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 30

2021 City & SIAC standings through Sectional Semifinals

While SIAC champion Jasper had an abrupt end to their season last week, city champ Memorial advanced and will face Northview, the team that knocked off the Wildcats, for the sectional championship! Team City SIAC Overall Jasper — 9-0^ 9-1 Castle — 7-2 7-3 Memorial 6-0* 7-2 9-2 Mater Dei 5-1 7-2 9-2 North 4-2 …

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Oct 28

Sectional Semifinal: Reitz (1-0) at Northview (1-0)

Reitz (1-0) at Northview (1-0) As the Panthers held on last week for a 41-34 win over Boonville, Northview scored a huge win over Jasper to set up the Class 4A Sectional 24 semifinal between Reitz and the Knights of Northview. Overall Records Reitz: 4-6 Northview: 8-1 SIAC & City Standings through Sectional First Round …

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Oct 24

2021 City & SIAC standings through Sectional First Round

Following an incredible run to the SIAC crown, Jasper’s season is finished after being upset by Northview. Memorial, the city champs, are still alive and will host Central. Team City SIAC Overall Jasper — 9-0^ 9-1 Castle — 7-2 7-2 Memorial 6-0* 7-2 8-2 Mater Dei 5-1 7-2 8-2 North 4-2 5-4 5-4 Reitz 2-4 …

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Oct 21

Sectional First Round: Reitz (0-0) at Boonville (0-0)

Reitz (0-0) at Boonville (0-0) It’s playoff time! The Panthers were 3-6 in the regular season but now it’s win or go home. The Pioneers were 2-6 and would love to pull off the win on their home turf. Records (Overall, SIAC, City) Reitz: 3-6 Boonville: 2-6 SIAC & City Standings through Week 9 Series: Reitz …

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Oct 16

2021 City & SIAC standings through Week 9

The regular season is complete and the Jasper Wildcats have won their first SIAC title since 1979 with an impressive 9-0 record, only the third to accomplish this (Reitz did it in 1971 and Central in 2020). This was Jasper’s eighth title. Memorial won their 27th city championship. It was their fourth title in the …

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Oct 14

Week 9: Mater Dei (6-2) at Reitz (3-5)

Mater Dei (6-2) at Reitz (3-5) After suffering ending their five-game losing streak last week with a 35-8 win over Bosse, the Panthers now look to regain the coveted West Side Nut Club Trophy as they battle the Mater Dei Wildcats. While the Wildcats have beaten four teams that Reitz lost to, you can always …

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Oct 14

Four Panthers named to Home Team Friday’s All-Century Team

Home Team Friday has been doing a phenomenal job of documenting the city of Evansville’s first 100 years of interscholastic high school football. As part of this ongoing series, they’ve announced an All-Century Team, which includes four Panthers: Marlon Flemming Don Hansen Paul McIntosh Bob Stephenson By school: 4 – Reitz 2 – Bosse 2 …

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Oct 14

Panthers draw Boonville in first round of 2021 football sectionals

The 49th Annual IHSAA Football State Tournament presented by the Indianapolis Colts is set to begin Oct. 22. Reitz competes in Class 4A Sectional 24 and drew the Boonville Pioneers in a first round game. Sectional 24 (7 teams) First Round (Oct. 22) G1: Memorial (7-1) at Harrison (1-7) G2: Reitz (3-5) at Boonville (2-5) …

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Oct 09

2021 City & SIAC standings through Week 8

With the Wildcats’ 20-13 win over North, Jasper clinched their first SIAC title since 1979. It’s also coach Tony Lewis‘ first SIAC championship since 2010. Memorial still has a shot at the title, but they’d first have to get through a tough Castle team and pray for a Vincennes Lincoln upset over Jasper. Anything is …

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Oct 07

Week 8: Bosse (2-5) at Reitz (2-5)

Reitz 35, Bosse 8 (PantherPlus recap) After suffering a 49-10 loss to Memorial last week, the Panthers have now lost five straight after a 2-0 start. However, they’ll be up against a Bosse team that is in the exact same boat. After beating Vincennes then Central, the Bulldogs have dropped the last five. While Reitz …

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