The Panthers earned their first postseason title since 2016 with a 35-6 win over the Boonville Pioneers. Now they’ll face an old rival, the Martinsville Artesians. The only previous meeting between the two schools was detailed in the late great Mike Whicker’s Legendary Game Series, “The Good Fight.” AKA The infamous Ritz Cracker Bowl. Now, …
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Nov 01
2024 City & SIAC standings through Sectional Second Round
The postseason continues as Reitz earned a tough away win over Jasper, downing the Wildcats, 36-14. Now the Panthers will battle Boonville in the Bowl next week for the Class 4A Sectional 24 Championship! Team City SIAC Overall Memorial 6-0 9-0 11-0 Reitz 5-1 7-2 9-2 Castle — 7-2 8-2 Mater Dei 4-2 7-2 7-3 …
Oct 26
2024 City & SIAC standings through Sectional First Round
The postseason has begun! The Panthers made a statement with a 47-7 win over Central, but now they’ll face Jasper. Reitz beat the Dubois Countians 28-14 on Sept. 6 at the Bowl, but this time it’ll be a home game for the Wildcats, and former Reitz coach Tony Lewis would love to send the Panthers …
Oct 19
2024 City & SIAC standings through Week 9
The Panthers pulled off a huge upset with a 21-17 come-from-behind victory over Mater Dei to earn their 35th West Side Nut Club Trophy win. The Wildcats had beaten Castle 28-24 on Aug. 30, while the Knights defeated Reitz 35-7 only 3 weeks ago. With last night’s Panther win, it forces a three-way tie for …
Oct 14
IHSAA announces sectional draw, Reitz will host Central
The Indiana High School Athletic Association announced the pairings for the 52nd Annual IHSAA Football State Tournament presented by the Indianapolis Colts. Class 4A Sectional 24 pic.twitter.com/EdHby4HlVd — Reitz Football (@FJReitzFootball) October 13, 2024 Reitz, which is assigned to Class 4A Sectional 24, will host Central in their first-round game on Oct. 25. Full news …
Oct 12
2024 City & SIAC standings through Week 8
The Panthers’ slim hopes of sharing the SIAC crown are no more, but at least they got back on the winning side of things, besting Bosse, 35-0. Now they’ll face Mater Dei for the West Side Nut Club Golden Acorn Trophy. The Wildcats will have more at stake too, as a win coupled with a …
Oct 10
2024 City & SIAC standings through Week 7
The Panthers’ hope of retaining their SIAC and city crowns were erased this past Friday following a 47-7 loss to Memorial. It was our second worst loss to the Tigers in series history (the worst was a 45-0 loss on Oct. 30, 1937) and the 300th loss in Reitz Football history. Memorial used the win …
Sep 29
2024 City & SIAC standings through Week 6
The remnants of Hurricane Helene brought lots of rain and postponed games to Evansville this past weekend. Castle at Reitz was moved to 3 p.m. on Saturday for the Panthers’ first Saturday game since 2012. Unfortunately, just like that season, that meant a loss for the Boys in Blue. Despite the loss, the league and …
Sep 21
2024 City & SIAC standings through Week 5
The Knights and Mater Dei need to win to stay in contention for the conference title but undefeated Memorial and Reitz are on a collision course in two weeks. However, they’ll first need to get by Bosse and Castle, respectively. Team City SIAC Overall Memorial 4-0 5-0 5-0 Reitz 3-0 5-0 5-0 Castle — 4-1 …
Sep 14
2024 City & SIAC standings through Week 4
Following Memorial’s big win over previously unbeaten Mater Dei, we’re down to two undefeated teams: the Tigers and our Mighty Panthers. That match-up is three weeks away but Reitz can’t look ahead. We have Central this week. It’s the city’s oldest rivalry and the Bears are always a tough foe. Team City SIAC Overall Memorial …
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