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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2021 City & SIAC standings through Week 7

Jasper strengthened their hold on first place, beating Castle 30-12. The Wildcats (7-0) can now clinch a share of their first SIAC title since 1979 with a win over North this Friday or a Memorial loss to Vincennes. Still alive are the Tigers (6-1), Castle (5-2) and Mater Dei (5-2), although they all need help …

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Week 7: Memorial (5-1) at Reitz (2-4)

RECAP: Memorial 49, Reitz 10 (PantherPlus) After suffering a 53-21 loss to Castle last week, the Panthers once again have a tough task in front of them in Memorial. The Tigers have already clinched the city title and can win it outright with a victory at the Bowl, but the Panthers won’t go down without …

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2021 City & SIAC standings through Week 6

Jasper extended their lead in the SIAC, knocking off last year’s champion, Central, 35-7. They’ll face a huge test this week in the Castle Knights (5-1). If Jasper wins they’ll be that much closer to their first SIAC title since 1979 (and can clinch a share if Reitz beats Memorial), but a Castle win keeps …

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Week 6: Reitz (2-3) at Castle (4-1)

Week 6: Castle 53, Reitz 21 (PantherPlus) After suffering a triple-overtime defeat to Central last week, the Panthers stay on the road as they travel to Paradise. The Castle Knights are looking to stay in contention for the SIAC crown and would love to give the Panthers their fourth straight loss of the season. Can the …

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2021 City & SIAC standings through Week 5

Jasper established themselves at the top of the SIAC as they took out Mater Dei. Close behind are Castle and Memorial. Jasper beat the Tigers but have not yet played the Knights, whose only loss was in overtime to Mater Dei. In the city race, Memorial  can actually clinch a share of the title with …

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Week 5: Reitz (2-2) at Central (0-4)

Week 5 recap: Central 39, Reitz 38, 3 OT (PantherPlus) After dropping a heartbreaking 29-26 loss to North last week, the Panthers head back on the road as they renew the city’s oldest rivalry. The Central Bears (0-4) are looking for their first win of the season. Can they pull off the upset or can …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #20: Reitz 43, Central 42, OT (Oct. 26, 2012)

After a 1-3 start to the 2012 campaign, including a 36-31 defeat to the Bears on Sept. 8, the Panthers stormed back eight straight wins, including the twentieth biggest win in Reitz Bowl history. In the second quarter of the sectional semifinal against Central, the Panthers held a 28-7 lead. However, the Bears would make …

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2021 City & SIAC standings through Week 4

Mater Dei was knocked from the ranks of the unbeaten by Memorial, and with Castle, those three teams are tied for second behind undefeated Jasper. However, Mater Dei’s hopes are very much alive, as they’ll face Jasper Friday night at the Bowl for full control of the SIAC. In the city race, Memorial and Bosse …

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Week 4: North (1-2) at Reitz (2-1)

Week 4 recap: North 29, Reitz 26 (PantherPlus) After suffering a 42-21 loss at Jasper last week, the Panthers head back to the Bowl Friday night to resume city competition against the North Huskies. After dropping their first two games, North picked up their first win of the season over Harrison, 28-12. The Panthers also …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #21: Reitz 22, Harrison 21, OT (Oct. 26, 2001)

Both Reitz and Harrison finished tied for third in the SIAC at 4-3 (the Panthers also beat Harrison in the regular season, 20-19, on Sept. 7 at Enlow Field). After winning their respective first round games, the rematch was set at the Bowl. After taking a 15-0 halftime lead, the Panthers held on for dear …

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