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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Nov 01

Reitz vs. Jasper for the Sectional Championship: It’s #ReitzFootballFriday presented by Tracy Zeller Jewelry!

The Mighty Panthers will host the Jasper Wildcats this Friday night in the Class 4A Sectional 24 Championship Game. The only setback for Jasper, at 10-1 and ranked No. 6 in Class 4A, was a one-point overtime loss to Vincennes on Sept. 19. Since then, they’ve won six in a row and earned a share …

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Oct 31

Reitz climbs over Owen Valley, 35-10

Despite a safety which gave Owen Valley a 2-0 lead to end the first quarter, the Panthers scored 14 unanswered second-half points and cruised to a 35-10 victory over the visiting Patriots Friday night. Reitz (10-1), which earned their first ten-win season since 2010, will host Jasper next week in the Class 4A Sectional 24 …

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Oct 30

Historical Reitz vs. Owen Valley articles from @courierpress

We’ve collected links to all the game previews and recaps for the Reitz-Owen Valley football series as covered by the Courier & Press. PREVIEWS 2007: He now has an arm to go with his legs 2013: None posted 2014: None yet posted RECAPS 2007: Reitz rides its defense to win in 4A sectional 2013: Reitz …

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Oct 30

Higgins wins Week 10 Home Team Friday MVP

Malik Higgins was voted the Home Team Friday MVP for Week 10 by the visitors of TriStateHomepage.com. The running back/wide receiver racked up 162 yards and three touchdowns en route to the Panthers’ 59-35 win over Seymour last week. Malik Higgins Wins Home Team Friday MVP in Week Ten (TriStateHomepage.com)

Oct 30

Crowe, Deig voted Reis Tire Players of the Game

The Reitz Nation has spoken! The readers of ReitzFootball.com have selected Evan Deig and Caleb Crowe as the Offensive & Defensive Players of the Game! Deig won with 65 votes (47%), while Crowe amassed 122 votes for 62%. This was Deig’s third time winning Offensive Player of the Game, while Crowe won the defensive award …

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Oct 30

Panthers in the Polls (& Owen Valley) Sectional Second Round

While the human polls and the PCS ended with the conclusion of the regular season, ReitzFootball.com will continue to track the computer rankings as the Mighty Panthers progress through the postseason. Computer & other rankings (Current through Oct. 30) MASSEY: #35 overall & #6 in Class 4A (Owen Valley is #154 overall & #38 in …

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Oct 30

Reitz vs. Owen Valley: #ReitzFootballFriday Sectional Second Round presented by Tracy Zeller Jewelry

The Mighty Panthers will host the Owen Valley Patriots Friday night in the second round of Class 4A Sectional 24. Standing at 8-2, Owen Valley is having their best season since 2005 when they finished with the same record. The Patriots’ only losses were in September and they are now on a five-game winning streak. …

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Oct 29

Year-to-date offensive, defensive stat leaders through Sectional First Round

Here are your offensive & defensive stat leaders through Friday night’s 59-35 win over Seymour. Thanks to Tom “Hawk” Guinn & Larry Ellington for faithfully compiling this information every week! Offensive leaders Passing leaders Completions: 94 – Evan Deig Attempts: 150 – Evan Deig Yards: 1,579 – Evan Deig Touchdowns: 25 – Evan Deig Longest …

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Oct 28

Vote for the Sectional First Round Players of the Game brought to you by Reis Tire

Here are the Sectional First Round nominees for the Reis Tire Player of the Game. Voting will be online until Wednesday afternoon! 2014 Offensive Players of the Game Week 1: Malik Higgins Week 2: Evan Deig Week 3: Malik Higgins Week 4: Evan Deig Week 5: Malik Higgins Week 6: Nate Hansen Week 7: Jackson …

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Oct 24

Reitz stops Seymour, 59-35

The Panthers used 49 unanswered first-half points to cruise to a 59-35 win Friday night over Seymour. Going into the game, the Owls had won two of their last three but were unable to use any momentum against the visitors, ranked No. 5 in Class 4A. Seymour finished 2-8. Reitz, which improved to 9-1, will …

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