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. The Mountie defense held and again forced a Huffman punt. Valley had an opportunity to run the clock out but was unable to and had to punt. Thomas showcased all his hard work over the offseason in the spring game. He could always be found on the very top row, at the 50-yard line, Hancock attended Shades Valley games for over 40 years. He was close to signing with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Academics are extremely important to Holifield, and he wants to set an example for younger players. Shades Valley has a bye week and will host Huffman at home on September 16 in another Region 6 game. You dont have to compromise either one. Holifield is also part of the Engineering Academy. However, Coach Rueben Nelson is not deterred in his mission. He has a 4.1 GPA and is in the top 10 in his class. We had a great week of practice and we were able to come out and play fast and physical.. on Mounties Looking To Return To Prominence Under Jamie Mitchell, Mounties Compete In Heritage Thanksgiving Tournament, Shades Valley Alumni Hold Fundraiser For Football Program, Red & Black Players of the Week: Pell City, Mounties Get Homecoming And Huge Region Win Over Pell City, Center Point Secures Playoff Bid With Huge Region Win, Red & Black Players of the Week: Bessemer City, Red & Black Players of the Week: Fairfield, Red & Black Players of the Week: Stanhope Elmore, Where Are They Now? Volunteer Print Schedule Correction Score Correction Shades Valley High School They are taking their lumps, but they are learning how to compete and building character. The Eagles struck quickly on a 69-yard touchdown run by Bruce. It was a total team effortI am happy that they are finally starting to come along, said Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson. This group of seniors are some of the best kids I have ever been around, he said. Im proud of them, but we have just got to get better.. The transition to Tuscaloosa County was a good one for the long-time coach. The loss of Caleb Price, who the staff considered their best lineman, in the first game was a big blow to the team. Guerrero had not seen American football before he arrived but was soon invited to give it a try. The other starter at tackle is 6-foot-1, 280-pound Caleb Price. He has been talking to his players about that all year. If football after high school is not in Whetstones future, he has another plan. 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. Richardson left Oakland with forty offers to play football at the Division 1 level. The Mountie offense struck quickly. Kaleb has been the most consistent guy for us all year with his play.. Senior cornerback Jacob Mahand will lead the secondary from one corner while Erin Callens will man the other corner. The PAT was good and the score stood at 20-36. He started playing football when he was three or four years of age. Thomas was up to the task. 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. 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. Frank Nixs love for the Shades Valley family (and baseball) was great. Zayden Leonard is a self-starter that excels on the gridiron and in the classroom. A Cougar three-pointer was waived off due to an officials timeout, but Clay was able to pull within a basket, 58-56, on a short McKinnon jumper. On second and goal, senior defensive back Jacob Mahand intercepted a Huffman pass and returned it 100 yards for a touchdown. The Mounties jumped out to a 11-5 lead in the first period behind an aggressive defense. The extra point sailed wide left, and the game was tied at 20 with 4:43 remaining in the contest. The boys showed some fight today, said Shades Valley head coach Rueben Nelson. Micah has become one of the leaders behind the scenes, said offensive coordinator Baniko Harley. He knows what it is like to fight to get a second chance, how hard you have to work once you get that chance, and how critically important education is. I do feel very good about where we are right now, Mitchell said. 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. I want to be that chill-out guy.. The schools large field house, while several years old, is one of the best around in terms of space and potential. The Jefferson County Board of Education will meet in a Special Called Board meeting Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Board's office 2100 18th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of approving personnel actions and other board business. We have practiced well and are looking to play our very best game against Woodlawn.. The two teams met for 48 straight years. On Vestavias next possession, the Rebels broke a 62-yard run down to the Mounties two-yard line. It was always in his blood, said his mother, Kim Steele. Shades Valley brought the Bessemer City returner down on the ensuing kickoff and escaped with a 26-20 victory. The Mountie offense took to a ground attack with their thunder and lightning stable of running backs. Thomas had 97 yards on five receptions, four touchdowns, a two-point conversion, made two PATs, and accounted for 28 of the Mounties 34 points. Geordan Clarke, Braylen Hart and Micah Sanders all had carries on the night in relief of Thomas. Micah Thomas decided to lace up the football cleats and snap on the chin strap one more time. User Agreement (updated 5/25/18) and Unfortunately, we didnt do enough to win the game. The game remained a scoreless affair until Mountie senior running back Jordan Pearson broke the deadlock with a 65-yard run up the middle with 1:04 remaining in the third period. Hes a total athletehe is probably the most underrated running back in the state, Nelson said of his senior running back. Numerous players are being called on to play on both sides of the ball and were on the field too long defensively. Dates: Friday, October 21, 2022. 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. While 7-on-7 is common for high school teams today, in the late 80s, it was not. A Hornet victory would have sent Shades Valley to the playoffs. 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. Freshman running back Bralen Hart added two scores. Thomas, who had a huge day, had possibly the most spectacular reception of the day. Wideouts Quincy Crawford, Kendarius Irvin, and Marcus Thomas also had big days catching the ball. The PAT was successful, and Stanhope Elmore held a 7-6 lead with 11:24 remaining in the half. The Mountie defense stiffened and forced a field goal attempt. It is an unbelievable deal for us to be in the second round of the playoffs. On first down, Christian Thomas took a screen pass from Brown and scored on a physical 10-yard run to end the game. The 1975 season had an additional highlight. Shades Valley was unable to generate any offense and was forces to punt the ball away on their first series. He is thoughtful, caring, respectful, and shows love to his three younger siblings, she says. Im extremely proud of the guys for fighting to the end. I saw kids that were coachable and played hard. All rights reserved. Richardson has this parting advice for the current Mounties, You may not get a second chance like me, so do things right the first time., You can read more about the Birmingham Sports Academy at: https://www.bhamsportsaca.org. The gentle giant, as his mom, Rachel Holifield, calls him, always looks to help others. Its just the good Lord putting me where He wants me to be, he said. This was an opportunity for graduates of the school to come together, said organizer John Goolsby. The Mounties received the opening kick but were forced to punt. Jefferson County Schools menus, powered by Nutrislice. The Tiger defense stiffened and sacked Brown on fourth down and took possession of the ball. The game against Clay-Chalkville starts at 7 pm and can be seen on the NFHS app. The kids didnt get rattled. Our overall team strength is above average. Its gonna be a big one, but I believe in the Mounties, and we believe in each other, said Nelson. Shades Valley HS gearing up for football season, Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley report to prison, Huffman HS girls basketball coach collapses during game Saturday, Sideline - Week 15 - Defensive Player of the Year - Kelby Collins, Sideline - Week 15 - Offensive Player of the Year - Fluff Bothwell. Ware had nine receptions for seventy-four yards. The two teams played for 22 straight years between 1968 and 1989, with the Mounties going 17-5. The Shades Valley Mounties vs. the Pinson Valley Indians - ScoreStream Shades Valley Mounties 0 Final Pinson Valley Indians 49 27 Cheers! Bessemer City held a 14-7 lead with 1:39 remaining in the half after the successful PAT. During my recruitment, I went to a bank opening ceremony on Highway 280. An 8-yard sack by junior defensive end Clayton Garrison ended the Vikings drive and the half. Marlon Compton hooked up with Mario Craver again for a 17-yard touchdown. The game kicks off at 7 pm and can be seen on the NFHS Network. What the numbers dont tell is that he made several intelligent plays by throwing the ball away and avoiding sacks. After the two teams traded punts, Shades Valley extended the lead to 21-3 on a 65-yard touchdown pass from Brown to Kordae Harper with 6:19 to play in the 3rd quarter. The Mounties moved the ball down the field and extended their lead to 21-6 on a 28-yard run by Christian Thomas with 7:30 remaining in the half. This weeks Defensive Headhunter Award goes to Ethan Johnson. For over fifty years, Shades Valley was THE premiere program among Jefferson County schools. Shades Valley High School 6100 Old Leeds Rd. These issues have contributed to the inconsistent play of the Mountie offense. He spent many personal hours working to make sure our facilities were the best, wrote Lazenby. Shades Valley athletics can provide you the opportunity to be successful for a lifetime!. Higginbotham was a star player at Hueytown for his father from 1963-1965. Support, support, and support. Shades Valley Touchdown Football Booster Club. He is trying his best to lead by example, Coach Nelson said. 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. Mitchell has been pleased with the teams mental state thus far. 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. Junior Xavion Webb could add depth if he recovers from an injury. Thomas attended football camps at Troy, Middle Tennesse, and Austin Peay this summer. The Mounties held a 28-12 lead with 10:40 remaining in the game. Reebals is averaging almost 7 yards a carry and has scored seven touchdowns. It doesnt matter what level it is, games are won at the line of scrimmage, Mitchell added. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the 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. Springville qualified a pair of girls and boys runners in 5A. Senior Damion Dick played both ways and made key blocks from the left guard position. The offensive line paved the way for a Mountie rushing attack that racked up 246 rushing yards. Caleel has grown to become the leader of our group this year. The key to overcoming challenges is involvement and work by the entire fanbase. That got my juices flowing, and I ended up going over and talking to the coaches, Richardson said. Im just glad he loves football, and he doesnt mind helping us in doing what he does for this ball club, Nelson said of his senior kicker. They are building a foundation for Shades Valley Football in the future., One of the seniors Nelson is proud of is Kendorius Turner. Basketball There is no data available for Shades Valley for Basketball. In their first four games, Shades Valley faced three opponents ranked in the top-5 in 6A. The playoffs are literally why I stay in this business. The two-point conversion failed, and the Mustangs held a 13-12 lead. I blocked those punts because of what Coach Butts taught me at Shades Valley. 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.. In 1986 he was named the SECs lineman of the year and a team captain. Nelson is currently working extremely hard with alumni to raise funds to purchase the equipment and tools he and his staff need. If that mantra ever fit anyone, it is Ford. Marlen Sewell, an extremely talented 6-foot-2, 185-pound cornerback, who holds an offer from Big XII team Kansas, leads the secondary. You can read more about Wuilman Guerrero here: https://svmounties.com/2021/10/13/from-el-salvador-to-irondale-a-kickers-journey/. After an 0-6 start, the Mounties now find themselves on the cusp of the playoffs for the first time since 2017. IRONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) Shades Valley High School has a new head football coach. 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. Special teams played well, and the Mounties got a good game from punter Wuilman Guerrero. Because of his high character and leadership qualities, the right guard has been a great addition to the Mountie football team this year. Brown hit Thomas for a 46-yard touchdown pass with 10:31 remaining in the game. During that span, two of the Spartans five victories came under then Mountain Brook head coach and future Shades Valley head coach Robert Higginbotham. Whatever path the laid-back and thoughtful senior chooses, he knows that being versatile in life, like balancing sports and academics, will continue to open the doors for him in unexpected places and ways. The Bill Smith led Vikings played 7A contender Hewitt to the wire before coming up short 3-0 to the Huskies last Friday night. The 2022-23 edition of the Mounties, led by senior guard Sean Crawford, is looking to improve on last years 17-9 record. After leaving The Capstone, Higginbotham joined another great coach in Jim Glover at Etowah High outside of Gadsden for the 1971 season. Golf opened up a whole new perspective and thought process within him as well, said his mom. The first quarter was a defensive affair, with both teams trading punts and unable to get on the scoreboard. The Mustangs put together an impressive drive and moved inside Valleys 10-yard line. He then served as a Marine Corp Officer for five years after graduating from Annapolis. That seems about right because hes scary good.. 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. Im proud of my team and how they played, Clay-Chalkville head coach Drew Gilmer said. The Mountie offense could not put together a drive and the Mounties were again forced to punt. Stepping in as a defensive back for the Mounties isnt easy. JiQuez caught the ball well today. To be successful, the defense will have to play disciplined football. The offense line is adjusting to the loss of Caleb Price. Moore grew up in Roosevelt City and attended all-black schools up to that point. We have got to cut out the mistakes. Time: In Progress. The Shades Valley Mounties will make their first appearance at Frank Nix Stadium this Friday night. He was always the scorer, though., The muscular, 5-foot-6, 160-pound wide receiver plays much bigger than his size. We really got a reality check, he said. Rueben Nelson was named the head coach on April 22, three weeks before the spring game. He had a great night managing the ball game and doing things right, Nelson said. The Indians, for the third consecutive time turned the ball over. Tamburello has had a successful career off of the gridiron as well. Unfortunately, an injury during his senior season in 1995 cut his playing career short. We will go back and get ready for next week, he said. Even though the season comes to an early end for the 2021 team, they can be proud that they have started to change the culture and laid a foundation for the future. As we dive into region play, we will be ready to play fast and more physical, he said. He is also pleased with the players preparation and mental state thus far. He was thrust into the starting position and has not shyed away from it, Nelson said of his sophomore quarterback. He took his junior year off from football but returned and attended football camps at UAB, Alabama A&M, and West Florida this past summer. Man, Coach Bryant came flying down from the tower and got on them pretty good, said Higginbotham. Malique Steele had eight total tackles, and Kordelle Steele had seven total tackles, a sack, and two tackles for a loss of yards. Fairfield threw a 12-yard touchdown pass with 60 seconds on the clock to pull within 2. In many ways, he could be called Mr. Blaze Thompson, a 6-foot-1, 290-pound senior, will be looking for playing time after battling back from a broken hand. 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. As for the Mounties mindset about making the playoffs, They understand whats on the table for them. Carterius Ford, Jordan Wright, Cameron Johnson, Jarred Brundidge, Brandon Handley, and Dorien Dansby will be looking to get snaps. It was then Shades Valleys defenses turn to stiffen and the Mounties forced the Panthers to turn the ball over on downs. The Lions last score came with 5:28 remaining in the game when Briarwoods star quarterback, Christopher Vizzina, raced 75 yards for a score. We have to win, we have to take care of us first. Mountie backup quarterback Zay Bolden scored on a 23-yard scramble and a 10-yard pass. 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. Thomas will be successful no matter what path he chooses. The Mounties found themselves down 17-0 in the span of 3:14 seconds after having the opportunity to tie the game. Once the season ends and he hangs up his jersey for the last time, Whetstone wants to be remembered as a guy that would help anyone that needed help. Award-winning country music writer and former Shades Valley Mountie kicker, Neil Thrasher, was a frequent carpooler with Tamburello. High School Football 2022. Pre-K applications will be available from Sunday, January 15, 2023 to Sunday, February 26, 2023. The Shades Valley girls defeated the Clay-Chalkville girls 54-51 earlier in the evening. The powerful Cougar rushing attack rolled up 374 yards on 29 attempts and scored 5 rushing touchdowns. Mountie quarterback Earl Woods threw for a season-high 252 yards and added another 52 yards on the ground. He was hired by a movie screen advertiser after graduation, and spent almost twenty years in that industry. The road to success is sometimes long, bumpy, and winding. Leading the offense is Kyle Dickerson. Higginbotham carried the same attention to detail he learned from his father and Coach Bryant with him throughout his career. 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 Shades Valley offense scored 27 points and rolled up 333 yards on the ground against Vestavia. Had football not worked out, Tamburello may very well have had a career as a talent scout. Mrs. Hodges and Mrs. Davis were especially impactful, he said. The third-ranked Indians are loaded on offense and defense. He started playing football at Moody High School, but a torn ACL cost him his sophomore year. Power 25: Central-Phenix City stays at No. This will be the 19th region game between the two teams. I started playing in 8th grade because I came here to the United States, he said. Despite the challenges, Nelson remains optimistic, we can build this program up; its just going to take time, Nelson said. Valley took a 29-13 lead into the locker room. The Mounties could not get into a rhythm due to turnovers and penalties. Before fall camp started, his familys apartment caught fire. Its like getting everything you wanted for Christmas, he said. Oxford then marched 88 yards and sophomore Jamari Winn scored on a one-yard run to extend the Yellow Jacket lead to 45-13. Fairfield The Shades Valley Mountie boys basketball team (3-3) took part in the Heritage Thanksgiving Tournament at Fairfield High earlier this week. Offensive Coordinator Kyle Dickerson has faith in Moore. Bessemer The Bessemer City Tigers hosted the Shades Valley Mounties in a non-region game Friday night. The Mountie took over on their own 17-yard line but were forced to punt again. We want to be multiple and want to spread things out, Nelson said. Daytona Beach, FL. Hes a great young man on the field and in the classroom., Jacari has been an awesome athlete for us, said Pope. The talented 62 defensive back, who his mom, Angel Mahand, calls the humble beast had a busy summer. OFFENSEThe Mounties offense in 2021 will look different from last years run-heavy pro-I-formation. He played running back, wide receiver, and defensive back for the Mounties. 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. Fairfield received the second halfs opening kick and began their first drive from their 26-yard line. The application window is now open. The goal of the fundraiser was to raise funds for new helmets. Call it old school or whatever you want. There was more opportunity. 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. The Tigers got the ball on their 39-yard line with 2:54 remaining. The team is playing a large number of young players. The event raised almost $10,000 for the football program. Appointments are only available NOW until August 31, 2022! Location. Once at Shades Valley, Moore flourished and looks back on his time at Valley with fond memories. 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