Allen ISD Hires News HS Football Coach

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ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – One of Texas most renowned high school football programs announced its next Head Coach on Monday.

Lee Wiginton has been named the Head Coach of the Allen Eagles football program, Allen ISD announced. According to the district, Wiginton is currently the Head Coach of Midlothian Heritage High School and President of the Texas High School Coaches Association. He brings a total of 22 years of head coaching experience to Allen.

“I am grateful and excited for the opportunity to join the Allen ISD community and lead the Allen Eagles football program,” Coach Wiginton said. “You can go just about anywhere in the nation and people will recognize the Allen Eagles name and the existing culture of excellence in academics and extracurriculars. I look forward to working closely with our coaches and administration to ensure our student-athletes have the tools necessary to find success during the school day, on gamedays, and in their personal lives.”

Coach Wiginton plans to meet with players and the coaching staff this week, and he will officially join Allen ISD on June 3.

Wiginton replaces Chad Morris as Head Coach in Allen.

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