Football is an emotional game, and you have to play a complete game when you go up two scores, not five just minutes.. Thomas decision to return to football was a good decision. He was 17/29 for 216 yards and a touchdown. In Frank Nix Stadium last Friday night, on Senior Night of all nights, with ten seconds remaining on the clock and his Mountie team trailing Homewood 8-7, senior kicker Wuilman Guerrero stood and calmly looked at the goal posts. We have to learn how to close teams out, said Valley head coach Audwin Howard. Nelson was happy to escape with a win but sees room for improvement for his young team. 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 Indians got off to a fast start and scored on their first two possessions to take an early 13-0 lead. Irvin feels he can play football in college. With 1:47 remaining in the half, the Mounties were up 13-7 over the visiting Lions. Blaze Thompson, a 6-foot-1, 290-pound senior, will be looking for playing time after battling back from a broken hand. Sarhaan understands that there is a need and an opportunity now to create an official alumni organization for the betterment of the school. "I had no idea any of this was coming until we had a 3:20 meeting on Monday afternoon," Smith said. Son prevailed over father as the Spartans won 22-20. Mountie quarterback Steve Brown, playing safety, recovered the ball with 7:06 remaining in the third quarter. Quarterback Mason Mims hit Judd Syer with a 60-yard strike to take a 31-13 lead with 10:06 in the third quarter. Leading the offense is last years offensive coordinator, Kyle Dickerson. NyDarius always wanted to play football and decided to go out for his senior year, said his mom Tiffany Wallace. Woodlawn outscored the Mounties 24-13 over the last 8 minutes to cut the final Valley lead to 11 points. Ocie Battle, IV returns and will coach the running backs. Pinsons first score came on a three-yard run by Taurus Chambers with 7:35 remaining in the opening period and a 68-yard touchdown pass to Amari Thomas from Cameron Jennings to close out the first quarter. He has an offer from Virginia University of Lynchburg. Shades Valley Touchdown Football Booster Club. Award-winning country music writer and former Shades Valley Mountie kicker, Neil Thrasher, was a frequent carpooler with Tamburello. On third down, Carterius Ford got a finger on the ball and forced an incompletion. Fairfield started the series from their 43-yard line and methodically drove to the Mounties 30-yard line. The two teams met for 48 straight years. As soon as I was allowed to play at the age of 6, I was playing on 7u teams, Irvin said. Steele, a hybrid defensive back-linebacker, is a long, rangy player with the athleticism to play on the offensive side of the ball as a receiver. Prior to doing so, the school had posted a need for a game opponent online. He made an immediate impact and added depth to the running back position. Shades Valley got their first win of the 2021 season this past Friday night. 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. The Bill Smith led Vikings played 7A contender Hewitt to the wire before coming up short 3-0 to the Huskies last Friday night. Vestavia blocked the Mountie punt and returned it 32 yards for a touchdown to take a 17-0 lead with 3:36 remaining in the 3rd quarter. Tyree Hines had a great game last week, Nelson said. Shades Valleys offense went on a six-play 85-yard drive and scored on an 11-yard pass from Brown to JiQuez Daniel. Odom got a hand on the ball and ended the Tigers scoring opportunity. The Mountie offense could not find a rhythm and had to punt. The coaches are pushing, and the players are starting to respond.. Wuilman Guerrero moved to the United States from El Salvador when he was 11 years old. The tight end is a big key to Mitchells offense. The junior defensive end had 5 total tackles (3.5 tackles for loss), 3 quarterback pressures and 1 sack. Huffman is going to be a tough game. The Mounties could not move the ball, and the two teams headed to overtime. Coach Higg turned out to be correct. Steele has loved the game of football ever since he stepped on the little league fields in Center Point. The Mounties turned to their deep stable of backs after starter Marcus Thomas left the game with a sprained ankle. Wuilman Guerrero continues to impress Nelson as the punter and kicker for the Mounties. Our offensive line got a chance to compete against some good competition from two good football programs, he said. The PAT was good, and Clay led 26-0 with 10:31 remaining. The Shades Valley lead was cut to 28-22 with 5 minutes remaining in the game. On first down, Christian Thomas took a screen pass from Brown and scored on a physical 10-yard run to end the game. I think his arm strength is amazing, said standout junior wide receiver Christian Thomas. Senior Tyler Addie led all Mountie tacklers with eight total tackles. It was a total team effortI am happy that they are finally starting to come along, said Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson. I just want to leave a positive impact in all that I do, he said. A lot went right for us Friday night finally, said Mitchell. Charlotte has shown interest as well. https://www.trussvilletribune.com/2022/10/15/pinson-valley-earns-playoff-berth-with-23-6-win-over-shades-valley/. The Mounties strong ground game allowed the play-action pass to have some success. As Guerrero looks back, he feels that getting involved with the football team helped his immersion into American culture and accelerated his grasp of a new language. Shades Valley went 11-3 in 1999. 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. Shades Valley Gameday 2022 Schedule Nickname: Mounties Colors: Cardinal & Black Stadium: Frank A. Nix Memorial Athletic Complex Location: 6100 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL 35210 Admission: $7.00 Parking: N/A Radio: None Home kickoff time: 7:00 p.m. Last playoff appearance: 2014 Mounties Quick Facts Mounties News Pell City once again forced a punt and drew within six points on a 59-yard touchdown pass from Gross to Herring. The Mounties moved the ball methodically down the field to the Patriots two yard line. There, on the top row, 50-yard line, youll find Shades Valleys biggest fanjust as Charles Hancock would have wanted it. Two plays later, Bessemer completed a 16-yard pass to the Valley four-yard line. Fairfield threw a 12-yard touchdown pass with 60 seconds on the clock to pull within 2. Wuilman is a great kid, he said. The decision to give football another shot paid off big time. Junior Ethan Johnson scored from 1 yard out to tie the game at 28. Micah has become one of the leaders behind the scenes, said offensive coordinator Baniko Harley. 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. 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? Shades Valley moved the ball to the Center Point 6-yard line but once again could not get the ball in the end zone and turned the ball over on downs with 1:01 remaining in the half. Wedgeworth competed 6 of 11 passes for 58 yards. At the time of posting, a lineup was not available. Wedgworth got his start in football playing little league in the Eastlake league at the age of four. The Mounties moved the ball to the Vestavia nine-yard line but missed a short field goal with 6:50 in the third period. As a young man standing at the threshold of my future, when people told me I couldnt, he told me I could. Kick off is at 7 pm. It was then Shades Valleys defenses turn to stiffen and the Mounties forced the Panthers to turn the ball over on downs. The Mounties will have to lean heavily on a stable of young but talented, running backs to have the success that Mitchell is accustomed to. Hes an excellent defensive back, he said. He left Auburn as a Lombardi and Outland Trophy finalist, the Ken Rice Award recipient, an All-SEC Academic performer, and the Shug Jordan Award recipient. Anything can be taken in an instant, he said. The Mountie defense continues to improve each week. However, through all the changes, Coach Nelson has been pleased with the effort of his team. Unfortunately, he tore his ACL in the preseason. He was forced out of bonds by junior Clayton Garrison and senior Kaleb Tolbert before picking up the first down. The Mounties head into Thursday nights game at Homewood against the 4-2 Patriots with, according to Mitchell, as healthy of a team that we have had since maybe week one of the season. Shades Valley had six starters out of action against Briarwood due to injuries. Hes the heart and soul of our team, said Clay head coach Chris Richardson. He is coachable, has a positive attitude, is respectful, but most of all, I see his work ethic.. A Valley penalty moved the ball back to the Tigers 36-yard line. The Heritage Thanksgiving Tournament features 16 teams from across the state. Christian Thomas had five receptions for 97 yards and four touchdowns. Brown hit Kordae Harper on a 54-yard pass for a score, but a penalty on the play took the points off the board, and the Mounties were forced to punt. I dont have a bad kid on the team, Nelson said. Kordell Steele and Ethan Johnson, another Ramsay transfer, will hold down the middle. Hes just a sophomore and we think he is going to be exceptional for ushe did a great job, said Mitchell. There was never a question that Malique Steele would be a Shades Valley athlete. We just have to close, said Mitchell. Leonard thought his time on the football field was over, but Rueben Nelson had an idea that the big senior could help the Mounties. Like many young boys growing up in Birmingham in the 1970s, Ben Tamburello dreamed of playing in the Iron Bowl for Bear Bryant and the Crimson Tide. Dickerson called Pearsons performance his breakout game. Pearson continues to play exceptionally well down the stretch after a few injuries. Even when I came to high school, I was kicking with offensive lineman cleats like in middle school!. 2018 Advance Local Media LLC. Shades Valley had not qualified more than three runners in a season since 1997. Shades Valley fell to the Gardendale Rockets at home 33-0 this past Friday night. The Mounties opened the second half with the ball but had to punt after struggling to gain a first down. I love the aspirations that he has for life.. 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. 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. Mountie backup quarterback Zay Bolden scored on a 23-yard scramble and a 10-yard pass. The extra point sailed wide left, and the game was tied at 20 with 4:43 remaining in the contest. We got off to a slow start, said Shades Valley head coach Audwin Howard. I just want to thank them for staying and supporting our players.. 2018 Advance Local Media LLC. 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.. More opportunity or not, there was still one last thing to do: tell the Bear he wouldnt be coming to Tuscaloosa. Mitchell brings a new attitude to the Valley program and two state championships in the largest classifications in Mississippi and Arkansas. Even though it was a tough call to make, he knew it was something he had to do. Guerrero said the first thing his mother asked him after telling her he wanted to play this strange new game was, How are you going to play this sport if you dont understand anything?, I started playing offensive line, defensive line, and kicking, he said. Senior running back Jordan Pearson led the Mounties with 49 rushing yards. Due to a penalty, a 50-yard Christian Thomas touchdown was taken off the board. He was so good at teaching us that, he said. The win propels the Mounties into the remaining field of 16 teams that are vying for the 6A crown. Tyler Addie, Christian Thomas, Kerec Hill, and Israel Howard will see playing time at the wideout position. As always, Briarwoods defense will be smart, disciplined, and hard-hitting. Homewood, Huffman, and Woodlawn make up the remainder of the Region 5 schedule. He was named Coach of the Year in both states. That started everything for me. The Mounties kick off their 100th season against Clay-Chalkville this Friday night. Against Springville, he came up with a diving, highlight-worthy, over-the-shoulder catch for a touchdown. The busted coverage killed us and drained our momentum, said Shades Valley defensive coordinator Justin Hannah. The time has come to take ownership of the school and the football program. The elder Higginbotham coached for 25 years and won multiple mythical state championships at West Blocton and Enterprise. A victory would be only the fourth playoff win for Shades Valley since 2000. Because of his play in the playoffs, Moore was named Samfords Special Team Player of the Year. Even though his season was cut short, he cherishes his time with his teammates. 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. These games allowed their players to gain exposure to coaches at the larger schools. Off the field, they have helped numerous players find spots on college rosters. Richardsons unique personal experience helps him to understand the need for and value of post-graduate programs in the state. I am delighted to see that there is still a willingness to fight for Shades Valley, he said. The 1989 and 1992 teams were ranked in the top 25 nationally by USA Today. We werent very good our first two years but had a lot of success our last twowe were trailblazers that set the standard at both places, Moore said. No one wanted to play the Mounties. From the spring until now, David made great strides on and off the field, said defensive line coach Robert Nelson, Jr. He became one of the leaders for the offensive line., David is a bubbly, lovable, and God-fearing young man with an open mind, his mom, Felicite Hunter, said. Marlon Compton completed a 7-yard pass to Mario Craver for a touchdown with 2:40 remaining in the quarter. Birmingham, AL 24,260 views 580 followers Timeline Highlights Team Schedule Shades Valley - Varsity Football has a new game recap. It was muddy, but definitely a race to remember, said Lindsey. Kaleb Tolbert, who started playing football when he was five years old, is one of those guys. Brian Moore wasnt exactly sure what to expect when he entered Shades Valley as a sophomore in the fall of 1985. Moore first met the two coaches at the Birmingham Quarterback Clubs Awards Banquet. Mitchells goal for his first team at Shades Valley was to make the playoffs. Samford seemed to be an excellent fit for Moore. Bowden would become the head coach of the Auburn Tigers a few years later. Christian Thomas added seven total stops. One thing I learned through the injury is unexpected things happen sometimes, he said. It was a very hard call for a young man to make to one of his boyhood heroes, to say the least, he said. Irvin and Jackson led the Mounties with 14 points apiece. The PAT failed, and Valley led 6-0. Only fourteen coaches have won more games than him in Alabama. My message to the kids is that we are not a team without hopewe can come out and compete, Nelson said. They are a very well coached team. The first game between the two teams was played in 1921, and the most recent game was played in 2015. The Mounties move to 4-1 and will host Center Point in an important region contest next week at Frank Nix Stadium. Character counts. is one of those players that just makes coaching a little less stressful.. Some guys are just made for football. I had just picked basketball up in the 7th grade but was much better at it, he said. He is a competitor and a great player. Hines had one fumble recovery Friday night. Three plays later, Valley scored on a 15-yard strike from Brown to Irvin. This sport means a lot to me. Weve got to get better and get better fast.. The loss dropped Valley to 1-4 on the year. 0-5. The cost for the new stadium in the early-90s was a million dollars. He was always the scorer, though., The muscular, 5-foot-6, 160-pound wide receiver plays much bigger than his size. Davin Bostock also had twenty carries in the game. Valley travels to Willie Adams Stadium to face the 3rd ranked Indians of Pinson Valley in another non-region game tonight. That breakdown allowed the Spartan offense to gain valuable field position for the majority of the first half. The Mountie defense forced a punt and drove the ball to the Oxford 12-yard line but again failed to come up with any points. However, a penalty nullified the play, and the two teams headed to the locker with Shades Valley leading 14-7. Shades Valley. Improving, moving ahead, getting better, whatever you want to call it, hurts. The 1975 season had an additional highlight. The Mountie defense rose to the occasion and held the Tigers out of the endzone on their next possession. As much as Tamburello had loved Alabama and looked up to Coach Bryant as a kid, he could see that the end was drawing near in Tuscaloosa. an out-of-state game with the defending state champion from Louisiana's largest classification, John Beverly resigns at St. Luke's in Mobile, According to the school's website, there are 1,400 total students, off-the-field controversy over the last two weeks, which resulted in the suspension of three-year starting quarterback RaShad Louie for a violation of school rules, eliminated the Mounties in the second round last week by a 43-21 margin, Rare honesty from coach Bill Smith sparked the team's biggest win this season in Louisiana. He wants to own his own construction company eventually.. I started playing in 8th grade because I came here to the United States, he said. I didnt speak English when I came here in the 7th grade, he said. Guerrero had grown up in a country where football, or soccer as it is known here, was the most popular sport. Coach Jamie Mitchell was extremely proud of his teams performance. The Hornets then kicked a field goal on their next series to extend their lead to 17 6. The gentle giant, as his mom, Rachel Holifield, calls him, always looks to help others. He was the one that suggested I go to Tennessee Military Institute, Tamburello said. The Mountie defensive unit played strong against an explosive Briarwood offense for most of the night despite numerous players playing on both sides of the ball. Making the playoffs is a great thing for us. Fairfield received the second halfs opening kick and began their first drive from their 26-yard line. The Mounties fell on the road to #2 ranked and undefeated Briarwood Christian 28-7 this past Friday night. Anyone who knew B.Moe loved his infectious personality. Im thinking, Im from Birmingham, grew up an Alabama fan, and I am calling the toss here at Legion Field! The Mountie offense took almost three minutes off the clock on their next possession. The game can be seen on the NFHS Network at 7 pm. Leonard is an exceptional student. In November of 1984, John Bradley of the Washington Post wrote about Tamburello and Bryant: Ben Tamburello was a fine example of Bryants failure in the end. He started playing football when he was three or four years of age. Frank Nix passed away in December of 1996, but his legacy lives on at Shades Valley through the facilities that were named in his memory. They took a step towards learning how to win tonight.. Irondale, AL 35210 Stadium: Frank A. Nix Memorial Athletic Complex Colors: Cardinal & Black Coach: Reuben Nelson Region: 6A-R6 Overall Record Progress 99.9% Complete 1987 Runner-up Shades Valley Team Team History on AHSFHS.org Coach Curtis Coleman Coach Robert Higginbotham Clay held a 33-20 lead at the break. If that mantra ever fit anyone, it is Ford. This Friday night the Shades Valley High School administration and Head Coach Jamie Mitchell will honor Mrs. Marjorie Kay Nix and the Nix family at the game against Briarwood Christian. Alabama6AFootball.com The kids were not spread out so much, and the community was great and really supported us, he said. When they invited me to play football, I was the only Hispanic on the team, he said. If you have been to Shades Valley High School for an athletic event, you have undoubtedly seen the Frank A. Nix Memorial Athletic Complex. The Vikings took an early lead on their first possession with a 35-yard touchdown pass. 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. Shades Valley qualified six girls for the 6A championship. The Mounties have played a brutal schedule to start their 100th year of football. 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. Jeff Sentell covers prep sports for AL.com and the Birmingham News. Part of the legacy he left was an example for the alumni to follow., https://www.trussvilletribune.com/2022/11/16/cougars-roll-over-mounties-73-49-remain-undefeated/. What fun I had, said Tamburello. Despite the challenges, Nelson remains optimistic, we can build this program up; its just going to take time, Nelson said. His mother and his three uncles all played sports at Valley. He was so good to me. He has a sharp offensive mind and good working knowledge of the spread offense and several other concepts. He is a scholarship kicker.. The Eagles struck quickly on a 69-yard touchdown run by Bruce. I want to score 15 to 20 touchdowns, get over 1,000 all-purpose yards, and help my team win state, Thomas says. Tamburellos childhood hero offered him a scholarship that night. Scoring points for the girls, along with Harris, were Avery Cahoon, Kylee Sisk, Sophia Knox, and Lauren Ruf. Unfortunately, I witnessed an individual complain to an assistant coach as they left the field after a disappointing loss. The two-point conversion failed, and the Mustangs held a 13-12 lead. Richardson had this to say about the teams success, we were a winning team because we had great team effort, great leadership, and we had the mental aspects that a team needs to win., Much credit is given to the 86 team for laying the foundation for the programs incredible run from 1987 through 2000. On Bessemers next possession, the Tigers converted a third and ten with a 40-yard pass. The quiet and hard working Roderick Craig joined the football team for his senior year. That makes him so hard to defend.. It is a testament to the hard work of our players and coaches., Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson, who saw his team come away from the Eagle red zone four times without a score, was pragmatic about the game. Junior Camden Myers will hold down the center position. 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. Junior point guard Kevin Kirk, Jr. led the Cougars with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Its just going to take some more time, he added. I started attending Shades Valley games when I was a freshman in 1982. Oxford returned a Mountie fumble for a touchdown, the special teams fumbled a punt return, the offense threw an interception and committed a costly intentional grounding penalty while in scoring position, and the defense gave up big plays due to missed assignments. Mountain Brook played fast and violentthey played football the way it was meant to be played, said Mountie Head Coach Rueben Nelson. Click the link below for game highlights: The Shades Valley Mounties picked up their first win of the season this past Friday night. Pell City wasnt finished and put together a nine-play scoring drive. Our guys are simply beginning to play togetherour main job is to stay focused, play one game at a time and play fundamental football, said Mountie defensive coordinator Justin Hannah. The Shades Valley Mounties head to Cullman tonight for their first-round playoff game against the 8-2 Cullman Bearcats. He officially visited Lindsey Wilson College and will go back to watch a game this fall. He says it is his job, and the payoff is his success; hes always looking ahead to his future beyond high school.. Coach Bryant was the best coach ever, in my opinion, and was very good to me, Higginbotham said. Big things are ahead for the humble beast, whose motto is Stay humble and hustle hard. He had also been a successful offensive coordinator at several other programs, including a stint in Georgia. I really believe this can grow and cultivate support from so many that couldnt make it this weekend, said Tamburello. He has been a great influence on his little brother, said his mom. 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? Its good to have him as a coach because he knows me best and understands how I learn, he said. Junior Jordan Pearson had 118 yards on 18 carries with a touchdown. He first landed at his alma mater, coaching at Shades Valley for the 2001 season. Ogilvie originally wanted to play quarterback when he arrived from Vestavia, but Higginbotham had other plans. Valley took a 29-13 lead into the locker room. After our conversation, I wished him luck in the Liberty Bowl, and that was it, he said. The loss of Caleb Price, who the staff considered their best lineman, in the first game was a big blow to the team. The sky is beyond the limit for him, said Harley. Im still proud of the guys, but with that being said, we are still building a culture and making guys realize how important it is to compete every night.. It was a special moment for me and my family in the stands because we come from a country that doesnt watch this sport, he said. Mitchell replaces coach David Partridge who led Shades Valley to a 5-7 record last season. I want to be remembered as a smart, fun, athletic, and hardworking person that always put the important things first, said Irvin. The future is bright for the IB student from Pleasant Grove. The other will take care of itself, said Mitchell. Higginbotham was 15-2 against the school he led to the 1975 state championship. Occasional snow Friday. 1996-Forfeits 2 games due to AHSAA Sanctions. Go to School Page . Richard Richardson, on Mounties Get Homecoming and Region Win, on Playoffs Still Within Reach For Mounties, on Mounties Eye Playoffs After Critical Region Win, on From El Salvador To Irondale: A Kickers Journey, on Mounties Show Improvement Despite Loss, on Mounties Look To Lions After Loss To Gardendale, on Mounties Fall To Mountain Brook In Region Game, on Mounties Face Tough Challenge In Spartans. We are learning how to finish games, said head coach Rueben Nelson. The junior quarterback had 305 passing yards and 3 passing touchdowns. We had a lot of success, so it worked out.. Shades Valley will face Mountain Brook, Woodlawn, and Pell City in Area 10 play. We want to be multiple and want to spread things out, Nelson said. All those guys up there are really good thinkers, Mitchell said. Quarterback JCaius Moore hit Pearson on a 47-yard scoring strike to cut the Hornet lead to 14-6. 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