We were one of the few schools that really got into 7-on-7 early, said Higginbotham. on Will You Please Consider Helping Mountie Football? The Shades Valley football team welcomed Midfield and Oxford into Frank Nix Stadium Thursday. He spent many personal hours working to make sure our facilities were the best, wrote Lazenby. The defensive staff is entirely new. Mitchell Etheridge, III, a 6-foot-2, 260-pound defensive end that will play at the next level, spearheads a talented group of defensive linemen. Vizzina has rushed for 347 yards and added nine touchdowns on the ground. Moore liked what he heard from Terry Bowden. Hes the number twenty four overall rated player in the United States. 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. Irondale Shades Valley (4-4) went into their rematch with Clay-Chalkville (3-5) on a three-game losing streak. This is an original press photo. 10 Top 50% Tel: (205) 379-5350 www.jefcoed.com SAVE SCHOOL Shades Valley High School serves 1,211 students in grades 9-12. Roderick is a player that any coach would love to have, said wide receiver coach Martee Pope. Get the latest Shades Valley high school sports news, rankings, schedules, stats, scores, results & athletes info for high school football, soccer, basketball, baseball, and more at al.com. The Mustangs drove to the Mountie 7-yard line with less than a minute remaining. Ironically, the last game he coached in was against the school where his head coaching career began. On defense, the Mounties were able to get pressure on the quarterback a few times. Shades Valley has definitely experienced a variety of changes since it opened in 1948, but many solid symbols of tradition remain. 2018 Advance Local Media LLC. That started everything for me. Coach Butts was also my basketball coach, and he really taught me to focus on the little things, the details. I was young for my age. Bruce scored on a 2-yard run, and after a successful PAT, Center Point pushed their lead to 22-0 with 2:27 remaining in the first quarter. Johnny Steele, Zion Cathey, Justin Miller, Nydarius Whetstone, Kayvian Riley, and Kaleb Tolbert will be in the rotation. He started at center as a freshman in 1983 for the Tigers and was named to the Football News Freshman All-American team that year. Mrs. Brown is a woman of great faith and believes in helping others. 278 yards came from a punishing ground attack. As we dive into region play, we will be ready to play fast and more physical, he said. Briarwood, capitalizing on costly Mountie mistakes, scored two touchdowns in the span of 82 seconds. The senior calmly sank two free throws with 25 seconds on the clock to push the Mounties to a 62-59 lead. The elder Higginbotham coached for 25 years and won multiple mythical state championships at West Blocton and Enterprise. The cost for the new stadium in the early-90s was a million dollars. We have chosen to publish Week after week, our defense is making stops, and we are creating turnovers. Thats our futurewe build next years team every day. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Reuben Nelson is exactly what Shades Valley High School needed for its football program. Before his stint at Ramsay, the Alabama A&M graduate coached at his alma mater, Midfield, for six years. The Mountie offense struck quickly. Mitchells team travels to Oliver Woodard Stadium at full strength as they face a Bearcat team that only lost two games all year. As soon as I was allowed to play at the age of 6, I was playing on 7u teams, Irvin said. The senior took the ball at the two-yard line and raced 98 yards to give Valley a 35-22 lead with 4:40 seconds remaining. You could really get a lot of work done in the summer., Higginbotham had experienced the thrill of winning state championships as an assistant and head coach early on in his career. Fairfield went on offense first and scored on 4th down from two yards out. While those games resulted in losses, Nelson believes that the experience of playing those teams will ultimately help his young squad. I have such fond memories of them. At the time of this posting, a new quarterback has not been named. Season. Free & Reduced Meals Application for 2022-2023. He knows that the Spartans will be a big test for his team. The 2022 Shades Valley Mounties open their season Friday night on the road at Stanhope Elmore. Had football not worked out, Tamburello may very well have had a career as a talent scout. They help you do the big things better. He added, You dont necessarily want those six loses on your record, but it is an awesome and fun process to go through.. I was a point guard, and she dominated the post positionstrong in the paint, said Steeles teammate, Maribeth Butts. Fairfield started their opening drive from the Mountie 42-yard line. These issues have contributed to the inconsistent play of the Mountie offense. Jarvis Houston moves from defensive backs to wide receivers. The playoffs are literally why I stay in this business. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our The Valley offense struggled all night against an aggressive Clay defense. Shades Valley was unable to generate any offense and was forces to punt the ball away on their first series. The Mounties have fallen behind other programs, and now they need YOUR help to bring the program to the same level that many of their rivals enjoy. 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. 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. The freshman had two big catches for 46 yards, including a 21-yard screen reception in the last drive. In addition to Pearson, Sophomore quarterback JCauis Moore played a sound game for the Mounties. The extra point sailed wide left, and the game was tied at 20 with 4:43 remaining in the contest. We have been trying to piece an O line together, Nelson said. The recent win-loss record did not discourage Coach Mitchell from taking the head coaching position in Irondale. Kyle DeRamus, Carlos Ford, and Terrence James will be working to see playing time. The Yellow Jackets held a 24-13 lead with 4:31 remaining in the half. Long-time Alabama high school head coach Chris Mahand joined the staff in the spring and will lead the linebacking corps. The Mountie defense continues to show improvement as well. Jacai is extreme smart, well rounded and calm, said his mom, Jenece Wedgeworth. I thought it was so great for the quarterbacks, wide receivers, and defensive backs. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. The talented 62 defensive back, who his mom, Angel Mahand, calls the humble beast had a busy summer. The PAT was successful, and Pinson led valley led 23-6 with 11:32 remaining in the game. Shades Valley has never had the community that other schools enjoy. The Indians came back and won 31-21 late. All rights reserved (About Us). Big things are ahead for the humble beast, whose motto is Stay humble and hustle hard. He made an immediate impact and added depth to the running back position. Senior Kendorius Turner (26 tackles) has been very, very positive and helpful in developing a young defense, Hannah said. I go down and help her once or twice a week, he said. Tyree Hines and Cameron Harris led the Mounties with nine total tackles apiece. Off the field, they have helped numerous players find spots on college rosters. Shades Valley travels to Bessemer City this Friday for a non-region game. We were very aware that if Huffman won out, and we ended up 3-3, we wouldnt get in, said Mitchell. A Valley penalty moved the ball back to the Tigers 36-yard line. Geordan Clarke played exceptionally well in place of Thomas. Mitchell brings a new attitude to the Valley program and two state championships in the largest classifications in Mississippi and Arkansas. His leadership in our receiver group will truly be missed, said Pope. I chose academics over sports, he said. Head coach Rueben Nelson was pleased with his team. The Jefferson County Board of Education is committed to ensuring all information placed on its public website is accessible to individuals with disabilities. November 1st, 2021 Recap: Shades Valley vs. Vestavia Hills 2021 Ken Odom will start at one safety spot, with Roderick Craig and Jacaryous Burrow seeing action. The Mounties coaching staff is virtually new, too. The goal of the fundraiser was to raise funds for new helmets. No one on the Shades Valley coaching staff is making excuses for the record. The Tigers drove to the Shades Valley 16-yard line before senior Jacob Mahand intercepted the ball in the endzone. Wuilman Guerrero continues to impress Nelson as the punter and kicker for the Mounties. Richardson was a big-play threat for the Mounties whenever he touched the ball. Former Mountie and 2022 Auburn SEC Legend Ben Tamburello was also in attendance. Shades Valley opened the second half with a 52-yard run by Micah Thomas, but a penalty nullified the play and the Mountie drive stalled. We are going to be a very uptempo team that shoots the three ball and plays pressure defense. The Mounties have several threats behind the arc. The two teams traded punts on their next two possessions. After a short punt, Oxford started on their 42-yard line. The Mounties took over on their 35-yard line and moved down the field on two completions to Thomas and two to Daniel. We have to find a way to score.. To be successful, the defense will have to play disciplined football. We had a lot of success, so it worked out.. The Shades Valley girls defeated the Clay-Chalkville girls 54-51 earlier in the evening. 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. The NFHS Network will stream the game live at 7 PM. The Mounties lost their starting and backup quarterbacks this week and were forced to start Jacari Wedgeworth, a wide receiver, at the position. The linebacking core is talented but inexperienced. Mountie alumn, Jennifer Krieser, CPA, will oversee auditing and oversight of donations and purchases. Moore grew up in Roosevelt City and attended all-black schools up to that point. After a transfer to Shades Valley, he began focusing on basketball as a junior. The loss drops Shades Valley to 1-5 on the year and 1-2 in region play. The record is what it is and there are no excuses. Higginbothams third year leading the Spartans ended with an undefeated season and the 1975 state championship. He then served as a Marine Corp Officer for five years after graduating from Annapolis. With three region games remaining, the Mounties are still in the hunt for a playoff spot. Kendarius doesnt mind being whatever piece of the puzzle we need him to be, said Pope. on Mounties Compete In Heritage Thanksgiving Tournament, on Shades Valley Alumni Hold Fundraiser For Football Program, on Red & Black Players of the Week: Pell City, on Mounties Get Homecoming And Huge Region Win Over Pell City, on Center Point Secures Playoff Bid With Huge Region Win, on Red & Black Players of the Week: Bessemer City, on Red & Black Players of the Week: Huffman, on Red & Black Players of the Week: Fairfield, on Red & Black Players of the Week: Stanhope Elmore, on Where Are They Now? It drew only one call from a potential in-state opponent. In 1969 he founded Beaver Construction Company/Arlington Properties where he remained until the time of his death. Briarwoods top receiver, Nic Dicen, was injured before the season started. Quarterback Mason Mims hit Judd Syer with a 60-yard strike to take a 31-13 lead with 10:06 in the third quarter. Jordan Pearson, who Nelson calls the most underrated back in the state, was a workhorse for the Mounties. Leading the offense is last years offensive coordinator, Kyle Dickerson. Jamie Mitchell was picked as the top candidate to lead the Mounties in the 2020 season. Kordelle Steele led the Mounties from his LB spot with eleven total tackles. Photo is dated 10-14-1987. Even though we didnt win a lot of games, I saw some boys grow into young men this season, and that whats this is all about. Go to School Page . With 11:16 remaining in the half, the Mounties extended their lead to 14-3 on a 41-yard completion to Christian Thomas from Steve Brown. 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. Coach Rueben Nelsons team must wait for the results of the Chelsea vs. Calera game and the Homewood vs. Pelham game tonight. He is coachable, has a positive attitude, is respectful, but most of all, I see his work ethic.. The Mounties offensive line is starting to gel. The Tigers came up with a big 4th down conversion to the Valley 18-yard line. The school's website describes the JCIB as "a school within a school" that is a part of the Shades Valley campus. It felt incredible to be at State with my teammates, and Im proud of all of them and the other runners.. Hewitt-Trussville, Shades Valley, Center Point and Springville had runners to compete at the championship event. Christian Thomas had five receptions for 97 yards and four touchdowns. Thomas converted a crucial third down conversion on a 12-yard run to give the Mounties a first down. Six months before he was scheduled to leave the military, the itch to play football returned when he saw a junior college team, Laney College, practicing. They have become the de facto sources for information when local media needs news about Shades Valley athletics. Freshman running back Bralen Hart added two scores. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the Thomas, filling in for an unavailable Jair Aguilar, kicked the PAT and the Mounties led 7-0. Otis Leverette of Modernday Fitness has overseen the Mounties strength and conditioning program. The two teams finished out the second half by playing a large number of younger players with a running clock. Richardson left Oakland with forty offers to play football at the Division 1 level. The support is also not just what you give or do. Brown also rushed for 103 yards on 8 carries. JCaius Moore or Jacari Wedgworth will get the start. We have been telling the kids we still have four region games remaining and everything we want is still ahead of us, Mitchell said. We want to win, but we want to be known as playing a tough game of football, Nelson said. See Complete Shades Valley Football Roster . Shades Valley was unable to move the ball on their next possession. Junior Xavion Webb could add depth if he recovers from an injury. He did some really good things offensively and defensively for us tonight. Shades Valley led 20-6 at the end of the first period. On first down, a penalty backed Shades Valley up 5 yards. Coach Rueben Nelson was very pleased with the event. He kicked every one of the linemen in their tails with those boots. Jordan Pearson showed that he can really run the football, Nelson said of his senior running back. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 5/25/18). The defense, led by sophomore linebacker Nathan Lavender with 13 tackles, played much better than the previous week. Any amount will help! No matter what Ford does, there is no doubt he will find success with his positive attitude and tremendous work ethic. Im very proud of my affiliation with Shades Valley. While Steele has his priorities straight as a team leader, that doesnt mean he doesnt have personal goals. While I appreciate the fans passion, it would be best to channel that passion into more productive ways. 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. A change in the school administration at Shades Valley got Higginbotham thinking about exploring other coaching opportunities. Their left tackle is committed to North Texas. When the Shades Valley football team plays its 1,000 game this Friday night on the road at Chelsea, youll find Paschal in his traditional spot. My goal for this year is to win State, but Im pretty sure thats everybodys goal, he said. We had good team win against a good opponent, said defensive coordinator Kordell Jackson. He is one of the most dedicated, hard working, and consistent players in our receiver corp., Craig is in the ROTC at Valley. However, the once successful Mountie program fell on hard times over the last two decades. Among the returning Mounties were former head coaches Robert Higginbotham and Bill Smith. Callens and JiQuez Daniel will also have opportunities to return punts. We are behind other schools in our area. The Panthers onside kick failed, and the Mounties picked up a key first down on a scramble by Brown on 3rd down. 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. Briarwood gained 440 yards, 277 coming on the ground. Rueben Nelsons second Mountie team will have a different look on the sidelines as the veteran coach had to replace multiple assistant coaches in the offseason. The Mounties were unable to put points on the board for the 5th time this season. 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. 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. Mrs. Nix is the wife of the late Frank A. Nix. The 2020 edition of the Mounties play host to 8th ranked Clay-Chalkville to open the season. The Mounties led 28-6 after the successful PAT. During my recruitment, I went to a bank opening ceremony on Highway 280. The Mountie defense continues to improve each week. Power 25: Central-Phenix City stays at No. Thomas doesnt know what position he will be playing at the next level. Center Point was the better team tonight, he said. Shades Valley hosts the Gardendale Rockets at Frank Nix Stadium in a non-region game this Friday at 7 pm. That game will be Buddy Andersons last regular-season game for the Rebels. Junior Kinley Harris, 14th place, and senior Tristan Teer, 5th place, made the 7A All-State team for the Huskies. Parking: N/A All applications must be postmarked by February 14, 2023. Chris Mahand, a long-time head coach in the state, retired last year so he would have the opportunity to watch Jacob play his senior year. Tamburello grew an inch over the summer after graduation and enrolled in Tennessee Military Institute (TMI) in the fall of 1982 at 63, 245 lbs. Fairfield began the drive from their 30-yard line with 5:04 in the first quarter. Despite the disappointing loss, Shades Valleys offense showed flashes of its potential Friday night. Stanhope Elmore was not quite through, though. Ajari Jones, Peyton Kidd, and Jadon Ford will be in the rotation, while William Looney, Derrick Wilson, JDarius Wedgeworth, and Cedric McIntyre will push for playing time. The Mounties travel to face Cullman in the first round next Friday night. After his break from coaching, Richardson joined current Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson at Ramsay High School. They are in a really good mindset. The team performance was great. He was forced out of bonds by junior Clayton Garrison and senior Kaleb Tolbert before picking up the first down. Malique Steele had eight total tackles, and Kordelle Steele had seven total tackles, a sack, and two tackles for a loss of yards. Pinson Valley gave the ball back to the Mounties with their second fumble of the night on their opening drive. Gardendale 28, Shades Valley 21: Rockets have Wright Stuff for comeback, Take 5: Region title talk dominates Birmingham's best HS games this week. Freshman running back Geordan Clark took a screen pass for a 21-yard gain, and sophomore receiver JiQuez Daniel came up with a big 23-yard reception to keep the drive alive. Coach Dye and the Auburn Tigers were to be his future. The donation was made in memory of her son and former Mountie football player Mike Haith. Thomas attempted the PAT for the win, but the kick sailed wide left by less than a foot. Shades Valley High School 2015-2016 team players - High School Sports. This marks the third straight game for Valley on the road. In many ways, he could be called Mr. 2022 Alabama6aFootball.com All rights reserved. The Mounties overall record stands at 3-6. The Mounties will start a third new quarterback in three years. Morris, looking to have a big year, started as a Wenonah Young Dragon at five. The 2021 Mounties ended their season with a 3-7 overall record and a 3-3 record in Region 5. The junior quarterback had 221 passing yards and two passing touchdowns. Wuilman Guerrero moved to the United States from El Salvador when he was 11 years old. Thomas plays second base and outfield for the Mountie baseball team. We are going to have to weather their emotions. Nelson saw the opportunity to add the veteran coach to his staff and convinced Mahand to roam the Alabama sidelines for one more season. I have got to keep working to make this thing better., Nelson is proud of how his team has responded to adversity and disappointment. 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. Nelson has seen his kids continue to battle in the face of adversity. 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. We are a small-stature team, Howard said. The coaching staff is optimistic that they will continue to develop the much-needed depth on defense and are encouraged to see their players staying motivated. I cant tell you how proud I am of our offensive front, said Head Coach Jamie Mitchell. I saw kids that were coachable and played hard. Shades Valleys offense went on a six-play 85-yard drive and scored on an 11-yard pass from Brown to JiQuez Daniel. Time: In Progress. Shades Valley Football Schedule OVERALL 5-4 0.56 Win % REGION 2-4 5th 6A Region 6 HOME2-2 AWAY3-2 NEUTRAL0-0 PF189 PA266 STREAK2L Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Senior wide receiver Christian Thomas had an outstanding performance for the Mounties. Fairfield then put together their own scoring drive and got on the scoreboard with a 1-yard pass with 9:46 remaining in the half. 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.. Mitchell was pleased with his teams kickoff coverage for the first time all year. Johnson had 16 tackles, a fumble recovery and one rushing touchdown. Odom got a hand on the ball and ended the Tigers scoring opportunity. I dont have a bad kid on the team, Nelson said. Shades Valley Football Team - al.com Standings Scores & Schedules Shades Valley Football See More Scores & Schedules Latest News Power 25: Central-Phenix City stays at No. All rights reserved (About Us). Birmingham, AL 24,260 views 580 followers Timeline Highlights Team Schedule Shades Valley - Varsity Football has a new game recap. The Mountie defense held and again forced a Huffman punt. If he continues to work hard, he will come into his own as a receiver.. 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. 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. Later, the opportunistic defense had big stops with interceptions by Joe Lewis and Cameron Harris. Valley was able to put together a scoring drive just before halftime. 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