Just a week after Southlake Carroll’s Riley Dodge notched career victory No. 100, it was Allen head coach Lee Wiginton’s turn to pull off a career accomplishment.
With the Eagles’ 55-7 victory over Plano West last week, Wiginton earned career victory No. 200 for his high school coaching career, according to the Allen Eagles’ social media team from Saturday morning. Wiginton now has a career coaching record of 200-108 overall.
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Here is the message Allen posted in the early hours of Saturday regarding Wiginton’s 200th win as a head football coach:
“Head Coach of the Allen Eagles and Past President of the THSCA, Lee Wiginton has bullt a reputation as a true bullder of men—one who measures success not just in wins, but in the character, leadership, and unity he Instills in his players. A Lampasas High graduate and former Angelo State football player, Wiginton began his coaching career In 1993 and has since transformed programs aoross Texas, from Bosquevlile and Comfort to Mexia, Midlothlan, and Midlothlan Herltage, before taking the helm at Allen In 2022. Across his 30+ year career, Wiginton has led his teams to the playoffs at every stop, bullt multiple district championship programs, and accumulated over 200 career wins with an overall record of 182-102 prior to Joining Allen. His leadership has been recognized through numerous honors including District Coach of the Year nine times, the Grant Teaff “Coaching Beyond the Game” Award, and the 2023 AFA Power of Influenoe Regional Winner. As a coach, he is known for building community-centered programs rooted In gratitude, service, and connection, Introducing traditions lIke Football Readers, Decals with Dad, Mom’s Date Night, Teacher Jersey Friday, and Life Lessons to teach players that football Is about more than the scoreboard. Though Initiatives Ilke team retreats, bootcamps, and family home visits, Wiginton fosters accountability brotherhood, and growth, shaping young men who succeed both on and off the field. His 200th win, against Plano West on October 17th, 2025, is only a small part of his coaching career. His coaching legacy is defined by integrity, Impact, and the power to change lives, cementing him as one of Texas high school football’s most respected leaders.“
Before Wiginton arrived at Allen in 2022, the longtime Texas high school football coach also had stops at Bosqueville, Comfort, Mexia and Midlothian.
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Allen (7-0) is currently the No. 2 team in the Lone Star State and have the top high school football game in Texas this week when they take on undefeated No. 4 Prosper (7-0).
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