Terzia/Richwood High School Football History

The Terzia/Richwood football legacy began in the 1953-54 school year, envisioned by Mrs. Mary Francis Goins, the family matriarch. Recognizing the need for a strong foundation, Mrs. Goins selected Mackie Freeze as the program's architect. This proved to be an excellent decision. With a modest budget of $300.00, Coach Freeze and his initial assistants, C.T. Toston and Johnny Wilson, led the team to a successful 5-1 record in their first season. Key players included Lamuel Kelly, Jimmy Williams, Junior Wilson, Robert Hughes, Lonnie Wright, Charles Diggins, John Sims, and Eugene Hughes. They comp...