During that period, the Mounties record was 123-48 (72%). I want to keep my classmates laughing, he said. The 1975 season had an additional highlight. Im glad we had an off week and a chance to get all of our players healthy, said Nelson. 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. The mental aspect of the game is something Steele worked on as well, as he has benefited from the experience of former head coach Chris Mahand. Woods took over the starting quarterback job in the fourth game last season and handled himself very well. Shades Valley was one of the early adopters in the state. The Mounties led 28-6 after the successful PAT. The junior quarterback had 305 passing yards and 3 passing touchdowns. During my recruitment, I went to a bank opening ceremony on Highway 280. The Mounties found themselves down 17-0 in the span of 3:14 seconds after having the opportunity to tie the game. Valley added a third run to their tallie in the second inning when Moore scored again, this time on a Steve Brown double. Rueben Nelson became the 22nd head coach in the schools 100-year history earlier this year. Because of Richardsons outstanding play as a defensive back at Laney College, he was inducted into the California Community College Football Coaches Associations (CCCFCA) Hall of Fame (Player-post 1975 category) in 2013.
The elder Higginbotham coached for 25 years and won multiple mythical state championships at West Blocton and Enterprise. 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 amazingly loving and humble.. The Mounties had a winning record for the first time since 2017. The Mounties answered quickly and scored on a 56-yard touchdown run by Christian Thomas on a pitch from quarterback Steve Brown. We have everything we need to be successful here. Teren Moore, a junior, will start at the right guard position. Wuilman Guerrero is thankful to be playing football. The line is anchored by Dylan Daring, a 6-foot-4, 310-pound tackle who is expected to play in college next year. Thats what we are trying to do this week, Nelson said. Briarwood has a strong running game to complement Vizzinas arm. They are taking their lumps, but they are learning how to compete and building character. 
The offensive line did an incredible job Friday night, said Mitchell. The Panthers onside kick failed, and the Mounties picked up a key first down on a scramble by Brown on 3rd down. Please use CTRL-C (or CMD-C on Mac) to copy to your clipboard. Shades Valley will host Pell City in another Region 6 matchup. After an officials conference at midfield, Bruce, the ball carrier, was ruled down and the Eagles retained possession of the ball. Tyree Hines and Cameron Harris led the Mounties with nine total tackles apiece. In my opinion, the business community has failed to support their local school. Wedgeworth competed 6 of 11 passes for 58 yards. Hes going to go pre-med wherever he decides to go, Barnfield says. Senior Christian Thomas had nine receptions for 154 yards and two touchdowns in the losing effort. The freshman had two big catches for 46 yards, including a 21-yard screen reception in the last drive.
Thomas is off to a fast start in accomplishing those goals. He rushed for 85 yards Friday night and had 56 receiving yards. The school has an exceptional principal in Taki Sarhaan who emphasizes academics and athletics. The early growing pains the team went through and its ongoing improvement are nothing new to a veteran coach like Mitchell. Shades Valley moved the ball to the Chelsea goal line. During Center Points next series, the nights most controversial play occurred. It feels good to be able to do it. The game against Clay-Chalkville starts at 7 pm and can be seen on the NFHS app. Sophomore JCaius Moore got the start at quarterback. There were doubters though and they seemed to be right after the Spartans won only a single game that first year. My knees were shaking. Allan Cotton added 103 yards on 10 attempts and scored twice. I carried that with me to Samford, he said. The PAT was successful, and Pinson led valley led 23-6 with 11:32 remaining in the game. It was a hard-fought win, said head coach Rueben Nelson. They help you do the big things better. WebShades Valley is proud to have you all representing Mountie Nation! Mahand is coaching linebackers at Shades Valley this season. The team performance was great. Shades Valleys defense continued their intensity and held the Colonels to 8 points in the second stanza. Each week he has added improvements to his skill set, and thats a big reason he is 26-4 as a starter.. Marlon Compton streaked 54 yards for a touchdown. He ranks number two in the state, only behind Spence McCraken, with 19 region/area championships. WebShades Valley Mounties. Mountie quarterback Steve Brown, playing safety, recovered the ball with 7:06 remaining in the third quarter. The Mountie defensive unit played strong against an explosive Briarwood offense for most of the night despite numerous players playing on both sides of the ball. I look back at all the football and things Ive experienced, and I always tip my hat to Coach Higginbotham. On first down, a penalty backed Shades Valley up 5 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. I do feel very good about where we are right now, Mitchell said. Sure. Senior running back Jordan Pearson led the Mounties with 49 rushing yards. Bessemer The Bessemer City Tigers hosted the Shades Valley Mounties in a non-region game Friday night. With 1:47 remaining in the half, the Mounties were up 13-7 over the visiting Lions. That breakdown allowed the Spartan offense to gain valuable field position for the majority of the first half.
The Valley girls came out with an aggressive defense and held Leeds to five point in the second half. He currently lives in Hawaii and works for Stryker. Boys Pole Vault: Daniel James, Hewitt, 4th in the second session (4.27), Shaw Helfrich, 14th in the second session (3.51), and Alex Jones, Hewitt, 19th in the second session (3.20). Freshman Bralen Hart ran for 118 yards. After he fulfilled his commitment to the Navy, Richardson enrolled at Laney College. Steele has loved the game of football ever since he stepped on the little league fields in Center Point. The Jefferson County Board of Education will have a Special Called Board Meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Board's office, 2100 18th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama, for the purpose of considering general board business. Tolbert is looking to attend the University of Alabama and major in engineering next year. I thought to myself, that guy can really sing, he said. On Valleys next possession David Ware went to work for the Mounties and moved the ball 39 yards to Huffmans 6-yard line on five consecutive touches, but the Mounties could not get in the end zone and turned the ball over on downs. He taught us to love Valley. Its just going to take some more time, he added. While the outcome was not what anyone wanted, and Shades Valley fell 17-6 in a tight region game, there is a bright future ahead under Coach Nelson. We have to learn how to close teams out, said Valley head coach Audwin Howard. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com. Christian Thomas added seven total stops. Robert Nelson, Jr. returns as the defensive line coach. Against Springville, he came up with a diving, highlight-worthy, over-the-shoulder catch for a touchdown. The Vikings executed an onside kick and took possession at the Mountie 29-yard line. Shades Valley head coach Gary Ferguson was happy with the way his girls played. Sophomore kicker and punter Wuilman Guerrero had a very good night. Sports is nothing new to NyDarius. When he went out, it took a lot of life out of us, Nelson said. Senior wide receiver Christian Thomas had an outstanding performance for the Mounties. For just the second time all year, the Mounties gave younger players significant game experience. Support, support, and support. As for the Mounties mindset about making the playoffs, They understand whats on the table for them. Moores dominance during the Mounties 6A playoff run got the attention of Terry Bowden and Jimbo Fisher at Samford. The Mounties will play host to their long-time rival and current Region 5 foe Mountain Brook. SPECIAL TEAMSSpecial teams look to be a strength of the team. We just couldnt capitalize on them, said Nelson. The following year Richardson joined Birmingham Prep, a post-graduate prep football program. The Mounties finish the season with a 5-4 record and the first winning season in five years. The Indians extended their lead on an 8-yard touchdown run by Jennings after a short drive. Despite the disappointing loss, Shades Valleys offense showed flashes of its potential Friday night. Coach Jamie Mitchell was extremely proud of his teams performance. They were standouts on the Rams 2016 State Championship team. Fond Du Lac Tribal & Community College Thunder does offer athletic scholarships for Football. The Mounties moved the ball down the field and extended their lead to 21-6 on a 28-yard run by Christian Thomas with 7:30 remaining in the half. The Mounties turned to their deep stable of backs after starter Marcus Thomas left the game with a sprained ankle. Wide receiver coach Jarvis Houston summed the season up. The Offensive Cuff em Player of the Week award goes to Steve Brown. Tyler Braden and newcomer JaMarius Dismuke coach the offensive line. Coach Rueben Nelsons squad continues to get better each week but finds themselves outmanned. Ethan Anderson, Jay Butler, Sawyer Russell, and Luke Gilbert have shown improvement and stepped up in his absence. There on the 9-yard line, Wuilmam had a chance to do something that he would have never dreamed of seven years ago. Of more than 2,600 total picks, Florida is the only state with more than 300 players taken over the last decade. The Mounties are in Region 6 in 6A this season. WebShades Valley High School - Boys Varsity Football Region Champs '74, '83, '86, '87, '89, '92, '93, '94, '95, '97, '98, '99 - State Runner Up '87, '94. I loved playing for him and all of the coaches and my teammates. WebGet the latest Shades Valley high school sports news, rankings, schedules, stats, scores, results & athletes info for high school football, soccer, basketball, baseball, and more at al.com. 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. Birmingham, AL. The coaches are pushing, and the players are starting to respond.. The defense set the tone early with an interception returned for a touchdown by Marlen Sewell. We had our shots. The real season begins when region play starts. 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. They took a step towards learning how to win tonight.. November 1st, 2021 Recap: Shades Valley vs. Vestavia Hills 2021 Only thirty two teams in 6A will be in the playoffs. It was a cool deal, he said. On first down, Malique Steel made a tackle for a loss of five yards. Thankful for the kicker from El Salvador that fell in love with a different type of football. The Shades Valley sideline and crowd erupted. Briarwood is coming off a 41-21 loss to 7A James Clemens this past Friday. The Mountie win sets up a critical region clash against the Chelsea Hornets on the road this Friday night. Thats a big deal to me, he added. We just couldnt get things going all night.. Updated: Feb 27, 2020 / 06:18 PM CST. After high school, he plans on getting an undergraduate degree in biology. Our quarterback is young, but hes a sponge with the information he is given, and he is trying his hardest to win games for our team, said Nelson. Mitchell went on to say, I want these kids to be able to make the play-offs and experience that environment. Behind a solid defensive effort and the shooting of Jamarcus Jackson, 19 points, and Sean Crawford, 14 points, the Mounties went to the locker room with a 38-21 lead at the half. He is trying his best to lead by example, Coach Nelson said. I am delighted to see that there is still a willingness to fight for Shades Valley, he said. I thought it was so great for the quarterbacks, wide receivers, and defensive backs. Dr. Gonsoulin provides an update to the JEFCOED family. The Indians got off to a fast start and scored on their first two possessions to take an early 13-0 lead. Other than that, we are looking good.. Mitchell was extremely pleased with his special teams. The Mounties will have to lean heavily on a stable of young but talented, running backs to have the success that Mitchell is accustomed to. 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. Mrs. Brown graciously donated the video recording system that the Shades Valley football program desperately needed.
Justin Mitchell and Martee Pope are also new additions to the coaching staff. Furthermore, Valleys special teams, which had been a strength through the seasons first three games, took a step backward. The Mounties dropped their second game of the year last Friday night to the 2nd ranked Indians of Pinson Valley. Sophomore quarterback JCauis Moore completed 6 of 10 passes for 101 yards. Shades Valley led 13-10 with 9:33 remaining in the half. Richardson ultimately signed with the University of California, Berkeley. They are really good at what they do, said Mountie Head Coach Jamie Mitchell. Sam Shades Indians are coming off a loss to 7A number 4 ranked Hewitt-Trussville last week. 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. There is no doubt that the Ghosts primary goal is to leave opposing defenses screaming at the end of the 2022 season. Kyle DeRamus, Carlos Ford, and Terrence James will be working to see playing time. Bessemer City held a 14-7 lead with 1:39 remaining in the half after the successful PAT. 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. Pinson Valley gave the ball back to the Mounties with their second fumble of the night on their opening drive. 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. He is one of the most dedicated, hard working, and consistent players in our receiver corp., Craig is in the ROTC at Valley. The Valley receiving corp continues to improve and is building depth for the upcoming season. I would say we are an older group, but not with a ton of playing experience. He has always clicked with older people.. We had the lead with about a minute to play, and they made the plays, and we didnt, he said.
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