Week 9: Mater Dei (6-2) at Reitz (3-5)

Mater Dei (6-2) at Reitz (3-5) After suffering ending their five-game losing streak last week with a 35-8 win over Bosse, the Panthers now look to regain the coveted West Side Nut Club Trophy as they battle the Mater Dei Wildcats. While the Wildcats have beaten four teams that Reitz lost to, you can always …

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Four Panthers named to Home Team Friday’s All-Century Team

Home Team Friday has been doing a phenomenal job of documenting the city of Evansville’s first 100 years of interscholastic high school football. As part of this ongoing series, they’ve announced an All-Century Team, which includes four Panthers: Marlon Flemming Don Hansen Paul McIntosh Bob Stephenson By school: 4 – Reitz 2 – Bosse 2 …

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Panthers draw Boonville in first round of 2021 football sectionals

The 49th Annual IHSAA Football State Tournament presented by the Indianapolis Colts is set to begin Oct. 22. Reitz competes in Class 4A Sectional 24 and drew the Boonville Pioneers in a first round game. Sectional 24 (7 teams) First Round (Oct. 22) G1: Memorial (7-1) at Harrison (1-7) G2: Reitz (3-5) at Boonville (2-5) …

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2021 City & SIAC standings through Week 8

With the Wildcats’ 20-13 win over North, Jasper clinched their first SIAC title since 1979. It’s also coach Tony Lewis‘ first SIAC championship since 2010. Memorial still has a shot at the title, but they’d first have to get through a tough Castle team and pray for a Vincennes Lincoln upset over Jasper. Anything is …

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Week 8: Bosse (2-5) at Reitz (2-5)

Reitz 35, Bosse 8 (PantherPlus recap) After suffering a 49-10 loss to Memorial last week, the Panthers have now lost five straight after a 2-0 start. However, they’ll be up against a Bosse team that is in the exact same boat. After beating Vincennes then Central, the Bulldogs have dropped the last five. While Reitz …

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2021 City & SIAC standings through Week 7

Jasper strengthened their hold on first place, beating Castle 30-12. The Wildcats (7-0) can now clinch a share of their first SIAC title since 1979 with a win over North this Friday or a Memorial loss to Vincennes. Still alive are the Tigers (6-1), Castle (5-2) and Mater Dei (5-2), although they all need help …

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Week 7: Memorial (5-1) at Reitz (2-4)

RECAP: Memorial 49, Reitz 10 (PantherPlus) After suffering a 53-21 loss to Castle last week, the Panthers once again have a tough task in front of them in Memorial. The Tigers have already clinched the city title and can win it outright with a victory at the Bowl, but the Panthers won’t go down without …

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2021 City & SIAC standings through Week 6

Jasper extended their lead in the SIAC, knocking off last year’s champion, Central, 35-7. They’ll face a huge test this week in the Castle Knights (5-1). If Jasper wins they’ll be that much closer to their first SIAC title since 1979 (and can clinch a share if Reitz beats Memorial), but a Castle win keeps …

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Week 6: Reitz (2-3) at Castle (4-1)

Week 6: Castle 53, Reitz 21 (PantherPlus) After suffering a triple-overtime defeat to Central last week, the Panthers stay on the road as they travel to Paradise. The Castle Knights are looking to stay in contention for the SIAC crown and would love to give the Panthers their fourth straight loss of the season. Can the …

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2021 City & SIAC standings through Week 5

Jasper established themselves at the top of the SIAC as they took out Mater Dei. Close behind are Castle and Memorial. Jasper beat the Tigers but have not yet played the Knights, whose only loss was in overtime to Mater Dei. In the city race, Memorial  can actually clinch a share of the title with …

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