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Reitz radio show returns to air on ESPN 97.7 The Ref

Hall-of-fame broadcaster Dan Egierski has announced the return of the Reitz Football radio coaches show! Egierski will talk to Panther head coach Andy Hape and a special guest player every Thursday at 4:15 p.m. To listen, just tune in to 97.7 FM/WREF, the new home of ESPN Radio in the Tri-State!  

Vote for Sargent! He’s a finalist for both the #courierpress Player of the Week & #HomeTeamFriday MVP

Da’Zaiun Sargent, who set the single-game rushing record this week with 324 yards, is in the running for two awards. The Courier & Press (which credits him with 328 yards, four yards more than the team’s official stats) has him as one of four finalists for their Player of the Week. Vote here for the …

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2017 season previews

It’s that time of year again! This area is blessed with lots of great high school football coverage, and we’ve compiled all the previews for the 2017 Reitz Football team! Talented, deep backfield to lead Reitz offense (Courier & Press) Home Team Friday Preview: Reitz (Home Team Friday) Reitz Football Maintains High Expectations (44Blitz) Evansville Reitz Football Team …

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Nut Club trophy accidentally broken

Happy April Fools Day! The West Side Nut Club Trophy is in need of some big repairs after it was accidentally dropped yesterday. “We were moving the trophy to a new display in the field house when it was accidentally dropped,” said Reitz head coach Andy Hape. “I won’t name any names, but it was the new …

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Ashby, Brinton named IFCA Region 9 All-Stars

Jackson Ashby and Calvin Brinton were named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association’s Region 9 All-Star team, it was announced by the organization recently. Ashby, who lead the Panthers with 11 sacks and two safeties, was selected as a defensive end. Brinton, picked for his contributions at wide receiver, lead the team with 55 catches and …

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Ashby, Brinton, Mahan will play college football

Over the past several days, three Reitz Panthers have announced their intentions to play football at the collegiate level. Jackson Ashby has signed with Marian University while his teammates, Calvin Brinton and Reid Mahan, have signed with Hanover College. Brinton and Mahan will join Panther alumni Kornell Dash, Class of 2016, at Hanover. Congratulations to …

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Andersen elected to NFL Hall of Fame

ReitzFootball.com would like to extend our congratulations to Morton Andersen, the legendary kicker, as he has been elected into the National Football League’s Hall of Fame Class of 2017. Andersen, who was famously known for how few extra points he missed during his career (he only missed four out of 130 in his college career …

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Five Panthers named to 2016 AP All-State team

Five Panthers were named to the Associated Press 2016 All-State football team, it was announced yesterday. Class 4A Offensive team Cole Jarvis (offensive line) Class 4A Defensive team Jackson Ashby (defensive line) Joey Diekmann (linebacker) Elijah Dunham (defensive back) Honorable mention Isaiah Dunham (wide receiver) Four of the five were also part of the IFCA’s …

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Reid Mahan voted 2016 MyPantherTees.com Player of the Year

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Congratulations to Reid Mahan, who was voted by PantherPlus members as the 2016 MyPantherTees.com Player of the Year. Mahan had a phenomenal career for the Panthers topped of by a championship season. The quarterback forever etched his name into the Reitz Football Tradition by passing his way into the Top 10 in several categories: Passing attempts: …

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2016 team awards announced at Award Ceremony

The Reitz Football team announced the 2016 Team Awards at Sunday’s awards ceremony. Team Most Valuable Player Calvin Brinton Offensive Most Valuable Player Da’Ziaun Sargent Defensive Most Valuable Player Joey Diekmann Special Teams Most Valuable Player Luke Euler Most Improved Defensive Player of the Year Jarrett Naas Most Improved Offensive Player of the Year Carter Schnarr Offensive Lineman of …

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