WINFIELD – Hanging in two places at Winfield's sports complex are signs that list every Generals winning football season dating back to 1934.

They're equal parts herald of history and motivation for every Winfield club to do what it takes to ensure it is remembered.

The first two Generals teams Eddie Smolder coached, in 2022 and 2023, are lionized there. Winfield fell short of the price of admission, though, last season, finishing 4-6.

“The past is the past, and you can’t go back and relive it,” Smolder said. “You can always learn from it. This year’s a brand new year, and we’re excited about it just being 2025.

“That’s the great thing about sports is, year after year, it’s a brand new year. It’s a new season for everybody.”

Winfield is aiming for this season to look less like 2024 an

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