Sep 09
Both Reitz and Harrison finished tied for third in the SIAC at 4-3 (the Panthers also beat Harrison in the regular season, 20-19, on Sept. 7 at Enlow Field). After winning their respective first round games, the rematch was set at the Bowl. After taking a 15-0 halftime lead, the Panthers held on for dear …
Apr 02
After discussions with the Reitz Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee, five legendary Panther figures have been inducted into the Reitz Football Hall of Fame for the Class of 2020. 50+ years ago Tim Bishop (All-State player, 1968; IFCA All-Star, 1969) Charlie Fisher (2-time All-State player, 1946 & 1947) 25-49 years ago Ryan Given (2-time …
Oct 10
The Greater Evansville Football Hall of Fame inducted 227 men and women into their inaugural class last night at the organization’s first annual banquet. The 33 who are affiliated with Reitz High School are: Gene Backes Jame Bateman Tyrone Browning Cory Brunson Kirk Brunson Tom Buck * Herman Byers * Austin Carlton Brian Claybourn * Ricky Crider * Pete Fisher …
Aug 30
[The Night They Moved the Bowl] will go down in history as one of the biggest upsets in Reitz history and one of the legendary games of Reitz lore, strengthening still the Reitz football tradition. Mike Whicker Legendary Game Series Nov. 2, 2001: Reitz at Castle, Class 5A Sectional 8 Championship by Mike Whicker The …
Apr 15
Over 20 former Reitz Football players and coaches will be inducted into the Greater Evansville Football Hall of Fame this fall, it was announced Tuesday. The Panthers, along with many others from the area, will be honored at the newly-formed organization’s induction banquet on Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Holiday Inn Airport. The Hall of …
Dec 31
Former Reitz head coach John Hart will return to Indiana this fall, it was announced this week. Hart is the new head coach at Brownsburg High School, a 6A football team in the Indianapolis area. Hart coached the Panthers from 2001 to 2007. He was at Warren Central from 2008 to 2011 then Huntley (Ill.) for the last four …
Sep 18
The 2007 Panthers are No. 5 on “The Top 10 Most Offensive Teams in Reitz Football History.” That year’s team would win the school’s first state football championship in 36 years, and its first since the IHSAA implemented the playoffs. They also gave the school its first 15-0 season, scoring more points than any other …
Aug 15
2005 was the No. 9 most offensive team in Reitz Football history
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