We are using today’s recognition of coach Wigle as a reminder that there will be a field dedication ceremony October 13 during halftime and a social and auction on Saturday the 14th. (Details here)
Kent Wigle’s incredible record speaks for itself.
At Marshfield, Coach Wigle’s teams made the playoffs 18 times in 21 seasons, winning the state title in 1992. The Pirates won the Midwestern League eight times and set a state record by winning 55 consecutive regular-season league games from 1994 to 2000.
Wigle’s record at Marshfield was 173-60 and his overall record was 307-99-2, which ranks second in Oregon history only to the late Dewey Sullivan (352-84-2) at Dayton. There are achievements that few reach throughout their career, and there is none greater than being named the 2005 National Football Coach of the Year.
During the 1994 – 2000 years Coach Wigle’s teams won 55 consecutive regular season games which was a 4A State Record. Kent Wigle earned Midwestern League Coach of the Year 7 times, was the 1992 State of Oregon Football Coach of the Year, 1996 Western Regional Coach of the Year (National nomination) and in 2005 was the National Football Coach of the Year. He and his teams earned 8 Midwestern League championships, and Wigle coached the Shrine Game 13 times.
