Editor’s note: This is the continuation of our new Flashback Friday series, as we look back chronologically at every Reitz game ever played. Much of the early days of Reitz Football remain a mystery, especially the October of 1919. We know Reitz played Owensville, but how many times? And how could the Panthers have lost …
Category: History
Jan 11
Flashback Friday – the Panthers’ first win ever (Oct. 4, 1919)
Editor’s note: This is the continuation of our new Flashback Friday series, as we look back chronologically at every Reitz game ever played. The Panthers picked up their first win in school history on Oct. 4, 1919, defeating the Central second team, 6-0. The only score came late in the first half, when Ralph Woods …
Dec 21
Reitz Rewind: The Forgotten Game (100 years ago)
Editor’s note: This is the start of a new series, with every installment, we’ll look back chronologically at every Reitz game, starting at the beginning. I want to continue to document the school’s football history as much as possible. This will take lots of research and time, and I need your help to do it. …
Feb 10
Vote for the Reitz Football All-Decade teams!
As we get ready for the 100th year of Mighty Panther Football, ReitzFootball.com is conducting polls to name the all-star teams for every decade, from the 1920s to 2000s. Voting for the All-Decade Teams: 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Results will be published in the ReitzFootball.com 100th Anniversary Almanac, which will …
Sep 03
Dunham, Sargent set single-game records #MakingTheCut
It’s been a fun year so far on the Hill, and we’re just getting started! In addition to the team’s great 3-0 start, the last two weeks have also seen two Panthers have set single-game records (single-game stats go back to 2005 with a couple games in 2012 not yet available). Dunham sets receiving record …
Aug 19
A history of Reitz Football shutouts: #MakingTheCut
Welcome back to ReitzFootball.com’s newest series called Making the Cut. In each edition, we take a look back at record-breaking achievements and outstanding performances made by the Mighty Panthers from throughout the school’s rich football history. Last night’s 41-0 season-opening triumph over Henderson County was another memorable victory in the history of Reitz High School …
Jun 08
When were the most points, touchdowns, etc. in school history? #MakingTheCut
Welcome back to ReitzFootball.com’ new series called Making the Cut. We take a look back at record-breaking achievements and outstanding performances made by the Mighty Panthers from throughout the school’s rich football history. In this edition, we’re looking at scoring, particularly when there was the most of it. Most points in a season: 597 in 2007 This …
Apr 28
Pair of 95+ yard touchdowns propel 2014 Panthers over Colonels #MakingTheCut
Welcome to a new series on ReitzFootball.com called Making the Cut, where we’ll take a look back at record-breaking achievements and outstanding performances made by the Mighty Panthers from throughout the school’s rich football history. Aug. 22, 2014 The first edition of Making the Cut looks back at the Mighty Panthers’ 34-13 win over Henderson …
Sep 27
Reitz Football Legendary Game Series: The Game (Oct. 27, 1960) #TraditionTuesday
The crowd overflowed down on to the field, jammed the aisles, packed the hillside turf at both corners and stood four to five deep along the fences. The newspapers the next day estimated the crowd at over 14,000. Mike Whicker Legendary Game Series Oct. 27, 1960: Reitz vs. North by Mike Whicker Like the rest …
Sep 06
Watch the 1956 Reitz vs. Central game! #TraditionTuesday
While there are several Reitz games from the last seven years now online in the PantherPlus membership area, we’re excited to announce this classic game against Central from 60 years ago. Watch the battle at the Bowl in front of 7,000 fans as the Panthers avenged their only loss from the prior year and shut out the Bears, 46-0. Jerry Wilson …
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