Improving, moving ahead, getting better, whatever you want to call it, hurts. Game report coming early next week. The Mounties finally got on the board with 8:05 reminding in the game with a 9-yard strike from Brown to Kordae Harper. https://b-moe-llc.square.site/mountie-gear. Former Mountie and Samford linebacker Brian Moore said, one of the best things about Coach Higg is he knew how to coach us up. Basketball There is no data available for Shades Valley for Basketball. Hannah said that senior Tyler Addie was a defensive standout in the game. The Hornets then kicked a field goal on their next series to extend their lead to 17 6. I thank the Lord for it all, Brown said. The Mountie defense once again forced an Eagle punt. 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 program. A visit with a college football legend cemented his decision to attend Samford instead of UTC. Our defense is tough, blue collar workers, Nelson said. Roderick is a player that always places the team first, Pope said. The two-point conversion failed, and the Mustangs held a 13-12 lead. For the record, Tamburello won the toss, and Auburn went on to defeat the Crimson Tide 21-17. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. They are playing for the same thing we are.. He is trying so hard. Rodreckus Johnson then ran for a 6-yard touchdown with 5:39 remaining in the opening quarter. Post season play is what drives Mitchell. For Jacob Mahand, his senior football season is extra special. All applications must be postmarked by February 14, 2023. Birmingham picks: Who wins Taulia vs. Tyson showdown in Class 7A? The defense gave us plenty of opportunities to capitalize and take control of the game, said wide receiver coach Jarvis Houston. An interesting non-region scheduling note is that the Mounties will not face the Vestavia Hills Rebels for the first time since 1974. Of the eight teams remaining in the north section of the bracket, Shades Valley has faced six of those teams. In many ways, he could be called Mr. Unfortunately, Shades Valley, at this point, does not have the business support or civic support that other schools garner. 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. Irondale, AL 35210 Stadium: Frank A. Nix Memorial Athletic Complex Colors: Cardinal & Black Coach: Robert Higginbotham Region: 4A-R7 Select Year: 1921 <-- 1976 <- 1977 -> 1978 --> 2022 1977 Season Highlights Robert Higginbotham enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Shades Valley. The PAT failed, and Pinson Valley held a 16 to 6 lead with 6:53 remaining in the third. The Mountie offense took to a ground attack with their thunder and lightning stable of running backs. Shades Valley & Hueytownhave played 66 games. On the next Springville possession, Kordell Steele turned in an athletic defensive play with an interception of a Tiger pass. Senior center Karr Staggs, junior right guard Josh Little, senior right tackle Dylan Daring, junior left guard Teren Moore, senior left tackle Blaze Thompson, sophomore tight end Kordelle Steele and senior tight end Micah Burrow paved the way for a powerful Mountie rushing attack that rolled up 255 yards on 49 attempts and accounted for all five touchdowns. My experience at Shades Valley was great. Unfortunately, he sprained an ankle in the first half of the opening game and has been on the sideline since the injury. The Mountie defense held and again forced a Huffman punt. He is a scholarship kicker.. A Hornet victory would have sent Shades Valley to the playoffs. Shades Valley cornerback Kendall Odom came up with the interception on the two-point conversion attempt. The Eagles powerful offense was led by senior running back Troy Bruce, Jr. Bruce came into the game averaging 147 yards per game and having scored 14 touchdowns. 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. Hopefully, over the next few days, we can get over it and get back to work, he said. Shades Valley High School 2015-2016 team players - High School Sports. Coach Robert Higginbotham, Mounties Gaining Valuable Experience This Summer, Mounties Close Spring Camp With Win Over Springville, Mounties Eye Playoffs After Critical Region Win, https://svmounties.com/2021/10/13/from-el-salvador-to-irondale-a-kickers-journey/, From El Salvador To Irondale: A Kickers Journey, http://www.ahsfhs.org/teams2/teampage.asp?Team=Shades%20Valley, Mounties Look To Lions After Loss To Gardendale, Mounties Fall To Mountain Brook In Region Game, Mounties Face Tough Challenge In Spartans. Football is not played at the junior college level in Alabama. He had a great night managing the ball game and doing things right, Nelson said. The Shades Valley program, in the 3rd year under Howard (160-85), opened the season with wins over Huffman, Minor, and Carver and a loss on the road to Clay-Chalkville. The kids fought, said Shades Valleys Rueben Nelson. The 1989 and 1992 teams were ranked in the top 25 nationally by USA Today. Unfortunately, the most exciting play of the night was negated because of a Mountie penalty. It was a great game for me thanks to my teammates, offensive line and coaches, he said. The Indians defense stiffened and on fourth down, Pinsons Thomas Metcalf intercepted Browns pass in the end zone with 4:30 remaining in the third quarter. When you think about Pinson Valley, they have the number one cornerback in the United States. The 64 dual-threat quarterback currently holds seventeen D1 offers, including Florida, Penn State, Michigan State, Arkansas, Oklahoma State, Mississippi State, Kentucky, UAB, and Louisville. While those games resulted in losses, Nelson believes that the experience of playing those teams will ultimately help his young squad. Click the link above to learn more. Lo and behold, I got a call on a payphone in my dorm from Coach Bryant one night. Coach Nelson knows that hes ultimately judged by what the scoreboard says. Coach Nelson saw me in the hallway and asked me to play, Leonard said. I thought my guys played really hard, said Richardson. 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. After high school, I want to go to school and get into welding, Morris said. Kickoff is at 7 PM in Lions Pride Stadium on the campus of Briarwood Christian School. Behind a solid defensive effort and the shooting of Jamarcus Jackson, 19 points, and Sean Crawford, 14 points, the Mounties went to the locker room with a 38-21 lead at the half. Morris Higginbotham took his Hewitt-Trussville Huskies to Mountain Brook for the seasons third game. More opportunity or not, there was still one last thing to do: tell the Bear he wouldnt be coming to Tuscaloosa. However, the once successful Mountie program fell on hard times over the last two decades. His 25 playoff appearances rank 20th on the state list (31 is the most by Vestavias Buddy Anderson). He made it to the State wrestling championship in the 182 pound weight class and to Sectionals in the 400 meters. We are going to get back to being the Mounties of the past, he added. Sarhaans leadership is a breath of fresh air after the abject failures of some of the previous administrations, namely, the administration that led to Coach Higginbothams departure (and wanted to change the schools colors and mascot to a rainbow). Things didnt go as we all hoped, but we saw a lot of positive things this year. Anything can be taken in an instant, he said. With 29 seconds remaining in the game, Bolden hit sophomore receiver, JiQuez Daniel with an 8-yard pass in the back of the end zone for a score. When asked about his game-winning kick, Guerrero said, I was ready because it is something that I work on every day in practice. The Mounties led 7-0 with 7:39 remaining in the first period after the Jair Aguilar PAT. Their nose guard is committed to Troy. It was a huge win for us, he said. Shades Valley is going to get better. They are riding sky-hightheir coaches are preaching the same thing to their kids. Cordae Avettette had a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds and had 3 blocks. He was finally able to reunite with his father after being apart for ten years. Click the link below for game highlights: The Shades Valley Mounties picked up their first win of the season this past Friday night. The record is what it is and there are no excuses. We were up big and allowed them to creep backthats a sign of youth and inexperience.. If you have a disability or face any barriers accessing website content, please contact 205-379-2000. The senior rushed for 172 yards on 24 carries and scored three touchdowns. Jacai is extreme smart, well rounded and calm, said his mom, Jenece Wedgeworth. Richardson graduated in 1996 and remained with the Cal football program as a graduate assistant for the 1996 season. Senior cornerback Jacob Mahand will lead the secondary from one corner while Erin Callens will man the other corner. Last playoff appearance: 2014, Alabama7AFootball.com Ocie Battle, IV returns and will coach the running backs. After an officials conference at midfield, Bruce, the ball carrier, was ruled down and the Eagles retained possession of the ball. It was muddy, but definitely a race to remember, said Lindsey. The game will be streamed live on the NFHS Network at 7 PM. One new trend in the high school scene seemed to benefit Shades Valley more than others. Valley led 7-6 after the successful PAT by Jair Aguilar with 9:49 in the first quarter. I think our players played hard last night, he said. The PAT failed, and Valley led 6-0. Sophomore quarterback Earl Woods hurt the Bearcats early and often and gained 92 yards on 9 carries with one touchdown. The Mounties travel to Pinson Valley next week for a huge Region 6 matchup. The two teams were unable to move the ball and traded punts on their next two possessions. Off the field, Thomas is a fun-loving, dancing, wing-loving jokester that helps the homeless in his spare time. He just knew he was going to a new school, a predominantly white one, that required an hour-long bus ride each way that passed five or six other high schools. The . Offensively, our offensive line gave us a chance to control the game. Anna recently graduated from Appalachian State with a degree in Music Therapy and is pursuing a Masters Degree in Counseling. Home kickoff time: 7:00 p.m. Call it old school or whatever you want. Shades Valley travels to Bessemer City this Friday for a non-region game. Award-winning country music writer and former Shades Valley Mountie kicker, Neil Thrasher, was a frequent carpooler with Tamburello. Volunteer Print Schedule Correction Score Correction Shades Valley High School This is the second half of the 2005 Homewood vs Shades Valley high school football game. Special teams played well, and the Mounties got a good game from punter Wuilman Guerrero. At that moment, the kid from El Salvador was living the American dream in Irondale, Alabama. Along with the opportunity to clinch a playoff spot, the game will be Shades Valleys 1,000th football game and, amazingly, be played on the 100th anniversary of the Mounties first win. The offensive line is a veteran group. Brown hit Thomas with a 23-yard TD pass. During Center Points next series, the nights most controversial play occurred. The Tigers were penalized for kick catch interference, and the Mounties started from the Fairfield 36-yard line. Thomas doesnt know what position he will be playing at the next level. Senior wide receiver Christian Thomas had an outstanding performance for the Mounties. 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. Gone is the spread and in its place is a run-heavy pro-I-formation offense. liigh Lu-L; VOL. In preparation for the season he attended an HBCU camp and camps at Florida State and Austin Peay. The Mounties get an opportunity to take that first step in turning their season around and getting their first win this Friday night when they host Briarwood Christian (4-2). It was a night of celebration not only for the win, but also because Shades Valley saw their playoff hopes gain new life. We got off to a slow start, said Shades Valley head coach Audwin Howard. Nickname: Mounties The Valley defense stiffened and got a big sack by Malique Steele on 4th down. 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. The Mounties will have a talented backfield with experience in senior Jordan Pearson and sophomore Bralen Hart. He has been talking to his players about that all year. 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. During that period, the Mounties record was 123-48 (72%). After forcing a Pinson Valley punt, Christian Thomas sprinted 53 yards and gave the Mounties a first down at the Pinson 25-yard line. With everything that has happened this year, making the playoffs would be a great end to season one, Mitchell said. The Mounties dropped their second game of the year last Friday night to the 2nd ranked Indians of Pinson Valley. Please consider helping out your Mounties:https://gofund.me/3ff59e75. The rushing attack was once again lead by junior Jordan Pearson with 184 yards. The Mounties turned to their deep stable of backs after starter Marcus Thomas left the game with a sprained ankle. If you have been to Shades Valley High School for an athletic event, you have undoubtedly seen the Frank A. Nix Memorial Athletic Complex. Ill do anything for this team., The first steps to cementing that legacy will be taken this Friday night when the Mounties travel to Stanhope Elmore. 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. Sophomore JCaius Moore got the start at quarterback. Tyler played good ball for uswe need those two to keep doing what they are doing and inspire other guys, Nelson said. The road to success is sometimes long, bumpy, and winding. It was epic, he said. I want to make it known to everyone who doubted Shades Valley that we are fully capable of being a dominating team.. On second down, junior cornerback Kendall Odom broke up a pass in the endzone. Fairfield went on offense first and scored on 4th down from two yards out. In that game, Moore had a crucial quarterback sack and fumble recovery, which led to the game-winning Alabama field goal in triple overtime. Coach Bryant was the best coach ever, in my opinion, and was very good to me, Higginbotham said. These schools are not connected, but are linked together for classification for competition in the Alabama High School Athletic Association. The PAT was successful, and Valley held a 14-6 lead with 3:53 remaining in the first quarter. It requires focus, precision and commitment., He shushed me numerous times at the first match I attended because I wanted to ask questions and cheer for him like I do in football, his mom said. Steve Brown ended the night 11 of 21 for 153 yards and 4 touchdowns. This time the Mounties came away with a 62-59 win at home. The Mountie offense took almost three minutes off the clock on their next possession. Our guys played a really good first quarter, and then things got away from us, Nelson said. The game can be seen on the NFHS Network at 7:00 pm. 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. 1 as AHSAA playoffs begin, Spain Park 42, Shades Valley 10: Jags end season with 3-game win streak. The Mounties finished with 132 yards of total offense. The PAT was successful, and Pinson led valley led 23-6 with 11:32 remaining in the game. With 12 seconds remaining, Steve Brown scored on an 8-yard run. There is just something about the contact that I love., Defensive line coach Robert Nelson, Jr. has been pleased with Tolberts play this season. Because of Richardsons outstanding play as a defensive back at Laney College, he was inducted into the California Community College Football Coaches Associations (CCCFCA) Hall of Fame (Player-post 1975 category) in 2013. 2015-2016. They have given me all they have, Nelson said. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Reuben Nelson is exactly what Shades Valley High School needed for its football program. He was hired by a movie screen advertiser after graduation, and spent almost twenty years in that industry. Shades Valley had a chance to get on the board early in the half. I blocked those punts because of what Coach Butts taught me at Shades Valley. At the time of posting, a lineup was not available. The Mounties moved the ball to the Vestavia nine-yard line but missed a short field goal with 6:50 in the third period. I had a lot of great friends there, Moore said. Scoring points for the girls, along with Harris, were Avery Cahoon, Kylee Sisk, Sophia Knox, and Lauren Ruf. He will make a good doctor because he is kind and smart.. The two teams exchanged punts on their next two series with the Mounties fumbling the punt return at their 28-yard line with 5:42 remaining. Leonard is an exceptional student. I saw a coaching staff that remained respectful to officials despite questionable officiating. The real season begins when region play starts. I am excited to see him reach his potential this season and become a big-time player for the defense.. Our kids benefited from playing those opponentsit was a brutal gauntlet of games to play, but mentally I believe we have come out on the other side, he said. 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