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Higgins named player of the year, six more Panthers named to Courier & Press All-Metro team

Seven Panthers were included on the 2014 Courier & Press All-Metro team, which was announced in Sunday’s paper. Evan Deig (quarterback), Malik Higgins (runningback), Kerrion Ringo (wide receiver) and A.J. Ware (offensive line) were named to the offensive team while Will Brown (linebacker), Trevor Fetscher (defensive line) and Isaac Flowers (defensive back) were honored on defense. …

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Two Panthers named first team AP All-State, six more honorable mention

Eight Panthers were included on the 2014 AP All-State team, with two making the first team and six more receiving honorable mention. Included on the first team were Malik Higgins at wide receiver and Josh Springer at punter. Receiving honorable mention were Will Brown (linebacker), Evan Deig (quarterback), Trevor Fetscher (defensive line), Isaac Flowers (defensive …

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Nine Panthers named All-SIAC

Nine Panthers were included on the 2014 All-SIAC team, which was released Monday by the Southern Indiana Athletic Conference. A.J. Ware (offensive line), Kerrion Ringo (wide receiver), Malik Higgins (runningback), Evan Deig (quarterback), Will Brown (linebacker) and Trevor Fetscher (defensive line), Isaac Flowers (defensive back) were named to the first team while Brock Ashworth (defensive …

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Top 5 biggest Thanksgiving Day games in Reitz Football history

While the Reitz Nation had hopes of the Panthers playing for a state championship during this holiday weekend, unfortunately, it was not to be. However, throughout the Panthers’ amazing history, they have played in several Thanksgiving Day games. In the early days of Indiana high school football, teams usually ended their season with a big …

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Clark, Cook voted Reis Tire Players of the Game

The Reitz Nation has spoken! Following the Panthers’ regional championship loss to Columbus East, the readers of ReitzFootball.com have selected Tristen Clark and Zach Cook as the Offensive & Defensive Players of the Game! Clark won with 47 votes (36%), while Cook earned 747 votes for 63%. This was the first time either Panther won …

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Final 2014 offensive, defensive stat leaders

Here are your final offensive & defensive stat leaders through the end of the 2014 season. Thanks to Tom “Hawk” Guinn & Larry Ellington for faithfully compiling this information every week! Offensive leaders Passing leaders Completions: 134 – Evan Deig Attempts: 219 – Evan Deig Yards: 2,177 – Evan Deig Touchdowns: 32 – Evan Deig …

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Five Panthers named to Quarterback Club's All-City team

The Evansville Downtown Quarterback Club announced their 76th all-city football team this past Monday at their final luncheon of the 2014 season. Running back Malik Higgins topped the list as the Club’s Outstanding Player of the Year. Four more Panthers, Will Brown (linebacker), Trevor Fetscher (defensive line), Isaac Flowers (defensive back) and A.J. Ware (center), …

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Vote for the Regional Championship Players of the Game brought to you by Reis Tire

Here are the Regional Championship nominees for the Reis Tire Player of the Game. Voting will be online until Thursday evening! 2014 Offensive Players of the Game Week 1: Malik Higgins Week 2: Evan Deig Week 3: Malik Higgins Week 4: Evan Deig Week 5: Malik Higgins Week 6: Nate Hansen Week 7: Jackson Barnes …

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Reitz falls to Columbus East, 42-14

Columbus East, ranked No. 1 in Class 4A, overwhelmed the visiting Reitz Panthers Friday night, 42-14, to win the Class 4A Regional Championship. The Olympians improved to 13-0 and will travel to No. 2 New Palestine (13-0) for the Semi-State title next weekend. The fifth-ranked Panthers finished their season at 11-2. On a side note, …

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Historical Reitz vs. Columbus East articles from @courierpress & @therepublicnews

We’ve collected links to all the game previews and recaps for the Reitz-Columbus East football series as covered by the Evansville Courier & Press and Columbus Republic newspapers. PREVIEWS 2007: Regional reunion at Reitz (Courier & Press) 2012: Reitz, Columbus East football teams hope to rekindle the magic in Class 4A regional (Courier & Press) …

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