Weslaco East Football Shaken as Legendary Coach Mike Burget Announces Sudden Retirement

Weslaco East’s gridiron chapter is turning a page that’s been years in the making. Mike Burget, a fixture on the sidelines since ’06 and the winningest coach to ever grace the Wildcats’ program, is hanging up his whistle after the 2025 season. If you’ve followed Texas high school football, you know that kind of longevity and success isn’t just handed out — it’s earned through sweat, grit, and a whole lot of heart. While this fall’s 4-6 finish might not sparkle on paper, it’s a testament to a team that clawed back from a shaky start, winning four out of five games mid-season. Burget’s legacy is more than just numbers: 16 playoff trips, multiple district and area titles, and a culture built brick by brick. Now, all eyes are on who steps into this massive role next. The Texas coaching carousel is already spinning faster as postseason fever takes hold — and Weslaco East is ready to watch their story unfold with a fresh voice at the helm. LEARN MORE

Weslaco East (Texas) will be in the market for a new head football coach for the 2026 season.

On Monday, Mike Burget, who has been at the school since 2006, announced his retirement. He’s been the Wildcats’ head coach since 2013 and is the winningest head coach in Weslaco ISD history.

Weslaco East put together a 4-6 regular season this fall, which concluded with a 24-14 loss to Harlingen South last week. The Wildcats lost their last three regular season games, but did win four of five after beginning the season 0-2.

Burget, who was in his thirteenth year at the helm, was the just the second head coach in program history. He joined the staff in 2006 and eventually replaced Armando Cuellar, who was head coach from 2004-12.

Burget’s tenure will end with an 89-53 record at Weslaco East. The 2025 campaign will go down as the Wildcats’ lone losing season under Burget, who won seven or more games in a season six times. Their last big season came in 2019, when they finished 9-4 and lost in the 6A D-II Regional semifinals to eventual state champion Westlake.

With Burget on the sidelines, Weslaco East made 16 playoff appearances. It won six district titles and six area titles.

The Texas high school football coaching carousel is always busy. Burget is one of the first dominoes to fall as the postseason gears up. The top 25 teams in the state, according to the Massey Ratings, can be seen here.

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