Nelson, Wessel, Townsend added to Reitz Football Hall of Fame Class of 2014

After discussions with the Reitz Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee and analyzing the vote of the Reitz Nation, three legendary Panther figures have been inducted into the Reitz Football Hall of Fame Class of 2014. Edward Wessel, Sr., Bob Nelson and David Townsend, Jr. received more votes than anyone else in their era (50+ …

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Clark, Fetscher voted Reis Tire Players of the Year, Higgins selected overall MVP

The Reitz Nation has spoken! The readers of ReitzFootball.com have selected Tristen Clark and Trevor Fetscher as the Reis Tire Offensive & Defensive Players of the Year! Clark won with 345 votes (51%), while Fetscher earned 331 votes for 43%. Additionally, while Malik Higgins finished second in the offensive player of the year vote, the …

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Morrow receives Academic All-Star Award

Reitz High School’s Dalton Morrow received the 2014 Indiana Academic All-Star Award, it was announced recently. He was one of 28 football players across the state that was recognized by the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana High School Athletic Association and Indiana Football Coaches Association. Links of interest 2014 Reitz Football results Reitz Football All-State Players Complete …

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Reitz hosts Mater Dei tonight

The West Side War will spill into Reitz Gym tonight as the No. 7 Panthers (2-0) host Mater Dei (1-1) in boys basketball action. This will be the conference opener for the Wildcats while Reitz is 1-0. Tipoff will be approximately 7 p.m. after the conclusion of the JV game. Schedules Reitz 2014-15 boys basketball …

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Three Panthers named IFCA All-State

Three Panthers were included on the 2014 Indiana Football Coaches Association All-State team. Trevor Fetscher (defensive line), Malik Higgins (running back) and Josh Springer (punter) were honored by the IFCA. Congratulations to these outstanding athletes and the entire Reitz Football team! Links of interest 2014 Reitz Football results Reitz Football All-State Players

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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2014 Reitz Football Banquet set for Dec. 14

The annual Reitz Football banquet will be held on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. in the Reitz High School Cafeteria. Coach Hape wanted everyone to know that ALL are invited! Download the Reitz Football Banquet RSVP form for more information and spread the word!

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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