Steele returned it 57 yards for a Mountie score with 2:09 remaining in the half. Ethan Anderson, Jay Butler, Sawyer Russell, and Luke Gilbert have shown improvement and stepped up in his absence. I was really proud of the reserves. Richardson was Nelsons defensive coordinator when the Rams won the 6A State Championship in 2016. He has yet to throw an interception this season. 220 likes. He has done everything that we have asked him to do from the beginning, Nelson said of his DB/LB. Their record does not tell the full story of their season. The Mounties answered quickly and scored on a 56-yard touchdown run by Christian Thomas on a pitch from quarterback Steve Brown. SPECIAL TEAMSSpecial teams look to be a strength of the team. Tuscaloosa County High seemed like the perfect fit at that time for the veteran coach, and so for the first time in 23 years, Higginbotham would don colors other than red and black on the sideline. Thomas, who had a huge day, had possibly the most spectacular reception of the day. We had our shots on offense and didnt take advantage.. With the victory, the Eagles secured a trip to the playoffs in their first year in 6A. The linebacking core is talented but inexperienced. 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. Ajari Jones, Peyton Kidd, and Jadon Ford will be in the rotation, while William Looney, Derrick Wilson, JDarius Wedgeworth, and Cedric McIntyre will push for playing time. Battle and Harry Little will coach the defensive backs. In Frank Nix Stadium last Friday night, on Senior Night of all nights, with ten seconds remaining on the clock and his Mountie team trailing Homewood 8-7, senior kicker Wuilman Guerrero stood and calmly looked at the goal posts. Not surprisingly, he was named Friendliest his senior year. Even though the Mounties are still searching for their first win, Coach Mitchell believes he has a good team. They have a D1 tailback that has committed to Virginia Tech. On fourth down, Fairfield attempted another pass. Hancock told me about many of the games he attended. He left Auburn as a Lombardi and Outland Trophy finalist, the Ken Rice Award recipient, an All-SEC Academic performer, and the Shug Jordan Award recipient. The Indians extended their lead on an 8-yard touchdown run by Jennings after a short drive. They have, by far, the best running back in the metro areawe have to get all eleven kids to the ball Friday night, Nelson said. Tuscaloosa County lost to the Mountain Brook Spartans in the second round of the playoffs in 2008. 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. One of the most disappointing things for a player is losing their senior year. Later, the opportunistic defense had big stops with interceptions by Joe Lewis and Cameron Harris. Junior running back Jordan Pearson, who missed the Briarwood game due to an injury, had 191 rushing yard and three touchdowns. He's a guy with a winning pedigree, but also a true motivator and disciplinarian. The coach told me that he was going to help me with my English., While Guerrero was happy to try a new sport and work on his new language, his mother was skeptical. Receiver Mario Comprom caught all 6 of Clays completions and tallied 78 yards and scored two touchdowns. I want to be known as being part of the team that built and paved the way for Shades Valley.. After moving the ball to midfield, Oxford freshman defensive end Keenan Britt stripped quarterback Steve Brown of the ball and returned it 32 yards for an Oxford touchdown. Slow starts are beginning to really hurt us, said Mountie head coach Audwin Howard. Moore almost didnt become a Bulldog. However, he knows theres much more to the game of football than the wins and losses. I really believe this can grow and cultivate support from so many that couldnt make it this weekend, said Tamburello. Thomas was up to the task. Vizzina has competed 75% of his passes for 1,083 yards and 13 touchdowns. Kickoff is at 7 PM in Lions Pride Stadium on the campus of Briarwood Christian School. I feel like we played well and I had a good night, he said. Anyone who knew B.Moe loved his infectious personality. The Mountie win sets up a critical region clash against the Chelsea Hornets on the road this Friday night. A visit with a college football legend cemented his decision to attend Samford instead of UTC. Because of his play in the playoffs, Moore was named Samfords Special Team Player of the Year. Copyright 2021 WBRC. Valleys Clayton Garrison tracked him down and tackled him short of the first down marker, and the Panthers were forced to punt. Against Chelsea the opportunistic defense forced five turnovers. Mitchell was extremely pleased with his special teams. 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. Former basketball head coach and defensive coordinator Owen Butts also attended along with long-time assistant Rob Crawford. Freshman running back Bralen Hart added two scores. The Mountie running game was solid against Huffman. Bruce scored on a 2-yard run, and after a successful PAT, Center Point pushed their lead to 22-0 with 2:27 remaining in the first quarter. Thomas, filling in for an unavailable Jair Aguilar, kicked the PAT and the Mounties led 7-0. My experience at Shades Valley taught me that people are people, he added. Its good to have him as a coach because he knows me best and understands how I learn, he said. Are there challenges at Shades Valley? Three plays later, Valley scored on a 15-yard strike from Brown to Irvin. It was good. The Mounties had an opportunity to get on the board first against Vestavia. Irondale-A large number of Shades Valley alumni gathered at Shades Valley this past Saturday for a fundraising barbeque. I just want to thank them for staying and supporting our players.. Shades Valley hosts the Gardendale Rockets at Frank Nix Stadium in a non-region game this Friday at 7 pm. It was a great game for me thanks to my teammates, offensive line and coaches, he said. DEFENSE Coach Nelson wants his defensive unit to be aggressive. Malique has good instincts for the ball, Brown said. He has a 4.1 GPA and is in the top 10 in his class. The Lions came out and played a strong second half, capitalized on more Mountie mistakes, and pulled away for a 42-19 win. Thomas had 124 yards on seven receptions and the game-winning score. His hard work and dedication prepared him; he will be missed in the program., Like most high school players, Kendarius Irvin started playing football at a young age. You come up with five turnovers, you are going to win most games, said Mitchell. I saw tears after the loss. Richardson was a big-play threat for the Mounties whenever he touched the ball. He lived down the street from me in Altadena, and I would take him home. Will you please consider helping out the Mountie football program? We came out and did what we needed to do to take home the W.. Shades Valley led 13-10 with 9:33 remaining in the half. The Mustangs mounted one last drive before the half but it was thwarted by senior Malique Steeles interception as time expired. I observed a coaching staff that is working very hard and truly cares about their kids. The Eagles steadily moved the ball down the field, and Bruce scored his third rushing score of the night on a 15-yard run with 4:35 remaining in the half. Christian Thomas sealed the victory with a darting 26-yard run for a first down. They made the playoffs twelve times, won nine region championships, played in two state championship games, and advanced to two state semi-finals. The Bulldogs almost made it to the national championship game in Moores final season. The Valley defense stiffened and got a big sack by Malique Steele on 4th down. Steele put in a great deal of training in the offseason to prepare his body for the grind that is 6A, Region 6 football. Damion Dick, one of the strongest players on the team, will start at nose guard. 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. User Agreement (updated 5/25/18) and Pearson scored the games first touchdown on a 79-yard run. Mahand and his father are getting to experience it together. IRONDALE, Alabama -- Bill Smith has resigned as the head football coach at Shades Valley. I think the sky is the limit for that kid, and the future is bright for Shades Valley football with him, Nelson said. We lost our starting right tackle right before the game Friday night and went into it with one lineman that had any real playing experience., Although the Mounties were unable to score, they had opportunities in the red zone multiple times. This years unit is led by defensive end Miller Stubblefield, defensive tackle Holden Patterson, and safety Hadden Stubbs. They are learning how to work hard, he said. 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. We just couldnt get things going all night.. Briarwoods first score of the night came in the second quarter on a 70-yard pass for a touchdown that was due to a mistake in the Mountie secondary. Our kids havent given up, and Im proud of them, he said. We were missing three of our runners on Saturday; thats what kept them out of the top 5.. 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. I just want to be remembered as the cool guy, the respectful guy, the funny guy, but most importantly, the one and only number 6, said Thomas. Bryant added ten rebounds and two blocks. Pell City forced another Shades Valley punt and got the ball back near the 50-yard line. The Mounties rolled up 224 yards on the ground. Although the Mounties have lost three non-region contests, they are 1-1 in region play and control their destiny to make the playoffs again. Micha Burrow, 6-foot-2, 218- pounds, and Kordelle Steele, 6-foot-3, 215-pounds, bring good size and athleticism to the position. For over fifty years, Shades Valley was THE premiere program among Jefferson County schools. The learning curve for a sophomore playing against what Coach Nelson says are some of the fastest teams in the state has been steep for the first-year starter. Jordan Pearson showed that he can really run the football, Nelson said of his senior running back. When asked what the takeaways were from the defensive performance Mitchell said, the biggest thing is that it is a plus playing a run heavy team last Friday night. The Tigers converted the two-point conversion and tied the game. The Mountie offense could not find a rhythm and had to punt. 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