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Updated city & SIAC standings as of Week 6

With Central toppling Jasper and North getting upset by Mater Dei, the Bears now own sole possession of first place in the city and Southern Indiana Athletic Conference standings. Team City SIAC Overall Central 4-0 6-0 6-0 Jasper — 5-1 5-1 North 4-1 5-1 5-1 Castle — 4-1 4-1 Memorial 3-2 3-3 3-3 Mater Dei …

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Week 6: Castle at Reitz

Week 6: Castle (3-1) at Reitz (2-3) The Knights invade the Bowl as the Mighty Panthers look to break a three-game skid and upset Castle! Records (Overall, SIAC, City) Reitz: 2-3, 2-3, 1-2 Castle: 3-1, 3-1, xxx Series: Reitz leads the series, 28-22 First game: 1978 (Reitz won, 51-0) Last meeting: 2019 (Castle won, 22-14) …

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Week 5: Central at Reitz

Week 5: Central 57, Reitz 20 (PantherPlus) The city’s oldest rivalry renews once more Friday night at the Bowl as the Central Bears battle the Mighty Panthers! Records (Overall, SIAC, City) Reitz: 2-2, 2-2, 1-1 Central: 4-0, 4-0, 3-0 Series: Reitz leads the series, 74-35-4 First game: 1921 (Central won, 104-0) Last meeting: 2019 (Central …

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Week 4: Reitz at North

Week 4: North 42, Reitz 14 (PantherPlus) The Panthers return to city competition this week as they travel up Highway 41 and face the North Huskies. Records (Overall, SIAC, City) Reitz: 2-1, 2-1, 1-0 North: 3-0, 3-0, 2-0 Series: Reitz leads the series, 52 games to 14 First game: 1957 (Reitz won, 46-0) Last meeting: …

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Week 3: Jasper at Reitz

Week 3: Jasper 35, Reitz 14 (PantherPlus) We’re two weeks into the season, two more than many thought we’d be at. Every week the teams get to play is a blessing and hopefully we’ll have many more to go. Coach Cory Brunson and Jasper coach Tony Lewis know each other very well. Brunson played under …

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Week 2: Reitz at Vincennes Lincoln

Week 2: Reitz 22, Vincennes Lincoln 21 (PantherPlus) One week down, and hopefully many more to go. It’s already been a wacky year and now we’re headed to Wonderland, to face the Alices, to be exact! Coach Cory Brunson hopes to follow up his debut win with another as they meet Vincennes Lincoln for the …

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Week 1: Harrison at Reitz

Week 1 recap Reitz 52, Harrison 26 (PantherPlus) It’s been a year to remember, with lots of changes and firsts, and the football season hasn’t even actually started! In another first, it’ll be two first-year coaches returning to their alma maters. Cory Brunson and Moe Sutton faced each other on the football field 24 years …

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Reitz Football Auction now online through Aug. 17

Reitz Football has teamed up with the girls soccer team to create the first annual Auction to Benefit Reitz Football and Girls Soccer! Lots of great items for the Reitz Football fan in your life, and it benefits Reitz athletics! Here are some of the Panther football related items: Game ball sponsor for one of …

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Class of 2020 announced for Reitz Football Hall of Fame; Bishop, Fisher, Given, Hart & Whicker officially inducted

After discussions with the Reitz Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee, five legendary Panther figures have been inducted into the Reitz Football Hall of Fame for the Class of 2020. 50+ years ago Tim Bishop (All-State player, 1968; IFCA All-Star, 1969) Charlie Fisher (2-time All-State player, 1946 & 1947) 25-49 years ago Ryan Given (2-time …

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No April Fools Day joke this year; just have a happy April!

Hello Reitz Nation! Since 2003, (almost) every year, I’ve posted an April Fools Day joke on the website. I toyed with the idea of that again this year, but I figured with everything going on right now, I decided against it. No extra stress, just some happiness. With that in mind, I’ve updated the list …

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