Micah has become one of the leaders behind the scenes, said offensive coordinator Baniko Harley. There was never a question that Malique Steele would be a Shades Valley athlete. We would have died for him and the red and black!, As good as Higginbotham was with the Xs and Os of the game, his true strength may have been in getting players to buy in and believe in themselves. Hes a total athletehe is probably the most underrated running back in the state, Nelson said of his senior running back. That group has now had three games together. This years unit is led by defensive end Miller Stubblefield, defensive tackle Holden Patterson, and safety Hadden Stubbs. He was close to signing with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. After graduation he served in the United States Army from 1965-67 with a tour in Vietnam. Shades Valley mounted two more drives to the 36-yard line and inside the 10-yard line but could not score. Shades Valley opened the second half with a 52-yard run by Micah Thomas, but a penalty nullified the play and the Mountie drive stalled. Stanhope Elmore was not quite through, though. The Mounties and Tigers have played 26 times previously, with Bessemer holding a 14-11-1 edge in the series. They help you do the big things better. I was ready on day one because of it. The Vikings took an early lead on their first possession with a 35-yard touchdown pass. The kids, overall, are learning how to compete on both sides of the ball, he said. The Jefferson County Board of Education will meet in a Special Called Board meeting Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the Board's office 2100 18th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of approving personnel actions and other board business. He took a deep breath and waited for the snap. The first quarter was a defensive affair, with both teams trading punts and unable to get on the scoreboard. It was then Shades Valleys defenses turn to stiffen and the Mounties forced the Panthers to turn the ball over on downs. Kordelle Steele, Josh Little, Kevin Lin, Bryan Blackwell, and Teren Moore will start against the Spartans. Logistics is one career he is interested in. 99.9% Complete. The Mounties came away with no points on three drives inside the Oxford Red Zone as mistakes plagued Valley all night. The game can be seen live on the NFHS Network at 7:00 PM. The road warriors, as they were known, advanced to the semi-finals. The Mounties will host Bob Jones of Madison Monday at Frank Nix Stadium. Irvin has interest from one school to play football, and several schools are interested in him for basketball. Coach Dye and the Auburn Tigers were to be his future. On Bessemers next possession, the Tigers converted a third and ten with a 40-yard pass. Nelson arrived from Ramsay High School with 15 years of head coaching experience and a career record of 114-64. Like many of his teammates, Thomas got his start in little league. Thats typical of Holifield, who helps his teammates academically and at home with his two younger sisters. The junior linebacker had 14 total tackles (2 tackles for loss) in the Mountie victory. We are going to get back to being the Mounties of the past, he added. Its not just a cliche that a team has to play well in all three phases of the game to win. I wish I had made this decision early on in my career., For the younger Mahand, the experience has been nothing but positive. They may keep me at defensive back, or they might make me put on 20 pounds and make me play outside linebacker, he said. Huffman is going to be a tough game. In my opinion, the business community has failed to support their local school. 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. 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. The Tigers scored first on a 59-yard run by Jalen Williams. When the Shades Valley football team plays its 1,000 game this Friday night on the road at Chelsea, youll find Paschal in his traditional spot. Jacob Mahand blocked the extra point, and Shades Valley held a 21-9 lead with 5:14 remaining in the quarter. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. Nelson took over a program with a very rich history, but one that currently lacks many things that other programs have. The two Mahands spend Friday nights trying to shut the opposing offenses down. We are looking to eliminate those three to four minutes of bad football. Shades Valley (Cahaba) fielded its first team in 1921. The Mustangs then turned the ball over on downs after driving into Shades Valley territory. On defense, the Mounties were able to get pressure on the quarterback a few times. SCHEDULEThe Mounties find themselves playing number 5 ranked Briarwood, number 8 ranked Mountain Brook, Homewood, Chelsea, Huffman and Woodlawn in Region 5 schedule. Shades Valley recovered a Pinson fumble and moved the ball into scoring position, but two penalties forced a field goal attempt. The Mounties got the ball back after a big 10-yard sack on third down and went to work. Homewood then got the ball back and put together a drive that ended with a go-ahead touchdown with 6:15 remaining. He wanted the best for his community, wrote former Shades Valley teacher Martha Inman. The Mountie defense held the Colonels to 232 total yards. The Valley defense stiffened and got a big sack by Malique Steele on 4th down. Defensive back Erin Callens came up with the interception for the Mounties with 3:19 remaining before the break. Christian Thomas had a huge game with 114 yards on seven receptions. The Panthers onside kick failed, and the Mounties picked up a key first down on a scramble by Brown on 3rd down. Athletic updates and historical stories are posted almost daily to his Facebook page and Twitter feed. It was a hard-fought win, said head coach Rueben Nelson. That makes him so hard to defend.. Mitchell will coach the wide receivers while Pope will handle the outside linebackers and special teams. Shades Valley High School now has three campuses--the main building, JCIB, and the technical academy. Kick off is at 7 pm. I thought it was a joke before I realized it was really him. It only took three plays before the Mounties found the end zone again. They showed that they dont mind blocking downfield, said Nelson. on Mounties Looking To Return To Prominence Under Jamie Mitchell, Mounties Compete In Heritage Thanksgiving Tournament, Shades Valley Alumni Hold Fundraiser For Football Program, Red & Black Players of the Week: Pell City, Mounties Get Homecoming And Huge Region Win Over Pell City, Center Point Secures Playoff Bid With Huge Region Win, Red & Black Players of the Week: Bessemer City, Red & Black Players of the Week: Fairfield, Red & Black Players of the Week: Stanhope Elmore, Where Are They Now? I chose academics over sports, he said. Steve Brown ended the night 11 of 21 for 153 yards and 4 touchdowns. Basketball There is no data available for Shades Valley for Basketball. The Mounties will find themselves headed to postseason play with wins over Chelsea and Woodlawn. We left a lot of points on the field. Irvins goal for the year was to go deep into the playoffs and change how people think about Shades Valley Football. Even though the Mounties missed the playoff this year, Irvin can rest in knowing that the 2022 team has people thinking differently about the program. Bryant added ten rebounds and two blocks. However, the once successful Mountie program fell on hard times over the last two decades. Pre-K applications will be available from Sunday, January 15, 2023 to Sunday, February 26, 2023. The sophomore pulled down seven rebounds and added a block. The Panther offense put together a nine-play, 70-yard drive. At the time of this posting, a new quarterback has not been named. Mitchell went on to say, I couldnt be happier or prouder of what I have seen of his growth and leadership. Shades Valley High School 6100 Old Leeds Rd. Cullman is undefeated at home. Coach Rueben Nelsons squad continues to get better each week but finds themselves outmanned. Ill always be grateful for him. Mountie head coach Rueben Nelson singled out sophomore JiQuez Daniel, who had ten receptions and four scores. They have a D1 tailback that has committed to Virginia Tech. Stream: Shades Valley vs Clay-Chalkville Live On Demand (Free Trial) the Clay-Chalkville vs Shades Valley 2022 seasonal Game Live scores Up Date. A lot went right for us Friday night finally, said Mitchell. The Mountie players feel like they are making solid progress as a team. As you all know, Valley draws students from different parts of the county and doesnt necessarily enjoy the community or business support that other schools are blessed with. 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. TMI played the junior varsity teams from Notre Dame, Tennesse, Kentucky, and South Carolina each year. The Tigers drive nearly ended on the first play. Damion Dick, one of the strongest players on the team, will start at nose guard. I want to make it known to everyone who doubted Shades Valley that we are fully capable of being a dominating team.. In their first four games, Shades Valley faced three opponents ranked in the top-5 in 6A. I have faith that those reading this article (current students, parents, friends of the school, and alumni) will do what needs to be done for the school they love or once loved. If you arent cherishing your talents and not doing right by them, God can take those in various ways., I am so proud of the young man hes become, said his mom. He played running back, wide receiver, and defensive back for the Mounties. The Mounties led 28-9 with 3:19 in the third quarter. The Defensive Headhunter Player of the Week award goes to Ethan Johnson. Moore first met the two coaches at the Birmingham Quarterback Clubs Awards Banquet. It was a good time and set the foundation for me to go on and do other things, said Tamburello. Shades 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. Defensive Coordinator Kordell Jackson is high on Steele. Russell Bradt, ATC, of ATI will serve as the Mounties athletic trainer. Sophomore kicker and punter Wuilman Guerrero had a very good night. A visit with a college football legend cemented his decision to attend Samford instead of UTC. We got off to a slow start, said Shades Valley head coach Audwin Howard. Our guys are responding well to the adversity, said defensive coordinator Justin Hannah. I cant take credit for it. Only fourteen coaches have won more games than him in Alabama. Steele put in a great deal of training in the offseason to prepare his body for the grind that is 6A, Region 6 football. Irondale -Shades Valley (5-2, 2-2) hung on in the 4th quarter to pull out a 35-29 victory over Pell City (0-7, 0-4) in Class 6A, Region 6 play. Shades Valley at Mountain Brook HS Football. We were up big and allowed them to creep backthats a sign of youth and inexperience.. The event raised almost $10,000 for the football program. Later, the opportunistic defense had big stops with interceptions by Joe Lewis and Cameron Harris. I love the aspirations that he has for life.. Two-time Auburn All-American and NFL veteran Ben Tamburello played for Higginbotham at Shades Valley in the early 80s. Hes a great young man on the field and in the classroom., Jacari has been an awesome athlete for us, said Pope. The game can be seen on the NFHS Network at 7 pm. He wants his legacy at Shades Valley to be that of a winner. It will be a special night at Shades Valley as Mrs. Marjorie Kay Nix and the Nix family will be honored at halftime. Principals Frank A. Peake, 1949 - 1970 Royce G. Creel, 1970 - 1978 KT has had a great year of football. The Heritage Thanksgiving Tournament features 16 teams from across the state. The thought of helping people in need is what inspired Hunter to pursue that particular career path. Tamburello left Shades Valley in 1982 as an excellent football player who played on both sides of the ball. Special recognition goes out to the Shades Valley Athletic Trainer Assistants for keeping the players hydrated on a hot and humid night. Justin Mitchell and Martee Pope are also new additions to the coaching staff. He was 17/29 for 216 yards and a touchdown. He lived down the street from me in Altadena, and I would take him home. The Mountie offense was shut out by a stingy Mountain Brook defense that had only given up 17 points coming into the game. Former Mountie and 2022 Auburn SEC Legend Ben Tamburello was also in attendance. Occasional snow Friday. He was able to make three great deflections that forced Homewood to run the ball, he said. As a player and a coach, you always had one eye on him up there, Higginbotham said. Football There is no data available for Shades Valley for Football. In 1996, the new Shades Valley was ready to house more than two thousand students and teachers. Anna recently graduated from Appalachian State with a degree in Music Therapy and is pursuing a Masters Degree in Counseling. Jarvis Houston moves from defensive backs to wide receivers. He let me explain my reasons. Wuilman is just phenomenal. The Mountie offense took almost three minutes off the clock on their next possession. Week after week, our defense is making stops, and we are creating turnovers. Location:6100 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL 35210 Christian Thomas, who had nine receptions, tallied over 275 yards of total offense, and scored two touchdowns, was excited after the win. Photo is dated 10-14-1987. The Tigers got the ball on their 39-yard line with 2:54 remaining. He was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. Son prevailed over father as the Spartans won 22-20. 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