I saw tears after the loss. I was sitting on a curb eating a hotdog, and Terry Bowdens father, Coach Bobby Bowden of Florida State came over and sat down next to me on the curb and started talking to me about going to Samford. Moore calls that experience surreal. I saw a coaching staff that remained respectful to officials despite questionable officiating. Nelson saw the opportunity to add the veteran coach to his staff and convinced Mahand to roam the Alabama sidelines for one more season. We want to make sure the kids have a great experience through sports at Shades Valley., The late Frank Nix did so much for Shades Valley sports programs over the years, Goolsby said. There is just something about the contact that I love., Defensive line coach Robert Nelson, Jr. has been pleased with Tolberts play this season. The offensive line is young but deep. The Mounties kick off their 100th season against Clay-Chalkville this Friday night.
However, through all the changes, Coach Nelson has been pleased with the effort of his team. Valley had an opportunity to run the clock out but was unable to and had to punt. The 64 dual-threat quarterback currently holds seventeen D1 offers, including Florida, Penn State, Michigan State, Arkansas, Oklahoma State, Mississippi State, Kentucky, UAB, and Louisville. Kyle DeRamus, Carlos Ford, and Terrence James will be working to see playing time. On the first play of the ensuing Center Point drive, Bruce ripped off a 94-yard run for his fifth touchdown of the night, and the Eagles led 36-0 with 45 seconds remaining in the half. They showed interest and started coming to see me at my basketball games, Moore said. The passing game has steadily improved over the last three games. He scored a two-point conversion and kicked two extra points. Learning coaching under Bryant was an excellent experience for Higginbotham and accelerated his learning curve.
This game showed us how much work we have to do, said Howard. 
The Cougars had one last opportunity to send the game to overtime but missed a three-pointer at the buzzer and the Mounties escaped with a win after a tremendous comeback by Clay-Chalkville. 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. Richardson was a big-play threat for the Mounties whenever he touched the ball. 
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Mitchell has had great success when the regular-season ends. The NFHS Network will stream the game live. Valley added a third run to their tallie in the second inning when Moore scored again, this time on a Steve Brown double. I hope to help these young men become not just successful athletes but also successful students and successful people, said Nelson. Kordelle Steele led the Mounties from his LB spot with eleven total tackles. An apparent 10-yard touchdown run by junior Ethan Johnson was called back due to a penalty. Still, players like Tyree Hines, Kendorius Turner, and Malique Steele are taking our defense to another level of physicality and intelligence, said Mountie Defensive Coordinator Justin Hannah. Pinson is only seven minutes away from us, and we have them at home, Bates said. On our first kickoff our kick coverage led to a short field. He did some really good things offensively and defensively for us tonight. Shades Valley led 20-6 at the end of the first period. We have to win, we have to take care of us first. The Mounties will also face Gadsden City in the 256-205 Challenge on January 28. WebShades Valley High School - Boys Varsity Football Region Champs '74, '83, '86, '87, '89, '92, '93, '94, '95, '97, '98, '99 - State Runner Up '87, '94. Hopefully, over the next few days, we can get over it and get back to work, he said. The Mountie took over on their own 17-yard line but were forced to punt again. 867 views. Mahand, Manley, Brown, Moore, and Clayton Garrison had RBIs in the inning. Character counts.
The Defensive Headhunter Player of the Week award goes to Clayton Garrison. My favorite football memory was hanging out with the team after a hard practice or workout, he said. We shot the ball well from the free throw line. Howard said. It hurts to lose a guy that is supposed to anchor your offensive line. 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. Fairfield ripped off an 80-yard run, but a penalty backed the Tigers up to the Valley 40-yard line. 
Shades Valley plays Minor Monday in the MLK Classic at Fairfield. Thomas tallied over 200 yards rushing on laterals and direct snaps and scored four rushing touchdowns for Valley. Football is an emotional game, and you have to play a complete game when you go up two scores, not five just minutes.. He played a phenomenal game for us on the back end.
With 1:45 remaining in the third period, Allan Cotton capped off a Cougar driven with a one-yard touchdown drive. Moore will celebrate his 25th wedding anniversary to Tara this August. I have such fond memories of them. Senior Julius Clark came up big for the Spartans in the fourth period, and the experienced and deep Spartans pulled away to a 71-44 victory. Sophomore Tyree Hines will man the other corner. A Shades Valley win, coupled with a Briarwood win over Homewood, will lock up third place in the region for Shades Valley. He then served as a Marine Corp Officer for five years after graduating from Annapolis.
We want to be multiple and want to spread things out, Nelson said. Junior QB Steve Brown hooked up with Christian Thomas, Quincy Crawford, Kordae Harper, and JiQuez Daniel for scores. However, the defense returns numerous players with experience: Damion Dick, Joshua Little, Xavion Webb, Tithe-Raymond Byrd, Jacob Mahand, Kendorius Turner, JT Gelpin, Tyree Hines, and Cameron Harris, to name a few. In the Mounties opener against Stanhope Elmore, he caught seven passes for 114 yards and had the game-winning touchdown. The Mounties face longtime rival Vestavia Hills at home tonight in a non-region game to close out the regular season. The senior calmly sank two free throws with 25 seconds on the clock to push the Mounties to a 62-59 lead.
Senior Jacob Mahand blocked the PAT, and the Mounties held a 7-6 lead. From a state championship at Pinson to a program in transition at Valley last year, Jacari Wedgworth has seen the highs and lows of high school football. This page reports current and historical sports scores, game information & news involving all Shades Shades Valley Mounties Athletic News | Irondale AL Baniko Harley will lead the offense while Kordell Jackson will head up the defensive unit. I really believe this can grow and cultivate support from so many that couldnt make it this weekend, said Tamburello.
Shades Valley continued their offensive momentum and put 17 points on the board in the third period, and headed to the fourth quarter with a 58-13 lead. The game will be televised this Friday, October 15, on the NFHS Network at 7 PM. Sometimes its the hidden stuff in there, said Mitchell. We just didnt play our best brand of basketball., Leeds head coach and Trussville native Jeremiah Millington was pragmatic about the loss. Derrick Slater will coach linebackers. 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. Ocie Battle, IV returns and will coach the running backs. Wide receiver coach Martee Pope was happy to have Wedgeworth join his receiving corp. He may not have had the breakout season he anticipated, but he never let that deter his hard work and determination to get better, Pope said. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. As I have written before, as a Hoover resident, I see the support that Hoover and Spain Park receive from local businesses. We are disappointed, but we will regroup and correct mistakes and get ready for the next one, Nelson said. 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. The Indians came back and won 31-21 late. Hes shown me new things about the position that I never knew, said Steele. The other coaches, Jackie Clayton, Owen Butts, and Jim King.
Mrs. Hodges and Mrs. Davis were especially impactful, he said.
That group has now had three games together.
The Vikings executed an onside kick and took possession at the Mountie 29-yard line. Thomas scored on a 48-yard run in the spring game. Mountain Brook then stepped up defensively and held the Mounties scoreless on their next seven possessions. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the
Against Chelsea the opportunistic defense forced five turnovers.
We are going to be a very uptempo team that shoots the three ball and plays pressure defense. The Mounties have several threats behind the arc. 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. With the Chelsea win over Huffman, Jamie Mitchells team now controls its own destiny. Shades Valley was one of the early adopters in the state. Shades Valley has always meant a lot to me. You come up with five turnovers, you are going to win most games, said Mitchell. 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. The Cougars, led by Devon McKinnons 29 points and Kevin Kirks 9 points, stormed back in the third quarter and cut the Valley lead to nine, 49-40, as the two teams entered the final period. You are always disappointed with a loss, but I am pleased with the way our guys fought. The two teams traded punts on their next two possessions. The two teams played for 22 straight years between 1968 and 1989, with the Mounties going 17-5.
It was good. I blocked those punts because of what Coach Butts taught me at Shades Valley.
Kim Steele was a standout player on the Shades Valley varsity basketball team for four years. The Mountie offense took over and ran the clock out. There were doubters though and they seemed to be right after the Spartans won only a single game that first year. 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. The Mountie offense got another huge game from running back Jordan Pearson. You have got to believe you can win.. Some guys are just made for football. I am delighted to see that there is still a willingness to fight for Shades Valley, he said. The rushing attack was once again lead by junior Jordan Pearson with 184 yards. Shades Valley turned up the intensity on both ends of the court in the second period and outscored the Spartans 15-7 to take a 25-20 lead into the break. The Mounties and the Indians met previously in the second game of the year. Shades Valley capitalized on their trips to the line and made 27 of 32 attempts. These days Higginbotham is enjoying retirement. It was my pleasure for him to accompany me to the road games that year. I cant say enough about Marlon Compton. He took a deep breath and waited for the snap.
I wish I had made this decision early on in my career., For the younger Mahand, the experience has been nothing but positive. One of those players that took advantage of extra playing time was freshman wide receiver, David Ware. Before his stint at Ramsay, the Alabama A&M graduate coached at his alma mater, Midfield, for six years. Unfortunately, he tore his ACL in the preseason. Marlon Compton hooked up with Mario Craver again for a 17-yard touchdown. Im focused on finishing school and starting my business, he said. 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. Junior Steve Brown, a Ramsay transfer, will lead the Mountie offense. During that span, two of the Spartans five victories came under then Mountain Brook head coach and future Shades Valley head coach Robert Higginbotham. Frank was a family man first. The kids responded well because the coaches did a great job of getting them prepared., Nelson also had high praise for his kicker.
Rueben Nelson was named the head coach on April 22, three weeks before the spring game.
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He started playing football at Moody High School, but a torn ACL cost him his sophomore year. After Richardson graduated in 1987, he enlisted in the Navy for four years and was stationed in California. Geordan Clarke, Braylen Hart and Micah Sanders all had carries on the night in relief of Thomas. For all the success that Tamburello had in football, family is what hes most excited to talk about. I love the position, he said. That is not the record that first-year Head Coach Jamie Mitchell thought his Shades Valley team would have after the first five games of the year. He has been in Real Estate in Birmingham for almost twenty years. It is what you say to support the coaches and what you dont say. Coach Anderson closes out his 49th year of coaching. Rashad Bryant was a presence in the paint. Updated: Feb 27, 2020 / 06:18 PM CST. We are going to have to be ready to play Mountie football this Friday night, said Nelson. NyDarius Whetstone decided he didnt want his high school experience to end without giving football a shot.
The Shades Valley Mounties took another huge step towards making the playoffs with a 35-12 home win against the Chelsea Hornets. There is no doubt that the Ghosts primary goal is to leave opposing defenses screaming at the end of the 2022 season. When you think about Pinson Valley, they have the number one cornerback in the United States.
Valley entered the non-region contest with a 5-5 record and a win over Center Point Monday night. Fmr. The Colonel turned up the defense pressure in the third quarter with Valley senior point guard Sean Crawford on the bench with foul trouble.
Richardsons Eagles have found success in the early years of the program. It feels good to be able to do it. The Yellow Jackets held a 24-13 lead with 4:31 remaining in the half. Nelson took over a program with a very rich history, but one that currently lacks many things that other programs have. There are few opportunities outside of NCAA Division I, II or III for players in this state to continue playing after high school. Mountain Brook then took a one-point lead at the 2:30 mark and extended it to three points with 1:38 remaining. Volunteer Print Schedule Correction Score Correction Shades Valley High School
Mahand, who had a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown against Huffman, wants to be remembered as being humble and for having the most picks in one season.. As mentioned previously, Nathan Lavender will be the long snapper. The schools large field house, while several years old, is one of the best around in terms of space and potential. The kids were not spread out so much, and the community was great and really supported us, he said. No one likes to lose, but there are lessons to be learned from losing, he said. Christian Thomas added seven total stops.
The Greenwave falls to 2-6 and squares off against Minor. Principal Sarhaan has come in with the belief that success starts in the classroomacademics are first, said Nelson. The road to success is sometimes long, bumpy, and winding. Senior linebacker Kordell Steele said the defense played well overall, but we need to start being more aggressive. Anyone that has eaten in a restaurant in Hoover can attest to the fact that they support the Hoover High and Spain Park football programs. 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. On 9/2, the Shades Valley varsity football team lost their away conference game against Oxford (AL) by a score of 45-13. Moore credits Head Coach Robert Higginbotham and Defensive Coordinator Owen Butts for his success in high school and helping to get him to the next level. Blaze Thompson, a 6-foot-1, 290-pound senior, will be looking for playing time after battling back from a broken hand. Senior cornerback Jacob Mahand will lead the secondary from one corner while Erin Callens will man the other corner. Jair Aguilars 36-yard field goal was wide, and the Mounties remained scoreless with 4:42 remaining in the half. WebShades Valley High School (Birmingham, AL) Varsity Football Shades Valley Mounties Varsity Boys Football Birmingham, AL FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Shades Valley High School Football Shades Valley Football OVERALL 5-4 0.56 Win % REGION 2-4 5th 6A Region 6 HOME2-2 He was hired by a movie screen advertiser after graduation, and spent almost twenty years in that industry. While the injury certainly put a damper on his season, it definitely didnt erase the smile on his face or take away from his sense of humor. The game can be seen on the NFHS Network at 7 pm. The Mounties will have a talented backfield with experience in senior Jordan Pearson and sophomore Bralen Hart.
Last spring he took up golf. The Shades Valley offense scored 27 points and rolled up 333 yards on the ground against Vestavia. Allan Cotton added 103 yards on 10 attempts and scored twice. If you arent cherishing your talents and not doing right by them, God can take those in various ways., I am so proud of the young man hes become, said his mom. I have a garden going, and my wife owns an embroidery business (Magic City Stitches). The Shades Valley lead was cut to 28-22 with 5 minutes remaining in the game. A Valley penalty moved the ball back to the Tigers 36-yard line. Valleys Crawford drew a foul while driving to the basket. His play at quarterback for the Golden Gophers ultimately earned him a scholarship to the University of Alabama to play for the legendary Paul Bryant. What fun I had, said Tamburello. TMI played the junior varsity teams from Notre Dame, Tennesse, Kentucky, and South Carolina each year. While Tolbert is fierce on the field, hes the life of the party off the field, says his mom, Barbara Tolbert. Game report coming early next week. He knows that the Spartans will be a big test for his team.
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