His mother and his three uncles all played sports at Valley. Kyle DeRamus, Carlos Ford, and Terrence James will be working to see playing time. 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. The defensive performance was indeed a team effort. Offensively, our offensive line gave us a chance to control the game. Unfortunately, I witnessed an individual complain to an assistant coach as they left the field after a disappointing loss. Keymon Steele-Johnson and Joshua McDaniel competed in 6A for the Center Point Eagles. Steele went to camps this past summer at Austin Peay and Samford. The Mountie defense forced Huffman to punt on their next possession. Id pass her the ball, and she had no fear in taking it to the basketshe was awesome., Malique Steele showed his moms same fearless attitude early on. We had some bumps in the road, but overall these guys never gave up on this coaching staff and each other. Hes so quick coming off the line, says Mountie cornerback Ken Odom. 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 Sean Crawford had 8 points and 3 assists for the Mounties. Junior quarterback Steve Brown showed his big-play ability with two long scrambles late in the drive. Moores dominance during the Mounties 6A playoff run got the attention of Terry Bowden and Jimbo Fisher at Samford. His mind is sharp, and he still sounds like he has more wins in him. The Mounties offensive line is starting to gel. I played up to my 8th-grade year., Irvin, a standout basketball player for the Mounties, decided he wanted to focus on basketball. An 8-yard sack by junior defensive end Clayton Garrison ended the Vikings drive and the half. 1996-Forfeits 2 games due to AHSAA Sanctions. 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. The foundation that Coach Dye laid in my life: athletics, hard work, discipline, that was the greatest thing that could have happened to me, Tamburello said. 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. The coach told me that he was going to help me with my English., While Guerrero was happy to try a new sport and work on his new language, his mother was skeptical. You are always disappointed with a loss, but I am pleased with the way our guys fought. He has a sharp offensive mind and good working knowledge of the spread offense and several other concepts. The biggest challenge has been getting the kids to buy in, Nelson said. On first down, Malique Steel made a tackle for a loss of five yards. The Tigers put together an impressive drive and scored from one yard out with 2:41 remaining in the half. In many ways, he could be called Mr. The Vikings were not done, though. Thomas, filling in for an unavailable Jair Aguilar, kicked the PAT and the Mounties led 7-0. Otis Leverette of Modernday Fitness has overseen the Mounties strength and conditioning program. 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. Shades Valley has only played five playoff game since the 2000 season. Coach Jamie Mitchell was extremely proud of his teams performance. Thomas lives by 2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. On first down, Christian Thomas took a screen pass from Brown and scored on a physical 10-yard run to end the game. All rights reserved (About Us). He is coachable, has a positive attitude, is respectful, but most of all, I see his work ethic.. During my recruitment, I went to a bank opening ceremony on Highway 280. Little did he know that almost a decade later, he would be playing on the west coast as a University of California Golden Bear. He was named Coach of the Year in both states. When the Shades Valley football team plays its 1,000 game this Friday night on the road at Chelsea, youll find Paschal in his traditional spot. It is another tough schedule for Shades Valley. Junior Ethan Johnson scored from 1 yard out to tie the game at 28. Morris sustained a neck injury in the accident that forced him to miss the remainder of the 2022 season. Coach Rueben Nelson was very pleased with the event. Caleel has grown to become the leader of our group this year. liigh Lu-L; VOL. Weve just got to get better, he said. 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 was really proud of the reserves. Craig helped indeed. Tamburello credits former Shades Valley head coach Robert Higginbotham for directing him to a prep school in Sweetwater, Tennesse. Senior linebacker Malique Steele appeared to score on an Eagle fumble recovery. The athletic complex was named in his memory on October 24, 1997. Wideouts Quincy Crawford, Kendarius Irvin, and Marcus Thomas also had big days catching the ball. Nelson took over a program with a very rich history, but one that currently lacks many things that other programs have. Disaster then struck for the Mounties on their next possession. On the ensuing kickoff, Christian Thomas showed why he is one of the most dangerous players in the state. However, neither team could generate any offense, and the two teams headed to the fourth quarter with the Eagles holding a 36-0 lead. Leonard has left his mark on the football team and will be remembered as someone who always gave their best as a scholar-athlete. Devon McKinnon added 11 points and Tiawan Hardy chipped in 9 points and 6 rebounds for Clay. . 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. He had also been a successful offensive coordinator at several other programs, including a stint in Georgia. Thomas started on both sides of the ball for the Mounties. Shades Valley High School now has three campuses--the main building, JCIB, and the technical academy. The key to overcoming challenges is involvement and work by the entire fanbase. For Nelson, looking to rebuild the program, it is only fitting that he begins his tenure at Shades Valley on the road at Clay-Chalkville. His passion is bodybuilding, his mom said. Damion Dick, one of the strongest players on the team, will start at nose guard. Principal Sarhaan has come in with the belief that success starts in the classroomacademics are first, said Nelson. The Bulldogs almost made it to the national championship game in Moores final season. The Jefferson County Board of Education is committed to ensuring all information placed on its public website is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Thomas has set some lofty goals for himself and his teammates this season. The team said they needed another running back, so I stepped up, Thomas said. Leonards goals for the year are to finish the 2022 football season strong and have an excellent senior season with the Mountie basketball squad. The game will be televised this Friday, October 15, on the NFHS Network at 7 PM. Despite the challenges, Nelson remains optimistic, we can build this program up; its just going to take time, Nelson 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. Fairfield ripped off an 80-yard run, but a penalty backed the Tigers up to the Valley 40-yard line. JCaius Moore completed seven of eleven passes for 82 yards. He played running back, wide receiver, and defensive back for the Mounties. Nelson also singled out senior Tyler Addie. Head coach George Bates was excited about the win. Morris Higginbotham took his Hewitt-Trussville Huskies to Mountain Brook for the seasons third game. Once at Shades Valley, Moore flourished and looks back on his time at Valley with fond memories. I wont go into it (I officiated for several years with officials currently in the SEC), but I have my own opinions. Valley was forced to punt with 20 seconds to go in the game. Shades Valley punched their playoff ticket this past Friday night with a 50-0 win over the Woodlawn Colonels. The kids responded well because the coaches did a great job of getting them prepared., Nelson also had high praise for his kicker. Watching CVs development as a QB since he was a 14-year-old freshman starter has been a great joy, Briarwood quarterback coach Jay Matthews said. He currently lives in Hawaii and works for Stryker. He went full-time with his T-Shirt printing business, BMoe Apparel, in 2009 and has seen it grow over the last 13 years. Shades Valley at Mountain Brook HS Football. No matter what Ford does, there is no doubt he will find success with his positive attitude and tremendous work ethic. Tyree Hines and Cameron Harris led the Mounties with nine total tackles apiece. Mrs. Nix is the wife of the late Frank A. Nix. Kordell Steele is entering the 2022 football season with one goal: to win them all. The 6-foot 3, 225-pound linebacker will play a significant role in getting the Mounties back to the playoffs and their winning ways. The Valley defense held, and the Tigers turned the ball over on downs with 5:31 remaining in the game. That setback didnt slow Steele down. The senior took the ball at the two-yard line and raced 98 yards to give Valley a 35-22 lead with 4:40 seconds remaining. He also rushed for a touchdown. Kickoff is at 7 PM in Lions Pride Stadium on the campus of Briarwood Christian School. That breakdown allowed the Spartan offense to gain valuable field position for the majority of the first half. The Mounties will have a talented backfield with experience in senior Jordan Pearson and sophomore Bralen Hart. 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. Thomas was up to the task. Frank was a family man first. As always, Briarwoods defense will be smart, disciplined, and hard-hitting. Before his stint at Ramsay, the Alabama A&M graduate coached at his alma mater, Midfield, for six years. The twos and threes played extremely well, he said. Im very proud of my affiliation with Shades Valley. Coach Yeager has a way to test you early, to find your weaknesses. Micha Burrow, 6-foot-2, 218- pounds, and Kordelle Steele, 6-foot-3, 215-pounds, bring good size and athleticism to the position. The Mountie defense played hard all night and was able to come up with two interceptions. After the two teams traded punts, Shades Valley extended the lead to 21-3 on a 65-yard touchdown pass from Brown to Kordae Harper with 6:19 to play in the 3rd quarter. Former Mountie head coach Robert Higginbotham wrote of Nix, There has never been anyone who has meant more or has done more for Shades Valley than Frank Nix.. Tolbert is looking to attend the University of Alabama and major in engineering next year. Blaze Thompson, a 6-foot-1, 290-pound senior, will be looking for playing time after battling back from a broken hand. Later, the opportunistic defense had big stops with interceptions by Joe Lewis and Cameron Harris. Shades Valley. It's a surprising development in the annual coaching carousel given his track record since taking over the program in 2011. Valley advanced to the second round of the 6A playoffs in 2020, and the Mounties are hungry to get back to postseason play. The pair have strong ties to Rueben Nelson, having played for him at Ramsay. In 1996, the new Shades Valley was ready to house more than two thousand students and teachers. She put me in charge of collecting the money., Coach Higginbothams advice to the 2022 Mounties is the same message he gave to his previous 35 teams. Nelson is excited and encouraged, I just know we are going to get to playing Mountie football. Higginbotham says of Bryant, He was very charismatic. He recounted one particular instance in practice that showed Bryants, lets say, charisma. Its gonna be a big one, but I believe in the Mounties, and we believe in each other, said Nelson. The two teams traded punts on their next possessions. 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. The Mountie offense struck quickly. The Lions secondary had no answer for speedy wide receiver Al Weathers IV. At that moment, the kid from El Salvador was living the American dream in Irondale, Alabama. Weathers had 204 receiving yards on 10 receptions with one touchdown. Pinson Valley gave the ball back to the Mounties with their second fumble of the night on their opening drive. The Mountie offense was able to regroup quickly. The transition to Tuscaloosa County was a good one for the long-time coach. The two teams traded punts on their next two possessions. Wedgeworth competed 6 of 11 passes for 58 yards. While the Mounties were not able to get the passing game on track, Coach Nelson was pleased with the overall performance of his receivers. What does Shades Valley currently have going for it to succeed? Coach Bryant was the best coach ever, in my opinion, and was very good to me, Higginbotham said. His 37-yard strike to a diving Christian Thomas, who came up with an acrobatic diving catch, for the score with 5:00 minutes remaining in the half put the Mounties back on top for good. Kordelle Steele, Josh Little, Kevin Lin, Bryan Blackwell, and Teren Moore will start against the Spartans. Talented senior running back Luke Reebals is a hard runner with speed and good hands. The senior calmly sank two free throws with 25 seconds on the clock to push the Mounties to a 62-59 lead. Ill always be grateful for him. Numerous players are being called on to play on both sides of the ball and were on the field too long defensively. Its just going to take a little time, Nelson said. The game tomorrow night at home against the Chelsea Hornets wont be an easy one for the Mounties as Chelsea also has playoff aspirations. Mario Byrd returned the opening kickoff for 88 yards to start the scoring for Clay. Valley was forced to punt on their next possession, and the Tigers gave the ball right back in good field position after a bad snap while punting. Mounties Enter Season Tonight With New Leader, Mounties Have Playoffs In Sight After Win Against Chelsea, Mounties Now Control Their Playoff Destiny, Mounties Remain Optimistic Despite Loss To Lions, Shades Valley Takes On #6 Ranked Pinson Valley In Week 2, Mounties Looking To Return To Prominence Under Jamie Mitchell. Pearson scored the games first touchdown on a 79-yard run. The Vikings took an early lead on their first possession with a 35-yard touchdown pass. He wants to own his own construction company eventually.. John Kelley was from Cahaba Heights, Glenn Sisk and Bobby McDanal were from Irondale. Since then, there have been multiple injuries and some departures from the group along the front. William Sexton and Robert Nelson, Jr. coach the defensive line. I saw kids that were coachable and played hard. C.T. High school booster club.. Events, football games, fundraiser 11 talking about this. The Cougars tied the game at 54 apiece with 3:28 remaining. Offensive Coordinator Kyle Dickerson has faith in Moore. I feel like we are coming together as a team, said junior linebacker Ethan Johnson. 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. The Colonel turned up the defense pressure in the third quarter with Valley senior point guard Sean Crawford on the bench with foul trouble. They continue to gel and improve each week. Center Points next drive saw the Eagles pick up a crucial third down conversion on a 39-yard completion. We have got to cut out the mistakes. Junior cornerback Erin Callens and senior cornerback Jacob Mahand were standouts for the Mountie defense. We ask a lot of our secondary because we play quite a bit of man to man, Nelson said. 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. Nix was able to see his vision become reality as the Mounties took the field at the new stadium in the fall of 1996. Irondales Richardson was an extremely talented and explosive player at Shades Valley. Follow him on Twitter for the latest high school cool across Alabama. We are a small-stature team, Howard said. Irvin returned to football for his senior year because I knew that Coach Nelson was building something great and something that I hadnt seen since Ive been at Shades Valley., Kendarius is a true pleasure to coach, said wide receiver coach Martee Pope. Nelson is looking forward to the game against Mountain Brook. Other than that, we are looking good.. Despite the injury, Thomas has had a very positive impact on the team. The PAT was blocked, and the Tigers led 28-22. For all the success that Tamburello had in football, family is what hes most excited to talk about. They are really good at what they do, said Mountie Head Coach Jamie Mitchell. Morris would like the opportunity to play football again. Each week he has added improvements to his skill set, and thats a big reason he is 26-4 as a starter.. 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. I think I can play any skill position, said Steele. I really want to let people know that even doing the IB program; you can still be a good student-athlete and excel in both, he said. Prior to kickoff, The Ghost, as Thomas is known, breaks out his special pregame gear. He has an offer from Virginia University of Lynchburg. Valley tied the score at 14-14 on a one-yard touchdown run by Johnson and a successful PAT with ten seconds remaining before the half. The NFHS Network will stream the game live at 7 PM. Despite all of his success at Mountain Brook, Higginbotham made a surprising career change for the 1976 season. NyDarius always wanted to play football and decided to go out for his senior year, said his mom Tiffany Wallace. Sophomore JiQuez Daniel also had a big game with five receptions for 65 yards. The 3rd period was a back-and-forth affair, and Valley managed to pull within a dozen at 51-39 as the two teams headed to the final period. Fairfield The Shades Valley Mountie boys basketball team (3-3) took part in the Heritage Thanksgiving Tournament at Fairfield High earlier this week. The Shades Valley Mounties head to Cullman tonight for their first-round playoff game against the 8-2 Cullman Bearcats. Hes got a mask from the movie Scream that he wears before every game to get himself going, said Harley. Mr. They have come ready to play the last couple of games.. Elizabeth Harris, Grace Lindsey, Ashley Leon, Kayleigh Brasher, and Sara Bailey also qualified for Shades Valley. On first down, a penalty backed Shades Valley up 5 yards. Pell City answered back a minute later on a 52-yard touchdown run by Carlos Herring. Kim Steele was a standout player on the Shades Valley varsity basketball team for four years. Valley drove to the Tigers 16-yard line, but the drive stalled, and the Mounties turned the ball over on downs. Justin Reynolds takes over the defensive play-calling duties. I want to be remembered as a happy, joyful person that would do anything to win, said Hunter. After graduation he served in the United States Army from 1965-67 with a tour in Vietnam. Sophomore Israel Howard looks to be in the rotation as well. He came up with big catches to help Valley to their first winning season since 2017. Nelson was pleased with the effort of his offensive line in 11-on-11. Hes working hard and wants to please, Dickerson said. Samford went 5-6 in Moores first year while playing over twenty freshmen. Brian Moore wasnt exactly sure what to expect when he entered Shades Valley as a sophomore in the fall of 1985. Hes the heart and soul of our team, said Clay head coach Chris Richardson. I stood on the sideline for the Shades Valley football game at Chelsea High School last night. Shades Valley (2-6, 2-3) takes on the Woodlawn Colonels (1-7, 0-5) this Friday night at Frank Nix Stadium. Valley took a 29-13 lead into the locker room. Shades Valley opened the second half with a 52-yard run by Micah Thomas, but a penalty nullified the play and the Mountie drive stalled. The football program has achieved just one winning season in the previous 10 years before his arrival. Summer 2022 ELA Reading Assignments Class of 2023 Mitchell was extremely pleased with his special teams. This article also appeared in the Trussville Tribune: https://www.trussvilletribune.com/2022/11/16/shades-valley-alumni-hold-fundraiser-for-football-program/. It is an unbelievable deal for us to be in the second round of the playoffs. I didnt speak English when I came here in the 7th grade, he said. The extra point was blocked, and Valley held a 20-14 lead with 11:42 remaining in the game. Moore ended the game with eight tackles, one sack, and one fumble recovery. Coach Jamie Mitchell is working hard to correct those lapses in execution that have plagued his team. The 1975 season had an additional highlight. The hard work and discipline he learned from Dye and his offensive line coach, Neil Callaway, ultimately paid off for Tamburello. Huffman could not move the ball, and the Mounties moved to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in region play with the 35-20 victory. I feel like I can play on the defensive side of the ball if I can pick my speed up, 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. Fairfield threw a 12-yard touchdown pass with 60 seconds on the clock to pull within 2. Jacai is extreme smart, well rounded and calm, said his mom, Jenece Wedgeworth. Returning kicker Wullman Guerrero has a strong leg, will handle the kick-off, placekicking and punting duties. Woods is a talented playmaker with experience and a lot of potential. Cordae Avettette had a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds and had 3 blocks. Region 6 is possibly the most challenging region in the state, with the region teams winning five consecutive state titles. The Mounties could not move the ball, and the two teams headed to overtime. They will be pumped up and play us hard. I feel like we played well and I had a good night, he said. Ben was a scholarship football player at the Naval Academy and played for four years. Hannah is optimistic that his defensive team will respond over the coming weeks. Valley led 7-6 after the successful PAT by Jair Aguilar with 9:49 in the first quarter. Higginbothams first Shades Valley team went 9-2, won the region title, and advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 1974. 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: . Richardson was Nelsons defensive coordinator when the Rams won the 6A State Championship in 2016. Senior Micah Thomas heads up an extremely deep stable of running backs. He scored touchdowns in every way possible: kick returns, interception returns, pass receptions, and rushing. Nelson was happy to escape with a win but sees room for improvement for his young team. The game can be seen on the NFHS Network app. Free & Reduced Meals Application for 2022-2023. Marlon Compton completed a 7-yard pass to Mario Craver for a touchdown with 2:40 remaining in the quarter. However, a penalty nullified the play, and the two teams headed to the locker with Shades Valley leading 14-7. However, the Mounties will have to duplicate last years late-season run to make it to post-season play again. Irvin feels he can play football in college. The Mounties began a drive from their own 23 with 6:02 remaining in the game and went to work. The reality of the situation is that the Mounties have faced some incredibly tough and talented teams thus far. It doesnt matter what has happened when they get to the playoffs, he said. As soon as I was allowed to play at the age of 6, I was playing on 7u teams, Irvin said. Avery Daniel was All-State with a 15th-place finish, and Carmen McMaster finished 28th. Roderick is a player that any coach would love to have, said wide receiver coach Martee Pope. Even though he was new to the game, it didnt take long for Craig to find a home at wide receiver. Freshman Jeremiah Williams hit 57 three-pointers as an eighth grader last year. If we dont win State, I want to make sure I have prepared and made the underclassmen better so they can win State next year.. Will You Please Consider Helping Mountie Football? For just the second time all year, the Mounties gave younger players significant game experience. Higginbothams final Shades Valley team in 1998 went 12-2, won the region title, and advanced to the semi-finals. Even though it was a tough call to make, he knew it was something he had to do. The Mounties had previously played Power 25 #5 Clay-Chalkville and #12 Pinson Valley in non-region games. SVHS has also accumulated a total of 13 region & area championships, three undefeated regular seasons, and finished runner-up in the state in 1987 & 1994. 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