Tag: Central Bears

Reitz at Central: #ReitzFootballFriday Week 4 presented by Tracy Zeller Jewelry

The Panthers open city competition this Friday against Central as the oldest rivalry in Evansville is renewed once more. Reitz (3-0 overall, 1-0 SIAC, 0-0 city) will travel to Central Stadium to battle the Bears (3-0, 1-0, 1-0). The Panthers lead Central in the all-time series, 69 games to 30, with four ties. The series …

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Galloping Ghost of West High helps 1927 become No. 4 Most Offensive Team in Reitz Football history

The 1927 Panthers are No. 4 on “The Top 10 Most Offensive Teams in Reitz Football History.” Overlooked by many, that year’s team went unscored upon in their first six games and only allowed nine points all season. Central was the only setback for the ’27 Panthers, beating them, 7-6. While that win gave the …

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Reitz-Central offensive, defensive stats

The individual stats are now online for Week 4’s 56-16 win over Central. Offensive stats (on MaxPreps.com) Defensive stats (pdf) Also, here are the links to the year-to-date stats. Year-to-date offensive stats (on MaxPreps.com) Year-to-date defensive stats (not yet available) Thanks to Larry Ellington for providing the defensive stats! In a side note, you may …

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Reitz overpowers Central, 56-16

Reitz scored a big 56-16 win over Central Friday night at Reitz Bowl, handing the previously undefeated Bears their first loss of the season. The Panthers improve to 4-0 overall (2-0 in the SIAC & 1-0 in city) while Central falls to 3-1, 1-1, 1-1. VIDEO: Home Team Friday recap (TriStateHomepage.com) Higgins’ big plays spark …

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Panthers in the Polls (& Central): Week 4

Once again, Reitz placed in the Top 10 of Class 4A in the three human polls and had a strong showing from the computers. Rankings for Central, also in Class 4A, are provided below in parentheses. Human rankings AP MEDIA POLL: #6 in Class 4A (Central unranked) IFCA COACHES POLL: #5 in Class 4A (pdf …

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Reitz vs. Central: #ReitzFootballFriday Week 4 presented by Tracy Zeller Jewelry

It will be a battle of undefeateds when Reitz takes on Central this Friday night at Reitz Bowl. The Panthers bring a 3-0 record into their first city game of the year, while the Bears are 2-0 (NOTE: Central is now 3-0, as the IHSAA ruled that the Bears’ Week 1 game against North Oldham …

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Reitz-Central meet for 103rd time, info all-time series

Reitz leads the all-time series with Central, 68-30-4. First meeting: Central won, 104-0 Last year: Reitz won, 48-28 Streak: Reitz has won last two

Reitz 48, Central 28: Week 4 GameDay Central presented by Tracy Zeller Jewelry

Recap Panthers force 4 turnovers, beat Bears 48-28 Preview Central seeks first 4-0 start since 2007 Thanks to Tracy Zeller Jewelry for sponsoring GameDay Central!

Central holds off Reitz, 36-31

Central defeated Reitz, 36-31, Saturday night, completing a game that had been suspended in the second quarter the night before. Ferguson’s late interception helps Central clinch win over Reitz (CourierPress.com) Reitz vs. Central all-time series (AlmanacSports.com) 2012 Reitz football schedule Thanks to our friends at Tracy Zeller Jewelry for sponsoring GameDay Central and ReitzFootball.com!

Central leads Reitz, 29-10, in suspended game

Last night’s Reitz-Central game was suspended after severe storms went through the area. Central currently holds the lead, 29-10, with 3:47 left to go in the first half. The game will resume from the point of interruption tonight at 7:00 p.m. from Reitz Bowl. Sullivan runs Central out to big lead over Reitz (courierpress.com) Reitz …

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