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
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#TraditionTuesday 1961: The Year of Perfection

What is perfection? A quick Google search defines it as: per·fec·tion noun: the condition, state, or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects When it comes to football at any level, this is tough to achieve. But what makes the 1961 edition of the F.J. Reitz football team …

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#TraditionTuesday Reitz alumni continue their love of football with Evansville Enforcers

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 …

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#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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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#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 …

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‘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. …

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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 …

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#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 …

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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 …

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