3:04 remaining in the half. The loss dropped Valley to 1-4 on the year. 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. JEFFERSON CO., Ala. (WBRC) - Coach Jamie Mitchell has been chosen to the lead the Shades Valley High School Mountie Football program, as well as, the school's athletic department. The Mountie defense continues to improve each week. Mrs. Hodges and Mrs. Davis were especially impactful, he said. He was so good at teaching us that, he said. This group of seniors are some of the best kids I have ever been around, he said. Although the Spartans were able to score 31 points, the Mountie defense played well for most of the game. We had our shots. I saw tears after the loss. The Mountie defense played well and appeared to be much improved. 11 talking about this. Hunters favorite verse is Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Prior to kickoff, The Ghost, as Thomas is known, breaks out his special pregame gear. Mountain Brook played fast and violentthey played football the way it was meant to be played, said Mountie Head Coach Rueben Nelson. He first landed at his alma mater, coaching at Shades Valley for the 2001 season. He is one of the best defensive backs in the statea hidden gem, said Hannah. Hes a class act. Senior cornerback Marlen Sewell and junior safety Cameron Harris continued their strong secondary play by adding two interceptions for the Mountie defense. On the first play of the ensuing Center Point drive, Bruce ripped off a 94-yard run for his fifth touchdown of the night, and the Eagles led 36-0 with 45 seconds remaining in the half. Jamie Mitchell arrived from North Little Rock High School in Arkansas with 23 years of head coaching experience and a 215-72 career record. The Mounties and the Indians met previously in the second game of the year. The application is currently closed for the spring semester. The kids didnt get rattled. The Cougars tied the game at 54 apiece with 3:28 remaining. The Mounties started the season 0-6, due in large part, to a difficult schedule. Kyle DeRamus, Carlos Ford, and Terrence James will be working to see playing time. The Mountie defense once again came up with big plays. We now have834teams & 188,070games on AHSFHS.org. 1 as AHSAA playoffs begin, Spain Park 42, Shades Valley 10: Jags end season with 3-game win streak. Shades Valley athletics can provide you the opportunity to be successful for a lifetime!. The Mounties dropped their second game of the year last Friday night to the 2nd ranked Indians of Pinson Valley. 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. Shades Valley is going to get better. Kendarius Irvin scored ten points during the quarter, and Ethan Johnson provided great defensive intensity in the paint for Valley. Nix embodied the true spirit of the Mounties. I think we are going to have a great future here. The Mounties began their game-winning drive from their own 33 with a little more than six minutes on the clock. Last years starter, Earl Woods, transferred to Hueytown High School. Our offensive rule schemes are fairly complicated for high school. Vizzina rushed for two touchdowns and threw for 231 yards and two more scores. A change in the school administration at Shades Valley got Higginbotham thinking about exploring other coaching opportunities. Game report coming early next week. Clay held a 33-20 lead at the break. Radio: None I believe we will, he added. We have to find a way to score.. Morris would like the opportunity to play football again. Tyler played good ball for uswe need those two to keep doing what they are doing and inspire other guys, Nelson said. Will you please help to return the Mounties to being the team that NO ONE wants to play? 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. Fairfield The Shades Valley Mountie boys basketball team (3-3) took part in the Heritage Thanksgiving Tournament at Fairfield High earlier this week. The Mountie running game was solid against Huffman. The Mounties had fully expected to return an experienced signal-caller in junior quarterback Earl Woods. The visitors section was well represented by the Mountie faithful that made the trip. Christian Thomas took a pitch and raced 63 yards down the sideline for a touchdown. They have given me all they have, Nelson said. apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. I really believe this can grow and cultivate support from so many that couldnt make it this weekend, said Tamburello. UPDATED on 11/18/2014 at 7:40 P.M: The school's relationship with the Jefferson County IB school was clarified. The coaching staff is excited about the potential of the offensive line. Ben and Katy have three children: Ben, Anna, and Julia. Minor vs Shades Valley | Varsity Boys Basketball 2023 Live Stream Larson Farrellmargret 0 No views 1 minute ago #Minor #Shades #holtville Minor High School Football @ Shades Valley High. Ogilvie would later team up with Higginbothams former quarterback at Banks, Jeff Rutledge, in the backfield of Alabamas 1978 national Championship team. I thank God that our fans have been as patient as fans can be, he said. The Cougars headed to the locker room with a 32-0 lead. Richardson was named All-County and All-Over the Mountain at the end of the 1986 season. Kordelle Steele and senior Xavion Webb each added six total tackles. 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. The two teams were unable to move the ball and traded punts on their next two possessions. On fourth down, Fairfield attempted another pass. The Shades Valley football team welcomed Midfield and Oxford into Frank Nix Stadium Thursday. They have two or three other guys on defense with multiple offers that just havent committed yet, said Mitchell. The PAT was good, and Clay led 26-0 with 10:31 remaining. He was named Coach of the Year in both states. However, he wouldnt run onto the turf of Legion Field in the crimson and white he loved as a youth. However, the drive stalled, and Valley was forced to punt. The senior calmly sank two free throws with 25 seconds on the clock to push the Mounties to a 62-59 lead. Nix knew that Shades Valley lacked the community that other schools enjoyed and embraced the move from Homewood to Irondale in 1996. Steele returned it 57 yards for a Mountie score with 2:09 remaining in the half. If you have a disability or face any barriers accessing website content, please contact 205-379-2000. The Shades Valley defense held the Bessemer offense from picking up a first down. The Mounties finished with 132 yards of total offense. 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. The cost for the new stadium in the early-90s was a million dollars. The Tigers got the ball on their 39-yard line with 2:54 remaining. Last spring he took up golf. As mentioned previously, Nathan Lavender will be the long snapper. Mitchell has had great success when the regular-season ends. 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. On first down, the Yellow Jackets scored on a 58-yard touchdown run up the middle. Sure. I am the head football coach, and I have to find a way to put points on the board, Nelson said. The talented 62 defensive back, who his mom, Angel Mahand, calls the humble beast had a busy summer. The Indians extended their lead on an 8-yard touchdown run by Jennings after a short drive. I want my legacy to be that I didnt quit and worked hard to win, he said. Sophomore quarterback Earl Woods hurt the Bearcats early and often and gained 92 yards on 9 carries with one touchdown. Thomas lives by 2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. I thought it was so great for the quarterbacks, wide receivers, and defensive backs. It's a surprising development in the annual coaching carousel given his track record since taking over the program in 2011. Will you please consider helping out the Mountie football program? We are in a building phase, Nelson said. Kaleb has been the most consistent guy for us all year with his play.. The Mountie defense held again and forced Fairfield to punt. David Hunter, who began playing football when he was five years old at Crestwood, has been a constant on the Shades Valley offensive line this year. The Mounties will start a third new quarterback in three years. We would have died for him and the red and black!, As good as Higginbotham was with the Xs and Os of the game, his true strength may have been in getting players to buy in and believe in themselves. Higginbotham took over at Shades Valley the next year and remained at the helm through the 1998 season. Marlon Compton hooked up with Mario Craver again for a 17-yard touchdown. Free & Reduced Meals Application for 2022-2023 Payments are Due by August 1, 2022! All three of the Shades Valley losses have been to 6A top-10 teams. High school booster club.. Events, football games, fundraiser Nelson won at least ten games in 5 of his nine years on the Southside. In 1996, the new Shades Valley was ready to house more than two thousand students and teachers. 1 as AHSAA playoffs begin, Spain Park 42, Shades Valley 10: Jags end season with 3-game win streak. I just want to thank them for staying and supporting our players.. Coach Bryant was the best coach ever, in my opinion, and was very good to me, Higginbotham said. The Mountie offense could not find a rhythm and had to punt. To be successful, the defense will have to play disciplined football. I think we are trending in the right direction.. That group has now had three games together. Mahand recently picked up an official offer from Miles College and has interest from Jacksonville State and Austin Peay. Shades Valley broke the tie with a pair of free throws by Crawford that pushed the Mountie lead to 56-54 with 3:03 to play. The Mounties will be looking for their first playoff win since Nov. 9, 2017. It was epic, he said. Shades Valley Touchdown Football Booster Club. The defense gave us plenty of opportunities to capitalize and take control of the game, said wide receiver coach Jarvis Houston. Take 5: A look at Birmingham's best HS football games this week, Clay-Chalkville 31, Shades Valley 6: Willie Miller lead Cougars over Mounties, See AL.com's weekly staff HS football picks, Vestavia Hills 41, Shades Valley 21: Cooper Bishop leads Rebels with 3 TDs, Buy newspaper front pages, poster and more. It was moved to its present location on Old Leeds Road in Irondale in the fall of 1996. The gentle giant, as his mom, Rachel Holifield, calls him, always looks to help others. The coaches didnt get rattled. Roderick is a player that always places the team first, Pope said. The course was wet, muddy, and slow, but the girls ran hard despite the conditions, said Shades Valley coach Melinda Estes. Next the hold. 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. Despite the challenges, Nelson remains optimistic, we can build this program up; its just going to take time, Nelson said. 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. Quarterback JCaius Moore hit Pearson on a 47-yard scoring strike to cut the Hornet lead to 14-6. After forcing a Pinson Valley punt, Christian Thomas sprinted 53 yards and gave the Mounties a first down at the Pinson 25-yard line. apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. I just want to leave a positive impact in all that I do, he said. on Mounties Enter Season Tonight With New Leader, on Mounties Have Playoffs In Sight After Win Against Chelsea, on Mounties Now Control Their Playoff Destiny, on Mounties Remain Optimistic Despite Loss To Lions, on Shades Valley Takes On #6 Ranked Pinson Valley In Week 2. on Mounties Deliver #1 Play In The Nation! A huge three-pointer by the Cougars Victor Odiari, 8 points, pulled Clay to within one, 60-59, with 61 seconds to go. The Tiger offense moved the ball 65 yards in seven plays and scored on a 1-yard Chris Whittsett run. He has shown toughness and has rushed for 346 yards and two touchdowns in the last two games. 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. 18 Thompson (NFSH) got the party began by defeating Central (Phenix City) 38-22 at Protective Stadium on Friday to capture its third consecutive NFSH 7A title (Birmingham). The Valley defense rose to the occasion and held them out of the end zone. They are playing for the same thing we are.. Despite the win-loss record, Mitchell remains optimistic about his team. Clay finishes rhe regular season with an 8-1 recod (6-0 Region), We won three games last year, and we won five this year, said Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson. Its just going to take some more time, he added. As for the Mounties mindset about making the playoffs, They understand whats on the table for them. Valley drove to the Tigers 16-yard line, but the drive stalled, and the Mounties turned the ball over on downs. The coaches are pushing, and the players are starting to respond.. On first down, a penalty backed Shades Valley up 5 yards. Even though his season was cut short, he cherishes his time with his teammates. The elder Higginbotham coached for 25 years and won multiple mythical state championships at West Blocton and Enterprise. He was hired by a movie screen advertiser after graduation, and spent almost twenty years in that industry. The wide receiver corp is extremely deep and talented. The hard work and discipline he learned from Dye and his offensive line coach, Neil Callaway, ultimately paid off for Tamburello. Braylen Hart, David Ware, Geordan Clark, and Kam Williams will all get considerable playing time. On Shades Valleys next possession, the Mounties moved the ball to the Eagle 32-yard line, but the drive stalled, and Valley turned the ball over on downs with 4:35 remaining in the first quarter. Senior Christian Thomas had nine receptions for 154 yards and two touchdowns in the losing effort. He has been a great influence on his little brother, said his mom. He has been talking to his players about that all year. User Agreement (updated 5/25/18) and Quarterback Steve Brown had an extremely productive night for the Mounties. The response definitely shows the willingness to support another event, he said. The freshman had two big catches for 46 yards, including a 21-yard screen reception in the last drive. 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. Bryant added ten rebounds and two blocks. The reality of the situation is that the Mounties have faced some incredibly tough and talented teams thus far. Hes just a sophomore and we think he is going to be exceptional for ushe did a great job, said Mitchell. 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. Ford is considering his options after school. Shades Valley High School 6100 Old Leeds Rd. Former basketball head coach and defensive coordinator Owen Butts also attended along with long-time assistant Rob Crawford. Moore hooked up with fellow sophomore Dacorion Thomas for a 61-yard touchdown. In addition to maintaining exceptional grades, Leonard helps manage his familys restaurant. High School Football Sports favorite Clay-Chalkville vs Shades Valley Live at teams in Game with a major 46 to 216 victory. 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. Expect Bryan Blackwell, David Hunter, Rashad Morris, Zayden Leonard, and Julian Maddox to be the starters. Malique Steele will play the Star position when needed. I wish I had made this decision early on in my career., For the younger Mahand, the experience has been nothing but positive. 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. He let me know quickly that golf doesnt require that kind of support!. Sophomore JCaius Moore got the start at quarterback. He was always the scorer, though., The muscular, 5-foot-6, 160-pound wide receiver plays much bigger than his size. The Lions came out and played a strong second half, capitalized on more Mountie mistakes, and pulled away for a 42-19 win. However, the once successful Mountie program fell on hard times over the last two decades. 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. Center Point was the better team tonight, he said. Our guys played a really good first quarter, and then things got away from us, Nelson said. Shades Valley coach Robert Higginbotham mouthing with Referee. Junior Ethan Johnson scored from 1 yard out to tie the game at 28. He began playing with the A.G. Gaston Jaguars when he was five and is working hard to get the opportunity to play running back at the next level. Senior Karr Staggs moves from the defensive side of the ball to the right guard spot. Senior wide receiver Al Weathers IV was the leading receiver with four receptions for 58 yards. Their record does not tell the full story of their season. For Rashad Morris, a starting offensive lineman, the season came to a premature end on September 9th. Vizzina was held to 19 yards on 13 carries before his late scoring run. During that span, two of the Spartans five victories came under then Mountain Brook head coach and future Shades Valley head coach Robert Higginbotham. Shades Valley, missing two players due to injury and illness, then dropped a tight game to Jackson-Olin, 36-37, in the consolation bracket Tuesday morning. The Mounties entered halftime trailing 14-0. He then did his best David Palmer impersonation by escaping eight tacklers on a 50-yard run after a short catch for a score. From a new field at Frank Nix Stadium to a new head coach, things are changing at Shades Valley. I observed a team disappointed by the loss but determined to get back to work. The Mounties lost to Vestavia Hills 17-0 in a hard-fought game at Frank Nix Stadium. 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. This was the first step in mobilizing the alumni base, possibly the largest in the city, to support Coach Nelsons program. You can read more about Wuilman Guerrero here: https://svmounties.com/2021/10/13/from-el-salvador-to-irondale-a-kickers-journey/. The Mustangs mounted one last drive before the half but it was thwarted by senior Malique Steeles interception as time expired. It was a total team effortI am happy that they are finally starting to come along, said Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson. Community Rules The offensive line did an incredible job Friday night, said Mitchell. Their left tackle is committed to North Texas. 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. After graduation he served in the United States Army from 1965-67 with a tour in Vietnam. Brown scored the game-winning touchdown on an 8-yard run. He could always be found on the very top row, at the 50-yard line, Hancock attended Shades Valley games for over 40 years. Some records may be incomplete. Support, support, and support. While the two close losses in the championship games at Legion Field were extremely disappointing to him, Higginbotham says, just getting to the games were highlights for me at Shades Valley., Higginbotham had numerous assistant coaches over the years. I have got to keep working to make this thing better., Nelson is proud of how his team has responded to adversity and disappointment. Because of his play in the playoffs, Moore was named Samfords Special Team Player of the Year. The Mustangs took the opening kick and drove to the Mountie 12-yard line, but the Mountie defense forced a fumble on the the next play and Caleel Holifield came up with the recovery. 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. Center Points next drive saw the Eagles pick up a crucial third down conversion on a 39-yard completion. Richardson had this to say about the teams success, we were a winning team because we had great team effort, great leadership, and we had the mental aspects that a team needs to win., Much credit is given to the 86 team for laying the foundation for the programs incredible run from 1987 through 2000. Fairfield started the series from their 43-yard line and methodically drove to the Mounties 30-yard line. Williams scored 21 points on 6 of 8 shooting behind the arc. They have now won four of their last five games. The Jefferson County Board of Education offers Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities. Higginbotham was awarded the Alabama Football Coaches Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. 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. Coach Nelson knows that hes ultimately judged by what the scoreboard says. 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. The Mounties answered quickly and scored on a 56-yard touchdown run by Christian Thomas on a pitch from quarterback Steve Brown. He has been in Real Estate in Birmingham for almost twenty years. He was drafted in the third round by Philadelphia in 1987. The team is playing a large number of young players. 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. The Mounties travel to Oxford and open region play next Friday. The Mounties travel to Pell City Tuesday night for another region game at 7:30. The Tigers drive nearly ended on the first play. He takes football very seriously. Nix even married a Shades Valley Mountie, Marjorie Kay. Only thirty two teams in 6A will be in the playoffs. The Patriots two-point attempt failed, and Valley found themselves trailing the visitors 8-7. Malique Steele led all tacklers with 11 total tackles on the night. He loves old-school music, and he is a very good singer. The Mounties move to 2-0 with the 34-28 victory. Despite the loss last week, the Mounties showed improvement. Stanhope Elmore put together a drive culminating in a 20-yard touchdown pass from Bryant to Thomas with 11:35 to play in the game. Shades Valley will host Pell City in another Region 6 matchup. I am excited to see him reach his potential this season and become a big-time player for the defense.. On Valleys next possession David Ware went to work for the Mounties and moved the ball 39 yards to Huffmans 6-yard line on five consecutive touches, but the Mounties could not get in the end zone and turned the ball over on downs. The defensive performance was indeed a team effort. I have such fond memories of them. Irondales Richardson was an extremely talented and explosive player at Shades Valley. Mitchell has been pleased with the teams mental state thus far. I stood on the sideline for the Shades Valley football game at Chelsea High School last night. We have to win, we have to take care of us first. The guys out there never quit, Nelson said. Will You Please Consider Helping Mountie Football? Johnny Steele, Zion Cathey, Justin Miller, Nydarius Whetstone, Kayvian Riley, and Kaleb Tolbert will be in the rotation. 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. We are behind other schools in our area. Some guys are just made for football. 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 Mounties moved the ball to the Vestavia nine-yard line but missed a short field goal with 6:50 in the third period. Overall, it is a tough schedule for Shades Valley, but that is the way Mitchell likes it. The Mounties trailed 17-13 with 7:03 remaining in the half. After an 0-6 start, the Mounties now find themselves on the cusp of the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Bessemer City held a 14-7 lead with 1:39 remaining in the half after the successful PAT. It is my family that Im most proud of. More opportunity or not, there was still one last thing to do: tell the Bear he wouldnt be coming to Tuscaloosa. While Coach Chris Yeagers Spartans played extremely well, they were aided by four Mountie turnovers. They showed interest and started coming to see me at my basketball games, Moore said. The 6A #4 ranked Spartans rolled up 366 yards of total offense. Etheridges recovery came after he sacked the Chelsea quarterback and stripped the ball. I cant take credit for it. Junior QB Steve Brown hooked up with Christian Thomas, Quincy Crawford, Kordae Harper, and JiQuez Daniel for scores. Mitchells philosophy is you must run the ball and stop the run to be successful in high school football. I think the sky is the limit for that kid, and the future is bright for Shades Valley football with him, Nelson said. If we dont win State, I want to make sure I have prepared and made the underclassmen better so they can win State next year.. Wuilman Guerrero moved to the United States from El Salvador when he was 11 years old. I am delighted to see that there is still a willingness to fight for Shades Valley, he said. I played up to my 8th-grade year., Irvin, a standout basketball player for the Mounties, decided he wanted to focus on basketball. The Mounties host the Homewood Patriots (5-1, 3-0) this Friday night in a critical region matchup at Frank Nix Stadium. Their head coach, Buddy Nix, told me that I would come in, redshirt, and then get to play my second year, he said. The Mounties led with 4:36 left in the game. Shades Valley at Mountain Brook HS Football. Richardson knows he is in a position to make a difference.
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