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. On the Mounties next series, quarterback Steve Brown connected with Kordae Harper for a 70-yard gain to the Eagles 8-yard line. Coach Higginbotham was born into a football family. 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. Receiver Mario Comprom caught all 6 of Clays completions and tallied 78 yards and scored two touchdowns. Backup quarterback Marlon Compton threw three touchdown passes and rushed for 112 yards and scored once on the ground. The Mountie win sets up a critical region clash against the Chelsea Hornets on the road this Friday night. "I had no idea any of this was coming until we had a 3:20 meeting on Monday afternoon," Smith said. Tyree Hines continues to play exceptional football in the secondary for the Mounties. The Shades Valley offense scored 27 points and rolled up 333 yards on the ground against Vestavia. I really believe this can grow and cultivate support from so many that couldnt make it this weekend, said Tamburello. The Mounties have faced the Rebels every year since 1975. The Tigers got the ball on their 39-yard line with 2:54 remaining. Marlon Compton completed a 7-yard pass to Mario Craver for a touchdown with 2:40 remaining in the quarter. As I previously mentioned, a staff that is fully capable of getting the team to the next level. Kendarius stepped up, Howard said. A history ofShades ValleyMountiesfootball book is now available. Location:6100 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL 35210 Cullman is undefeated at home. Micah Thomas decided to lace up the football cleats and snap on the chin strap one more time. The kids, overall, are learning how to compete on both sides of the ball, he said. His weight was up to 260 pounds, almost 60 pounds heavier than his playing weight as a Mountie. That move proved to be the right one. Your Home For Shades Valley Mountie Football and Boys Basketball News. Shades Valley High School (SVHS) is a four-year public secondary school in the Birmingham, Alabama suburb of Irondale. The school was established in 1948 near Homewood and moved to its present location in 1996. . I understand there is an entire generation of fans that cant imagine Shades Valley dominating the teams on their schedule, winning region titles, and playing for state championships. We now have834teams & 188,070games on AHSFHS.org. I am the head football coach, and I have to find a way to put points on the board, Nelson said. Frank Nix was a native of Kansas, Alabama. It was so much bigger than the money, Goolsby said. We have practiced well and are looking to play our very best game against Woodlawn.. 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 I think we are trending in the right direction.. Win or lose, the Mounties will play hard. The Shades Valley girls defeated the Clay-Chalkville girls 54-51 earlier in the evening. Thomas wants to leave his mark on the Shades Valley program. I was not surprised when he told me he was taking all AP classes.. Dates: Friday, October 14, 2022. Please contact Belmont studios at 205-403-4020 orwww.belmontstudios.com to book your Senior Portrait! Their left tackle is committed to North Texas. Colors:Cardinal & Black He also rushed for a touchdown. Tyler Braden and newcomer JaMarius Dismuke coach the offensive line. The Mounties offensive line is starting to gel. 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 Valley lead was cut to 35-20 on a five-yard quarterback keeper and successful two-point conversion with 3:13 remaining. The fourth quarter was all Clay, and the Cougars pulled away to a big win, largely on the experience of their seven seniors and two juniors. I want to give myself the best opportunities for my life, he said. 1996-Forfeits 2 games due to AHSAA Sanctions. Prior to doing so, the school had posted a need for a game opponent online. Briarwood, capitalizing on costly Mountie mistakes, scored two touchdowns in the span of 82 seconds. Orlando Lowman is slated to start in Prices spot. Thomas has set some lofty goals for himself and his teammates this season. These schools are not connected, but are linked together for classification for competition in the Alabama High School Athletic Association. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube . Sophomore Lauren Lindsey led the Mounties. Shades Valley led 7-3 with 36 seconds remaining in the quarter. We have to learn how to close teams out, said Valley head coach Audwin Howard. Jimbo Fisher is the current head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies. This was the first step in mobilizing the alumni base, possibly the largest in the city, to support Coach Nelsons program. With 1:45 remaining in the third period, Allan Cotton capped off a Cougar driven with a one-yard touchdown drive. The Mounties are off this week and will host the Mountain Brook Spartans at home on Sept. 17. Shades Valley has never had the community that other schools enjoy. Chat Fans 0 Boys Varsity Football Aug 27, 2021 @ 5:00 pm Add Photo/Video Post Away Team S S Shades Valley Mounties Irondale, AL Home Team P P Pinson Valley Indians Pinson, AL Box Score Shades Valley The third-ranked Indians are loaded on offense and defense. Valley was able to open a 13-0 lead on two Steve Brown passes to Christian Thomas for scores of 37 and 32 yards in the first quarter. It all started with Shades Valley and Coach Higginbotham. Saxon had five tackles (one for a loss) and three sacks. The 2020 edition of the Mounties play host to 8th ranked Clay-Chalkville to open the season. Will you please consider helping out the Mountie football program? Woods is a talented playmaker with experience and a lot of potential. The Mounties and the Indians met previously in the second game of the year. The Rebels entered halftime with a 3-0 lead over the Mounties. Many grads from the old school never stepped foot on the Irondale campus; we wanted this event, in part, to begin bridging the two.. Baniko Harley will lead the offense while Kordell Jackson will head up the defensive unit. Shades Valley has an extremely nice stadium and field. Irondales Richardson was an extremely talented and explosive player at Shades Valley. Mahand expects to play defensive back in college. Rueben Nelson became the 22nd head coach in the schools 100-year history earlier this year. We lost our starting right tackle right before the game Friday night and went into it with one lineman that had any real playing experience., Although the Mounties were unable to score, they had opportunities in the red zone multiple times. Learning coaching under Bryant was an excellent experience for Higginbotham and accelerated his learning curve. 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. I would like to be remembered as a loyal teammate who was not ashamed to be himself, someone who had a lot of love for his brothers and would do anything for them, he said. The Eagles powerful offense was led by senior running back Troy Bruce, Jr. Bruce came into the game averaging 147 yards per game and having scored 14 touchdowns. It is another tough schedule for Shades Valley. I look back at all the football and things Ive experienced, and I always tip my hat to Coach Higginbotham. Unfortunately, an injury during his senior season in 1995 cut his playing career short. He is coachable, has a positive attitude, is respectful, but most of all, I see his work ethic.. Shades Valleys offense went on a six-play 85-yard drive and scored on an 11-yard pass from Brown to JiQuez Daniel. There was never a question that Malique Steele would be a Shades Valley athlete. We are behind other schools in our area. I walked out there and looked across the field at the crimson line of Alabama. Hes the heart and soul of our team, said Clay head coach Chris Richardson. He is probably our leading tackler from the secondary. I love the hitting and tackling part the most, said Tolbert. A huge three-pointer by the Cougars Victor Odiari, 8 points, pulled Clay to within one, 60-59, with 61 seconds to go. If you are a fan of Shades Valley athletics, you are probably not a stranger to the Shades Valley Mounties Athletic News page on Facebook or svmounties on Twitter. Tyler Addie made the biggest defensive play of the night. Every task he completed might have taken more time and effort, but he had the philosophy that if you do a good job the first go around, the less likely you have to redo the task, wrote Higginbotham of Nix. Even when I came to high school, I was kicking with offensive lineman cleats like in middle school!. His 23-yard reception kept the game-winning drive alive. Leonard thought his time on the football field was over, but Rueben Nelson had an idea that the big senior could help the Mounties. I observed a group of freshmen and sophomores that will soon become upperclassmen. He is trying so hard. The time has come to take ownership of the school and the football program. I would say we are an older group, but not with a ton of playing experience. 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. Robert Nelson, Jr. returns as the defensive line coach. The young head coach knew there was an opportunity to be successful at the affluent Birmingham suburban school. Its not just a cliche that a team has to play well in all three phases of the game to win. Weve just got to get better, he said. 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. Coach Jamie Mitchell was extremely proud of his teams performance. Nelson is looking forward to hitting the reset button. We will keep working; our best basketball is ahead of us, said Howard. Kim Steele was a standout player on the Shades Valley varsity basketball team for four years. The Shades Valley football program is in the process of growing. SCHEDULE The Mounties find themselves playing two teams they have never faced before in Briarwood and Chelsea. I was from Altadena. My favorite football memory was hanging out with the team after a hard practice or workout, he said. OXFORD The Shades Valley Mounties lost to the Oxford Yellow Jackets on the road 45-13 in Region 6 play. The Valley defense stiffened and got a big sack by Malique Steele on 4th down. The athletic complex was named in his memory on October 24, 1997. It is a cliche, but the most significant improvement for a football team is between weeks one and two. The Mounties finish the season with a 5-4 record and the first winning season in five years. Shades Valley cornerback Kendall Odom came up with the interception on the two-point conversion attempt. I want to be remembered as a team member that turned the Shades Valley culture around and put the program on the good track; the way they used to be, he said. Nutrislice is the leading provider of digital menus, signage, and ordering software. The Tiger defense stiffened and sacked Brown on fourth down and took possession of the ball. This Friday night Valley will square off with a well-coached, talented, and undefeated Briarwood team on the road in a Region 5 matchup. The Mounties dropped a non-region game this past Friday night to long-time rival Vestavia. The offense line is adjusting to the loss of Caleb Price. Last years starter, Earl Woods, transferred to Hueytown High School. They took a step towards learning how to win tonight.. Coach Higg turned out to be correct. We were all the way from Bessemer to Irondale with our kids, and it was so rewarding to get them to play together when they sometimes didnt really know each other when practice started., Despite the geographical challenges, the Mounties thrived, particularly from 1987 to 1998. The application is currently closed for the spring semester. Steele, Webb, and senior Cameron Harris had a tackle for a loss, as did freshman Derice Johnson. He has been in Real Estate in Birmingham for almost twenty years. Sometimes its the hidden stuff in there, said Mitchell. Jacai is extreme smart, well rounded and calm, said his mom, Jenece Wedgeworth. One of the most disappointing things for a player is losing their senior year. For two and a half years he worked hard as the co-chair of the athletic facilities steering committee to bring his vision of Mountie athletics to life at the Irondale campus. Mitchell replaces coach David Partridge who led Shades Valley to a 5-7 record last season. Until then, Thomas will continue to make the 2022 Mounties a better team on and off the field. The game was a scoreless affair until Gardendale scored before the half. Home kickoff time: 7:00 p.m. There were doubters though and they seemed to be right after the Spartans won only a single game that first year. 99.9% Complete. This is the second half of the 2005 Homewood vs Shades Valley high school football game. Moore continues to develop and grow in each game. Shades Valley will host Pell City in another Region 6 matchup. Etheridges recovery came after he sacked the Chelsea quarterback and stripped the ball. With 3:40 remaining senior receiver Christian Thomas took a short pass from Brown, made one tackler miss, and went untouched up the middle for a 29-yard touchdown. The Panthers onside kick failed, and the Mounties picked up a key first down on a scramble by Brown on 3rd down. Briarwoods top receiver, Nic Dicen, was injured before the season started. After the Bearcats marched 80 yards for a score on their first drive, the Mounties defense stiffened and held Cullman to 92 rushing yards the rest of the game. Clay held a 33-20 lead at the break. The Mountie defense continues to improve each week. He taught us to love Valley. Valley led 7-6 after the successful PAT by Jair Aguilar with 9:49 in the first quarter. He generously gave his time, energy and resources to Shades Valley athletics (as he did to Cahaba Heights and numerous schools and parks across the entire city of Birmingham). The pass was ruled incomplete, and the scoring drive continued. We just couldnt capitalize on them, said Nelson. Head coach George Bates was excited about the win. Kendarius doesnt mind being whatever piece of the puzzle we need him to be, said Pope. 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. Programs such as the Birmingham Sports Academy give players the opportunity to improve academically and athletically without losing a year of collegiate eligibility. We want to take what the defense gives us, Nelson added. It felt incredible to be at State with my teammates, and Im proud of all of them and the other runners.. On first down, a penalty backed Shades Valley up 5 yards. 1.Shades Valley Football Schedule - Birmingham - MaxPreps; 2.Shades Valley High School (Birmingham, AL) Varsity Football; 3.Schedule - Shades Valley Mounties Football - Birmingham, AL; 4.Shades Valley Football History - AHSFHS.org; 5.Shades Valley FB (@ShadesValleyFB) / Twitter; 6.Shades Valley Mounties (@svmounties) / Twitter High school booster club.. Events, football games, fundraiser Community Rules Talented senior running back Luke Reebals is a hard runner with speed and good hands. The Mounties dropped their second game of the year last Friday night to the 2nd ranked Indians of Pinson Valley. Our kids benefited from playing those opponentsit was a brutal gauntlet of games to play, but mentally I believe we have come out on the other side, he said. Im proud of all of them, and I thank God for the opportunity to get a win. Hes just a sophomore and we think he is going to be exceptional for ushe did a great job, said Mitchell. All those guys up there are really good thinkers, Mitchell said. He told me that I would come in and have an opportunity to play at linebacker right away. Senior quarterback Jabari Collier converted the two-point conversion, and the Eagles led 8-0 before most fans were in their seats. Pell City forced another Shades Valley punt and got the ball back near the 50-yard line. Thankful for the kicker from El Salvador that fell in love with a different type of football. Brian Moore wasnt exactly sure what to expect when he entered Shades Valley as a sophomore in the fall of 1985. Week after week, our defense is making stops, and we are creating turnovers. He kicked every one of the linemen in their tails with those boots. I am excited to see him reach his potential this season and become a big-time player for the defense.. Valley was able to put together a scoring drive just before halftime. Former Mountie head coach Bill Smith leads the Vikings. The quiet and hard working Roderick Craig joined the football team for his senior year. He left Cal to coach at Berkeley High School in 1997 and 1998. On second and goal, senior defensive back Jacob Mahand intercepted a Huffman pass and returned it 100 yards for a touchdown. I believe we will, he added. Smith's knowledge of the spread offense and his track record should make him an interesting candidate for any jobs that open up over the remainder of the offseason. I just want to leave a positive impact in all that I do, he said. The Mounties could not get into a rhythm due to turnovers and penalties. Quarterback Mason Mims hit Judd Syer with a 60-yard strike to take a 31-13 lead with 10:06 in the third quarter. One of the reasons he wanted to play his senior year is this is his last chance to accomplish something he wanted to, said Wallace. The tough non-area schedule will pay off for the young Mounties later in the season. on Mounties Enter Season Tonight With New Leader, on Mounties Have Playoffs In Sight After Win Against Chelsea, on Mounties Now Control Their Playoff Destiny, on Mounties Remain Optimistic Despite Loss To Lions, on Shades Valley Takes On #6 Ranked Pinson Valley In Week 2. on Mounties Deliver #1 Play In The Nation! The Mountie defense once again came up with big plays. He was so good to me. I loved playing for him and all of the coaches and my teammates. The PAT was good and the score stood at 20-36. It is what you say to support the coaches and what you dont say. They have two or three other guys on defense with multiple offers that just havent committed yet, said Mitchell. Johnson had 16 tackles, a fumble recovery and one rushing touchdown. The loss dropped Valley to 1-4 on the year. When he registered for his senior year, I told Zayden to take some easy classes, his mom, Mimi Leonard, said. Shades Valley will face Mountain Brook, Woodlawn, and Pell City in Area 10 play. JCaius Moore continues to gain confidence each week. The Mounties took the opening kickoff but could not pick up the first down and had to punt. Former astronaut visits Chalkville Elementary School, Jefferson Co. Board of Ed. Guerrero said the first thing his mother asked him after telling her he wanted to play this strange new game was, How are you going to play this sport if you dont understand anything?, I started playing offensive line, defensive line, and kicking, he said. The 6A #4 ranked Spartans rolled up 366 yards of total offense. Community Rules Shades Valley went 11-3 in 1999. For the Mounties to make the playoffs, Chelsea and Pelham must win. 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. We understood playing as a team, and most of our guys played both ways, he said. He has a 4.1 GPA and is in the top 10 in his class. Mrs. Brown is a woman of great faith and believes in helping others. For Rashad Morris, a starting offensive lineman, the season came to a premature end on September 9th. The future is bright for the IB student from Pleasant Grove. That's the last time the school posted a better record than Smith's 10-2 season in 2013 or his 9-3 team in 2014. JCaius Moore or Jacari Wedgworth will get the start. On first down, Christian Thomas took a screen pass from Brown and scored on a physical 10-yard run to end the game. 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. Copyright 2021 WBRC. Clay finishes rhe regular season with an 8-1 recod (6-0 Region), We won three games last year, and we won five this year, said Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson. We got off to a slow start, said Shades Valley head coach Audwin Howard. This time the Mounties came away with a 62-59 win at home. After graduation he served in the United States Army from 1965-67 with a tour in Vietnam. Time: In Progress. The Mounties will be looking for their first playoff win since Nov. 9, 2017. Thomas plays second base and outfield for the Mountie baseball team. It drew only one call from a potential in-state opponent. I wanted to leave my mark down there.. All these kids are good. 11 talking about this. Senior Karr Staggs moves from the defensive side of the ball to the right guard spot. Senior cornerback Jacob Mahand will lead the secondary from one corner while Erin Callens will man the other corner. However, Shades Valleys Rueben Nelson had other plans. All three of the Shades Valley losses have been to 6A top-10 teams. That got my juices flowing, and I ended up going over and talking to the coaches, Richardson said. He ranks number two in the state, only behind Spence McCraken, with 19 region/area championships. If we are going to play the sport, we are going to play it with the utmost sportsmanship, and we are going to build charactercharacter still matters.. It took his lineman some time to adjust to the move away from a zone blocking scheme to a new power blocking one. The PAT was good, and Clay led 26-0 with 10:31 remaining. The talented 62 defensive back, who his mom, Angel Mahand, calls the humble beast had a busy summer. The first quarter was a defensive affair, with both teams trading punts and unable to get on the scoreboard. 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. I want to make it known to everyone who doubted Shades Valley that we are fully capable of being a dominating team.. We want to be multiple and want to spread things out, Nelson said. Erin Callens will return kickoffs with Thomas. The Defensive Headhunter Player of the Week award goes to Ethan Johnson. Tyree Hines had a great game last week, Nelson said. Shades Valley broke the tie with a pair of free throws by Crawford that pushed the Mountie lead to 56-54 with 3:03 to play. It's a surprising development in the annual coaching carousel given his track record since taking over the program in 2011. The Lions secondary had no answer for speedy wide receiver Al Weathers IV. View menus online or with the Nutrislice app. Richardson was a big-play threat for the Mounties whenever he touched the ball. Wullman Guerrero, a talented kicker with a strong leg, will handle the kick-off, placekicking, and punting duties. The Jefferson County Board of Education is committed to ensuring all information placed on its public website is accessible to individuals with disabilities. On second down, junior cornerback Kendall Odom broke up a pass in the endzone. Next the hold. The Mounties began a drive from their own 23 with 6:02 remaining in the game and went to work. Thomas began the 2022 season as the Mounties starting running back. The football team has won over 500 games all-time, which is the second most all-time wins for any team in Jefferson County. Steele has loved the game of football ever since he stepped on the little league fields in Center Point. The Mounties move to 4-1 and will host Center Point in an important region contest next week at Frank Nix Stadium. Mitchells philosophy is you must run the ball and stop the run to be successful in high school football. If you can help someone or make a change, why not go for it?. They will be pumped up and play us hard. The Mounties strong ground game allowed the play-action pass to have some success. Junior Kendorius Turner and seniors Jamari Scott and senior Mitchell Etheridge, III had fumble recoveries for the Mounties. Towards learning how to compete on both sides of the year last night! 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