Mid-season individual statistical leaders

Passing (Att-Comp-Int Yds): Evan Deig 57-88-2 953 Rushing (Carries-Yds): Malik Higgins 49-650 Receiving (Catches-Yds): Malik Higgins 24-344 Total yards (rushing & passing): Evan Deig – 981 Yards from scrimmage (rushing & receiving): Malik Higgins – 994 All purpose yards (rushing, receiving & punt/kick/interception returns): Malik Higgins – 1,045 Tackles: Caleb Crowe – 46 Sacks: Brock …

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Higgins, Euler voted Week 5 Reis Tire Players of the Game

The Reitz Nation has spoken! Following the Panthers’ 56-6 win over Harrison, the readers of ReitzFootball.com voted for Malik Higgins and Aaron Euler to be the Week 5 Reis Tire Offensive and Defensive Players of the Game. Higgins, who received 45% of the vote, caught three touchdown passes and rushed for one more. On defense, …

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Reitz named MaxPreps Indiana Team of the Week

The Panthers today were named the MaxPreps Indiana Team of the Week, presented by the Indiana Army National Guard. The weekly award goes to an outstanding Hoosier prep football team, and Reitz received the honor this week, largely based on a “one-two offensive punch from quarterback Even Deig and running back Malik Higgins plus active …

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Panthers in the Polls (& Memorial): Week 6

Once again, Reitz finished in the Top 10 of Class 4A in the three human polls and had a strong showing from the computers. Rankings for Memorial, of Class 3A, are provided below in parentheses. Human rankings AP MEDIA POLL: #4 in Class 4A (Memorial unranked) IFCA COACHES POLL: #4 in Class 4A (pdf file …

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Historical Reitz vs. Memorial game recaps from @courierpress

We’ve collected links to all the game recaps for the Reitz-Memorial football series as covered by the Courier & Press (their online archive only goes back to 2006). 2013: Reitz, McDowell put pressure on Memorial early, roll to victory 2012: Late Vaughn touchdown, Hansen interception seal Reitz’s win over Memorial 2011: Reitz fights off Memorial …

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Reitz vs. Memorial: #ReitzFootballFriday Week 6 presented by Tracy Zeller Jewelry

The Panthers are back on the road this Friday when they’ll travel to Owen Stadium (aka Enlow Field) to battle the Memorial Tigers. Memorial (2-3) started off with two straight losses, but have won two of their last three. The Tigers are 2-1 in the SIAC. Reitz is 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the SIAC. …

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Deig, Higgins up for local media awards

Evan Deig and Malik Higgins are in the running for three local media awards. Deig is up for Courier & Press Player of the Week and Higgins is on the ballot for Home Team Friday MVP and Play of the Night. Should you feel so compelled, feel free to vote by following the links below: …

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Vote for the Week 5 Players of the Game brought to you by Reis Tire

Here are the Week 5 nominees for the Reis Tire Player of the Game. Voting will be online until Wednesday morning! 2014 Offensive Players of the Game Week 1: Malik Higgins Week 2: Evan Deig Week 3: Malik Higgins Week 4: Evan Deig 2014 Defensive Players of the Game Week 1: Trevor Fetscher Week 2: …

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Nominate your picks for Players of the Game

There were several standout players during Reitz’ 56-6 win over Harrison, but who deserves to be the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Game? Let’s hear your nominations! 2014 Players of the Game Week 1: Malik Higgins (Offensive) & Trevor Fetscher (Defensive) Week 2: Evan Deig (Offensive) & Trevor Fetscher (Defensive) Week 3: Malik Higgins …

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Reitz-Harrison picture gallery

For your perusal, here are several pictures we took during the Panthers’ 56-6 win over Harrison Friday night.