September 2014 archive

Panthers in the Polls (& Memorial): Week 6

Once again, Reitz finished in the Top 10 of Class 4A in the three human polls and had a strong showing from the computers. Rankings for Memorial, of Class 3A, are provided below in parentheses. Human rankings AP MEDIA POLL: #4 in Class 4A (Memorial unranked) IFCA COACHES POLL: #4 in Class 4A (pdf file …

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Historical Reitz vs. Memorial game recaps from @courierpress

We’ve collected links to all the game recaps for the Reitz-Memorial football series as covered by the Courier & Press (their online archive only goes back to 2006). 2013: Reitz, McDowell put pressure on Memorial early, roll to victory 2012: Late Vaughn touchdown, Hansen interception seal Reitz’s win over Memorial 2011: Reitz fights off Memorial …

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Reitz vs. Memorial: #ReitzFootballFriday Week 6 presented by Tracy Zeller Jewelry

The Panthers are back on the road this Friday when they’ll travel to Owen Stadium (aka Enlow Field) to battle the Memorial Tigers. Memorial (2-3) started off with two straight losses, but have won two of their last three. The Tigers are 2-1 in the SIAC. Reitz is 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the SIAC. …

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Deig, Higgins up for local media awards

Evan Deig and Malik Higgins are in the running for three local media awards. Deig is up for Courier & Press Player of the Week and Higgins is on the ballot for Home Team Friday MVP and Play of the Night. Should you feel so compelled, feel free to vote by following the links below: …

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Vote for the Week 5 Players of the Game brought to you by Reis Tire

Here are the Week 5 nominees for the Reis Tire Player of the Game. Voting will be online until Wednesday morning! 2014 Offensive Players of the Game Week 1: Malik Higgins Week 2: Evan Deig Week 3: Malik Higgins Week 4: Evan Deig 2014 Defensive Players of the Game Week 1: Trevor Fetscher Week 2: …

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Nominate your picks for Players of the Game

There were several standout players during Reitz’ 56-6 win over Harrison, but who deserves to be the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Game? Let’s hear your nominations! 2014 Players of the Game Week 1: Malik Higgins (Offensive) & Trevor Fetscher (Defensive) Week 2: Evan Deig (Offensive) & Trevor Fetscher (Defensive) Week 3: Malik Higgins …

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Reitz-Harrison picture gallery

For your perusal, here are several pictures we took during the Panthers’ 56-6 win over Harrison Friday night.

Reitz hammers Harrison, 56-6

The Panthers scored an impressive 56-6 victory over the visiting Harrison Warriors Friday night. Reitz built up a 35-6 halftime lead, featuring four touchdowns by Malik Higgins. Reitz moves to 5-0 overall with the win, 3-0 in the SIAC and 2-0 overall, while Harrison falls to 2-3, 0-3, 0-3. Reitz-Harrison picture gallery (ReitzFootball.com) Higgins scores …

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2007 is No. 5 Most Offensive Team in Reitz Football history

The 2007 Panthers are No. 5 on “The Top 10 Most Offensive Teams in Reitz Football History.” That year’s team would win the school’s first state football championship in 36 years, and its first since the IHSAA implemented the playoffs. They also gave the school its first 15-0 season, scoring more points than any other …

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Week 5 SIAC football standings, schedule

Team City SIAC Overall Mater Dei 2-0 2-0 4-0 Reitz 1-0 2-0 4-0 Central 1-1 1-1 3-1 Castle xxx 1-1 2-2 Memorial 1-1 1-1 1-3 North 1-1 1-1 1-3 Harrison 0-2 0-2 2-2 Bosse 0-1 0-2 1-3 Week 5 SIAC schedule – Friday Sept. 19 Central (3-1, 1-1) at Castle (2-2, 1-1), 7 p.m. Harrison …

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