The Mountie defense forced a punt and drove the ball to the Oxford 12-yard line but again failed to come up with any points. I think the sky is the limit for that kid, and the future is bright for Shades Valley football with him, Nelson said. Shades Valley moved the ball to the Chelsea goal line. The Shades Valley Mounties defeated Stanhope Elmore, 20-13, on the road in Foshee-Henderson Stadium Friday night. Senior linebacker Malique Steele appeared to score on an Eagle fumble recovery. Quarterback Mason Mims hit Judd Syer with a 60-yard strike to take a 31-13 lead with 10:06 in the third quarter. Standout Wedgeworth does. They took a step towards learning how to win tonight.. The Indians got off to a fast start and scored on their first two possessions to take an early 13-0 lead. 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. However, Shades Valleys Rueben Nelson had other plans. Character counts. They have a D1 tailback that has committed to Virginia Tech. Ill always be grateful for him. The Mountie defense continues to improve each week. Coach Jamie Mitchell was extremely proud of his teams performance. Man, Coach Bryant came flying down from the tower and got on them pretty good, said Higginbotham. He then served as a Marine Corp Officer for five years after graduating from Annapolis. Kordelle Steele, Xavion Webb and Sam Waldrop bring good size and athleticism to the tight end position for the Mounties. 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. He also played basketball, baseball, and Newcomb ball for Irondale Middle School.. He worked tirelessly, even after his youngest child graduated, to help the school and students. Pell City forced another Shades Valley punt and got the ball back near the 50-yard line. For Mitchell, who coached his Starkville High and North Little Rock teams to the state championship game six out of the last eight years, he knows the real season begins tonight. He is very aggressive on the field, says his mother, Shay Steele. OFFENSE The Mounties offense in 2020 will look drastically different from last years offense. The two teams played for 22 straight years between 1968 and 1989, with the Mounties going 17-5. 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. 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. He is very kind and very mature, says his mom, Kendora Barnfield. You have got to believe you can win.. I was from Altadena. He is also pleased with the players preparation and mental state thus far. For all the success that Tamburello had in football, family is what hes most excited to talk about. Clay The ClayChalkville Cougars (3-0) jumped out to a big lead early Tuesday night and cruised to a 73-49 win over Shades Valley (2-1). The Mounties overall record stands at 3-6. Valley then ran the clock out to secure the win. A total of 21 players had at least one tackle assist. Smith went 9-11 in his two seasons at Crossville before taking the Shades Valley job. Nelson was happy to escape with a win but sees room for improvement for his young team. The freshman had two big catches for 46 yards, including a 21-yard screen reception in the last drive. A change in the school administration at Shades Valley got Higginbotham thinking about exploring other coaching opportunities. Morris vehicle was struck by a drunk driver. 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. The two teams traded punts over the next two series. Thomas is off to a fast start in accomplishing those goals. Even though his season was cut short, he cherishes his time with his teammates. Richardson was named All-County and All-Over the Mountain at the end of the 1986 season. He was able to scramble out of pressure multiple times to avoid sacks or pick up first downs and gained 25 yards on 7 carries. I thought we did a great job running the football, said offensive coordinator Kyle Dickerson. Richardson had this to say about the teams success, we were a winning team because we had great team effort, great leadership, and we had the mental aspects that a team needs to win., Much credit is given to the 86 team for laying the foundation for the programs incredible run from 1987 through 2000. That move proved to be the right one. With 1:45 remaining in the third period, Allan Cotton capped off a Cougar driven with a one-yard touchdown drive. Kyle DeRamus, Carlos Ford, and Terrence James will be working to see playing time. As a player, that was a no-brainer, Moore said. Ford is considering his options after school. The offense line is adjusting to the loss of Caleb Price. 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. Higginbotham was 15-2 against the school he led to the 1975 state championship. Tyree Hines continues to play exceptional football in the secondary for the Mounties. A lot went right for us Friday night finally, said Mitchell. A visit with a college football legend cemented his decision to attend Samford instead of UTC. Shades Valley takes on Auburn this Saturday and Clay-Chalkville faces Pell City Thursday night. I wouldnt be here if I didnt think we could win, said Mitchell. Weve got to get better and get better fast.. It was a game in which the Mounties were able to play a lot of players. Senior Kendorius Turner (26 tackles) has been very, very positive and helpful in developing a young defense, Hannah said. The talented 62 defensive back, who his mom, Angel Mahand, calls the humble beast had a busy summer. Reebals is averaging almost 7 yards a carry and has scored seven touchdowns. That decision allowed him to play big-time college football in the PAC-10 and get a degree from one of the top academic universities in the nation. We were up big and allowed them to creep backthats a sign of youth and inexperience.. This was an opportunity for graduates of the school to come together, said organizer John Goolsby. The Shades Valley football team welcomed Midfield and Oxford into Frank Nix Stadium Thursday. This game will be won up front. Teren Moore, a junior, will start at the right guard position. We just cant continue to give up big playsweve got to get eleven men to the football, and thats something we are going to continue to work on in practice, Nelson said. Holifield wont be finished competing when the football season ends. Sophomore JCaius Moore got the start at quarterback. On first down, a penalty backed Shades Valley up 5 yards. The PAT was blocked, and the Tigers led 28-22. The game against Huffman kicks off at 7pm and can be seen on the NFHS Network. Shades Valley was unable to generate any offense and was forces to punt the ball away on their first series. The Mustangs struck quickly on a 48-yard strike from Jacob Bryant to Jackson Thomas. Tyler played good ball for uswe need those two to keep doing what they are doing and inspire other guys, Nelson said. With 11:16 remaining in the half, the Mounties extended their lead to 14-3 on a 41-yard completion to Christian Thomas from Steve Brown. Region 6 is possibly the most challenging region in the state, with the region teams winning five consecutive state titles. However, neither team could generate any offense, and the two teams headed to the fourth quarter with the Eagles holding a 36-0 lead. Mitchell went on to say, I want these kids to be able to make the play-offs and experience that environment. Our guys are responding well to the adversity, said defensive coordinator Justin Hannah. Chelsea then took over at their 1-yard line and marched 99 yards for a touchdown just before the half. JCaius Moore continues to gain confidence each week. His schemes allowed senior Louie accounted for approximately 7,900 yards of total offense and was responsible for 90 touchdowns starting at quarterback for three seasons. Shades Valley first played Mountain Brook in 1968. Tyler Braden and newcomer JaMarius Dismuke coach the offensive line. For Jacob Mahand, his senior football season is extra special. Unfortunately, Shades Valley, at this point, does not have the business support or civic support that other schools garner. We had our shots. The Mountie defense rose to the occasion and held the Tigers out of the endzone on their next possession. By . The Mountie defense held, and the Tigers threw two incompletions in a row to end the half. The two-point conversion attempt failed with an interception by Jacob Mahand. Boys V . Bowden would become the head coach of the Auburn Tigers a few years later. Coach Jamie Mitchell is working hard to correct those lapses in execution that have plagued his team. I walked out there and looked across the field at the crimson line of Alabama. Their incredible season came to an end in the freezing Ohio rain to eventual champion Youngstown State. The departure of Jamie Mitchell to Hillcrest High School caused the players to have to adjust to a new coach and a new system for the second time in two years. Former basketball head coach and defensive coordinator Owen Butts also attended along with long-time assistant Rob Crawford. The Mounties travel to face Cullman in the first round next Friday night. The Mountie defense once again forced an Eagle punt. These schools are not connected, but are linked together for classification for competition in the Alabama High School Athletic Association. Hes stepped up in other ways by helping the other running backs at practice with reading the linebackers, accelerating through the hole, and having great ball security., Even though Thomas has missed the last two games, his season goals are still attainable. He missed sharing the football field with his friends, so he decided to play again during his senior year, said his mother, Bridget Thomas. Higginbothams final Shades Valley team in 1998 went 12-2, won the region title, and advanced to the semi-finals. He was close to signing with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. 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. The kids didnt get rattled. He kicked every one of the linemen in their tails with those boots. It was a good win and the kids are still learning, said Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson. Bessemer City held a 14-7 lead with 1:39 remaining in the half after the successful PAT. Before fall camp started, his familys apartment caught fire. Fairfield ripped off an 80-yard run, but a penalty backed the Tigers up to the Valley 40-yard line. The pass was ruled incomplete, and the scoring drive continued. Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson singled out sophomore JiQuez Daniel, who had ten receptions and four scores. The two Mahands spend Friday nights trying to shut the opposing offenses down. They were 5-0, had just beaten Penn State, and were ranked number one or two in the nation, he said. Christian Thomas sealed the victory with a darting 26-yard run for a first down. The coaches and teachers were great. Richardsons Eagles have found success in the early years of the program. One contributor to the loss of momentum was a season-ending injury to senior lineman Caleb Price. It is what you say to support the coaches and what you dont say. The Mounties got an up-close look at one of the best teams in the state last Friday night. The Mounties are off this week and will host the Mountain Brook Spartans at home on Sept. 17. The drive reached the 10-yard line, but the Mounties could not come away with any points and headed to the locker room trailing 36-0. Buy newspaper front pages, poster and more. David Robles also made All-State with a 9th place finish, and Houston Colley finished in 44th place. Talented senior running back Luke Reebals is a hard runner with speed and good hands. Their left tackle is committed to North Texas. Coach Mitchell, who has 31 years of coaching experience, 215 wins and two state championships, believes the Mounties can turn around the second half of the season and make a run at the play-offs despite having some key injuries. Malique is a good football player with the potential to play at the college level, he said. 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. Returning kicker Wullman Guerrero has a strong leg, will handle the kick-off, placekicking and punting duties. On first and fifteen, Christian Thomas took a direct snap and scored on a 17-yard run up the middle of the Viking defense. We know what we are up against. 220 likes. Ogilvie would later team up with Higginbothams former quarterback at Banks, Jeff Rutledge, in the backfield of Alabamas 1978 national Championship team. Shades Valley Football Schedule OVERALL 5-4 0.56 Win % REGION 2-4 5th 6A Region 6 HOME2-2 AWAY3-2 NEUTRAL0-0 PF189 PA266 STREAK2L Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Thats something that Shades Valley set me up for and put me in that position, he said. We just couldnt capitalize on them, said Nelson. Shades Valley mounted two more drives to the 36-yard line and inside the 10-yard line but could not score. The senior wide receiver had 209 yards rushing on eight carries and four touchdowns. Months went by. There is no doubt that Frank Nix would have approved of the hiring of Coach Mitchell and loved Mitchells philosophy of building a football team. We have to learn how to close teams out, said Valley head coach Audwin Howard. Malique Steele will play the Star position when needed. Linebacker Kordell Steele will see time at tight end, and defensive back Jacob Mahand will get snaps at the wideout position. He rushed for 85 yards Friday night and had 56 receiving yards. The PAT was successful, and Valley held a 14-6 lead with 3:53 remaining in the first quarter. Nelson likes the challenge of returning Shades Valley to their winning ways. Freshman Bralen Hart ran for 118 yards. Offensively, the Mounties hit four three-point shots in the period: a pair by JaMarcus Jackson and one by Jeremiah Williams and Carter Berry. Kendarius doesnt mind being whatever piece of the puzzle we need him to be, said Pope. Football is an emotional game, and you have to play a complete game when you go up two scores, not five just minutes.. Fairfield received the second halfs opening kick and began their first drive from their 26-yard line. The quiet and hard working Roderick Craig joined the football team for his senior year. Hancock told me about many of the games he attended. Kaleb has been the most consistent guy for us all year with his play.. All applications must be postmarked by February 14, 2023. The Mounties rolled up 436 yards against a well-coached Briarwood defense. Junior running back Jordan Pearson, who missed the Briarwood game due to an injury, had 191 rushing yard and three touchdowns. He currently has interest from UCF, Austin Peay, Shorter, and Faulkner. Coach Dye and the Auburn Tigers were to be his future. The Mounties will be looking for their first playoff win since Nov. 9, 2017. What is new is almost everything surrounding the once-proud program. I love the aspirations that he has for life.. Mitchell most recently coached at North Little Rock High School, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The Mounties led with 4:36 left in the game. LB - Ethan Johnson (Shades Valley) LB - Hunter Jones (Hewitt Trussville) DB - A'mon Lane (Moody) DB - TJ Metcalf (Pinson) DB - CJ Douglas (Leeds) DB - Rickey Gibson (Hewitt Trussville) P -. You can read more about Wuilman Guerrero here: https://svmounties.com/2021/10/13/from-el-salvador-to-irondale-a-kickers-journey/. 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