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 …
Jun 11
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 …
Jun 07
#TraditionTuesday 1961: The Year of Perfection
What is perfection? A quick Google search defines it as: per·fec·tion noun: the condition, state, or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects When it comes to football at any level, this is tough to achieve. But what makes the 1961 edition of the F.J. Reitz football team …
May 24
#TraditionTuesday The Mater Dei Rivalry
Every year during the final game of the regular season, 12,000+ fans pack the Reitz Bowl to watch two rivals battle it out in an environment many college teams would be happy for. While Reitz has played Mater Dei every year since 1952, it wasn’t until 1970 that the first trophy game for the West …
May 20
VIDEO: Panthers earn first SIAC crown since 1954 #ReitzBaseball
The Panthers used a 5-3 win over Castle yesterday to earn a share of the Southern Indiana Athletic Conference championship with the Knights. Reitz won the city title Wednesday after beating Mater Dei. The co-SIAC champs will battle again on Wednesday in the first round of the IHSAA Class 4A Sectional 16 tournament. Local coverage Reitz Wins …
May 19
Panthers earn city title with 9-5 win over Mater Dei #ReitzBaseball
Reitz defeated their West Side rivals Wednesday evening, 9-5, in a make-up game that was postponed from Tuesday. The win gave the Panthers the city championship and kept them in contention for the SIAC title. A win over Castle tonight would give the Panthers at least a share of the conference crown. The Knights will play as …
May 17
#TraditionTuesday What it means to wear the Silver Helmet
Perhaps one of the most distinguishing characteristics of the Reitz uniform is the simplest. While the silver helmet worn by a Reitz Football player may not be flashy, donning it is a point of pride held dear by those who understand the Reitz Football Tradition. As stated in “5 Things Everyone Should Know About the …
May 14
‘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. …
May 10
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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