Before halftime, Pell City quickly moved the ball to their 46-yard line. I really believe this can grow and cultivate support from so many that couldnt make it this weekend, said Tamburello. My goal for this year is to win State, but Im pretty sure thats everybodys goal, he said. These post-graduate prep programs act as a substitute for junior college football. I am the head football coach, and I have to find a way to put points on the board, Nelson said. Shades Valley High School - Boys Varsity Football Region Champs '74, '83, '86, '87, '89, '92, '93, '94, '95, '97, '98, '99 - State Runner Up '87, '94. He plans to attend Barbering school at Lawson State. He is also pleased with the players preparation and mental state thus far. November 1st, 2021 Recap: Shades Valley vs. Vestavia Hills 2021 We are the farthest thing from the spread we can beat Shades Valley, RPO means run power option, Mitchell joked. I thought we did a great job running the football, said offensive coordinator Kyle Dickerson. Geordan Clarke played exceptionally well in place of Thomas. Hes a guy with a winning pedigree, but also a true motivator and disciplinarian. The two coordinators were preparing to play their final collegiate season for the Austin Peay Governors a year ago. Ocie Battle, IV returns and will coach the running backs. You have got to believe you can win.. Ben was a scholarship football player at the Naval Academy and played for four years. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our 88NO. The Mounties defeated the Vikings 35-20. Growing doesnt come without pain. Both have shown a great deal of improvement and have had good fall camps to date. Hunter has high aspirations and plans to attend Alabama State, Alabama A&M, or FAMU to be a Biomedical Engineer and design prostheses. Two plays later, Bessemer completed a 16-yard pass to the Valley four-yard line. I also want to get my commercial driving license., Rashad had the dream of becoming an entrepreneur from an early age, his mom, Carmenlita Morris, said. Region 6 is possibly the most challenging region in the state, with the region teams winning five consecutive state titles. Valley had an opportunity to run the clock out but was unable to and had to punt. Shades Valley first played Mountain Brook in 1968. The guys out there never quit, Nelson said. We want to take what the defense gives us, Nelson added. He left Cal to coach at Berkeley High School in 1997 and 1998. Weve just got to get better, he said. The Yellow Jackets moved to the Valley 8-yard line but handed the ball back to Valley on downs with 2:50 remaining. Shades Valley has never had the community that other schools enjoy. The PAT was blocked, and the Tigers led 28-22. Its just the good Lord putting me where He wants me to be, he said. I gave 100 percent for him every day.. Caleel has grown to become the leader of our group this year. When Richard Richardson stepped off the football field in Mountie Stadium on November 7, 1986, he thought his playing days were over. The extra point was blocked, and Valley held a 20-14 lead with 11:42 remaining in the game. The Vikings took an early lead on their first possession with a 35-yard touchdown pass. I feel like I could be a next-level wide receiver if I am given some work due to me not playing for the past couple of years, he said. I wanted to win every game, but it didnt turn out like that, but we did win by seeing these guys grow into young men.. My favorite football memory was hanging out with the team after a hard practice or workout, he said. This time the Mounties came away with a 62-59 win at home. The Valley offense struggled all night against an aggressive Clay defense. The Mountie offense could not put together a drive and the Mounties were again forced to punt. Jair Aguilars 36-yard field goal was wide, and the Mounties remained scoreless with 4:42 remaining in the half. The visiting Mounties got off to a strong start offensively despite starting two freshman linemen in place of two injured starters. Tamburellos childhood hero offered him a scholarship that night. We just couldnt capitalize on them, said Nelson. Coach Rueben Nelson was very pleased with the event. We were missing three of our runners on Saturday; thats what kept them out of the top 5.. 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. While Tolbert is fierce on the field, hes the life of the party off the field, says his mom, Barbara Tolbert. Junior Xavion Webb could add depth if he recovers from an injury. Woods was 6 of 11 passing for 96 yards. It doesnt matter what has happened when they get to the playoffs, he said. The Shades Valley Mounties saw their season come to an end last Thursday night. Thats what we are trying to do this week, Nelson said. Thomas is looking to get back on the field and score touchdowns very soon. During that period, the Mounties record was 123-48 (72%). Moore was responsible for the majority of those. Tyree Hines had a great game last week, Nelson said. His passion is bodybuilding, his mom said. 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.. 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. They are a very well coached team. The football team has won over 500 games all-time, which is the second most all-time wins for any team in Jefferson County. The Mounties had an opportunity to tie the game late in the second quarter. The PAT failed, and the Mounties trailed 13-36 with 4:36 remaining. The linebacker position looks to be a strength of the team. 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? Mrs. Brown graciously donated the video recording system that the Shades Valley football program desperately needed. Players of the Week have been selected for the Stanhope Elmore game. Nelson was pleased with the effort of his offensive line in 11-on-11. Emotions are going to play a big part early on, said Mitchell. 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. On Bessemers next possession, the Tigers converted a third and ten with a 40-yard pass. Danville This past Saturday, runners from 220 Alabama high schools converged on a wet, and muddy Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center for the 2022 AHSAA XC meet. Sophomore JiQuez Daniel also had a big game with five receptions for 65 yards. I look back at all the football and things Ive experienced, and I always tip my hat to Coach Higginbotham. Their incredible season came to an end in the freezing Ohio rain to eventual champion Youngstown State. Wes Ellison, Russ Lachina, Jacob Mullinax and Garrett Yokeley scored points with Teer. The Mounties then went 19-5 over the last two years and reached the second round of the 6A playoffs in each of those seasons. A victory would be only the fourth playoff win for Shades Valley since 2000. The defense struggled on the night against a very good Vestavia offense. 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. The Mounties were again able to move the ball deep into Eagle territory. Mike Epps Coming To MemphisCurrent Address: SBLA Thomas St, Memphis, TN. The Mounties were forced to punt on their next possession. Vizzina has competed 75% of his passes for 1,083 yards and 13 touchdowns. Im excited about the opportunity to get the ball in my hands, he said. It will help preparation heading into the game.. For the Mounties to make the playoffs, Chelsea and Pelham must win. Receiver Mario Comprom caught all 6 of Clays completions and tallied 78 yards and scored two touchdowns. We ask a lot of our secondary because we play quite a bit of man to man, Nelson said. The Indians once again turned the ball over on their next drive. Shades Valley had a chance to get on the board early in the half. The Mounties got an up-close look at one of the best teams in the state last Friday night. I really want to let people know that even doing the IB program; you can still be a good student-athlete and excel in both, he said. Irvin has interest from one school to play football, and several schools are interested in him for basketball. DEFENSE The defensive line is the strength of the team. JiQuez Daniel converted the two-point conversion on a sweep, and the Mounties led 20-13. He takes football very seriously. He started playing football when he was three or four years of age. He rebounded from the early injury and hasnt looked back. SCHEDULE The Mounties find themselves playing two teams they have never faced before in Briarwood and Chelsea. Marlon Compton streaked 54 yards for a touchdown. In 2018 Richardson started his own prep program, Birmingham Sports Academy. From 1980 to 2000, the program won 159 games, 11 region titles, made 15 playoff appearances, won 21 playoff games, made two state finals, two semi-finals, was a regular fixture in the top-10 and made appearances in the weekly USA Today national rankings. It appears that two juniors, Jordan Pearson, a converted wide receiver, and Davin Bostock will be the starters in the backfield with Woods. I wont go into it (I officiated for several years with officials currently in the SEC), but I have my own opinions. 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Compare that to California that has 68 junior college teams playing football. Shades Valley High School 2015-2016 team players - High School Sports. Coach Rueben Nelsons squad continues to get better each week but finds themselves outmanned. The Mounties faced off against the Lee Generals of Montgomery Monday. 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. He wants his legacy at Shades Valley to be that of a winner. The Mounties defeated the Woodlawn Colonels 35-14 this past Friday night. approves new pay rates for some substitutes, Jefferson County Schools announces Districts Teachers of the Year, 2023-2024 Jefferson County International Baccalaureate Applications, 2023-2024 Pre-K Registration for JEFCOED schools, JCVAL 23-24 Fall Semester Applications will open on June 1, 2023. Shades Valley was forced to take an out-of-state game with the defending state champion from Louisiana's largest classification to complete this year's schedule. To come out and clinch a playoff birth in our first year in 6A is huge for our community. 11 talking about this. He always coached in hunting boots. My message to the kids is that we are not a team without hopewe can come out and compete, Nelson said. The application window is now open. John Kelley was from Cahaba Heights, Glenn Sisk and Bobby McDanal were from Irondale. Post season play is what drives Mitchell. In his first year playing football as a 6th grader, he suffered a severe injury going for a touchdown. The Mounties will find themselves headed to postseason play with wins over Chelsea and Woodlawn. Jacob Mahand blocked the extra point, and Shades Valley held a 21-9 lead with 5:14 remaining in the quarter. Coach Jamie Mitchell is working hard to correct those lapses in execution that have plagued his team. Unfortunately, we didnt do enough to win the game. Kevin Lin and Sam Waldrop, both juniors, will be in the mix for playing time. Kordell Steele and Ethan Johnson, another Ramsay transfer, will hold down the middle. 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 PAT failed, and the Mounties led 26-20. No player on our team has ever played in a playoff game. I love the aspirations that he has for life.. The senior intercepted a Viking pass and returned it 53 yards for a touchdown. They were absorbing it all, and they were patiently waiting their turn. He helps around the house, helps take care of his siblings, and goes to church every Sunday.. Darius Ford continues to rehab from a knee injury. Mitchell was extremely pleased with his special teams. The Mounties began their next drive on the Tiger 35-yard line and answered back quickly with a 10-yard completion to sophomore JiQuez Daniel, a 5-yard run by sophomore David Ware and a 15-yard completion to Irvin. Its good to have him as a coach because he knows me best and understands how I learn, he said. The Mounties got the ball back after a big 10-yard sack on third down and went to work. Thomas started on both sides of the ball for the Mounties. Damian Gonzalez kicked a 23-yard field goal as the half expired, and the Indians took a 16-0 lead to the locker room. He had a great night managing the ball game and doing things right, Nelson said. Thomas again converted the PAT, and the Mounties held a 14-6 lead with 6:18 remaining. The Offensive Cuff em Player of the Week award goes to Steve Brown. He was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. We have been telling the kids we still have four region games remaining and everything we want is still ahead of us, Mitchell said. The Mountie defense held again and forced Fairfield to punt. Johnny Steele, Zion Cathey, Justin Miller, Nydarius Whetstone, Kayvian Riley, and Kaleb Tolbert will be in the rotation. Shades Valley has only played five playoff game since the 2000 season. 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. Scoring points for the girls, along with Harris, were Avery Cahoon, Kylee Sisk, Sophia Knox, and Lauren Ruf. Ill always be grateful for him. Thats when I decided I would give it a chance.. 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. 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. Ogilvie would later team up with Higginbothams former quarterback at Banks, Jeff Rutledge, in the backfield of Alabamas 1978 national Championship team. Coach Bowden said we would win some games people wouldnt expect us to win our first year, but we would play for the national championship our senior year, he said. Stadium: Frank A. Nix Memorial Athletic Complex I was a point guard, and she dominated the post positionstrong in the paint, said Steeles teammate, Maribeth Butts. The Colonel turned up the defense pressure in the third quarter with Valley senior point guard Sean Crawford on the bench with foul trouble. 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. N/A; OG N . Christian Thomas added seven total stops. Shades Valley cornerback Kendall Odom came up with the interception on the two-point conversion attempt. As we dive into region play, we will be ready to play fast and more physical, he said. They are in a really good mindset. Julia is a Spain Park senior and will follow in her parents footsteps and attend Auburn next fall. This will help us compete, Nelson said. Micah has become one of the leaders behind the scenes, said offensive coordinator Baniko Harley. Coach Anderson closes out his 49th year of coaching. However, the once successful Mountie program fell on hard times over the last two decades. The future is bright for the IB student from Pleasant Grove. Anything can be taken in an instant, he said. 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