I believe we will, he added. Shades Valley was forced to punt and Oxford ran out the final 55 seconds of the contest. 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. The gentle giant, as his mom, Rachel Holifield, calls him, always looks to help others. I am where I am right now because of football, he said. Players of the Week have been selected for the Stanhope Elmore game. I thought my guys played really hard, said Richardson. (Photo courtesy of John Goolsby). liigh Lu-L; VOL. Brown completed 17 of 29 passes for 216 yards and one touchdown. Free & Reduced Meals Application for 2022-2023. The Mounties finish the season with a 5-4 record and the first winning season in five years. FAIRFIELD The Shades Valley Mounties escaped Fairfield with a 34-28 double overtime victory Friday night. Shades Valley High School 6100 Old Leeds Rd. 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. Moore was responsible for the majority of those. The Lions come into the game with a #3 ranking in 6A. There is just something about the contact that I love., Defensive line coach Robert Nelson, Jr. has been pleased with Tolberts play this season. Leonard thought his time on the football field was over, but Rueben Nelson had an idea that the big senior could help the Mounties. Stepping in as a defensive back for the Mounties isnt easy. 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. The short field resulted in 21 points for Mountain Brook early in the contest. Beautiful campus, great academics, close to home, Christian school, and I could play early, he said. John Kelley was from Cahaba Heights, Glenn Sisk and Bobby McDanal were from Irondale. Malique Steele will play the Star position when needed. Mitchell went on to say, I couldnt be happier or prouder of what I have seen of his growth and leadership. As the parent of kids that have graduated from and are currently attending Briarwood, I have seen a school that doesnt have close to the enrollment of a 6A school be highly successful on the football field in that classification. The Mountie defensive line played one of their best games of the year. Once Alabama offered me, L.S.U., Kentucky, Tennesse, and Auburn offered, Tamburello said. A Hornet victory would have sent Shades Valley to the playoffs. The greatest college memory Ive got is when I was captain my senior year at Auburn, and I called the toss at the Iron Bowl in 1986. this information in hopes our visitors will participate in assisting us to complete every school. I was pleased that we were able to come out fast, learned from last weeks mistakes, and overcame some early turnovers, said Pinsons Lee Guess. He added, You dont necessarily want those six loses on your record, but it is an awesome and fun process to go through.. Thomas, filling in for an unavailable Jair Aguilar, kicked the PAT and the Mounties led 7-0. Mountain Brooks march to the title was led by All-State running back Major Ogilvie. After graduating from Carbon Hill High School he attended the University of Alabama. Gross was set to pick up a big gain and a first down on a scramble. I was from Altadena. The offensive line paved the way for a Mountie rushing attack that racked up 246 rushing yards. The 6A #4 ranked Spartans rolled up 366 yards of total offense. 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. Against Springville, he came up with a diving, highlight-worthy, over-the-shoulder catch for a touchdown. He was drafted in the third round by Philadelphia in 1987. I was not surprised when he told me he was taking all AP classes.. Quarterback Mason Mims hit Judd Syer with a 60-yard strike to take a 31-13 lead with 10:06 in the third quarter. Their record does not tell the full story of their season. 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. I have been speaking to him weekly for the past few months, and I know he has his priorities in order and wants the best for his kids and Shades Valley. He has been a pleasure to get to know over the past five months, and I think that he can go somewhere and play college football.. 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. Avery Daniel was All-State with a 15th-place finish, and Carmen McMaster finished 28th. He officially visited Lindsey Wilson College and will go back to watch a game this fall. OXFORD The Shades Valley Mounties lost to the Oxford Yellow Jackets on the road 45-13 in Region 6 play. If you can help someone or make a change, why not go for it?. Steele returned it 57 yards for a Mountie score with 2:09 remaining in the half. Their incredible season came to an end in the freezing Ohio rain to eventual champion Youngstown State. What the numbers dont tell is that he made several intelligent plays by throwing the ball away and avoiding sacks. The kids fought hard, and I think they learned some things tonight. I was so disappointed for my players and coaches after the game, Nelson said. The Colonel turned up the defense pressure in the third quarter with Valley senior point guard Sean Crawford on the bench with foul trouble. The defense struggled on the night against a very good Vestavia offense. Both teams were forced to punt on their next possessions. I want to thank everyone for coming out and supporting our kids and for their generous donations, he said. All applications must be postmarked by February 14, 2023. You come up with five turnovers, you are going to win most games, said Mitchell. Coach Yeagers teams are extremely well-coached and physical. On Shades Valleys next possession, the Mounties moved the ball to the Eagle 32-yard line, but the drive stalled, and Valley turned the ball over on downs with 4:35 remaining in the first quarter. He is trying so hard. Learning coaching under Bryant was an excellent experience for Higginbotham and accelerated his learning curve. It was a total team effortI am happy that they are finally starting to come along, said Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson. Moore graduated from Samford with a degree in Graphic Design. An apparent 10-yard touchdown run by junior Ethan Johnson was called back due to a penalty. Marlon Compton completed a 7-yard pass to Mario Craver for a touchdown with 2:40 remaining in the quarter. Senior Kendorius Turner (26 tackles) has been very, very positive and helpful in developing a young defense, Hannah said. The football team has won over 500 games all-time, which is the second most all-time wins for any team in Jefferson County. While Steele has his priorities straight as a team leader, that doesnt mean he doesnt have personal goals. It is what you say to support the coaches and what you dont say. After graduation Wedgeworth will attend Alabama, Georgia, or Mississippi State on a full academic scholarship to major in Business and Marketing. Six months before he was scheduled to leave the military, the itch to play football returned when he saw a junior college team, Laney College, practicing. Vestavia mounted a drive on their next possession and kicked a field goal with 5:20 remaining in the second quarter. It was a game in which the Mounties were able to play a lot of players. Off the field, Thomas is a fun-loving, dancing, wing-loving jokester that helps the homeless in his spare time. Its not just a cliche that a team has to play well in all three phases of the game to win. 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. Steeles play over the summer earned the respect of Mountie quarterback Steve Brown. The Defensive Headhunter Player of the Week award goes to Ethan Johnson. The PAT failed, and the Mounties led 26-20. Briarwoods top receiver, Nic Dicen, was injured before the season started. Radio: None Irondale-The Shades Valley Mounties (8-8, 1-0) got a 58-47 win at home over region opponent Woodlawn (3-8, 0-1) Friday night. Defensive back Erin Callens came up with the interception for the Mounties with 3:19 remaining before the break. The Mounties could not move the ball, and the two teams headed to overtime. Junior Steve Brown, a Ramsay transfer, will lead the Mountie offense. Mahand and his father are getting to experience it together. The Mustangs struck quickly on a 48-yard strike from Jacob Bryant to Jackson Thomas. 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? The junior linebacker had 14 total tackles (2 tackles for loss) in the Mountie victory. 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. The event raised almost $10,000 for the football program. Irvin and Jackson led the Mounties with 14 points apiece. The special Shades Valley community is what Tamburello remembers most. Higginbotham was a star player at Hueytown for his father from 1963-1965. The two teams headed to their locker rooms, with the Mounties holding on to a 12-7 lead. The 6-foot-1, 188-pound Steele is a talented athlete that plays football, wrestles, and runs track. Ford has put the injury behind him and is looking to be a positive role model for those facing challenges. Erin Callens will return kickoffs with Thomas. I also want to inspire someone not to lose all hope even if their situation doesnt look good.. 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. Carterius Ford, Jordan Wright, Cameron Johnson, Jarred Brundidge, Brandon Handley, and Dorien Dansby will be looking to get snaps. 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.. Pell City once again forced a punt and drew within six points on a 59-yard touchdown pass from Gross to Herring. Another loss was to a much improved Huffman team. Mario Byrd returned the opening kickoff for 88 yards to start the scoring for Clay. Our quarterback is young, but hes a sponge with the information he is given, and he is trying his hardest to win games for our team, said Nelson. This article also appeared in the Trussville Tribune. At the time of this posting, a new quarterback has not been named. There are few opportunities outside of NCAA Division I, II or III for players in this state to continue playing after high school. The two-point conversion failed, and the Mustangs held a 13-12 lead. He started at center as a freshman in 1983 for the Tigers and was named to the Football News Freshman All-American team that year. Off the field, they have helped numerous players find spots on college rosters. The Shades Valley Mounties defeated Stanhope Elmore, 20-13, on the road in Foshee-Henderson Stadium Friday night. Weve been told since December we couldnt compete in 6A. Kevin Lin and Sam Waldrop, both juniors, will be in the mix for playing time. We just couldnt get things going all night.. 220 likes. Morris, looking to have a big year, started as a Wenonah Young Dragon at five. The reality of the situation is that the Mounties have faced some incredibly tough and talented teams thus far. Pearson has rushed for 770 yards this year and has five rushing touchdowns. Richardson was an integral part of the 1986 team that won a region championship for the first time since 1983 and brought the Mounties back to their winning ways after two losing seasons. He has always clicked with older people.. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. The Vikings put together a 15-play drive that went deep into Mountie territory. The road to success is sometimes long, bumpy, and winding. Sports is nothing new to NyDarius. Unfortunately, he sprained an ankle in the first half of the opening game and has been on the sideline since the injury. Our offensive rule schemes are fairly complicated for high school. Steele has loved the game of football ever since he stepped on the little league fields in Center Point. I love the hitting and tackling part the most, said Tolbert. Wuilman is a great kid, he said. That makes him so hard to defend.. Hannah said that senior Tyler Addie was a defensive standout in the game. After high school, I want to go to school and get into welding, Morris said. We continue to get great games out of Tyree Hines, Nelson said of his junior cornerback. Nelson took over a program with a very rich history, but one that currently lacks many things that other programs have. Sophomore quarterback Earl Woods hurt the Bearcats early and often and gained 92 yards on 9 carries with one touchdown. The Mounties started the season 0-6, due in large part, to a difficult schedule. 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. I cant tell you how proud I am of our offensive front, said Head Coach Jamie Mitchell. The senior rushed for 172 yards on 24 carries and scored three touchdowns. Coach Anderson closes out his 49th year of coaching. We really got a reality check, he said. All those guys up there are really good thinkers, Mitchell said. From a new field at Frank Nix Stadium to a new head coach, things are changing at Shades Valley. Thomas is looking to get back on the field and score touchdowns very soon. Davin Bostock also had twenty carries in the game. C.T. JEFFERSON CO., Ala. (WBRC) - Coach Jamie Mitchell has been chosen to the lead the Shades Valley High School Mountie Football program, as well as, the school's athletic department. A victory would be only the fourth playoff win for Shades Valley since 2000. The Mustangs mounted one last drive before the half but it was thwarted by senior Malique Steeles interception as time expired. The drive came to an end when Brown threw an interception at the goal line with 39 seconds remaining in the first quarter. Im proud of them, but we have just got to get better.. In addition to Pearson, Sophomore quarterback JCauis Moore played a sound game for the Mounties. Im going to need about twelve receiving touchdowns this year, Steele joked. Copyright All rights reserved. Our overall team strength is above average. The Defensive Headhunter Player of the Week award goes to Clayton Garrison. The Shades Valley offense scored 27 points and rolled up 333 yards on the ground against Vestavia. Defensively the Mounties continue to improve each week. When he went out, it took a lot of life out of us, Nelson said. We will keep working; our best basketball is ahead of us, said Howard. Irondale- The Center Point Eagles went on the road and pulled off a huge 36-20 region win at Shades Valley. 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. 1 as AHSAA playoffs. Senior linebacker Kordell Steele said the defense played well overall, but we need to start being more aggressive. 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. The lack of support from local businesses is somewhat shocking, considering Shades Valley has been in its current location in Irondale for almost 25 years. I was nervous because of all the pressure from the team and all the people in the stands, he said. Richardsons unique personal experience helps him to understand the need for and value of post-graduate programs in the state. It is an unbelievable deal for us to be in the second round of the playoffs. We know what we are up against. This years unit is led by defensive end Miller Stubblefield, defensive tackle Holden Patterson, and safety Hadden Stubbs. This is due, in part, to the fact that the school has always pulled kids from all parts of Jefferson County. The kids responded well because the coaches did a great job of getting them prepared., Nelson also had high praise for his kicker. The Mountie offense could not find a rhythm and had to punt. Until then, Thomas will continue to make the 2022 Mounties a better team on and off the field. Kordell is a very athletic linebacker; his strength is stopping the run and making big plays when we need them, says junior linebacker Ethan Johnson. His teams won 11 region/area titles, made 14 playoff appearances, played in the state championship game twice, and made the semi-finals and quarter-finals once. With 1:47 remaining in the half, the Mounties were up 13-7 over the visiting Lions. Owen was with me the longest, and we had some great games and great times together., Former Mountie quarterback Wes McDanal says he remembers that Higginbotham, was extra gifted at taking a team with not a lot of numbers, no elite talent, and molding and shaping us into winners., We beat some more talented, bigger, and faster opponents because he made us disciplined, smart, and taught us to play together. This weeks Defensive Headhunter Award goes to Ethan Johnson. Mrs. Hodges and Mrs. Davis were especially impactful, he said. Birmingham, AL 24,260 views 580 followers Timeline Highlights Team Schedule Shades Valley - Varsity Football has a new game recap. The 2021 Mounties ended their season with a 3-7 overall record and a 3-3 record in Region 5. He was selected as an All-American in 1985 and was a consensus All-American pick the following year. The Tigers were penalized for kick catch interference, and the Mounties started from the Fairfield 36-yard line. He came up with big catches to help Valley to their first winning season since 2017. Williams scored 21 points on 6 of 8 shooting behind the arc. Christian Thomas had five receptions for 97 yards and four touchdowns. Callens and JiQuez Daniel will also have opportunities to return punts. Unfortunately, an injury during his senior season in 1995 cut his playing career short. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. When you think about Pinson Valley, they have the number one cornerback in the United States. The Mountie players feel like they are making solid progress as a team. Get out there and work hard, and believe in yourself, he said. The football team has won over 500 games all-time, which is the second most all-time wins for any team in Jefferson County. 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. Moore first met the two coaches at the Birmingham Quarterback Clubs Awards Banquet. Higginbothams first Shades Valley team went 9-2, won the region title, and advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 1974. They are learning how to work hard, he said. Mike Epps Coming To MemphisCurrent Address: SBLA Thomas St, Memphis, TN. One of the reasons he wanted to play his senior year is this is his last chance to accomplish something he wanted to, said Wallace. Weathers had 204 receiving yards on 10 receptions with one touchdown. Cullman is undefeated at home. Nix embodied the true spirit of the Mounties. The Mountie offense took almost three minutes off the clock on their next possession. You have got to believe you can win.. With the Chelsea loss, the Homewood Patriots advance to the playoffs instead.
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