Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

April 11, 1927-January 19, 2024

Coach Mackie Freeze, a legendary figure, initiated the football program at Richwood/Terzia High Schools in Monroe, LA, with a humble $300. This program swiftly rose to prominence, becoming one of the most successful in the Louisiana Inter-Athletic Association League (LIALO) during the late 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Beyond his role as a teacher and coach, Coach Freeze transcended into a father figure for all students, earning the trust of parents with his tough but nurturing approach, molding students and football players into winners.

Coach Freeze's no-nonsense a...