Sep 09
Both Reitz and Harrison finished tied for third in the SIAC at 4-3 (the Panthers also beat Harrison in the regular season, 20-19, on Sept. 7 at Enlow Field). After winning their respective first round games, the rematch was set at the Bowl. After taking a 15-0 halftime lead, the Panthers held on for dear …
Sep 08
As documented in “The Game“, part of Mike Whicker’s Legendary Game Series, this highly anticipated game between No. 1 Reitz and No. 3 North showed just how dominant the Panthers of that era were. As Whicker pointed out, “The valiant North squad had heart, but not enough muscle to match up to the powerful Westsiders, …
Sep 07
On Thanksgiving afternoon, 12,000 fans, which would be the biggest crowd yet in Evansville football history, saw the Panthers upset previously unbeaten Bosse, 6-0. The only score came in the first quarter when, on 3rd-and-8, Charles Brunson (Cory’s grandfather) tossed a lateral to Walter LeMon, the right end, who reversed field and ran 15 yards …
Sep 06
After an 0-5 start, the Panthers normally would never have been in championship contention. But with this being the first year the IHSAA had the all-in playoff, Reitz had new life following five straight wins. Their sixth in a row gave them the sectional crown, a 21-2 upset victory over the Wildcats (9-2). Ken Hansen …
Sep 04
Coming in at No. 25 is the Panthers’ first-ever win in the Reitz Bowl! After falling to Princeton in the debut of the Bowl two weeks earlier, Reitz turned it around, defeating Mount Vernon, 47-6. Emerson Lynch and Bill Reid each scored three touchdowns, with several coming from Ralph Woods passes. While the win wasn’t …
Sep 03
A third of the way through the regular season, there are only two unbeaten teams left in the conference and we’re starting to get a better idea of who’s who. Will the crown go to Jasper or Mater Dei or will another team still shake things up? Team City SIAC Overall Mater Dei 1-0 3-0 …
Sep 02
Week 3 recap: Jasper 42, Reitz 21 (PantherPlus) After shutting out Vincennes last week, 41-0, the Panthers will get their first true test of the season Friday night, as they’ll travel to battle unbeaten Jasper, ranked fifth in Class 4A, Tony Lewis, the coach for Jasper, is a familiar face for the Panthers. Lewis was …
Aug 26
Week 2: Reitz 41, Vincennes Lincoln 0 (PantherPlus) After picking up a great 31-7 win last week over Harrison, the Panthers will look to build on that momentum as they host Vincennes Lincoln Friday night. This will be the first time in 30 years that the Alices have played in the Bowl. Vincennes won that …
Aug 19
Week 1 recap: Reitz 31 Harrison 7 (PantherPlus) The 2021 season is upon us! With the expansion of the SIAC last year, the Panthers once again get right into conference play against Harrison, as Coach Brunson will lead the Panthers into battle at his old stomping grounds (he coached there from 2013 to 2016). Records …
Jun 18
The Reitz Football program would like to invite everyone, 21 years in age or older, to come out for a fun-filled night at the Burdette Discovery Lodge on June 18th to help support “R” Football teams. The night will include Dinner and Drinks, Live Auction, Silent Auction, and Live Music. Proceeds will go towards buying …
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