All offseason its telling the kids to stay with it, I promise you good things are coming, Spegal said. Im not selfish enough to keep it just to have the title.. Invalid password or account does not exist. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Winfield has a lot of great kids. WINFIELD, W.Va. Coach Eddie Smolder likes for his Winfield High School football players to see instruction from different views, such as upside down and backwards between the legs. He played for head coaches Dennis Franchione and Charlie Cowdrey and participated in Southwestern's the 1982 Sunflower Bowl victory. Spegal had a week to prepare prior to opening preseason camp in August. I might have been the one that got emotional. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Missouri State High School Activities Association, Varsity Winfield head football coach Craig Snyder announced Monday that he will step away as coach of the Generals and will not return to coaching. Assistant Coach: Michael Ross Winfield High School. HD Media+ Prep football:Smolder recommended as Winfield's new coach; Batman steps down at Buffalo By Rick Ryan rickryan@hdmediallc.com Dec 20, 2021 Nationally-Recognized, Quality Local. David Kvidahl is a columnist for STL High School Sports. Its just fun to get in the end zone and celebrate with your guys.. Massey said he is honored to take his knowledge to the high school field, especially with his friend leading the staff. All rights reserved. There has been a lot to adjust to this fall, but after how last season went, the Warriors just kind of rolled with it. The Winfield Unified School District 465 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, or genetic information in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Your Herd from Herald-Dispatch Reach Manager. I love my kids past and present, all of them. At Ripley, Smolder was a first-team All-State linebacker and twice earned first-team All-Mountain State Athletic Conference honors. People in Winfield have been kind and welcoming to me. Reaves grew up in northwest Alabama, but he said he knew he was homewhen he arrived in Winfield. His first coaching job came in 1961 when he accepted the head football coaching job at Marion County High School in Guin. They needed somebody. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. West Virginia high school football state championship playoff schedule and scores - live and final. The seniors on this team were freshmen in 2018 when then-senior quarterback Collin Sutton put together the best season in school history as he scored 31 touchdowns, rushed for 2,141 yards and passed for 1,328 yards and another 18 touchdowns. That moment was the most powerful moment I will ever experience as a football coach or as a human being. He also is an important cog in the weight room. Snyder could not pinpoint a specific game that sticks out most, but he recalls the most powerful moment he has ever encountered on the field fondly. Over its final three seasons Clopton-Elsberrys record was 9-20. Last year was a complete whirlwind, Spegal said. Create a password that only you will remember. Massey long snapped and played linebacker and fullback in the NFL for 10 years after a stellar career at Marshall University, from which he graduated in 2001. Lewis has a rich tradition of success as a head coach. Winfield High School. 2022-2023 11-Man Football Coaching Roster Share Page: Head Coach(es) Cody Spegal: Assistant Coach(es) Logan Anthony: Varsity Assistant Coach Jeremy Bowen: Varsity Assistant Coach . Highlanders make history with first state crown for a team from Cabell County since 1953. Eastern Kentucky Conference commissioner Gary Kidwell is retiring. We had a little snack and talked. West Virginia high school football state semifinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Keep it Clean. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Montclair Public Schools Superintendent Jonathan Ponds announces a new high school varsity football coach, Mr. Jermain . There has been plenty to celebrate already at Winfield, but this team is hungry for more. principles of our state and nation. A couple of years ago I was close to maybe calling it a career, Snyder said. Last chance! Evening headlines from the Charleston Gazette-Mail, The latest in travel and recreation around West Virginia, The daily opinion newsletter from the Charleston Gazette-Mail. We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! Coach Steve Reaves, 2nd row, far left, with the 2022 AHSAA 3A Winfield City state indoor track and field team champions. By Joe Brocato. The Woodlands' Antoine Winfield Jr. finished his high school career with more than 300 tackles. Top 50% Tel: (318) 628-3506 SAVE SCHOOL Winnfield High School serves 349 students in grades 9-12. Food makes everything go down a little better.. We are just really good at executing at our job.. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Ive told people I think if I were to just show up in the summertime and coach football, I could probably do it, but its not fair to the kids. Morgan Christian and Amber Wolfe each hit a home run to help back another stellar pitching performance from Mikie Lieving. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, Winfield offensive coordinator Alex Harrell coaches during practice at Winfield Middle School on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in Winfield, Mo. National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, "CJOnline.com/sports | The Topeka Capital-Journal | Briefly in sports 12/05/01", "NAIAFOOTBALL.NET-The Nation's Home for NAIA Football", "Former Friends coach Monty Lewis will miss coaching his son's senior season", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Monty_Lewis&oldid=1078080463, This page was last edited on 19 March 2022, at 19:09. Copyright 2023 West Virginia MetroNews Network. Despite holding the vaunted Crusaders to 18 points, the Vikings' offense sputtered in an 18-7 loss in the AV-CTL D-III opener for both teams at Richard L. Jantz Stadium. I knew I had to put something out, Snyder stated. Cardinals latest, deflating loss compounds concerns, Man shot, killed near Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis, What was Andrew Knizner thinking? We play fast, but most of our concepts are simple. Rain earlythen remaining cloudy with showers overnight. Tweets from https://twitter.com/heralddispatch/lists/hd-sports. At Buffalo, Brian Batman stepped down after five seasons as coach. Elsberry had 13 players that wanted a place to play. Kids are still kids. Low 42F. Eddie and I are Herd brothers and Im much obliged to help him, Massey said. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Don't knowingly lie about anyone No further information could be obtained by press time. But something about the mix has worked. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. -Whippany Park High School (Whippany, NJ) is seeking a qualified varsity assistant coach for a RB, WR, or DB coach. I did it the way I wanted to do it, and Im thankful to them for allowing me to be the head coach. Prep sports notebook: Massey new assistant coach at Winfield. STLHighSchoolSports.com is the most comprehensive source of stats, scores and stories from any and all area high schools. My coaching time in the 90s was a big learning time.. Massey, 42, was a teammate of Smolders at Marshall University and graduated in 2001 before the Cardinals selected him in the seventh round of the 2002 draft. Ive had great assistant coaches who I couldnt do without. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. No, I have none, he said. Open System Preferences and go to Keyboard: Select the Shortcuts tab. It hit 70 again last week versus St. Charles. Fred Hill Sr. (July 15, 1934 - March 2, 2019) was an American football and baseball coach. On 11/18, the Winfield varsity football team lost their home playoff game against Hoover (Clendenin, WV) by a score of 27-26. I think weve brought in just a little bit that helped us over a hump to win some games.. Michael Gulledge, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, Winfield's Bryce Irving (2) carries the ball during practice at Winfield Middle School on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in Winfield, Mo. That depth has helped the Warriors and their new-look, fast-tempo offense kick into high gear. A Ripley and Marshall graduate, Smolder has worked the past two seasons as an assistant coach at Cabell Midland, where he joined former Thundering Herd football teammate Luke Salmons, the Knights head coach. He also was a key member of Marshalls 1998, 1999 and 2000 Mid-American Conference title-winning squads and the Rams 2003 NFC West champs. This season, however, has been different. Supply Lists. Price has also made coaching stops at Rifle High School in Colorado and Medicine Lodge High School in Kansas. These guys were an added bonus. McCoy guided the Generals to two state. West Virginia high school football Week 9 schedule and scores - live and final. Lewis served as the head football coach at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas from 1993 to 2001 and Friends University in Wichita, Kansas from 2003 to 2016. West Virginia high school football first round playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Tools Monty Lewis (born January 2, 1963) is an American football coach. Leon McCoy's football coaching record at Winfield High spoke for itself, but his true legend came in weight training and conditioning. WCHS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. Chris had a great career and his experience and knowledge is going to be great for our program. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Snyder began his coaching career at Morgantown High School as a volunteer assistant while student teaching in 1994. Be Nice. He then took over at Ripley, his alma mater, for five seasons (2015-19), going 10-2 in 2018, which included a first-round playoff win against Greenbrier East, the first home playoff game for the Vikings in 16 years. Chris Massey, who played for the St. Louis Rams and Chicago Bears, has joined the Generals staff as. Their two conference wins doubled the programs total since it joined the GAC in 2012. Hes a good man. He was involved in the planning that went into the parade, he ran the school assembly and then capped it off by playing both ways for the football team as Winfield beat St. Charles 70-28. Wt. He can be reached at 304-348-5175 or rickryan@hdmediallc.com. Since 1999 the Warriors have finished .500 or better three times. Its a learning experience that first year. Ultimately, that was probably my downfall. Live Feed . Joe Hubbert was born March 30, 1937 in Fayatte, Alabama.