I was really proud of the reserves. David Hunter, who began playing football when he was five years old at Crestwood, has been a constant on the Shades Valley offensive line this year. The Mounties defeated the Bearcats 28-14 in a game that was tight until the closing minutes. Erin Callens will return kickoffs with Thomas. Coach Higg turned out to be correct. I cant take credit for it. Prior to kickoff, The Ghost, as Thomas is known, breaks out his special pregame gear. He then served as a Marine Corp Officer for five years after graduating from Annapolis. I was like, I am so going to Samford, he said. Shades Valley revamped their offensive line the week before the game. The Mounties celebrate Homecoming this Friday night. Shades Valley will face Mountain Brook, Woodlawn, and Pell City in Area 10 play. The important thing is to stay positive, keep a smile and try to improve your situation., Ford continued to be involved with the team anytime he had the chance. Senior wide receiver Al Weathers IV had three receptions for 57 yards. Malique Steele intercepted the two point conversion pass by Coda Cooper. Head coach Rueben Nelson was pleased with his team. If that mantra ever fit anyone, it is Ford. It is an absolute must-win for both of us. The Mountie offense took over on their 39-yard line after a personal foul against Huffman on the punt return. Bruce rushed for 225 yards on 13 carries and accounted for all five Center Point touchdowns. A huge three-pointer by the Cougars Victor Odiari, 8 points, pulled Clay to within one, 60-59, with 61 seconds to go. After the 2005 season, Richardson stepped away from coaching and joined the business world for a number of years. Erin Callens chipped in 8 points and handed out 4 assists. The Mounties head into Thursday nights game at Homewood against the 4-2 Patriots with, according to Mitchell, as healthy of a team that we have had since maybe week one of the season. Shades Valley had six starters out of action against Briarwood due to injuries. The first quarter was a defensive affair, with both teams trading punts and unable to get on the scoreboard. Jordan Pearson bounced back from an injury and carried the ball 19 times for 138 yards, and scored three rushing touchdowns. SPECIAL TEAMS Special teams look to be another strength of the team. On the next drive, the Mounties converted a fourth down conversion on a 28-yard pass from junior quarterback Steve Brown to junior wide receiver Kendarius Irvin. The Mounties are in Region 6 in 6A this season. Many grads from the old school never stepped foot on the Irondale campus; we wanted this event, in part, to begin bridging the two.. Shades Valley endured an off-the-field controversy over the last two weeks, which resulted in the suspension of three-year starting quarterback RaShad Louie for a violation of school rules. The Mounties will start a third new quarterback in three years. Photo is dated 10-14-1987. Christian Thomas will get time at corner this season, as will Jamie Small. Steele, a hybrid defensive back-linebacker, is a long, rangy player with the athleticism to play on the offensive side of the ball as a receiver. 1 as AHSAA playoffs begin, Spain Park 42, Shades Valley 10: Jags end season with 3-game win streak. For the Mounties to make the playoffs, Chelsea and Pelham must win. The depth of Paschals research into the Mountie football program, which is found at http://www.ahsfhs.org/teams2/teampage.asp?Team=Shades%20Valley is comprehensive and impressive. Like many of his teammates, Thomas got his start in little league. Character and work ethic pay off. On the defensive front, Caleel Holifield, Chris Ingram, and Landy Saxton are projected to be the starters. The Mounties began a drive from their own 23 with 6:02 remaining in the game and went to work. Shades Valley was forced to punt and Oxford ran out the final 55 seconds of the contest. He loves old-school music, and he is a very good singer. It drew only one call from a potential in-state opponent. We are learning how to finish games, said head coach Rueben Nelson. A backward pass that was deflected by senior linebacker Kordell Steele and recovered by the Mounties was missed by the officiating crew. I feel like we played a good game; we didnt underestimate them, said Christian Thomas. I walked out there and looked across the field at the crimson line of Alabama. The Shades Valley program, in the 3rd year under Howard (160-85), opened the season with wins over Huffman, Minor, and Carver and a loss on the road to Clay-Chalkville. Im just glad he loves football, and he doesnt mind helping us in doing what he does for this ball club, Nelson said of his senior kicker. I was from Altadena. Quarterback JCaius Moore completed six passes on nine attempts for 69 yards. However, Mountain Brook took a big step in the right direction in 1974 and finished the season with a 7-3 record. "I had no idea any of this was coming until we had a 3:20 meeting on Monday afternoon," Smith said. The transition to Tuscaloosa County was a good one for the long-time coach. The Panther offense put together a nine-play, 70-yard drive. All rights reserved (About Us). I saw tears after the loss. Steve Brown ended the night 11 of 21 for 153 yards and 4 touchdowns. Before his stint at Ramsay, the Alabama A&M graduate coached at his alma mater, Midfield, for six years. What fun I had, said Tamburello. Higginbothams final Shades Valley team in 1998 went 12-2, won the region title, and advanced to the semi-finals. The Shades Valley sideline and crowd erupted. . They have become the de facto sources for information when local media needs news about Shades Valley athletics. Hes a guy with a winning pedigree, but also a true motivator and disciplinarian. He is the all-time winningest coach in Alabama high school football with a 345-160 record. He is a competitor and a great player. Hines had one fumble recovery Friday night. Higginbotham ended his coaching career with a 270-127-3 record. During my recruitment, I went to a bank opening ceremony on Highway 280. Mario Byrd returned the opening kickoff for 88 yards to start the scoring for Clay. What is new is almost everything surrounding the once-proud program. The Mountie offense went to work quickly and moved the ball to their 46-yard line. LIVE HERE https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https://v.ht/ncBOWLIVE TODAY Shades Valley vs. Pell City | Shades Valley vs Pell Cit. Vizzina was held to 19 yards on 13 carries before his late scoring run. Christian Thomas may not be the tallest or the biggest player on the field, but there is a very good chance that he is going to be one of the most talented. Hes handled everything weve given him. I do feel very good about where we are right now, Mitchell said. Although the neck injury has kept him from playing so far this year, Whetstone remains positive. N/A; OG N . In the Mounties opener against Stanhope Elmore, he caught seven passes for 114 yards and had the game-winning touchdown. Fairfield went on offense first and scored on 4th down from two yards out. Pell City forced another Shades Valley punt and got the ball back near the 50-yard line. Not surprisingly, he was named Friendliest his senior year. The line is anchored by Dylan Daring, a 6-foot-4, 310-pound tackle who is expected to play in college next year. He ranks number two in the state, only behind Spence McCraken, with 19 region/area championships. Thomas attempted the PAT for the win, but the kick sailed wide left by less than a foot. The Mounties jumped out to a 11-5 lead in the first period behind an aggressive defense. The response definitely shows the willingness to support another event, he said. The Mounties moved the ball to the Vestavia nine-yard line but missed a short field goal with 6:50 in the third period. As we dive into region play, we will be ready to play fast and more physical, he said. Valley was forced to punt with 20 seconds to go in the game. Homewood didnt give us many opportunities, Dickerson said. From the opening tip, it was apparent this was going to be a different game than the Cougars 73-49 win last month. 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. I started playing in 8th grade because I came here to the United States, he said. The Shades Valley football program is in the process of growing. He currently has interest from UCF, Austin Peay, Shorter, and Faulkner. In his first year playing football as a 6th grader, he suffered a severe injury going for a touchdown. Shades Valley was only able to muster 18 yards of total offense in the first half. Former astronaut visits Chalkville Elementary School, Jefferson Co. Board of Ed. Hancock told me about many of the games he attended. The Mounties are coming off of a disappointing 17-6 loss to region foe Chelsea last Friday night. Schools. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com. With 29 seconds remaining in the game, Bolden hit sophomore receiver, JiQuez Daniel with an 8-yard pass in the back of the end zone for a score. All three graduated from Shades Valley. Stream: Shades Valley vs Pinson Valley Live On DeShades Valleyd (Free Trial) the Pinson Valley vs Shades Valley 2022 seasonal Game Live scores Up Date. That setback didnt slow Steele down. 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. 2018 Advance Local Media LLC. An 8-yard sack by junior defensive end Clayton Garrison ended the Vikings drive and the half. Because of his high character and leadership qualities, the right guard has been a great addition to the Mountie football team this year. The Valley receiving corp continues to improve and is building depth for the upcoming season. The Mounties travel to Pinson Valley next week for a huge Region 6 matchup. By . Defensively the Mounties played a solid first half against the Rockets. He made an immediate impact and added depth to the running back position. Springville then took over on offense and went on a 12-play, 70-yard drive that was capped off by a 26-yard touchdown strike to start the second quarter. The coaches didnt get rattled. Jacob Mahand blocked the extra point, and Shades Valley held a 21-9 lead with 5:14 remaining in the quarter. Shades Valley moved the ball to the Center Point 6-yard line but once again could not get the ball in the end zone and turned the ball over on downs with 1:01 remaining in the half. Its gonna be a big one, but I believe in the Mounties, and we believe in each other, said Nelson. It is my family that Im most proud of. We had our shots on offense and didnt take advantage.. Occasional snow Friday. Julia is a Spain Park senior and will follow in her parents footsteps and attend Auburn next fall. We were in all the games late. It was epic, he said. Despite giving up a touchdown on a blocked punt and a safety due to a bad snap, Nelson still has faith in his special teams and his punter and kicker, Wuilman Guerrero. He had a great night managing the ball game and doing things right, Nelson said. The Panthers offense was unable to get on track early and was forced to punt on their first two drives. If you have a disability or face any barriers accessing website content, please contact 205-379-2000. Huffman then drove the ball 87 yards and scored on a 20-yard run. For Mitchell, looking to rebuild the program, it would have been fitting to begin his tenure at Shades Valley on the road. It is a cliche, but the most significant improvement for a football team is between weeks one and two. 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. It only took three plays before the Mounties found the end zone again. The goal of the fundraiser was to raise funds for new helmets. Junior Jordan Pearson had 118 yards on 18 carries with a touchdown. Mitchell will coach the wide receivers while Pope will handle the outside linebackers and special teams. What makes him a great player is his versatility.. Mrs. Brown graciously donated the video recording system that the Shades Valley football program desperately needed. They played hard and fought hard, Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson said. Since arriving this past spring, Coach Mitchell has been pleased with his teams progress and with the strength and conditioning of the returning players. Only thirty two teams in 6A will be in the playoffs. Coach Bryant was the best coach ever, in my opinion, and was very good to me, Higginbotham said. That move proved to be the right one. Football is not played at the junior college level in Alabama. Pinson Valley gave the ball back to the Mounties with their second fumble of the night on their opening drive. 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. That started everything for me. Their incredible season came to an end in the freezing Ohio rain to eventual champion Youngstown State. The Mounties travel to Fairfield High Prep next Friday night. Region 6 is possibly the most challenging region in the state, with the region teams winning five consecutive state titles. The Offensive Cuff em Player of the Week award goes to Steve Brown. Thomas is off to a fast start in accomplishing those goals. The Mounties host the Homewood Patriots (5-1, 3-0) this Friday night in a critical region matchup at Frank Nix Stadium. The road warriors, as they were known, advanced to the semi-finals. While the injury certainly put a damper on his season, it definitely didnt erase the smile on his face or take away from his sense of humor. The next time you are at a Mountie football game, take a look up high in the stands. I love the aspirations that he has for life.. After graduation he served in the United States Army from 1965-67 with a tour in Vietnam. The loss dropped Valley to 1-4 on the year. Christian Thomas was the Mounties leading receiver with three receptions for 59 yards. They had me back for a Ben Tamburello Day and retired my jersey when I signed with the Eagles. Frank Nixs love for the Shades Valley family (and baseball) was great. Mahand had three pass breakups and two tackles. On our first kickoff our kick coverage led to a short field. The Shades Valley Mounties took another huge step towards making the playoffs with a 35-12 home win against the Chelsea Hornets. 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. JaMarcus Jackson led the Mounties with 12 points. Richardson graduated in 1996 and remained with the Cal football program as a graduate assistant for the 1996 season. His father, Morris, was a coaching legend in Alabama. DEFENSE The defensive line is the strength of the team. I want to be remembered as a happy, joyful person that would do anything to win, said Hunter. I didnt speak English when I came here in the 7th grade, he said. She put me in charge of collecting the money., Coach Higginbothams advice to the 2022 Mounties is the same message he gave to his previous 35 teams. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. He went to Troy, West Alabama, Mississippi State and UAB for football camps. This will be the 19th region game between the two teams. During Center Points next series, the nights most controversial play occurred. Higginbotham left Etowah after one season to fulfill his military obligation. The Mountie defense held and again forced a Huffman punt. Left to right: Robert Higginbotham, Owen Butts, Wes McDanal, and Crawford attend a fundraiser for the Shades Valley football program, Saturday, November 12. We have to learn how to close teams out, said Valley head coach Audwin Howard. They are building a foundation for Shades Valley Football in the future., One of the seniors Nelson is proud of is Kendorius Turner. On defense, the Mounties were able to get pressure on the quarterback a few times. Fairfield threw a 12-yard touchdown pass with 60 seconds on the clock to pull within 2. Moore will celebrate his 25th wedding anniversary to Tara this August. We have been trying to piece an O line together, Nelson said. NyDarius always wanted to play football and decided to go out for his senior year, said his mom Tiffany Wallace. Based on enrollment, Mountain Brook is the largest school in the 6A classification, while Shades Valley is the 9th largest among the 60 schools. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the Both have shown a great deal of improvement and have had good fall camps to date. The Cougars, led by Devon McKinnons 29 points and Kevin Kirks 9 points, stormed back in the third quarter and cut the Valley lead to nine, 49-40, as the two teams entered the final period. The Vikings put together a 15-play drive that went deep into Mountie territory. Nelson is looking forward to hitting the reset button. Principals Frank A. Peake, 1949 - 1970 Royce G. Creel, 1970 - 1978 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. He says it is his job, and the payoff is his success; hes always looking ahead to his future beyond high school.. With 12 seconds remaining, Steve Brown scored on an 8-yard run. Homewood, Huffman, and Woodlawn make up the remainder of the Region 5 schedule. Jeff Sentell covers prep sports for AL.com and the Birmingham News. Defensive Coordinator Kordell Jackson is high on Steele. 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. Irondale - A large group of Shades Valley alumni gathered at Shades Valley on Saturday, November 12 for a fundraising barbeque to raise funds for new helmets for the Mounties football. After Richardson graduated in 1987, he enlisted in the Navy for four years and was stationed in California. The other will take care of itself, said Mitchell. Will you please help to return the Mounties to being the team that NO ONE wants to play? I have a garden going, and my wife owns an embroidery business (Magic City Stitches). 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. Leonard has left his mark on the football team and will be remembered as someone who always gave their best as a scholar-athlete. Former Mountie and Samford linebacker Brian Moore said, one of the best things about Coach Higg is he knew how to coach us up. The list goes on and on and on. Under his leadership, the program won the 2017 state championship. He began playing with the A.G. Gaston Jaguars when he was five and is working hard to get the opportunity to play running back at the next level. 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. Shades Valley travels to Bessemer City this Friday for a non-region game. As a player, that was a no-brainer, Moore said. Geordan Clarke played exceptionally well in place of Thomas. Sure. Kyle DeRamus, Carlos Ford, and Terrence James will be working to see playing time. Against Huffman, Guerrero was five out of five on PATs, averaged 39 yards on five punts and two touchbacks on kickoffs. The Tigers drive nearly ended on the first play. The Valley defense held, and the Tigers turned the ball over on downs with 5:31 remaining in the game. Wuilman Guerrero moved to the United States from El Salvador when he was 11 years old. 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. Shades Valley has only played five playoff game since the 2000 season. Tyler Braden and newcomer JaMarius Dismuke coach the offensive line. Even though he was new to the game, it didnt take long for Craig to find a home at wide receiver. The Mounties travel to face Cullman in the first round next Friday night. 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. Mrs. Brown is a woman of great faith and believes in helping others. The linebacking core is talented but inexperienced. The Homecoming win keeps Valleys playoff hopes alive. 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. SVHS has also accumulated a total of 13 region & area championships, three undefeated regular seasons, and finished runner-up in the state in 1987 & 1994. Opportunities arent just given out to you; you have to go and take them., Tolbert wants to be remembered as someone dependable and realistic. Brian Moore, former Mountie, Samford Bulldog, and owner of B.Moe Apparel, was optimistic about the events future. Ogilvie originally wanted to play quarterback when he arrived from Vestavia, but Higginbotham had other plans. The linebacking corps looks to be strong and deep. Only fourteen coaches have won more games than him in Alabama. Hes had to deal with three different long snappers this year and different holders as well, Nelson said of his senior kicker. The place kicking duties will be handled by Jair Aguilar and Jacob Mahand will be the punter. Against the Patriots, the Mounties were led on offense by a strong ground attack. Hes just a sophomore and we think he is going to be exceptional for ushe did a great job, said Mitchell. Shades Valley takes on Auburn this Saturday and Clay-Chalkville faces Pell City Thursday night. 99.9% Complete. You probably got a glimpse of B.Moe on the screen, too. We had good team win against a good opponent, said defensive coordinator Kordell Jackson. Sport. The freshman had two big catches for 46 yards, including a 21-yard screen reception in the last drive. We really got a reality check, he said. Even though we didnt win a lot of games, I saw some boys grow into young men this season, and that whats this is all about. Tolberts favorite saying is all you have to do is believe. He has turned that saying into his goal for his senior year: excel in the classroom and on the field. NEW! The Mountie defense came up with a big stop on third down. Coach Bowden said we would win some games people wouldnt expect us to win our first year, but we would play for the national championship our senior year, he said. Shades Valley has remaining region games against Briarwood, Homewood, Chelsea, and Woodlawn. He was thrust into the starting position and has not shyed away from it, Nelson said of his sophomore quarterback. One of the busiest players on the field Friday night was Christian Thomas. Im enjoying retirement. Jamie Mitchell arrived from North Little Rock High School in Arkansas with 23 years of head coaching experience and a 215-72 career record. I was just 17 when I graduated, he said. They have two or three other guys on defense with multiple offers that just havent committed yet, said Mitchell. The course was wet, muddy, and slow, but the girls ran hard despite the conditions, said Shades Valley coach Melinda Estes. The Indians got off to a fast start and scored on their first two possessions to take an early 13-0 lead. Coach Yeagers teams are extremely well-coached and physical. Clay-Chalkville continued to cut into the Mountie lead with big baskets and crucial defensive stops. His 23-yard reception kept the game-winning drive alive. Like many young boys growing up in Birmingham in the 1970s, Ben Tamburello dreamed of playing in the Iron Bowl for Bear Bryant and the Crimson Tide. Moore liked what he heard from Terry Bowden. More items in the Shades ValleyMountiesTeam Store. Woods is a talented playmaker with experience and a lot of potential. Standout Wedgeworth does. Sam Shades Indians are coming off a loss to 7A number 4 ranked Hewitt-Trussville last week. Shades Valley High School 2015-2016 team players - High School Sports. Shades Valley is also linked with the Jefferson County International Baccalaureate school with an enrollment number for AHSAA classification purposes that is fed by a pool of approximately 363 students that do not traditionally participate in football. Shades Valley brought the Bessemer City returner down on the ensuing kickoff and escaped with a 26-20 victory. The Mountie offense got another huge game from running back Jordan Pearson. The Mounties opened the second half with the ball but had to punt after struggling to gain a first down. Shades Valley High School is a a four-year public high school located in the Birmingham suburb of Irondale. Since then, there have been multiple injuries and some departures from the group along the front. Coach Bryant always coached from his tower. The NFHS Network will stream the game live. Freshman running back Bralen Hart added two scores. Shades Valley at Mountain Brook HS Football. Rueben Nelson was named the head coach on April 22, three weeks before the spring game. Dates: Friday, October 14, 2022. The drive ultimately reached the Oxford 19-yard line, but an intentional grounding call moved the ball back to the 34-yard line, and the drive stalled. I feel like we played well and I had a good night, he said. Shades Valleys resurgent season ended with a loss in the playoffs to state runner-up Jesse Lanier. Junior running back Jordan Pearson, who missed the Briarwood game due to an injury, had 191 rushing yard and three touchdowns. The Mounties beat the Huffman Vikings on the road 41-20. 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 am proud to represent my country, El Salvador, and I am so thankful for all the people who still believe in this team and support us.. The offensive line is a veteran group. The Jefferson County Board of Education is committed to ensuring all information placed on its public website is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Fellow junior Tithe-Raymond Byrd and senior Xavion Webb added seven total tackles each. Kaleb Tolbert, who started playing football when he was five years old, is one of those guys. an out-of-state game with the defending state champion from Louisiana's largest classification, John Beverly resigns at St. Luke's in Mobile, According to the school's website, there are 1,400 total students, off-the-field controversy over the last two weeks, which resulted in the suspension of three-year starting quarterback RaShad Louie for a violation of school rules, eliminated the Mounties in the second round last week by a 43-21 margin, Rare honesty from coach Bill Smith sparked the team's biggest win this season in Louisiana. Overall, it is a tough schedule for Shades Valley, but that is the way Mitchell likes it. We were very aware that if Huffman won out, and we ended up 3-3, we wouldnt get in, said Mitchell. According to the school's website, there are 1,400 total students at Shades Valley and the JCIB. Frank loved all sports and he wanted Shades Valley to have the best programs and facilities. The Mounties offensive line is starting to gel. Shades Valley got their first win of the 2021 season this past Friday night. The Mounties are off this week and will host the Mountain Brook Spartans at home on Sept. 17. All these kids are good. As much as Tamburello had loved Alabama and looked up to Coach Bryant as a kid, he could see that the end was drawing near in Tuscaloosa. Unfortunately, the most exciting play of the night was negated because of a Mountie penalty. Christian Thomas had five receptions for 97 yards and four touchdowns. The coaching staff is optimistic that they will continue to develop the much-needed depth on defense and are encouraged to see their players staying motivated. Smith told AL.com Blankenship said he was a "good and Godly man" but that the school "wanted to go in a different direction" with its football program. We are disappointed, but we will regroup and correct mistakes and get ready for the next one, Nelson said. The Shades Valley vs Pinson Valley 2022 high school football season is coming to a close, and this week four MaxPreps Top 25 teams will compete for a state championship. The recent win-loss record did not discourage Coach Mitchell from taking the head coaching position in Irondale. All applications must be postmarked by February 14, 2023. The loss drops Shades Valley to 1-5 on the year and 1-2 in region play. The game remained a scoreless affair until Mountie senior running back Jordan Pearson broke the deadlock with a 65-yard run up the middle with 1:04 remaining in the third period. Senior Christian Thomas had nine receptions for 154 yards and two touchdowns in the losing effort. prior written permission of Advance Local. The Mounties will find themselves headed to postseason play with wins over Chelsea and Woodlawn. High School Football Sports favorite Pinson Valley vs Shades Valley Live at teams in Game with a major 46 to 146 victory. Senior linebacker Malique Steele appeared to score on an Eagle fumble recovery. I have seen those things and believe this staff can replicate the previous success. Brandon Jones, a junior, will start at one inside linebacker position while juniors JT Gelpin and Kai Finch will compete for the other spot. Jacai is extreme smart, well rounded and calm, said his mom, Jenece Wedgeworth. In 2018 Richardson started his own prep program, Birmingham Sports Academy. Frank was a family man first. JCaius Moore continues to gain confidence each week. The Mounties answered quickly and scored on a 56-yard touchdown run by Christian Thomas on a pitch from quarterback Steve Brown. Coach Rueben Nelson was very pleased with the event. 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. A change in the school administration at Shades Valley got Higginbotham thinking about exploring other coaching opportunities. A total of 21 players had at least one tackle assist. 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.. Despite the disappointing loss, Shades Valleys offense showed flashes of its potential Friday night. Huffman is a talented team with a punishing ground attack led by Appalachian State commit Makhi Hughes. The same can be said of Shane Paschal. It appears that two juniors, Jordan Pearson, a converted wide receiver, and Davin Bostock will be the starters in the backfield with Woods. Hes a class act. Senior cornerback Marlen Sewell and junior safety Cameron Harris continued their strong secondary play by adding two interceptions for the Mountie defense. Off the field, they have helped numerous players find spots on college rosters. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. OFFENSE The Mounties offense in 2020 will look drastically different from last years offense. One of those players that took advantage of extra playing time was freshman wide receiver, David Ware. 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. I observed a coaching staff that is working very hard and truly cares about their kids. Stanhope Elmore was not quite through, though. Briarwood has a strong running game to complement Vizzinas arm. Moore graduated from Samford with a degree in Graphic Design. Mitchell went on to say, I couldnt be happier or prouder of what I have seen of his growth and leadership. Chelsea then took over at their 1-yard line and marched 99 yards for a touchdown just before the half. Mitchell was pleased with his teams kickoff coverage for the first time all year. However, through all the changes, Coach Nelson has been pleased with the effort of his team. I think we are trending in the right direction.. After the successful PAT by Aguilar, the Mounties led 35-12 with 7:27 remaining in the contest. The Rockets scored 26 points in the second half to pull away from the Mounties. Each week he has added improvements to his skill set, and thats a big reason he is 26-4 as a starter.. Wedgeworth is a thoughtful and mature young man. I think the sky is the limit for that kid, and the future is bright for Shades Valley football with him, Nelson said. A Cougar three-pointer was waived off due to an officials timeout, but Clay was able to pull within a basket, 58-56, on a short McKinnon jumper. JCaius Moore completed seven of eleven passes for 82 yards. We are going to have to be ready to play Mountie football this Friday night, said Nelson. Gross was set to pick up a big gain and a first down on a scramble. On first and fifteen, Christian Thomas took a direct snap and scored on a 17-yard run up the middle of the Viking defense. Ill be married to Katy thirty-three years in February, he said. Richardson knows he is in a position to make a difference. Birmingham picks: Who wins Taulia vs. Tyson showdown in Class 7A? The Shades Valley defense held the Bessemer offense from picking up a first down. JEFFERSON CO., Ala. (WBRC) - Coach Jamie Mitchell has been chosen to the lead the Shades Valley High School Mountie Football program, as well as, the school's athletic department. Nelson has seen his kids continue to battle in the face of adversity. Marlon Compton streaked 54 yards for a touchdown. 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. Award-winning country music writer and former Shades Valley Mountie kicker, Neil Thrasher, was a frequent carpooler with Tamburello. Three plays later, Valley scored on a 15-yard strike from Brown to Irvin. Their nose guard is committed to Troy. The Mounties got off to a fast start with a thunderous dunk by senior Kendarius Irvin, 10 points, and 4 rebounds. The 64 dual-threat quarterback currently holds seventeen D1 offers, including Florida, Penn State, Michigan State, Arkansas, Oklahoma State, Mississippi State, Kentucky, UAB, and Louisville. I saw a coaching staff that remained respectful to officials despite questionable officiating. He has shown toughness and has rushed for 346 yards and two touchdowns in the last two games. 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