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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Oct 08

Week 8: Reitz at Bosse

Week 8: Reitz (2-5) at Bosse (0-6) The Panthers head back to Enlow Field Friday night, as they battle the Bulldogs of Bosse. The IHSAA also held the sectional draw tonight. The Panthers drew an away game with Harrison in the first round. Reitz Stats Reid Brickey is the Panthers’ leading rusher with 67 carries …

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Oct 08

Panthers draw Harrison in first round of sectionals

The Indiana High School Athletic Association conducted the random draw for the 48th annual football state tournament series this evening. Reitz, part of Class 4A Sectional 24, will be at Romain Stadium for a first round match-up against Harrison. Sectional 24 (7 teams) First Round G1: Central (7-0) at Jasper (5-2) G2: Reitz (2-5) at …

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Oct 03

Updated city & SIAC standings through Week 7

Central is one win away from taking the SIAC title, but a big battle with Castle standing in their way. Team City SIAC Overall Central 5-0 7-0 7-0 Castle — 5-1 5-1 Jasper — 5-2 5-2 North 4-1 5-2 5-2 Memorial 4-2 4-3 4-3 Mater Dei 2-2 3-4 3-4 Vincennes Lincoln — 3-4 3-4 Reitz …

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Oct 01

Week 7: Reitz at Memorial

Week 7: Reitz (2-4) at Memorial (3-3) The Panthers head to Enlow Field Friday night, as they battle the Memorial Tigers, the defending Class 4A State Champions. The Tigers had a rough start but have won the last three to even their record. The Panthers have taken an inverse path, and while this class has …

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Sep 26

Updated city & SIAC standings as of Week 6

With Central toppling Jasper and North getting upset by Mater Dei, the Bears now own sole possession of first place in the city and Southern Indiana Athletic Conference standings. Team City SIAC Overall Central 4-0 6-0 6-0 Jasper — 5-1 5-1 North 4-1 5-1 5-1 Castle — 4-1 4-1 Memorial 3-2 3-3 3-3 Mater Dei …

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Sep 24

Week 6: Castle at Reitz

Week 6: Castle (3-1) at Reitz (2-3) The Knights invade the Bowl as the Mighty Panthers look to break a three-game skid and upset Castle! Records (Overall, SIAC, City) Reitz: 2-3, 2-3, 1-2 Castle: 3-1, 3-1, xxx Series: Reitz leads the series, 28-22 First game: 1978 (Reitz won, 51-0) Last meeting: 2019 (Castle won, 22-14) …

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Sep 17

Week 5: Central at Reitz

Week 5: Central 57, Reitz 20 (PantherPlus) The city’s oldest rivalry renews once more Friday night at the Bowl as the Central Bears battle the Mighty Panthers! Records (Overall, SIAC, City) Reitz: 2-2, 2-2, 1-1 Central: 4-0, 4-0, 3-0 Series: Reitz leads the series, 74-35-4 First game: 1921 (Central won, 104-0) Last meeting: 2019 (Central …

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Sep 10

Week 4: Reitz at North

Week 4: North 42, Reitz 14 (PantherPlus) The Panthers return to city competition this week as they travel up Highway 41 and face the North Huskies. Records (Overall, SIAC, City) Reitz: 2-1, 2-1, 1-0 North: 3-0, 3-0, 2-0 Series: Reitz leads the series, 52 games to 14 First game: 1957 (Reitz won, 46-0) Last meeting: …

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Sep 03

Week 3: Jasper at Reitz

Week 3: Jasper 35, Reitz 14 (PantherPlus) We’re two weeks into the season, two more than many thought we’d be at. Every week the teams get to play is a blessing and hopefully we’ll have many more to go. Coach Cory Brunson and Jasper coach Tony Lewis know each other very well. Brunson played under …

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Aug 27

Week 2: Reitz at Vincennes Lincoln

Week 2: Reitz 22, Vincennes Lincoln 21 (PantherPlus) One week down, and hopefully many more to go. It’s already been a wacky year and now we’re headed to Wonderland, to face the Alices, to be exact! Coach Cory Brunson hopes to follow up his debut win with another as they meet Vincennes Lincoln for the …

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