He was hired by a movie screen advertiser after graduation, and spent almost twenty years in that industry. Nelson arrived from Ramsay High School with 15 years of head coaching experience and a career record of 114-64. 2015-2016. You dont have to compromise either one. Holifield is also part of the Engineering Academy. That group has now had three games together. The Hornets took a 7-0 lead early. Freshman quarterback Zayvian Bolden hit senior wide receiver Christian Thomas for a 34-yard touchdown. Ken Odom will start at one safety spot, with Roderick Craig and Jacaryous Burrow seeing action. 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. Senior linebacker Kordell Steele said the defense played well overall, but we need to start being more aggressive. He takes football very seriously. He has done everything that we have asked him to do from the beginning, Nelson said of his DB/LB. Parking: N/A Even when he had to move from playing end to tackle, he didnt gripe; he just did what the coaches asked to the best of his ability, said defensive line coach Robert Nelson, Jr. High school booster club.. Events, football games, fundraiser Prior to doing so, the school had posted a need for a game opponent online. They defeated Huffman 41-20 in a region game almost two weeks ago. Because of his high character and leadership qualities, the right guard has been a great addition to the Mountie football team this year. It feels good to be able to do it. While 7-on-7 is common for high school teams today, in the late 80s, it was not. Pinson is only seven minutes away from us, and we have them at home, Bates said. Until then, Thomas will continue to make the 2022 Mounties a better team on and off the field. Fairfield The Shades Valley Mountie boys basketball team (3-3) took part in the Heritage Thanksgiving Tournament at Fairfield High earlier this week. The Mounties opened the second half with the ball but had to punt after struggling to gain a first down. We are going to be a very uptempo team that shoots the three ball and plays pressure defense. The Mounties have several threats behind the arc. Darius Ford continues to rehab from a knee injury. When the football season wraps up, hell starting preparing for the diamond as Mahand plays baseball for Valley. The school's website describes the JCIB as "a school within a school" that is a part of the Shades Valley campus. The two teams headed to the half with the Mounties holding a 14-3 lead. The growth of the Mountie offense in 2021 has been slow for a multitude of reasons. 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. The Mountie 2021 coaching staff was a mix of staff coaches and new coaches brought in by Nelson. Seniors Kordell Steel and Landon Saxton pressured Whittsett out of the pocket and forced a scramble. It appears that two juniors, Jordan Pearson, a converted wide receiver, and Davin Bostock will be the starters in the backfield with Woods. Cullman is undefeated at home. 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. 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. I thought we did a great job running the football, said offensive coordinator Kyle Dickerson. Despite the win-loss record, Mitchell remains optimistic about his team. I observed a team disappointed by the loss but determined to get back to work. Richardson has this parting advice for the current Mounties, You may not get a second chance like me, so do things right the first time., You can read more about the Birmingham Sports Academy at: https://www.bhamsportsaca.org. Higginbothams final Shades Valley team in 1998 went 12-2, won the region title, and advanced to the semi-finals. Leonards goals for the year are to finish the 2022 football season strong and have an excellent senior season with the Mountie basketball squad. Ogilvie was a highly recruited running back and signed with Alabama after the 1976 season. Compare that to California that has 68 junior college teams playing football. Mountie Head Coach Rueben Nelson remains optimistic about his team despite the non-region loss. Thomas wants to leave his mark on the Shades Valley program. With three region games remaining, the Mounties are still in the hunt for a playoff spot. That was 6-4 team in 2009. Players of the Week have been selected for the Stanhope Elmore game. The experience has been good for me by learning new things on the sideline, he said. The Mountie offense took to a ground attack with their thunder and lightning stable of running backs. Its just going to take a little time, Nelson said. The sophomore scored on a 22- yard TD run and rushed for 51 yards. We never won a championship or went to the playoffs while I was there, but more than anything, the friendships are what I remember. Briarwood gained 440 yards, 277 coming on the ground. 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. Tamburello left Shades Valley in 1982 as an excellent football player who played on both sides of the ball. Rueben Nelson was named the head coach on April 22, three weeks before the spring game. https://www.al.com/sports/2020/08/5-games-to-watch-in-the-birmingham-area-for-week-2.html, 2020 Shades Valley Mounties Football Preview. 291 TELEPH O NE 332-4601 SALEM. When he registered for his senior year, I told Zayden to take some easy classes, his mom, Mimi Leonard, said. Nelson was happy to escape with a win but sees room for improvement for his young team. 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 twos and threes played extremely well, he said. One of the busiest players on the field Friday night was Christian Thomas. 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. Free & Reduced Meals Application for 2022-2023. Jair Aguilars 36-yard field goal was wide, and the Mounties remained scoreless with 4:42 remaining in the half. Thomas has set some lofty goals for himself and his teammates this season. Thomas had 124 yards on seven receptions and the game-winning score. Senior Christian Thomas had nine receptions for 154 yards and two touchdowns in the losing effort. You are always disappointed with a loss, but I am pleased with the way our guys fought. I wont go into it (I officiated for several years with officials currently in the SEC), but I have my own opinions. The two teams played for 22 straight years between 1968 and 1989, with the Mounties going 17-5. All schools have them, but they can be overcome. I feel like I could be a next-level wide receiver if I am given some work due to me not playing for the past couple of years, he said. I have such fond memories of them. He knows how to teach me when I dont understand., When Mahand, the coach, evaluates his son, the player, he says, his strength is his willingness to learn. The Mounties received the opening kick but were forced to punt. It doesnt matter what level it is, games are won at the line of scrimmage, Mitchell added. They will be pumped up and play us hard. I also want to get my commercial driving license., Rashad had the dream of becoming an entrepreneur from an early age, his mom, Carmenlita Morris, said. Christian Thomas took a pitch and raced 63 yards down the sideline for a touchdown. Samford went 5-6 in Moores first year while playing over twenty freshmen. Hewitt-Trussville, Shades Valley, Center Point and Springville had runners to compete at the championship event. The two teams finished out the second half by playing a large number of younger players with a running clock. The Panther offense put together a nine-play, 70-yard drive. The NFHS Network will stream the game live at 7 PM. He took his junior year off from football but returned and attended football camps at UAB, Alabama A&M, and West Florida this past summer. The game against Huffman kicks off at 7pm and can be seen on the NFHS Network. I am happy to hear reports that the current city leadership is open to and is supporting the school to some degree. Guerrero had not seen American football before he arrived but was soon invited to give it a try. I do feel very good about where we are right now, Mitchell said. Were proud of all the work these kids put in all summer and fall and excited to come away with top-7 finishes and two runners making All-State, said Hewitt head coach Matthew Michalke. The Mounties rolled up 436 yards against a well-coached Briarwood defense. The Tigers scored first on a 59-yard run by Jalen Williams. Six months before he was scheduled to leave the military, the itch to play football returned when he saw a junior college team, Laney College, practicing. I have faith in the Mountie nation. The Mounties will have a talented backfield with experience in senior Jordan Pearson and sophomore Bralen Hart. Brian Moore wasnt exactly sure what to expect when he entered Shades Valley as a sophomore in the fall of 1985. I think the sky is the limit for that kid, and the future is bright for Shades Valley football with him, Nelson said. We were up big and allowed them to creep backthats a sign of youth and inexperience.. Shades Valley led 13-10 with 9:33 remaining in the half. A steal by Jeremiah Williams, 8 points, and an outlet pass to Erin Callens for a layup extended the Mountie lead to four with 2:49 to play. If you have a disability or face any barriers accessing website content, please contact 205-379-2000. There is a plan to refurbish the interior of the building, and plans have been made to redesign the weight room once funds are raised. The record is what it is and there are no excuses. 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. Region 6 is possibly the most challenging region in the state, with the region teams winning five consecutive state titles. Roderick is another player that will truly be missed amongst the receiver for and the entire Mountie Nation, said Pope. The Mountie offense got another huge game from running back Jordan Pearson. Thankful for the kicker from El Salvador that fell in love with a different type of football. The offensive line is young but deep. That is not the record that first-year Head Coach Jamie Mitchell thought his Shades Valley team would have after the first five games of the year. 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. He played a great game, and he came up with a big interception right before the half, Nelson said. Shades Valley travels to Bessemer City this Friday for a non-region game. We are in a building phase, Nelson said. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the The Jacket offense then went on an impressive six-play 65-yard drive and took a 38-13 lead after a 21-yard Mason Mims toss to Damious Wilson with 5:45 remaining in the 3rd quarter. We have chosen to publish He was looking forward to playing his senior year. The kids fought, said Shades Valleys Rueben Nelson. Against Chelsea the opportunistic defense forced five turnovers. For the record, Tamburello won the toss, and Auburn went on to defeat the Crimson Tide 21-17. During my recruitment, I went to a bank opening ceremony on Highway 280. Shades Valley plays, perhaps, one of the toughest non-region schedules in the state with games against number 3 ranked Clay-Chalkville and number 1 ranked Pinson Valley before closing the season against long-time rival Vestavia Hills. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our For the 1972 season, he would serve as an assistant coach on Shorty Whites staff at powerhouse Banks High School on the east side of Birmingham. On defense, the Mounties were able to get pressure on the quarterback a few times. He would be quiet until he saw something., Well, one Monday night, the offensive line had a terrible practice. The Mounties headed to the locker room trailing 24-13. Micha Burrow, 6-foot-2, 218- pounds, and Kordelle Steele, 6-foot-3, 215-pounds, bring good size and athleticism to the position. Big things are ahead for the humble beast, whose motto is Stay humble and hustle hard. Vestavia then scored on the next play to take a 10-0 lead with 4:40 remaining in the 3rd quarter. Thats a big deal to me, he added. Thats something that Shades Valley set me up for and put me in that position, he said. The Rockets scored 26 points in the second half to pull away from the Mounties. JiQuez Daniel converted the two-point conversion on a sweep, and the Mounties led 20-13. November 1st, 2021 Recap: Shades Valley vs. Vestavia Hills 2021 The hard work and discipline he learned from Dye and his offensive line coach, Neil Callaway, ultimately paid off for Tamburello. It is an unbelievable deal for us to be in the second round of the playoffs. Wes Ellison, Russ Lachina, Jacob Mullinax and Garrett Yokeley scored points with Teer. He helps around the house, helps take care of his siblings, and goes to church every Sunday.. The PAT failed, and Pinson Valley held a 16 to 6 lead with 6:53 remaining in the third. OFFENSEThe Mounties offense in 2021 will look different from last years run-heavy pro-I-formation. Fairfield threw a 12-yard touchdown pass with 60 seconds on the clock to pull within 2. Buy newspaper front pages, poster and more. Proudly Managed & Hosted by Adam Black Media He had been working extremely hard on his conditioning and strength for his second year with the Mounties. The PAT was blocked, and the Tigers led 28-22. The list goes on and on and on. He worked tirelessly, even after his youngest child graduated, to help the school and students. 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. 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 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. Herring scored on a 28-yard pass from Gross to again pull within six with 2:16 remaining. 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. Cordae Avettette had a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds and had 3 blocks. He was the one that suggested I go to Tennessee Military Institute, Tamburello said. The Mounties have won 543 games, won 13 region/area championships, played in the first-ever playoff game in the state of Alabama (1966), made six semi-final appearances and two state championship game appearances. This is exactly where we dreamed and hoped we would be. Higginbothams third year leading the Spartans ended with an undefeated season and the 1975 state championship. Both teams were forced to punt on their next possessions. Jamie Mitchell was picked as the top candidate to lead the Mounties in the 2020 season. Huffman is a talented team with a punishing ground attack led by Appalachian State commit Makhi Hughes. They made the playoffs twelve times, won nine region championships, played in two state championship games, and advanced to two state semi-finals. I have talked to coaches in the metro area, and Rueben Nelson has a reputation as an exceptional coach with a heart for his players. 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