Principal Sarhaan has come in with the belief that success starts in the classroomacademics are first, said Nelson. November 1st, 2021 Recap: Shades Valley vs. Vestavia Hills 2021 The special Shades Valley community is what Tamburello remembers most. Dickerson believes that a key to getting the offense on track is getting the ball to Christian Thomas and wide receiver Dacorian Thomas more often. Boys 4200 meters: Hewitt (A), 2nd in the second session (1:30.23), Hewitt (B), 5th in the second session (1:32.09), Moody, 4th in the first session (1:34.32), Clay-Chalkville, 14th in the second session (1:34.50) and Center Point, 6th in the first session (1:35.16). A Hornet victory would have sent Shades Valley to the playoffs.

He returned to where it all started, Laney College, for the 1999 and 2000 seasons. Kevin Lin and Sam Waldrop, both juniors, will be in the mix for playing time.

He always coached in hunting boots. this information in hopes our visitors will participate in assisting us to complete every school. The Mounties return to region play when they host Pell City Friday. The guys out there never quit, Nelson said. Blaze Thompson, a 6-foot-1, 290-pound senior, will be looking for playing time after battling back from a broken hand. My message to the kids is that we are not a team without hopewe can come out and compete, Nelson said. As a young man standing at the threshold of my future, when people told me I couldnt, he told me I could. After bringing back football to Ramsay after a 32-year hiatus, his Rams won the 2016 Class 5A state championship. Since the 2000 season, the program has made the playoffs only five times and won 72 games.

I have a garden going, and my wife owns an embroidery business (Magic City Stitches). The senior running back took off his junior year to focus on baseball but decided to make a return to the gridiron. Not surprisingly, he was named Friendliest his senior year. Guerrero had not seen American football before he arrived but was soon invited to give it a try. On first down, Christian Thomas took a screen pass from Brown and scored on a physical 10-yard run to end the game.

Frank loved all sports and he wanted Shades Valley to have the best programs and facilities. Even when I came to high school, I was kicking with offensive lineman cleats like in middle school!. Kendorius Turner and Caleel Holifield added eight total tackles. He had been working extremely hard on his conditioning and strength for his second year with the Mounties. His Wildcats won 7 region titles, made ten playoff appearances, and advanced to the quarter-finals three times. The Vikings put together another long drive only to be turned away by a Jacaryous Burrow tackle at the Mountie 8-yard line on fourth and goal. 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. The Mounties got off to a fast start with a thunderous dunk by senior Kendarius Irvin, 10 points, and 4 rebounds. The senior defensive back returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown and had another interception on a Huffman 2-point conversion attempt. The game was the Mounties 1,000th football game and the 100th anniversary of the schools first football win. The game against Clay-Chalkville starts at 7 pm and can be seen on the NFHS app. He was so good at teaching us that, he said. Al Weathers will be the holder.

approves new pay rates for some substitutes, Jefferson County Schools announces Districts Teachers of the Year. Son prevailed over father as the Spartans won 22-20.

We came out and did what we needed to do to take home the W.. The Bill Smith led Vikings played 7A contender Hewitt to the wire before coming up short 3-0 to the Huskies last Friday night. There were doubters though and they seemed to be right after the Spartans won only a single game that first year. One of the things that was so rewarding about coaching at Shades Valley, and it was challenging too, was that we were so spread out, Higginbotham said. You could really get a lot of work done in the summer., Higginbotham had experienced the thrill of winning state championships as an assistant and head coach early on in his career.

One player that excelled was running back David Ware. The Mountie defense continues to show improvement as well. John Kelley was from Cahaba Heights, Glenn Sisk and Bobby McDanal were from Irondale. Watch this highlight video of the Shades Valley (Birmingham, AL) football team in its game Recap: Shades Valley vs. Center Point 2022 on Sep 30, 2022. Special teams played well, and the Mounties got a good game from punter Wuilman Guerrero. There are few opportunities outside of NCAA Division I, II or III for players in this state to continue playing after high school.

While I appreciate the fans passion, it would be best to channel that passion into more productive ways. Laney College has most recently been highlighted on NETFLIXs Last Chance U series. Brown hit Thomas with a 23-yard TD pass. The Jefferson County Board of Education will have a Special Called Board Meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Board's office, 2100 18th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama, for the purpose of considering general board business. Despite the loss of Price, the Mountie offense had some bright spots. Coach Darryl Dunbar had a simple message for his team. Although the Spartans were able to score 31 points, the Mountie defense played well for most of the game. The changes paid off as senior running back Jordan Pearson was able to run for 122 yards on 12 carries before leaving the game with a lower leg injury in the 3rd quarter.

The PAT failed, and Pinson Valley held a 16 to 6 lead with 6:53 remaining in the third. Huffman then drove the ball 87 yards and scored on a 20-yard run.

The Mountie defense held and again forced a Huffman punt. The Valley girls came out with an aggressive defense and held Leeds to five point in the second half. Shades Valley first played Mountain Brook in 1968. It took his lineman some time to adjust to the move away from a zone blocking scheme to a new power blocking one. Tamburello grew an inch over the summer after graduation and enrolled in Tennessee Military Institute (TMI) in the fall of 1982 at 63, 245 lbs. 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. The Mounties answered quickly and scored on a 56-yard touchdown run by Christian Thomas on a pitch from quarterback Steve Brown. Right now, my goal is to make a full recovery, and if I do decide to play another sport, come back stronger and even more motivated, he said. The players began learning a new scheme when Nelson arrived at Shades Valley after spring practice.

Freshman running back Bralen Hart added two scores. You probably got a glimpse of B.Moe on the screen, too. Shades Valley regained the lead with 1:11 to play on two Crawford free throws. Despite the win-loss record, Mitchell remains optimistic about his team. We want to win, but we want to be known as playing a tough game of football, Nelson said. Tyler Addie made the biggest defensive play of the night. Roderick is another player that will truly be missed amongst the receiver for and the entire Mountie Nation, said Pope. Its just going to take a little time, Nelson said.

Elizabeth Harris, Grace Lindsey, Ashley Leon, Kayleigh Brasher, and Sara Bailey also qualified for Shades Valley. Character and work ethic pay off. All those guys up there are really good thinkers, Mitchell said. Christian Thomas was the Mounties leading receiver with three receptions for 59 yards. Instead, he would choose the Auburn Tiger and don the orange and blue. Need-based and academic scholarships are available for student-athletes. As we dive into region play, we will be ready to play fast and more physical, he said. I have such fond memories of them. Jair Aguilar converted the PAT, and the Eagles lead was cut to 36-7. Emotions are going to play a big part early on, said Mitchell. Shades Valley plays Cornerstone Tuesday night and hosts region foe Pell City Friday for Senior Night. As always, Briarwoods defense will be smart, disciplined, and hard-hitting.

Whatever path the laid-back and thoughtful senior chooses, he knows that being versatile in life, like balancing sports and academics, will continue to open the doors for him in unexpected places and ways. That breakdown allowed the Spartan offense to gain valuable field position for the majority of the first half.

He broke his humerus, which caused a lot of tissue damage to his shoulder, his mom said. 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. The game will be televised this Friday, October 15, on the NFHS Network at 7 PM. #Bethechange #WeAREMountieNation The Mounties moved the ball down the field and extended their lead to 21-6 on a 28-yard run by Christian Thomas with 7:30 remaining in the half. We just couldnt capitalize on them, said Nelson. Once the season ends and he hangs up his jersey for the last time, Whetstone wants to be remembered as a guy that would help anyone that needed help. Shades Valley travels to Bessemer City this Friday for a non-region game.

I was a point guard, and she dominated the post positionstrong in the paint, said Steeles teammate, Maribeth Butts. He told me that I would come in and have an opportunity to play at linebacker right away. Weve got to get better and get better fast.. Disaster then struck for the Mounties on their next possession.

Weve just got to get better, he said. Birmingham, AL. Herring scored on a 28-yard pass from Gross to again pull within six with 2:16 remaining. 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. 867 views. Vizzina rushed for two touchdowns and threw for 231 yards and two more scores. Of the eight teams remaining in the north section of the bracket, Shades Valley has faced six of those teams. Junior Kinley Harris, 14th place, and senior Tristan Teer, 5th place, made the 7A All-State team for the Huskies. Statistically the Mounties dominated the first half, but found themselves trailing 21-13 heading into the locker room at halftime. We are looking to eliminate those three to four minutes of bad football. 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.. On Bessemers next possession, the Tigers converted a third and ten with a 40-yard pass. He scored touchdowns in every way possible: kick returns, interception returns, pass receptions, and rushing. The learning curve for a sophomore playing against what Coach Nelson says are some of the fastest teams in the state has been steep for the first-year starter. The past two or three games, weve gotten off to slow starts, and it is starting to catch up with us.. I think our players played hard last night, he said. Allan Cotton scored his second touchdown on a 29 yard run to take a 52-0 lead with 7:53 remaining in the contest. The start of the 2022 season has not been an easy one for Whetstone. The kids fought hard, and I think they learned some things tonight. Irondales Richardson was an extremely talented and explosive player at Shades Valley.

The Mounties have perhaps the two youngest coordinators in the state. The Yellow Jackets held a 24-13 lead with 4:31 remaining in the half.

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. Jacob Mahand blocked the extra point, and Shades Valley held a 21-9 lead with 5:14 remaining in the quarter. Its like getting everything you wanted for Christmas, he said. Junior Camden Myers will hold down the center position. The Mountie offense went to work quickly and moved the ball to their 46-yard line. Hunter has high aspirations and plans to attend Alabama State, Alabama A&M, or FAMU to be a Biomedical Engineer and design prostheses.

I cant imagine what a win would mean for us, said Mitchell. The Lions last score came with 5:28 remaining in the game when Briarwoods star quarterback, Christopher Vizzina, raced 75 yards for a score. Mountain Brooks march to the title was led by All-State running back Major Ogilvie. Mitchells team travels to Oliver Woodard Stadium at full strength as they face a Bearcat team that only lost two games all year. After a transfer to Shades Valley, he began focusing on basketball as a junior. The Cougars tied the game at 54 apiece with 3:28 remaining. These two social media accounts have been used over the years to provide Mountie athletic information to everyone, from students to state-wide news outlets. Shades Valley was unable to generate any offense and was forces to punt the ball away on their first series. My guys have been working really hard and have a lot to prove. he said. It is a special time for Coach Mahand, too. On first down, the Yellow Jackets scored on a 58-yard touchdown run up the middle. He has been talking to his players about that all year. The two teams headed to the half with the Mounties holding a 14-3 lead. Its good to have him as a coach because he knows me best and understands how I learn, he said. I want to be remembered as a happy, joyful person that would do anything to win, said Hunter. I love the aspirations that he has for life.. Steele is seeing his hard work payoff. SPECIAL TEAMSSpecial teams look to be a strength of the team. The coaches and teachers were great. This years unit is led by defensive end Miller Stubblefield, defensive tackle Holden Patterson, and safety Hadden Stubbs. Ill always be grateful for him. The PAT failed, and the Mounties led 26-20.

He is one of the best defensive backs in the statea hidden gem, said Hannah. He currently has interest from UCF, Austin Peay, Shorter, and Faulkner. Moore grew up in Roosevelt City and attended all-black schools up to that point. A solid defensive effort by the Valley defense and three of four free throws from Crawford down the stretch preserved the win for the Mounties, 55-53. 1 as AHSAA playoffs begin, Spain Park 42, Shades Valley 10: Jags end season with 3-game win streak. These issues have contributed to the inconsistent play of the Mountie offense. 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. Valley then ran the clock out to secure the win. Thankful for the kicker from El Salvador that fell in love with a different type of football. They took a step towards learning how to win tonight.. The Mounties travel to Pinson Valley next week for a huge Region 6 matchup. The two teams traded punts on their next series. I am where I am right now because of football, he said. I thank God that our fans have been as patient as fans can be, he said. Man, Coach Bryant came flying down from the tower and got on them pretty good, said Higginbotham. Unfortunately, the most exciting play of the night was negated because of a Mountie penalty.

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.

WebShades Valley Mounties. The Mounties strong ground game allowed the play-action pass to have some success. The Mountie took over on their own 17-yard line but were forced to punt again. Jamie Mitchell was picked as the top candidate to lead the Mounties in the 2020 season. In their first four games, Shades Valley faced three opponents ranked in the top-5 in 6A. The Shades Valley sideline and crowd erupted.

Two plays later, Collier connected with Bruce for a 13-yard touchdown pass that extend the lead to 15-0 with 8:23 remaining in the first quarter. The Mounties got the ball back after a big 10-yard sack on third down and went to work. It is an absolute must-win for both of us. Higginbotham quickly parlayed his success as an assistant at Banks into becoming the head coach of Mountain Brook High School for the 1973 season.

Shades Valley plays, perhaps, one of the toughest non-region schedules in the state with games against Clay-Chalkville, Pinson Valley, and Gardendale before closing the season against long-time rival Vestavia Hills. Otis Leverette of Modernday Fitness has overseen the Mounties strength and conditioning program. The course was wet, muddy, and slow, but the girls ran hard despite the conditions, said Shades Valley coach Melinda Estes. We just have to close, said Mitchell.

User Agreement (updated 5/25/18) and BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Former Ramsay High School coach and state champ Rueben Nelson has been hired as the head football coach at Shades Valley High School. Moore continues to develop and grow in each game. This Friday night Valley will square off with a well-coached, talented, and undefeated Briarwood team on the road in a Region 5 matchup. He was thrust into the starting position and has not shyed away from it, Nelson said of his sophomore quarterback. Unfortunately, I witnessed an individual complain to an assistant coach as they left the field after a disappointing loss. School Hub Clubhouse Schedule Roster Coaches JV Team Freshman Team. The Valley lead was cut to 35-20 on a five-yard quarterback keeper and successful two-point conversion with 3:13 remaining. The Mounties moved the ball to the Vestavia nine-yard line but missed a short field goal with 6:50 in the third period. The defensive performance was indeed a team effort. Cullman is undefeated at home. 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. Malique is a good football player with the potential to play at the college level, he said. Additionally, Harley will coach the quarterbacks, and Jackson will coach the defensive backs. Hes got a mask from the movie Scream that he wears before every game to get himself going, said Harley. Mitchell brings a new attitude to the Valley program and two state championships in the largest classifications in Mississippi and Arkansas.

This is the best coaching decision I have made in my twenty-five years of coaching. The two teams traded punts on their next two possessions. You can tell we have some guys that have spent some extensive time in the weight room, Mitchell said. I started playing in 8th grade because I came here to the United States, he said. 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. On Vestavias next possession, the Rebels broke a 62-yard run down to the Mounties two-yard line.

That YSU team was coached by future Ohio State Head Coach Jim Tressell. I wanted to leave my mark down there.. 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. He and Marjorie Kay spent hundreds of hours serving the Shades Valley community together as co-presidents of the Parent-Teacher-Student-Organization for well over a decade. Frank Nix was a native of Kansas, Alabama. Keymon Steele-Johnson and Joshua McDaniel competed in 6A for the Center Point Eagles. We had a great week of practice and we were able to come out and play fast and physical.. Pinson will be a challenge for the Mounties. We were in all the games late. I was really proud of the reserves. The extra point sailed wide left, and the game was tied at 20 with 4:43 remaining in the contest. The two teams traded punts on their next possessions. The leader of the new offense will be sophomore signal-caller Earl Woods. 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 Going from A.G. Gaston to Valley was a significant change in Moores life. The freshman duo of Williams and Berry scored 9 each.

Leading the offense is Kyle Dickerson. Geordan Clarke played exceptionally well in place of Thomas. In their most recent defeat, the Mounties let the game get away late against an extremely talented Gardendale team led by West Virginia QB commit Will Crowder. Stepping in as a defensive back for the Mounties isnt easy.

Former basketball head coach and defensive coordinator Owen Butts also attended along with long-time assistant Rob Crawford. Holifield, who started playing football at Clay in the 3rd grade, spent his summer working on getting stronger and faster. The PAT failed, and Valley led 6-0. Briarwoods top receiver, Nic Dicen, was injured before the season started. 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. He was drafted in the third round by Philadelphia in 1987. The Mounties put together a run and took a 42-37 lead as the period came to a close. The Mounties lost a heartbreaker in overtime, 35-42, to state champion Vestavia. They are a triple option team and with that comes responsibility. 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. Shades Valley head coach Gary Ferguson was happy with the way his girls played.

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The Greenwave came into the game with a 2-5 record and a loss to Oak Mountain Tuesday night. I thought to myself, that guy can really sing, he said. Copyright 2021 WBRC. The other coaches, Jackie Clayton, Owen Butts, and Jim King. 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.

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. Shades Valleys resurgent season ended with a loss in the playoffs to state runner-up Jesse Lanier. The Offensive Cuff em Player of the Week award goes to Steve Brown. Along with Turner, junior Tyree Hines (29 tackles) is giving the Mounties a spark on defense every week. After Erin Callens returned the kickoff 50 yards, the Mounties drove to the Oxford 14-yard line, but a penalty and sack ended the drive. 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. The 1975 season had an additional highlight.

Sophomore Sephan White added a 23-yard run to the rushing totals. He was the youngest and smallest because he was playing against older kids in 6U pee wee ball for the West End Panthers, says his father, Michael Thomas.

I looked at the stands, and no one left the other night, he added. The Mounties opened the second half with the ball but had to punt after struggling to gain a first down. A carry by Thomas and three consecutive carries by Johnson pushed the ball inside the Tigers ten-yard line. Because of his play in the playoffs, Moore was named Samfords Special Team Player of the Year. He had a great night managing the ball game and doing things right, Nelson said. 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. Pell City once again forced a punt and drew within six points on a 59-yard touchdown pass from Gross to Herring. We both want to run the ball, but we go about it in different ways, said Mitchell. I thank the Lord for it all, Brown said. The Mounties put together a long drive and drew blood first on an 8-yard scamper by junior quarterback Steve Brown as time expired in the first quarter. We are a small-stature team, Howard said. The tight end is a big key to Mitchells offense. The Valley receiving corp continues to improve and is building depth for the upcoming season. I saw Mr. Hancock at the games back then, even though I didnt know who he was at the time,, The 1986 Shades Valley graduate went on to say, As the years progressed, I found myself sitting next to Mr. Hancock in the stands at every game., Hancock found in Paschal a kindred spirit. I observed a coaching staff that is working very hard and truly cares about their kids. Shades Valley was only able to muster 18 yards of total offense in the first half.

Woods was 6 of 11 passing for 96 yards. Shades Valley was unable to move the ball on their next possession. The Mustangs then turned the ball over on downs after driving into Shades Valley territory. Shades Valley received the opening kick of the half. The coaches didnt get rattled. I dont have a bad kid on the team, Nelson said. It was a cool deal, he said. 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. 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.

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Jarvis Houston coaches the defensive backs, David Smith coaches the defensive line, and Chris Wilson leads the linebackers. With the help of a plan his dad designed, consuming over 6,000 calories a day and weight lifting, Tamburello arrived on the Auburn campus bigger and stronger than ever. He rebounded from the early injury and hasnt looked back. Sophomore quarterback JCauis Moore completed 6 of 10 passes for 101 yards. WebShades Valley is proud to have you all representing Mountie Nation! The game was a back-and-forth affair over the next three minutes with the two teams swapping the lead. The Mounties are off this week and will host the Mountain Brook Spartans at home on Sept. 17. He scored a two-point conversion and kicked two extra points.

Damian Gonzalez kicked a 23-yard field goal as the half expired, and the Indians took a 16-0 lead to the locker room.