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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Week 5: Reitz (2-2) at Central (0-4)

Week 5 recap: Central 39, Reitz 38, 3 OT (PantherPlus) After dropping a heartbreaking 29-26 loss to North last week, the Panthers head back on the road as they renew the city’s oldest rivalry. The Central Bears (0-4) are looking for their first win of the season. Can they pull off the upset or can …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #20: Reitz 43, Central 42, OT (Oct. 26, 2012)

After a 1-3 start to the 2012 campaign, including a 36-31 defeat to the Bears on Sept. 8, the Panthers stormed back eight straight wins, including the twentieth biggest win in Reitz Bowl history. In the second quarter of the sectional semifinal against Central, the Panthers held a 28-7 lead. However, the Bears would make …

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2021 City & SIAC standings through Week 4

Mater Dei was knocked from the ranks of the unbeaten by Memorial, and with Castle, those three teams are tied for second behind undefeated Jasper. However, Mater Dei’s hopes are very much alive, as they’ll face Jasper Friday night at the Bowl for full control of the SIAC. In the city race, Memorial and Bosse …

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Week 4: North (1-2) at Reitz (2-1)

Week 4 recap: North 29, Reitz 26 (PantherPlus) After suffering a 42-21 loss at Jasper last week, the Panthers head back to the Bowl Friday night to resume city competition against the North Huskies. After dropping their first two games, North picked up their first win of the season over Harrison, 28-12. The Panthers also …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #21: Reitz 22, Harrison 21, OT (Oct. 26, 2001)

Both Reitz and Harrison finished tied for third in the SIAC at 4-3 (the Panthers also beat Harrison in the regular season, 20-19, on Sept. 7 at Enlow Field). After winning their respective first round games, the rematch was set at the Bowl. After taking a 15-0 halftime lead, the Panthers held on for dear …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #22: Reitz 34, North 0 (Oct. 27, 1960)

As documented in “The Game“, part of Mike Whicker’s Legendary Game Series, this highly anticipated game between No. 1 Reitz and No. 3 North showed just how dominant the Panthers of that era were. As Whicker pointed out, “The valiant North squad had heart, but not enough muscle to match up to the powerful Westsiders, …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #23: Reitz 6, Bosse 0 (Nov. 26, 1931)

On Thanksgiving afternoon, 12,000 fans, which would be the biggest crowd yet in Evansville football history, saw the Panthers upset previously unbeaten Bosse, 6-0. The only score came in the first quarter when, on 3rd-and-8, Charles Brunson (Cory’s grandfather) tossed a lateral to Walter LeMon, the right end, who reversed field and ran 15 yards …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #24: Reitz 21, Jasper 2 (Nov. 8, 1985)

After an 0-5 start, the Panthers normally would never have been in championship contention. But with this being the first year the IHSAA had the all-in playoff, Reitz had new life following five straight wins. Their sixth in a row gave them the sectional crown, a 21-2 upset victory over the Wildcats (9-2). Ken Hansen …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #25: Reitz 47, Mount Vernon 6 (Oct. 15, 1921)

Coming in at No. 25 is the Panthers’ first-ever win in the Reitz Bowl! After falling to Princeton in the debut of the Bowl two weeks earlier, Reitz turned it around, defeating Mount Vernon, 47-6. Emerson Lynch and Bill Reid each scored three touchdowns, with several coming from Ralph Woods passes. While the win wasn’t …

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2021 City & SIAC standings through Week 3

A third of the way through the regular season, there are only two unbeaten teams left in the conference and we’re starting to get a better idea of who’s who. Will the crown go to Jasper or Mater Dei or will another team still shake things up? Team City SIAC Overall Mater Dei 1-0 3-0 …

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