The Mounties went 2-1 in 7-on-7 competition with a win over the Patriots and a win over the Bulldogs to avenge a loss earlier in the day to Anniston. Christian Thomas was the Mounties leading receiver with three receptions for 59 yards. 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. Weve got to get better and get better fast.. As soon as I was allowed to play at the age of 6, I was playing on 7u teams, Irvin said. It only took three plays before the Mounties found the end zone again. 1996-Forfeits 2 games due to AHSAA Sanctions. The Tiger offense moved the ball 65 yards in seven plays and scored on a 1-yard Chris Whittsett run. 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. Sport. Its just the good Lord putting me where He wants me to be, he said. Ken Odom will start at one safety spot, with Roderick Craig and Jacaryous Burrow seeing action. 278 yards came from a punishing ground attack. I observed a group of freshmen and sophomores that will soon become upperclassmen. Shades Valley has remaining region games against Briarwood, Homewood, Chelsea, and Woodlawn. During my recruitment, I went to a bank opening ceremony on Highway 280. On the Mounties next series, quarterback Steve Brown connected with Kordae Harper for a 70-yard gain to the Eagles 8-yard line. That YSU team was coached by future Ohio State Head Coach Jim Tressell. 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. 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. He missed sharing the football field with his friends, so he decided to play again during his senior year, said his mother, Bridget Thomas. He is very kind and very mature, says his mom, Kendora Barnfield. This weeks Defensive Headhunter Award goes to Landy Saxon. The PAT was successful, and Valley held a 14-6 lead with 3:53 remaining in the first quarter. Irondale Shades Valley (4-4) went into their rematch with Clay-Chalkville (3-5) on a three-game losing streak. The Defensive Headhunter Player of the Week award goes to Clayton Garrison. The Mounties will face a high-powered and balanced offense led by junior quarterback Christopher Vizzina. Last spring he took up golf. Frank loved all sports and he wanted Shades Valley to have the best programs and facilities. His attention to detail and working on the small things step by step. Moore continued, the conditioning and workouts we did prepared me for college. After high school, he plans on getting an undergraduate degree in biology. Derrick Slater will coach linebackers. Blaze Thompson, a 6-foot-1, 290-pound senior, will be looking for playing time after battling back from a broken hand. Mitchell replaces coach David Partridge who led Shades Valley to a 5-7 record last season. Shades Valley drew first blood with 6:57 remaining in the first quarter on a 47-yard touchdown run by Micah Thomas after a Springville fumble. Cullman is undefeated at home. 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. The Mounties get an opportunity to take that first step in turning their season around and getting their first win this Friday night when they host Briarwood Christian (4-2). We understood playing as a team, and most of our guys played both ways, he said. I cant tell you how proud I am of our offensive front, said Head Coach Jamie Mitchell. The reality of the situation is that the Mounties have faced some incredibly tough and talented teams thus far. Post season play is what drives Mitchell. I wanted to leave my mark down there.. This week the Mounties will face Huffman in their first region game of the year. "I had no idea any of this was coming until we had a 3:20 meeting on Monday afternoon," Smith said. https://b-moe-llc.square.site/mountie-gear. Mountie quarterback Earl Woods threw for a season-high 252 yards and added another 52 yards on the ground. Im dedicated to this game, he said. They are learning about this because of me. While I appreciate the fans passion, it would be best to channel that passion into more productive ways. David Robles also made All-State with a 9th place finish, and Houston Colley finished in 44th place. The Mounties got the ball back after a big 10-yard sack on third down and went to work. Shades Valley HS: Non Region: 37: 35: W: Week 1: Fri, Aug 29: Bessemer City: 7:00 pm: Bessemer City HS: Non Region: 34: 14: W: Week 2: Fri, Sept 5: Center Point: 7:00 pm: Shades Valley HS: Region 6: 27: 0: W: Week 3: Fri, Sept 12: Acadiana, La: 7:00 pm: Acadiana HS: Non Region: 39: 21: W: Week 4: Fri, Sept 19: Woodlawn: 7:00 pm: Shades Valley HS: Region 6: 49: 13: W: Week 5: Fri, Sept 26: OPEN: Week 6: Fri, Oct 3: Gardendale: 7:00 pm Shades Valley mounted two more drives to the 36-yard line and inside the 10-yard line but could not score. The game can be seen live on the NFHS Network at 7:00 PM. Shades Valley High School / Homepage Welcome to Mountie Nation! You are always disappointed with a loss, but I am pleased with the way our guys fought. I want to make it known to everyone who doubted Shades Valley that we are fully capable of being a dominating team.. 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. His mind is sharp, and he still sounds like he has more wins in him. The event raised almost $10,000 for the football program. Christian Thomas will get time at corner this season, as will Jamie Small. Shades Valley moved the ball to the Chelsea goal line. The Mounties were forced to punt and the Tigers got the ball back on their 41-yard line with 6:02 remaining in the quarter. Sophomore Tyree Hines will man the other corner. Mitchells goal for his first team at Shades Valley was to make the playoffs. I really believe this can grow and cultivate support from so many that couldnt make it this weekend, said Tamburello. Malique Steele had eight total tackles, and Kordelle Steele had seven total tackles, a sack, and two tackles for a loss of yards. He also rushed for a touchdown. The Mounties jumped out to a 11-5 lead in the first period behind an aggressive defense. Mitchell has had great success when the regular-season ends. Programs such as the Birmingham Sports Academy give players the opportunity to improve academically and athletically without losing a year of collegiate eligibility. Junior Jordan Pearson had 118 yards on 18 carries with a touchdown. It was epic, he said. The Mounties are coming off of a disappointing 17-6 loss to region foe Chelsea last Friday night. Moore almost didnt become a Bulldog. Birmingham picks: Who wins Taulia vs. Tyson showdown in Class 7A? 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For the record, Tamburello won the toss, and Auburn went on to defeat the Crimson Tide 21-17. Shades Valley High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year. Many grads from the old school never stepped foot on the Irondale campus; we wanted this event, in part, to begin bridging the two.. They are a triple option team and with that comes responsibility. Coming to a new country wasnt easy. I cant take credit for it. Allan Cotton added 103 yards on 10 attempts and scored twice. Im proud of my team and how they played, Clay-Chalkville head coach Drew Gilmer said. The Mounties had success against the Cougars early on. He has done everything that we have asked him to do from the beginning, Nelson said of his DB/LB. He was able to make three great deflections that forced Homewood to run the ball, he said. The Lions come into the game with a #3 ranking in 6A. The Tigers drive nearly ended on the first play. Location:6100 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL 35210 A huge three-pointer by the Cougars Victor Odiari, 8 points, pulled Clay to within one, 60-59, with 61 seconds to go. He added 76 receiving yards as well. The PAT failed again, and the Cougars extended the lead to 19-0. I also want to inspire someone not to lose all hope even if their situation doesnt look good.. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 5/25/18). Im still proud of the guys, but with that being said, we are still building a culture and making guys realize how important it is to compete every night.. Bryant added ten rebounds and two blocks. Little did he know that almost a decade later, he would be playing on the west coast as a University of California Golden Bear. The kids were not spread out so much, and the community was great and really supported us, he said. The PAT was successful, and Pinson led valley led 23-6 with 11:32 remaining in the game. Jeff Sentell covers prep sports for AL.com and the Birmingham News. It is what it is, thoughno excuses; its squarely on my shoulders. In that game, Moore had a crucial quarterback sack and fumble recovery, which led to the game-winning Alabama field goal in triple overtime. Culture critic and historian Elvis Mitchell traces the evolution and revolution of Black cinema from its origins to the impactful films of the 1970s. We had our shots. Higginbotham left Etowah after one season to fulfill his military obligation. The defensive lineman then suffered a nerve injury in his neck after the first game. When Richard Richardson stepped off the football field in Mountie Stadium on November 7, 1986, he thought his playing days were over. What the numbers dont tell is that he made several intelligent plays by throwing the ball away and avoiding sacks. Rashad Bryant was a presence in the paint. Kendarius doesnt mind being whatever piece of the puzzle we need him to be, said Pope. Morris sustained a neck injury in the accident that forced him to miss the remainder of the 2022 season. The Shades Valley football team gave the returning alumni something to celebrate on Homecoming. The Mounties then moved the ball to the Oxford 35-yard line, but the drive stalled again, and the Yellow Jackets took over with 8:33 remaining in the 3rd quarter. 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. His ten-year record at County was 89-30. The Mounties dropped a key region game this past Friday night to the Briarwood Christian Lions, 5-2. Shades Valley High School is a a four-year public high school located in the Birmingham suburb of Irondale. Ben was a scholarship football player at the Naval Academy and played for four years. I think we are going to have a great future here. The Mounties could not move the ball, and the two teams headed to overtime. He is one of the most dedicated, hard working, and consistent players in our receiver corp., Craig is in the ROTC at Valley. Fairfield then put together their own scoring drive and got on the scoreboard with a 1-yard pass with 9:46 remaining in the half. The Mountie running game was solid against Huffman. Rodreckus Johnson then ran for a 6-yard touchdown with 5:39 remaining in the opening quarter. Leonards goals for the year are to finish the 2022 football season strong and have an excellent senior season with the Mountie basketball squad. I have been speaking to him weekly for the past few months, and I know he has his priorities in order and wants the best for his kids and Shades Valley. The place kicking duties will be handled by Jair Aguilar and Jacob Mahand will be the punter. Nix saw the move as an opportunity for Shades Valley to grow. That speaks volumes to the type of athlete he is., The selflessness that Irvin exhibits can be attributed to his maturity. I have such fond memories of them. After sitting out a year, Richardson saw playing time for the Golden Bears in 1994. Jarvis Houston moves from defensive backs to wide receivers. They have given me all they have, Nelson said. Woods took over the starting quarterback job in the fourth game last season and handled himself very well. Despite the injury, Thomas has had a very positive impact on the team. I had a lot of great friends there, Moore said. There are needs: parking cars at home games, attending games at home and on the road, working concession stands, helping with workdays, chipping in $5 to $10 for snacks, showing up for their kids meetings. Shades Valley had a lot of good schemes and forced us to keep pressing on them, Shades Valley fought the whole game. The Mounties began their game-winning drive from their own 33 with a little more than six minutes on the clock. We have chosen to publish Nelson saw the opportunity to add the veteran coach to his staff and convinced Mahand to roam the Alabama sidelines for one more season. Robert Nelson, Jr. returns as the defensive line coach. The 2021 Mounties ended their season with a 3-7 overall record and a 3-3 record in Region 5. The Mountie offense took over on their 39-yard line after a personal foul against Huffman on the punt return. Sophomore Lauren Lindsey led the Mounties. Mitchell Etheridge, III, a 6-foot-2, 260-pound defensive end that will play at the next level, spearheads a talented group of defensive linemen. I thought to myself, that guy can really sing, he said. The Mounties received the opening kick but were forced to punt. Fairfield received the second halfs opening kick and began their first drive from their 26-yard line. For Rashad Morris, a starting offensive lineman, the season came to a premature end on September 9th. The loss dropped Valley to 1-4 on the year. Head Coach Rueben Nelson does not believe in making excuses and knows it is his responsibility to get the team to score points. The pair have strong ties to Rueben Nelson, having played for him at Ramsay. Oxford returned a Mountie fumble for a touchdown, the special teams fumbled a punt return, the offense threw an interception and committed a costly intentional grounding penalty while in scoring position, and the defense gave up big plays due to missed assignments. It is my family that Im most proud of. Shades Valley High School 6100 Old Leeds Rd. My favorite football memory was hanging out with the team after a hard practice or workout, he said. The Mounties travel to Oxford and open region play next Friday. Gross was set to pick up a big gain and a first down on a scramble. He was thrust into the starting position and has not shyed away from it, Nelson said of his sophomore quarterback. The Mounties host the Homewood Patriots (5-1, 3-0) this Friday night in a critical region matchup at Frank Nix Stadium. Mitchell has been pleased with the teams mental state thus far. A change in the school administration at Shades Valley got Higginbotham thinking about exploring other coaching opportunities. Mounties Enter Season Tonight With New Leader, Mounties Have Playoffs In Sight After Win Against Chelsea, Mounties Now Control Their Playoff Destiny, Mounties Remain Optimistic Despite Loss To Lions, Shades Valley Takes On #6 Ranked Pinson Valley In Week 2, Mounties Looking To Return To Prominence Under Jamie Mitchell. The quote Jacari and I always use is: why fit in when you can stand out. The response definitely shows the willingness to support another event, he said. High school booster club.. Events, football games, fundraiser The 2020 edition of the Mounties play host to 8th ranked Clay-Chalkville to open the season. Sophomore Nathan Lavender expects to get playing time while managing his long-snapping duties. Shades Valley Touchdown Football Booster Club. I was not surprised when he told me he was taking all AP classes.. Kordelle Steele and senior Xavion Webb each added six total tackles. 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. It took his lineman some time to adjust to the move away from a zone blocking scheme to a new power blocking one. JaMarius Dismukes returns for his second year as the offensive line coach. The senior calmly sank two free throws with 25 seconds on the clock to push the Mounties to a 62-59 lead. Its good to have him as a coach because he knows me best and understands how I learn, he said. The Indians, for the third consecutive time turned the ball over. 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