For most football players, their career ends when they graduate from high school. But for six Reitz Football alumni, their love of the sport has given new life to their time on the gridiron. This season’s Evansville Enforcers, a semi-professional football team, features Chuck Capshaw, Mike Clem, Nate Eickhoff, Zach Harris, Brent Schnaare and Chris …
May 2016 archive
May 24
#TraditionTuesday The Mater Dei Rivalry
Every year during the final game of the regular season, 12,000+ fans pack the Reitz Bowl to watch two rivals battle it out in an environment many college teams would be happy for. While Reitz has played Mater Dei every year since 1952, it wasn’t until 1970 that the first trophy game for the West …
May 20
VIDEO: Panthers earn first SIAC crown since 1954 #ReitzBaseball
The Panthers used a 5-3 win over Castle yesterday to earn a share of the Southern Indiana Athletic Conference championship with the Knights. Reitz won the city title Wednesday after beating Mater Dei. The co-SIAC champs will battle again on Wednesday in the first round of the IHSAA Class 4A Sectional 16 tournament. Local coverage Reitz Wins …
May 19
Panthers earn city title with 9-5 win over Mater Dei #ReitzBaseball
Reitz defeated their West Side rivals Wednesday evening, 9-5, in a make-up game that was postponed from Tuesday. The win gave the Panthers the city championship and kept them in contention for the SIAC title. A win over Castle tonight would give the Panthers at least a share of the conference crown. The Knights will play as …
May 17
#TraditionTuesday What it means to wear the Silver Helmet
Perhaps one of the most distinguishing characteristics of the Reitz uniform is the simplest. While the silver helmet worn by a Reitz Football player may not be flashy, donning it is a point of pride held dear by those who understand the Reitz Football Tradition. As stated in “5 Things Everyone Should Know About the …
May 14
‘Whirlaway’ Siscel dies at age 93
The Reitz Nation lost a Panther great last Saturday, May 7, as John Siscel Jr. passed away at the age of 93. As a member of Herman Byers’ first Reitz Football team in 1942, Siscel’s speed and prowess earned him the nickname “Whirlaway” where he became the city’s second-leading scorer for the conference championship Panthers. …
May 10
Kornell Dash signs with Hanover College
Kornell Dash will extend his football-playing career with Hanover College, it was announced Monday. Dash, who was voted the Week 3 Player of the Game after helping the Panthers overcome Castle, 35-30, will attend the Division III college this fall. Dash finished his senior season with 62 tackles and three sacks. He also had an interception and two …
May 10
#TraditionTuesday Matt McIntosh 65-yard touchdown run against #MaterDei #2009
Check out Matt McIntosh’s spectacular 65-yard touchdown run against Mater Dei in the Panthers’ 59-0 win from the 2009 season. This game set the record for points scored against the Wildcats. McIntosh finished with nine carries for 125 yards for two touchdowns. Passing, he completed 7-of-9 for 130 yards and two touchdown passes. Want to …
May 09
Greater Evansville Football Hall of Fame announces eight more Reitz inductees
The Greater Evansville Football Hall of Fame recently added several more names to their list of inductees into their inaugural Class of 2016, eight of whom are Reitz alumni. They are: Gene Backes Austin Carlton Brian Claybourn Ricky Crider Billy Hewig Lloyd Pressley Ed Wessel Josh Whicker They will join 19 others already announced and …
May 03
Where it all began… #TraditionTuesday
This week’s #TraditionTuesday puts a spotlight on where it all began. The very first football game ever played by Reitz High School was on Oct. 4, 1919. The team took on the Central High School second team, defeating the Bears, 6-0. The only score was logged by Ralph Woods (also spelled Wood and Weeds, depending on …
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