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Bill Hape

Bill Hape was Reitz Football’s ninth head coach from 1983 to 1990 and compiled a 46-38 record.

Titles won at Reitz

Points of interest

  • All-city player for Reitz
  • Played at Western Kentucky
  • Assistant at Castle in 1972 & 73 and at Western Kentucky from 1974 to 1982
  • Relinquished the head coaching position in 1990 to become a school administrator at Reitz
  • Father of Reitz Football Hall of Famer and current Panther head coach, Andy Hape

High School coaching record

Year Team Record Championships
Reitz High School (46-38, 8 years)
1983 Reitz 5-5
1984 Reitz 3-7
1985 Reitz 6-6 Sectional Champs
1986 Reitz 9-1 SIAC, City & West Side Nut Club Champs
1987 Reitz 3-7
1988 Reitz 5-5
1989 Reitz 9-3 Sectional & West Side Nut Club Champs
1990 Reitz 6-4 West Side Nut Club Champs
TOTAL (46-38, 8 years)

See also

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