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ReitzFootball.com presents a special Father’s Day celebration

Father’s Day is this Sunday, and ReitzFootball.com wants to celebrate the wonderful dads who share their love of Reitz Football with those who they love! Do you have some awesome memories of your dad taking you to games as a kid? Are you now a dad and have created some wonderful memories of your own …

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ReitzFootball.com is hiring!

ReitzFootball.com is looking for someone who loves the Mighty Panthers and loves to write. The right candidate should have a positive attitude and be able to: produce regular features about Reitz Football produce weekly game previews be at every game and produce timely game recaps bring new and fresh ideas to the table This will …

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#TraditionTuesday Reitz alumni continue their love of football with Evansville Enforcers

For most football players, their career ends when they graduate from high school. But for six Reitz Football alumni, their love of the sport has given new life to their time on the gridiron. This season’s Evansville Enforcers, a semi-professional football team, features Chuck Capshaw, Mike Clem, Nate Eickhoff, Zach Harris, Brent Schnaare and Chris …

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‘Whirlaway’ Siscel dies at age 93

The Reitz Nation lost a Panther great last Saturday, May 7, as John Siscel Jr. passed away at the age of 93. As a member of Herman Byers’ first Reitz Football team in 1942, Siscel’s speed and prowess earned him the nickname “Whirlaway” where he became the city’s second-leading scorer for the conference championship Panthers. …

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Kornell Dash signs with Hanover College

Kornell Dash will extend his football-playing career with Hanover College, it was announced Monday. Dash, who was voted the Week 3 Player of the Game after helping the Panthers overcome Castle, 35-30, will attend the Division III college this fall. Dash finished his senior season with 62 tackles and three sacks. He also had an interception and two …

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Greater Evansville Football Hall of Fame announces eight more Reitz inductees

The Greater Evansville Football Hall of Fame recently added several more names to their list of inductees into their inaugural Class of 2016, eight of whom are Reitz alumni. They are: Gene Backes Austin Carlton Brian Claybourn Ricky Crider Billy Hewig Lloyd Pressley Ed Wessel Josh Whicker They will join 19 others already announced and …

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REITZ Football Golf Outing

The Reitz Football Golf Outing will again be held at Helfrich Golf Course on Friday, June 10, 2016; check in will begin at 12:00pm with a shotgun start at 12:30 pm. Your past generous donations have enabled us to provide our golfers a great time that many of our teams have returned year after year. …

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5 Things Everyone Should Know About the Reitz Football Tradition

As part of our 20th anniversary celebration, ReitzFootball.com is excited to bring to you 5 Things Everyone Should Know About the Reitz Football Tradition! Early this year, we sent out a survey to the subscribers of the ReitzFootball.com Mailing List asking what they thought were the most important things that every Reitz Football fan should know. Using …

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Plans underway to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Panthers’ 1971 state championship season

The 45th Anniversary of the 1971 Reitz High School State Football Championship season will be fall 2016. Teammates and friends will be gathering before, during and after the Sept. 2, 2016 home game with Castle. Specific activities will depend upon interest and response. If interested in participating, contact members of the planning committee below. Larry …

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Greater Evansville Football Hall of Fame to induct over a dozen Panthers into first class

Over 20 former Reitz Football players and coaches will be inducted into the Greater Evansville Football Hall of Fame this fall, it was announced Tuesday. The Panthers, along with many others from the area, will be honored at the newly-formed organization’s induction banquet on Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Holiday Inn Airport. The Hall of …

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