Frank was a family man first. The two coordinators were preparing to play their final collegiate season for the Austin Peay Governors a year ago. He was so good at teaching us that, he said. I want to score 15 to 20 touchdowns, get over 1,000 all-purpose yards, and help my team win state, Thomas says. He fully embraces the belief that having a successful athletic program helps the entire health of a school. The Eagles steadily moved the ball down the field, and Bruce scored his third rushing score of the night on a 15-yard run with 4:35 remaining in the half. They are a triple option team and with that comes responsibility. Christian Thomas added seven total stops. After forcing a Pinson Valley punt, Christian Thomas sprinted 53 yards and gave the Mounties a first down at the Pinson 25-yard line. It is a cliche, but the most significant improvement for a football team is between weeks one and two. Samford seemed to be an excellent fit for Moore. Thomas plays second base and outfield for the Mountie baseball team. That move proved to be the right one. I saw kids that were coachable and played hard. He is coachable, has a positive attitude, is respectful, but most of all, I see his work ethic.. We have to win, we have to take care of us first. Mitchell was also pleased with his kickoff coverage as it had been the teams achilles heel. However, Shades Valleys Rueben Nelson had other plans. I loved playing for him and all of the coaches and my teammates. Richardsons Eagles have found success in the early years of the program. Im proud of them, but we have just got to get better.. Jimbo Fisher is the current head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies. Even when he had to move from playing end to tackle, he didnt gripe; he just did what the coaches asked to the best of his ability, said defensive line coach Robert Nelson, Jr. Prior to doing so, the school had posted a need for a game opponent online. 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 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. DEFENSE Coach Nelson wants his defensive unit to be aggressive. The Bill Smith led Vikings played 7A contender Hewitt to the wire before coming up short 3-0 to the Huskies last Friday night. This weeks Defensive Headhunter Award goes to Landy Saxon. He is probably our leading tackler from the secondary. (Photo courtesy of John Goolsby). With better blocking up front, Moore had more time to throw. 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. However, Mountain Brook took a big step in the right direction in 1974 and finished the season with a 7-3 record. Ben and Katy have three children: Ben, Anna, and Julia. Caleel has grown to become the leader of our group this year. Richardson was a big-play threat for the Mounties whenever he touched the ball. Dates: Friday, October 21, 2022. Owen Butts and Rob Crawford were with me a long time, and they were great assets, Higginbotham said. Not surprisingly, he was named Friendliest his senior year. One of those players that took advantage of extra playing time was freshman wide receiver, David Ware. I was in the business school. He had a change of heart, changed his major and was given the opportunity to be on Bryants staff as a graduate assistant for two years. 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. Hes a class act. Senior cornerback Marlen Sewell and junior safety Cameron Harris continued their strong secondary play by adding two interceptions for the Mountie defense. 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? There was not a more loyal fan of Mountie football than Mr. Hancock, Paschal said. Im going to need about twelve receiving touchdowns this year, Steele joked. The Shades Valley girls defeated the Clay-Chalkville girls 54-51 earlier in the evening. The Valley lead was cut to 35-20 on a five-yard quarterback keeper and successful two-point conversion with 3:13 remaining. Thomas was up to the task. The coaches didnt get rattled. We want to win, but we want to be known as playing a tough game of football, Nelson said. Kendarius Irvin scored ten points during the quarter, and Ethan Johnson provided great defensive intensity in the paint for Valley. I want to make it known to everyone who doubted Shades Valley that we are fully capable of being a dominating team.. 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. The Shades Valley program, in the 3rd year under Howard (160-85), opened the season with wins over Huffman, Minor, and Carver and a loss on the road to Clay-Chalkville. Nelson likes the challenge of returning Shades Valley to their winning ways. Its just going to take a little time, Nelson said. Click the link above to learn more. He knows what it is like to fight to get a second chance, how hard you have to work once you get that chance, and how critically important education is. The Valley offense struggled all night against an aggressive Clay defense. It was always in his blood, said his mother, Kim Steele. 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: . He broke his humerus, which caused a lot of tissue damage to his shoulder, his mom said. After leaving The Capstone, Higginbotham joined another great coach in Jim Glover at Etowah High outside of Gadsden for the 1971 season. He left Cal to coach at Berkeley High School in 1997 and 1998. He added 76 receiving yards as well. Mitchell was extremely pleased with his special teams. We have got to cut out the mistakes. After playing five years for the Eagles, he retired in 1992. For just the second time all year, the Mounties gave younger players significant game experience. Shades Valley, missing two players due to injury and illness, then dropped a tight game to Jackson-Olin, 36-37, in the consolation bracket Tuesday morning. Their head coach, Buddy Nix, told me that I would come in, redshirt, and then get to play my second year, he said. He started playing football at Moody High School, but a torn ACL cost him his sophomore year. I just want to try to dominate, he says. Its just the good Lord putting me where He wants me to be, he said. The Defensive Headhunter Player of the Week award goes to Jacob Mahand. However, he knows theres much more to the game of football than the wins and losses. Shades Valley & Hueytownhave played 66 games. The Mounties took over on their 35-yard line and moved down the field on two completions to Thomas and two to Daniel. The Cougars headed to the locker room with a 32-0 lead. Once Alabama offered me, L.S.U., Kentucky, Tennesse, and Auburn offered, Tamburello said. Howard sees progress in his young team as the Mounties get deeper into region play. He knows that the Spartans will be a big test for his team. I think his arm strength is amazing, said standout junior wide receiver Christian Thomas. Fairfield ripped off an 80-yard run, but a penalty backed the Tigers up to the Valley 40-yard line. Kordelle Steele, Xavion Webb and Sam Waldrop bring good size and athleticism to the tight end position for the Mounties. He could always be found on the very top row, at the 50-yard line, Hancock attended Shades Valley games for over 40 years. Like many of his teammates, Thomas got his start in little league. 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. I was not surprised when he told me he was taking all AP classes.. Furthermore, Valleys special teams, which had been a strength through the seasons first three games, took a step backward. He thought I had some potential and wasnt through growing. Thomas began the 2022 season as the Mounties starting running back. On the next play, Christian Thomas raced 84 yards for the touchdown. The Mounties dropped a non-region game this past Friday night to long-time rival Vestavia. His leadership in our receiver group will truly be missed, said Pope. The win propels the Mounties into the remaining field of 16 teams that are vying for the 6A crown. Their record does not tell the full story of their season. He took his junior year off from football but returned and attended football camps at UAB, Alabama A&M, and West Florida this past summer. Higginbothams first Shades Valley team went 9-2, won the region title, and advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 1974. Vestavia then scored on the next play to take a 10-0 lead with 4:40 remaining in the 3rd quarter. We were up big and allowed them to creep backthats a sign of youth and inexperience.. Brown scored the game-winning touchdown on an 8-yard run. A huge three-pointer by the Cougars Victor Odiari, 8 points, pulled Clay to within one, 60-59, with 61 seconds to go. He wanted the best for his community, wrote former Shades Valley teacher Martha Inman. Hes a good kicker, and hes working very hard every day to get better., Coach Nelson and his staff are working hard to change a mindset at Shades Valley. No player on our team has ever played in a playoff game. He had a great night managing the ball game and doing things right, Nelson said. In 1982 DI football programs fielded junior varsity squads. Mahand expects to play defensive back in college. He is amazingly loving and humble.. While he may joke around when he is off the field, the humble Steele is all business when the black helmet goes on. The Indians came back and won 31-21 late. This article also appeared in the Trussville Tribune. The Indians, for the third consecutive time turned the ball over. The Mounties rolled up 436 yards against a well-coached Briarwood defense. The Mountie offense was able to regroup quickly. I like how the guys fought hard and finished.. Shades Valley is going to get better. The donation was made in memory of her son and former Mountie football player Mike Haith. Higginbotham joined his father in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame with his 2002 enshrinement. Admission: $7.00 They are learning how to work hard, he said. While the two close losses in the championship games at Legion Field were extremely disappointing to him, Higginbotham says, just getting to the games were highlights for me at Shades Valley., Higginbotham had numerous assistant coaches over the years. Kaleb Tolbert, who started playing football when he was five years old, is one of those guys. What does Shades Valley need to succeed? About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube . A pair of Callens free throws, after a foul by the Cougars on a drive to the basket, extended the Valley lead back to four with 1:49 to play. Big things are ahead for the humble beast, whose motto is Stay humble and hustle hard. Thankful for the kicker from El Salvador that fell in love with a different type of football. High School Football 2022. It is an absolute must-win for both of us. One thing I learned through the injury is unexpected things happen sometimes, he said. I want to be that chill-out guy.. Take 5: A look at Birmingham's best HS football games this week, Clay-Chalkville 31, Shades Valley 6: Willie Miller lead Cougars over Mounties, See AL.com's weekly staff HS football picks, Vestavia Hills 41, Shades Valley 21: Cooper Bishop leads Rebels with 3 TDs, Buy newspaper front pages, poster and more. Moore says that Terry Bowden had a vision and laid out a plan. He rebounded from the early injury and hasnt looked back. I really love his enthusiasm and willingness to learn, said his mom. Shades Valley endured an 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. This time the Mounties came away with a 62-59 win at home. This sport means a lot to me. As a young man standing at the threshold of my future, when people told me I couldnt, he told me I could. While Moore was known as a nice guy off the field, he played football as his Mountie position coach, Danny Foster, asked him to play: as a reckless abandon tackler. We will get better and get ready for week two. Jackson singled out linebacker Ethan Johnson and cornerback Ken Odom for their play. View menus online or with the Nutrislice app. While the Mounties were not able to get the passing game on track, Coach Nelson was pleased with the overall performance of his receivers. Brian Moore, former Mountie, Samford Bulldog, and owner of B.Moe Apparel, was optimistic about the events future. Defensively the Mounties played a solid first half against the Rockets. 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. Both have shown a great deal of improvement and have had good fall camps to date. You probably got a glimpse of B.Moe on the screen, too. Valleys Crawford drew a foul while driving to the basket. Gardendale 28, Shades Valley 21: Rockets have Wright Stuff for comeback, Take 5: Region title talk dominates Birmingham's best HS games this week. The visitors section was well represented by the Mountie faithful that made the trip. Before halftime, Pell City quickly moved the ball to their 46-yard line. When he registered for his senior year, I told Zayden to take some easy classes, his mom, Mimi Leonard, said. 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. There on the 9-yard line, Wuilmam had a chance to do something that he would have never dreamed of seven years ago. They have, by far, the best running back in the metro areawe have to get all eleven kids to the ball Friday night, Nelson said. Junior Kinley Harris, 14th place, and senior Tristan Teer, 5th place, made the 7A All-State team for the Huskies. The Tiger offense moved the ball 65 yards in seven plays and scored on a 1-yard Chris Whittsett run. 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. I thought to myself, that guy can really sing, he said. Mountain Brook played fast and violentthey played football the way it was meant to be played, said Mountie Head Coach Rueben Nelson. Steele wants his legacy at Shades Valley to be that of building a foundation for the future of Mountie football. The 1975 season had an additional highlight. Character and work ethic pay off. Russell Bradt, ATC, of ATI will serve as the Mounties athletic trainer. They are really good at what they do, said Mountie Head Coach Jamie Mitchell. The Mounties had an opportunity to tie the game late in the second quarter. Hes handled everything weve given him. He also had a rushing score. The 6-foot-1, 188-pound Steele is a talented athlete that plays football, wrestles, and runs track. Son prevailed over father as the Spartans won 22-20. The PAT was blocked, and the Tigers led 28-22. All three of the Shades Valley losses have been to 6A top-10 teams. Mountie quarterback Earl Woods threw for a season-high 252 yards and added another 52 yards on the ground. The Mountie took over on their own 17-yard line but were forced to punt again. At that moment, the kid from El Salvador was living the American dream in Irondale, Alabama. It was a good win and the kids are still learning, said Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson. The Mountie defense once again forced an Eagle punt. Backup quarterback Marlon Compton threw three touchdown passes and rushed for 112 yards and scored once on the ground. The Mounties took over on downs with 3:04 remaining in the half. Fairfield started the series from their 43-yard line and methodically drove to the Mounties 30-yard line. The Cougars home stands, which came from the old Shades Valley campus, were filled with the red and black of the Mounties for over four decades. The Mounties faced off against the Lee Generals of Montgomery Monday. The Mounties have fallen behind other programs, and now they need YOUR help to bring the program to the same level that many of their rivals enjoy. Pinson-Pinson Valley overcame four turnovers and a gritty performance by Shades Valley to punch their ticket to the playoffs with a 23-6 win over Shades Valley. While most kids try to ease through their senior year, Leonard does not. He got the most out of every player, and it showed up when we played., Shades Valley High School has always been a different school from other schools in that it has never truly had a home community. It was my pleasure for him to accompany me to the road games that year. Fellow junior Tithe-Raymond Byrd and senior Xavion Webb added seven total tackles each. The Mounties overall record stands at 3-6. When asked about his game-winning kick, Guerrero said, I was ready because it is something that I work on every day in practice. Hes working hard and wants to please, Dickerson said. 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. Award-winning country music writer and former Shades Valley Mountie kicker, Neil Thrasher, was a frequent carpooler with Tamburello. The Mountie offense could not find a rhythm and had to punt. 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. 11 talking about this. The offensive line is a veteran group. Get the latest Shades Valley high school sports news, rankings, schedules, stats, scores, results & athletes info for high school football, soccer, basketball, baseball, and more at al.com. Gross was set to pick up a big gain and a first down on a scramble. liigh Lu-L; VOL. A total of 21 players had at least one tackle assist. There is a lot of competition for the starting five positions among eight players. It is my family that Im most proud of. Higginbotham continued on the path to being a head coach by joining another famous Alabama high school coach. The coaches have done an excellent job, and I know we are going to get better, Nelson added. Shades Valley coach Robert Higginbotham mouthing with Referee. Nelson also singled out senior Tyler Addie. Braylen Hart, David Ware, Geordan Clark, and Kam Williams will all get considerable playing time. You have got to believe you can win.. 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. Former basketball head coach and defensive coordinator Owen Butts also attended along with long-time assistant Rob Crawford. Battle and Harry Little will coach the defensive backs. Nelson is excited and encouraged, I just know we are going to get to playing Mountie football. He spent many personal hours working to make sure our facilities were the best, wrote Lazenby. Jordan Pearson, who Nelson calls the most underrated back in the state, was a workhorse for the Mounties. Kevin Lin and Xavion Webb both had outstanding games. Shades Valley has only played five playoff game since the 2000 season. 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 Bearcats were only able to produce 34 yards through the air. I think that was the big opportunity that every kicker waits on, he added. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. What the numbers dont tell is that he made several intelligent plays by throwing the ball away and avoiding sacks. Mitchell still believes he has a good team and they are very close to turning the corner. Jarvis Houston coaches the defensive backs, David Smith coaches the defensive line, and Chris Wilson leads the linebackers. Character counts. Jordan Pearson showed that he can really run the football, Nelson said of his senior running back. The Indians once again turned the ball over on their next drive. Irondale A large group of Shades Valley alumni gathered at Shades Valley on Saturday, November 12 for a fundraising barbeque to raise funds for new helmets for the Mounties football program. I really believe this can grow and cultivate support from so many that couldnt make it this weekend, said Tamburello. Will you please consider helping out the Mountie football program? Chelsea then took over at their 1-yard line and marched 99 yards for a touchdown just before the half. Junior point guard Kevin Kirk, Jr. led the Cougars with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Huffman moved the ball to the Valley 5-yard line but fumbled the ball. Huffman took possession of the ball at their 35-yard line and moved to the Mountie 5-yard line in 10 plays. Pinson will be a challenge for the Mounties. Roderick is another player that will truly be missed amongst the receiver for and the entire Mountie Nation, said Pope. Mitchells philosophy is you must run the ball and stop the run to be successful in high school football. 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. 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. Im proud of them; they played with heart, he said. The Mounties move to 4-1 and will host Center Point in an important region contest next week at Frank Nix Stadium. The freshman had two big catches for 46 yards, including a 21-yard screen reception in the last drive. He went to Troy, West Alabama, Mississippi State and UAB for football camps. The third-ranked Indians are loaded on offense and defense. 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