The Mounties finish the season with a 5-4 record and the first winning season in five years. Sign In. My goal for this year is to win State, but Im pretty sure thats everybodys goal, he said. Wes Ellison, Russ Lachina, Jacob Mullinax and Garrett Yokeley scored points with Teer. Will you please help to return the Mounties to being the team that NO ONE wants to play? The offensive line did an incredible job Friday night, said Mitchell. Ill be married to Katy thirty-three years in February, he said. The senior-laden Cougars raced out to a 21-2 lead at the end of the first period. Woodlawn outscored the Mounties 24-13 over the last 8 minutes to cut the final Valley lead to 11 points. The cost for the new stadium in the early-90s was a million dollars. He was the first head coach of the Alabama team in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game and coached the team a second time as well. Former basketball head coach and defensive coordinator Owen Butts also attended along with long-time assistant Rob Crawford. Former basketball head coach and defensive coordinator Owen Butts also attended along with long-time assistant Rob Crawford. 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. Jimbo Fisher is the current head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies. He let me explain my reasons. I prefer to play corner because thats the position that I am most skilled, he said. Principal Sarhaan has come in with the belief that success starts in the classroomacademics are first, said Nelson. Moore continues to develop and grow in each game. The Valley defense rose to the occasion and held them out of the end zone. If that mantra ever fit anyone, it is Ford. He is probably our leading tackler from the secondary. Sophomore Tyree Hines will man the other corner. Kendarius doesnt mind being whatever piece of the puzzle we need him to be, said Pope. Valley then ran the clock out to secure the win. I wouldnt be here if I didnt think we could win, said Mitchell. My personal goals are to have a 100-plus tackle season, 10-plus sacks, 5- plus interceptions, 20-plus tackles for loss, 5- plus touchdowns, and 15-plus receptions. When the old man visited the gifted center at his home in Birmingham, Tamburello thanked Bryant with all his heart, and said it was a dream of his to shake the great mans hand and have the opportunity to go to Alabama and play football. In 1986 he was named the SECs lineman of the year and a team captain. On third down, Carterius Ford got a finger on the ball and forced an incompletion. They beat us in every aspect of the game, and we just have to get better., Center Point hosts Pinson Valley in another huge region game next week. The coaches and teachers were great. IRONDALE, Alabama -- Bill Smith has resigned as the head football coach at Shades Valley. Shades Valley had not qualified more than three runners in a season since 1997. 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.. They have a very good offensive linethey have some good guys up there. I gave 100 percent for him every day.. We werent very good our first two years but had a lot of success our last twowe were trailblazers that set the standard at both places, Moore said. Brian B.Moe Moore, on Where Are They Now? The freshman had two big catches for 46 yards, including a 21-yard screen reception in the last drive. IRONDALE Shades Valley hosted Region 6 foe Huffman in the seasons first home game at Frank Nix Stadium. Coach Nelson knows that hes ultimately judged by what the scoreboard says. Dates: Friday, October 21, 2022. Pre-K applications will be available from Sunday, January 15, 2023 to Sunday, February 26, 2023. Huffman moved the ball to the Valley 5-yard line but fumbled the ball. The Cougars home stands, which came from the old Shades Valley campus in Homewood, were filled with red and black for 47 seasons and many of the programs 536 wins. We are dressing out 50 players while others are dressing out 100, Nelson said. Roderick is a player that always places the team first, Pope said. Their head coach, Buddy Nix, told me that I would come in, redshirt, and then get to play my second year, he said. Kordelle Steele and senior Xavion Webb each added six total tackles. Home kickoff time: 7:00 p.m. The Lions come into the game with a #3 ranking in 6A. He is very aggressive on the field, says his mother, Shay Steele. As a unit, the defense has to swarm to the ball, play as a unit,Nelson said. prior written permission of Advance Local. Senior Jacob Mahand blocked the Tiger punt, and fellow senior Malique Steele recovered it at Bessemers 26-yard line. On the field, they have played in the league championship game for the last four years. Mountie quarterback Steve Brown, playing safety, recovered the ball with 7:06 remaining in the third quarter. A Shades Valley win, coupled with a Briarwood win over Homewood, will lock up third place in the region for Shades Valley. The football program has achieved just one winning season in the previous 10 years before his arrival. 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. Jamie Mitchell was picked as the top candidate to lead the Mounties in the 2020 season. The Mounties play host to Pinson Valley tonight at 7 PM. Time: In Progress. I would say we are an older group, but not with a ton of playing experience. It's a surprising development in the annual coaching carousel given his track record since taking over the program in 2011. Ill do anything for this team., The first steps to cementing that legacy will be taken this Friday night when the Mounties travel to Stanhope Elmore. The 2022 edition of the Shades Valley Mounties got their first taste of competition today. The Mounties still managed to win a first-round state playoff game after losing Louie in the midst of their preparation for the first week of the playoffs. JCaius Moore continues to gain confidence each week. Woods is a talented playmaker with experience and a lot of potential. The Mounties will be looking for their first playoff win since Nov. 9, 2017. That hard work paid off for him. After the successful PAT, Center Point led 29-0. As we dive into region play, we will be ready to play fast and more physical, he said. The Mounties began a drive from their own 23 with 6:02 remaining in the game and went to work. The Mounties led 7-0 with 7:39 remaining in the first period after the Jair Aguilar PAT. Two-time Auburn All-American and NFL veteran Ben Tamburello played for Higginbotham at Shades Valley in the early 80s. It happened against Mountain Brook, it happened against Briarwood, it happened against Pinson Valley late in the game, said Mitchell. 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. Thats typical of Holifield, who helps his teammates academically and at home with his two younger sisters. The Indians defense stiffened and on fourth down, Pinsons Thomas Metcalf intercepted Browns pass in the end zone with 4:30 remaining in the third quarter. Kendorius Turner and Caleel Holifield added eight total tackles. He is also pleased with the players preparation and mental state thus far. 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.. The Mounties will play host to their long-time rival and current Region 5 foe Mountain Brook. Sam Shades Indians are coming off a loss to 7A number 4 ranked Hewitt-Trussville last week. This time the Mounties came away with a 62-59 win at home. I think the kids are starting to understand the magnitude of where we are, said Head Coach Jamie Mitchell. Admission: $7.00 The kid is a hard worker, and I cant say enough good things about him. Nelson believes that Guerrero is the best kicker in the area and deserves a chance at the next level. Off the field, they have helped numerous players find spots on college rosters. 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. At that moment, the kid from El Salvador was living the American dream in Irondale, Alabama. The Mounties finally got on the board with 8:05 reminding in the game with a 9-yard strike from Brown to Kordae Harper. Junior Kendorius Turner and seniors Jamari Scott and senior Mitchell Etheridge, III had fumble recoveries for the Mounties. Bruce was pleased with his performance. Christian Thomas was the Mounties leading receiver with three receptions for 59 yards. Since then, there have been multiple injuries and some departures from the group along the front. On Bessemers next possession, the Tigers converted a third and ten with a 40-yard pass. At any given time, he can make a highlight reel, rather its on offense, special teams, or defense, says Shades Valley offensive coordinator Baniko Harley. Marlen Sewell, an extremely talented 6-foot-2, 185-pound cornerback, who holds an offer from Big XII team Kansas, leads the secondary. 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. After nine years at Ramsay High School in Birmingham, Nelson compiled a 74-36 overall record, with five seasons with at least 10 victories, including a 6A State Championship in 2016. The drive came to an end when Brown threw an interception at the goal line with 39 seconds remaining in the first quarter. There is just something about the contact that I love., Defensive line coach Robert Nelson, Jr. has been pleased with Tolberts play this season. Tyler played good ball for uswe need those two to keep doing what they are doing and inspire other guys, Nelson said. Kaleb Tolbert, who started playing football when he was five years old, is one of those guys. Furthermore, Valleys special teams, which had been a strength through the seasons first three games, took a step backward. Fairfield converted the two-point conversion, and the game was knotted at 14. Standout Wedgeworth does. I have such fond memories of them. Smith, who punted for coach Bill Curry at Alabama, led the program from a 1-9 record on the field in 2011 to a playoff spot in 2012. The 1975 season had an additional highlight. C.T. The extra point was blocked, and Valley held a 20-14 lead with 11:42 remaining in the game. 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. I want to thank everyone for coming out and supporting our kids and for their generous donations, he said. Junior Steve Brown, a Ramsay transfer, will lead the Mountie offense. 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. Marlon Compton completed a 7-yard pass to Mario Craver for a touchdown with 2:40 remaining in the quarter. Shades Valley & Hueytownhave played 66 games. Mitchell added, we are going to have to play good solid football. Sport. Against Springville, he came up with a diving, highlight-worthy, over-the-shoulder catch for a touchdown. He is a competitor and a great player. Hines had one fumble recovery Friday night. Its not just a cliche that a team has to play well in all three phases of the game to win. He takes football very seriously. Hes a great young man on the field and in the classroom., Jacari has been an awesome athlete for us, said Pope. He has yet to throw an interception this season. For over fifty years, Shades Valley was THE premiere program among Jefferson County schools. The busted coverage killed us and drained our momentum, said Shades Valley defensive coordinator Justin Hannah. Christian Thomas added seven total stops. The Mounties travel to Pell City Tuesday night for another region game at 7:30. We have chosen to publish He was looking forward to playing his senior year. Im extremely proud of the guys for fighting to the end. The game against Huffman kicks off at 7pm and can be seen on the NFHS Network. The next time you are at a Mountie football game, take a look up high in the stands. Senior wide receiver Christian Thomas had an outstanding performance for the Mounties. The PAT failed again, and the Cougars extended the lead to 19-0. He had also been a successful offensive coordinator at several other programs, including a stint in Georgia. That group has now had three games together. He first landed at his alma mater, coaching at Shades Valley for the 2001 season. Coach Yeagers teams are extremely well-coached and physical. He was thrust into the starting position and has not shyed away from it, Nelson said of his sophomore quarterback. Wuilman is a great kid, he said. Sure. The Mounties host the Homewood Patriots (5-1, 3-0) this Friday night in a critical region matchup at Frank Nix Stadium. Thomas, filling in for an unavailable Jair Aguilar, kicked the PAT and the Mounties led 7-0. In 2018 Richardson started his own prep program, Birmingham Sports Academy. The addition of standout junior Ethan Johnson is a significant addition. Leonard thought his time on the football field was over, but Rueben Nelson had an idea that the big senior could help the Mounties. Mr. They are a very well coached team. Some guys are just made for football. 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