ReitzFootball.com

Dan Engler's love for Reitz Football goes back a long time. Engler played for the Panthers all four years of high school and graduated in 1996. That summer, as the popularity of the Internet began to explode, Engler's search for Reitz Football information came up empty, so his father suggested he create a website. Engler taught himself HTML and launched the Unofficial Reitz High School Football Home Page that August. Since then, Engler, through ReitzFootball.com, has spent the past 25 years chronicling the rich history and tradition of Reitz High School Football. Engler and his wife, Melissa, have two sons, Logan and Micah, and a daughter, Juliette. Engler has traveled all over the world but is proud to call Evansville his home.

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  1. Reitz coach's show debuts this Thursday on WEOA 98.5 — 11 comments
  2. Amazing performances insert 2014 as No. 6 Most Offensive Team in Reitz Football history — 8 comments
  3. Reitz tops Castle, 35-14 — 5 comments
  4. Reitz beats Memorial, 42-16 — 4 comments
  5. Reitz hammers Harrison, 56-6 — 4 comments

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #17: Reitz 19, Mater Dei 7 (Oct. 24, 1952)

The legendary West Side War, named by many as the best in the state, had to start somewhere. That first meeting came in 1952 and is the 17th biggest win in Reitz Bowl history. Although the Wildcats picked up the sport in 1949, it wasn’t until their fourth season that they decided to give it …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #18: Reitz 29, Vincennes Lincoln 7 (Sept. 10, 1971)

Coming in at No. 18 in the Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History is the 1971 victory over Vincennes Lincoln. Ray Mills and his Alices were predicted to have a really good team. They did, and with the help of five all-staters, the Knox County school finishes the season 9-1, ranked ninth in …

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Five Panthers named to 2021 All-SIAC Team

The Southern Indiana Athletic Conference announced the 2021 all-conference football team on Tuesday, which includes five members of the Reitz Football team. While we didn’t have any first-team picks, Panthers included on the second team, as voted by the coaches of the SIAC, are: Maximus Bell (DL) Isaac Maynard (WR) Jay Smith (RB) Roland Vera …

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Isaac Maynard and Roland Vera named to 2021 All-City Team by Evansville Downtown Quarterback Club

The Evansville Downtown Quarterback Club announced the 2021 all-city football team Monday, which includes two members of the Reitz Football team. Panthers included on the team, as voted by their peers, are: Isaac Maynard (WR) Roland Vera (DB) Memorial’s Ray Brodie and John Hurley were named player and coach of the year, respectively. Links of …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #19: Reitz 24, Mater Dei 0 (Nov. 14, 1970)

Coming in at No. 19 in the Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History is the first-ever Golden Acorn Trophy game between Reitz and Mater Dei. While the Panthers had fallen out of contention for the 1970 city and SIAC crowns, there was one item still at stake going into the last game of …

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2021 City & SIAC standings through Sectional Semifinals

While SIAC champion Jasper had an abrupt end to their season last week, city champ Memorial advanced and will face Northview, the team that knocked off the Wildcats, for the sectional championship! Team City SIAC Overall Jasper — 9-0^ 9-1 Castle — 7-2 7-3 Memorial 6-0* 7-2 9-2 Mater Dei 5-1 7-2 9-2 North 4-2 …

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Sectional Semifinal: Reitz (1-0) at Northview (1-0)

Reitz (1-0) at Northview (1-0) As the Panthers held on last week for a 41-34 win over Boonville, Northview scored a huge win over Jasper to set up the Class 4A Sectional 24 semifinal between Reitz and the Knights of Northview. Overall Records Reitz: 4-6 Northview: 8-1 SIAC & City Standings through Sectional First Round …

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2021 City & SIAC standings through Sectional First Round

Following an incredible run to the SIAC crown, Jasper’s season is finished after being upset by Northview. Memorial, the city champs, are still alive and will host Central. Team City SIAC Overall Jasper — 9-0^ 9-1 Castle — 7-2 7-2 Memorial 6-0* 7-2 8-2 Mater Dei 5-1 7-2 8-2 North 4-2 5-4 5-4 Reitz 2-4 …

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Sectional First Round: Reitz (0-0) at Boonville (0-0)

Reitz (0-0) at Boonville (0-0) It’s playoff time! The Panthers were 3-6 in the regular season but now it’s win or go home. The Pioneers were 2-6 and would love to pull off the win on their home turf. Records (Overall, SIAC, City) Reitz: 3-6 Boonville: 2-6 SIAC & City Standings through Week 9 Series: Reitz …

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2021 City & SIAC standings through Week 9

The regular season is complete and the Jasper Wildcats have won their first SIAC title since 1979 with an impressive 9-0 record, only the third to accomplish this (Reitz did it in 1971 and Central in 2020). This was Jasper’s eighth title. Memorial won their 27th city championship. It was their fourth title in the …

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