I understand there is an entire generation of fans that cant imagine Shades Valley dominating the teams on their schedule, winning region titles, and playing for state championships. The time has come to take ownership of the school and the football program. Click the link below for game highlights: The Shades Valley Mounties picked up their first win of the season this past Friday night. The two Higginbothams finally squared off against each other as head coaches. He officially visited Lindsey Wilson College and will go back to watch a game this fall. I just want to thank them for staying and supporting our players.. The athletic complex was named in his memory on October 24, 1997. Additionally, Harley will coach the quarterbacks, and Jackson will coach the defensive backs. Mitchell was extremely pleased with his special teams. The team performance was great. Frank Nixs love for the Shades Valley family (and baseball) was great. Thomas has set some lofty goals for himself and his teammates this season. High school booster club.. Events, football games, fundraiser We ask a lot of our secondary because we play quite a bit of man to man, Nelson said. A visit with a college football legend cemented his decision to attend Samford instead of UTC. Thats a big deal to me, he added. Shades Valley was forced to punt and Oxford ran out the final 55 seconds of the contest. Shades Valley has always meant a lot to me. We were up big and allowed them to creep backthats a sign of youth and inexperience.. It will be a special night at Shades Valley as Mrs. Marjorie Kay Nix and the Nix family will be honored at halftime. After he fulfilled his commitment to the Navy, Richardson enrolled at Laney College. Fairfield received the second halfs opening kick and began their first drive from their 26-yard line. Many grads from the old school never stepped foot on the Irondale campus; we wanted this event, in part, to begin bridging the two.. I also want to inspire someone not to lose all hope even if their situation doesnt look good.. The Jefferson County Board of Education offers Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities. 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.. After moving the ball to midfield, Oxford freshman defensive end Keenan Britt stripped quarterback Steve Brown of the ball and returned it 32 yards for an Oxford touchdown. We know what we are up against. This will be the 19th region game between the two teams. Shades Valley coach Robert Higginbotham mouthing with Referee. I think his arm strength is amazing, said standout junior wide receiver Christian Thomas. Im focused on finishing school and starting my business, he said. For Mitchell, looking to rebuild the program, it would have been fitting to begin his tenure at Shades Valley on the road. After transferring from Pinson, he played quarterback on last years Mountie team but switched to wide receiver for his senior year. 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. We were very aware that if Huffman won out, and we ended up 3-3, we wouldnt get in, said Mitchell. The defensive lineman then suffered a nerve injury in his neck after the first game. 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. It is an absolute must-win for both of us. Slow starts are beginning to really hurt us, said Mountie head coach Audwin Howard. For just the second time all year, the Mounties gave younger players significant game experience. Kendorius Turner and Caleel Holifield added eight total tackles. He has the versatility to play either safety or corner. Stream: Shades Valley vs Pinson Valley Live On DeShades Valleyd (Free Trial) the Pinson Valley vs Shades Valley 2022 seasonal Game Live scores Up Date. Coach Rueben Nelson was very pleased with the event. 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. The undefeated Spartans come into the game ranked #5 in the ASWA 6A poll and #10 in the states Power 25 rankings. Last spring he took up golf. On fourth down, Fairfield attempted another pass. I have faith in the Mountie nation. Coach Robert Higginbotham, on Mounties Gaining Valuable Experience This Summer, on 2022 Mounties Find Success At Spain Park, on Mounties Close Spring Camp With Win Over Springville, on Where Are They Now? It was good. Any amount will help! His mother and his three uncles all played sports at Valley. Christian Thomas will return kickoffs and punts. There, on the top row, 50-yard line, youll find Shades Valleys biggest fanjust as Charles Hancock would have wanted it. I want to thank everyone for coming out and supporting our kids and for their generous donations, he said. Free & Reduced Meals Application for 2022-2023. 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. 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. 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. They were standouts on the Rams 2016 State Championship team. All rights reserved. Nelson is excited and encouraged, I just know we are going to get to playing Mountie football. Julia is a Spain Park senior and will follow in her parents footsteps and attend Auburn next fall. Sophomore JiQuez Daniel also had a big game with five receptions for 65 yards. 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. Mountie Head Coach Rueben Nelson remains optimistic about his team despite the non-region loss. The 1989 and 1992 teams were ranked in the top 25 nationally by USA Today. You can tell we have some guys that have spent some extensive time in the weight room, Mitchell said. Moore says that Terry Bowden had a vision and laid out a plan. Guerrero had not seen American football before he arrived but was soon invited to give it a try. Pearson scored the games first touchdown on a 79-yard run. I want to be known as being part of the team that built and paved the way for Shades Valley.. Offensive Coordinator Kyle Dickerson has faith in Moore. Junior running back Jordan Pearson once again led the Mounties with 107 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown. Micah is one of those kids you love to have around, says Harley. OFFENSE The Mounties offense in 2020 will look drastically different from last years offense. He also rushed for a touchdown. We have always taught him to be a leader, she said. During that span, two of the Spartans five victories came under then Mountain Brook head coach and future Shades Valley head coach Robert Higginbotham. His dream of playing in the nations best rivalry would eventually come true. Two-time Auburn All-American and NFL veteran Ben Tamburello played for Higginbotham at Shades Valley in the early 80s. No one likes to lose, but there are lessons to be learned from losing, he said. Please use CTRL-C (or CMD-C on Mac) to copy to your clipboard. I told them nobody remembers your record once you get in.. Shades Valley (2-6, 2-3) takes on the Woodlawn Colonels (1-7, 0-5) this Friday night at Frank Nix Stadium. Colors:Cardinal & Black The team said they needed another running back, so I stepped up, Thomas said. Im very proud of my affiliation with Shades Valley. He is very aggressive on the field, says his mother, Shay Steele. Former Mountie and Samford linebacker Brian Moore said, one of the best things about Coach Higg is he knew how to coach us up. All applications must be postmarked by February 14, 2023. The Mountie defense rose to the occasion and held the Tigers out of the endzone on their next possession. Im enjoying retirement. The Shades Valley rushing game had another productive night. Schools. 2018 Advance Local Media LLC. They have a very good offensive linethey have some good guys up there. Leonards goals for the year are to finish the 2022 football season strong and have an excellent senior season with the Mountie basketball squad. He wants to own his own construction company eventually.. Center Point was the better team tonight, he said. That move proved to be the right one. Nix loved his family dearly. With 12 seconds remaining, Steve Brown scored on an 8-yard run. The football team has won over 500 games all-time, which is the second most all-time wins for any team in Jefferson County. Im glad we had an off week and a chance to get all of our players healthy, said Nelson. It was a melting pot of different areas because we were so spread out. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Cordae Avettette had a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds and had 3 blocks. Tuscaloosa County High seemed like the perfect fit at that time for the veteran coach, and so for the first time in 23 years, Higginbotham would don colors other than red and black on the sideline. The players began learning a new scheme when Nelson arrived at Shades Valley after spring practice. Community Rules On the next Springville possession, Kordell Steele turned in an athletic defensive play with an interception of a Tiger pass. Once Alabama offered me, L.S.U., Kentucky, Tennesse, and Auburn offered, Tamburello said. The Vikings put together another long drive only to be turned away by a Jacaryous Burrow tackle at the Mountie 8-yard line on fourth and goal. Two plays later, Bessemer completed a 16-yard pass to the Valley four-yard line. He was thrust into the starting position and has not shyed away from it, Nelson said of his sophomore quarterback. The Mounties travel to Oxford and open region play next Friday. That YSU team was coached by future Ohio State Head Coach Jim Tressell. Please consider helping out your Mounties:https://gofund.me/3ff59e75. Im thinking, Im from Birmingham, grew up an Alabama fan, and I am calling the toss here at Legion Field! Freshman Bralen Hart ran for 118 yards. It is a cliche, but the most significant improvement for a football team is between weeks one and two. He left Cal to coach at Berkeley High School in 1997 and 1998. The Vikings were not done, though. He has a sharp offensive mind and good working knowledge of the spread offense and several other concepts. Briarwood has a strong running game to complement Vizzinas arm. The two teams traded punts on their next possessions. 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. Proudly Managed & Hosted by Adam Black Media It was my pleasure for him to accompany me to the road games that year. Hancock told me about many of the games he attended. Kim Steele was a standout player on the Shades Valley varsity basketball team for four years. He has always clicked with older people.. Senior linebacker Kordell Steele scooped the ball up at the 11-yard line and raced 72 yards to the Huffman 12-yard line. Malique Steele will play the Star position when needed. The future is bright for the IB student from Pleasant Grove. Unfortunately, he sprained an ankle in the first half of the opening game and has been on the sideline since the injury. He is a player that never complains; he just smiles., Roderick is smart, respectful and kind, said his mom, Thelma Rose. The Mountie offense could not find a rhythm and had to punt. We will keep working; our best basketball is ahead of us, said Howard. The Bearcats were only able to produce 34 yards through the air. While Coach Chris Yeagers Spartans played extremely well, they were aided by four Mountie turnovers. The reality of the situation is that the Mounties have faced some incredibly tough and talented teams thus far. His sacrifice has paid off for him and the team as his name has been called to lead the team in the biggest games of the season., I want to be remembered as a brick in building the new Shades Valley, Wedgeworth said. Brown also rushed for 103 yards on 8 carries. In the 11-on-11 competition, Shades Valley defeated Spain Park and dropped two close contests to the Golden Gophers, led by former Mountie QB Earl Woods, and the Huskies. A Shades Valley win, coupled with a Briarwood win over Homewood, will lock up third place in the region for Shades Valley. Devon McKinnon added 11 points and Tiawan Hardy chipped in 9 points and 6 rebounds for Clay. He takes football very seriously. All three graduated from Shades Valley. Mahand had three pass breakups and two tackles. The Mounties will have a talented backfield with experience in senior Jordan Pearson and sophomore Bralen Hart. Higginbotham says of Bryant, He was very charismatic. He recounted one particular instance in practice that showed Bryants, lets say, charisma. In their most recent defeat, the Mounties let the game get away late against an extremely talented Gardendale team led by West Virginia QB commit Will Crowder. His mind is sharp, and he still sounds like he has more wins in him. JiQuez caught the ball well today. The wide receiver corp is extremely deep and talented. Valley was able to put together a scoring drive just before halftime. Tamburellos play at TMI ultimately got the attention of the biggest coach of all. High School Football Sports favorite Pinson Valley vs Shades Valley Live at teams in Game with a major 46 to 146 victory. He added, You dont necessarily want those six loses on your record, but it is an awesome and fun process to go through.. We just couldnt get things going all night.. As I have written before, as a Hoover resident, I see the support that Hoover and Spain Park receive from local businesses. 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. There is no doubt that the Ghosts primary goal is to leave opposing defenses screaming at the end of the 2022 season. Steeles play over the summer earned the respect of Mountie quarterback Steve Brown. As we dive into region play, we will be ready to play fast and more physical, he said. We have practiced well and are looking to play our very best game against Woodlawn.. I was nervous because of all the pressure from the team and all the people in the stands, he said. The Mounties will be a young team when they take the field against Stanhope Elmore to start the season, but Nelson likes what he sees thus far. The powerful Cougar rushing attack rolled up 374 yards on 29 attempts and scored 5 rushing touchdowns. Coach Nelson says he cant control the playoff situation but can get his Mounties ready for Vestavia. 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. They may keep me at defensive back, or they might make me put on 20 pounds and make me play outside linebacker, he said. Weve just got to get better, he said. Avery Daniel was All-State with a 15th-place finish, and Carmen McMaster finished 28th. Roderick is a player that always places the team first, Pope said. These days Higginbotham is enjoying retirement. 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. Moore continues to develop and grow in each game. We had our shots on offense and didnt take advantage.. They are riding sky-hightheir coaches are preaching the same thing to their kids. The Vikings executed an onside kick and took possession at the Mountie 29-yard line. The Mountie defense came up with a big stop on third down. SPECIAL TEAMS Special teams look to be another strength of the team. With the help of a plan his dad designed, consuming over 6,000 calories a day and weight lifting, Tamburello arrived on the Auburn campus bigger and stronger than ever. Many grads from the old school never stepped foot on the Irondale campus; we wanted this event, in part, to begin bridging the two.. You better be looking at the dive and quarterback pitch every snap, said Mitchell. We were one of the few schools that really got into 7-on-7 early, said Higginbotham. Compare that to California that has 68 junior college teams playing football. After the Mounties fumbled near midfield, Pell City put together a scoring drive that ended with a 37-yard field goal by Jake Blackstone. I chose academics over sports, he said. Thomas plays second base and outfield for the Mountie baseball team. Higginbotham had great success in his 22 years as the Shades Valley head coach, Higginbotham went 160-86-2. O.C. The Shades Valley football team gave the returning alumni something to celebrate on Homecoming. 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). This years unit is led by defensive end Miller Stubblefield, defensive tackle Holden Patterson, and safety Hadden Stubbs. Allan Cotton scored his second touchdown on a 29 yard run to take a 52-0 lead with 7:53 remaining in the contest. Daniel Diazs PAT was good. He attended camps at Florida State, Troy and Middle Tennessee this summer and has garnered interest from UAB, Costal Carolina, Troy, and Middle Tennesse. The changes paid off as senior running back Jordan Pearson was able to run for 122 yards on 12 carries before leaving the game with a lower leg injury in the 3rd quarter. Brian Moore wasnt exactly sure what to expect when he entered Shades Valley as a sophomore in the fall of 1985. On the ensuing kickoff, Christian Thomas showed why he is one of the most dangerous players in the state. Senior Micah Thomas heads up an extremely deep stable of running backs. Senior Kendorius Turner (26 tackles) has been very, very positive and helpful in developing a young defense, Hannah said. The Valley receiving corp continues to improve and is building depth for the upcoming season. The Shades Valley football program is thankful, too. Running back Jordan Pearson clearly crossed the goal line, but the officials called him short. I love the position, he said. If that mantra ever fit anyone, it is Ford. 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. During that period, the Mounties record was 123-48 (72%). We never won a championship or went to the playoffs while I was there, but more than anything, the friendships are what I remember. Growing doesnt come without pain. Time: In Progress. Nelson likes the challenge of returning Shades Valley to their winning ways. Higginbothams first Shades Valley team went 9-2, won the region title, and advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 1974. The start of the 2022 season has not been an easy one for Whetstone. The Mountie defense held, and the Tigers threw two incompletions in a row to end the half. is one of those players that just makes coaching a little less stressful.. That hard work paid off for him. Hes had to deal with three different long snappers this year and different holders as well, Nelson said of his senior kicker. Mahand and his father are getting to experience it together. This is exactly where we dreamed and hoped we would be. The two Mahands spend Friday nights trying to shut the opposing offenses down. 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. Wuilman is just phenomenal. Russell Bradt, ATC, of ATI will serve as the Mounties athletic trainer. Tamburello has had a successful career off of the gridiron as well. Valley came out of the locker room and drew blood on their first drive of the second half. 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. But that didnt change his mind about his decision to sign with Auburn and play for Pat Dye. Jeff Sentell covers prep sports for AL.com and the Birmingham News. Higginbothams final Shades Valley team in 1998 went 12-2, won the region title, and advanced to the semi-finals. Shades Valley fell to the Gardendale Rockets at home 33-0 this past Friday night. The Tigers scored first on a 59-yard run by Jalen Williams. Jacob Mahand, a long and rangy player at 6-foot- 3, 170-pounds, will start at one safety spot while junior Cameron Harris will start at the other. The Mounties have perhaps the two youngest coordinators in the state. He was named Coach of the Year in both states. It was a hard-fought win, said head coach Rueben Nelson. The Bulldogs finished with a 12-2 record, the most wins in school history. It was epic, he said. Backup quarterback Marlon Compton threw three touchdown passes and rushed for 112 yards and scored once on the ground. Shades Valleys defense continued their intensity and held the Colonels to 8 points in the second stanza. However, the once successful Mountie program fell on hard times over the last two decades. Shades Valley. 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. On first and fifteen, Christian Thomas took a direct snap and scored on a 17-yard run up the middle of the Viking defense. Special teams played well, and the Mounties got a good game from punter Wuilman Guerrero. Academics are extremely important to Holifield, and he wants to set an example for younger players. Ethan Anderson, Jay Butler, Sawyer Russell, and Luke Gilbert have shown improvement and stepped up in his absence. The Tigers drive nearly ended on the first play. The Mounties will also face Gadsden City in the 256-205 Challenge on January 28. 2018 Advance Local Media LLC. If you have a disability or face any barriers accessing website content, please contact 205-379-2000. David Robles also made All-State with a 9th place finish, and Houston Colley finished in 44th place. In 1996, the new Shades Valley was ready to house more than two thousand students and teachers. Briarwoods first score of the night came in the second quarter on a 70-yard pass for a touchdown that was due to a mistake in the Mountie secondary. They are in a really good mindset. I started playing in 8th grade because I came here to the United States, he said. Shades Valley will face Mountain Brook, Woodlawn, and Pell City in Area 10 play. Sam Shades Indians are coming off a loss to 7A number 4 ranked Hewitt-Trussville last week. SCHEDULEThe Mounties find themselves playing number 5 ranked Briarwood, number 8 ranked Mountain Brook, Homewood, Chelsea, Huffman and Woodlawn in Region 5 schedule. The Mountie defense forced Huffman to punt on their next possession. The PAT failed again, and the Cougars extended the lead to 19-0. It is what it is, thoughno excuses; its squarely on my shoulders. The Mounties put together a long drive and drew blood first on an 8-yard scamper by junior quarterback Steve Brown as time expired in the first quarter. The application window is now open. The kids didnt get rattled. Statistically the Mounties dominated the first half, but found themselves trailing 21-13 heading into the locker room at halftime. The Tigers were penalized for kick catch interference, and the Mounties started from the Fairfield 36-yard line. Prior to doing so, the school had posted a need for a game opponent online. Another loss was to a much improved Huffman team. 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