Tag: Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History

Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #17: Reitz 19, Mater Dei 7 (Oct. 24, 1952)

The legendary West Side War, named by many as the best in the state, had to start somewhere. That first meeting came in 1952 and is the 17th biggest win in Reitz Bowl history. Although the Wildcats picked up the sport in 1949, it wasn’t until their fourth season that they decided to give it …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #18: Reitz 29, Vincennes Lincoln 7 (Sept. 10, 1971)

Coming in at No. 18 in the Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History is the 1971 victory over Vincennes Lincoln. Ray Mills and his Alices were predicted to have a really good team. They did, and with the help of five all-staters, the Knox County school finishes the season 9-1, ranked ninth in …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #19: Reitz 24, Mater Dei 0 (Nov. 14, 1970)

Coming in at No. 19 in the Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History is the first-ever Golden Acorn Trophy game between Reitz and Mater Dei. While the Panthers had fallen out of contention for the 1970 city and SIAC crowns, there was one item still at stake going into the last game of …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #20: Reitz 43, Central 42, OT (Oct. 26, 2012)

After a 1-3 start to the 2012 campaign, including a 36-31 defeat to the Bears on Sept. 8, the Panthers stormed back eight straight wins, including the twentieth biggest win in Reitz Bowl history. In the second quarter of the sectional semifinal against Central, the Panthers held a 28-7 lead. However, the Bears would make …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #21: Reitz 22, Harrison 21, OT (Oct. 26, 2001)

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 …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #22: Reitz 34, North 0 (Oct. 27, 1960)

As documented in “The Game“, part of Mike Whicker’s Legendary Game Series, this highly anticipated game between No. 1 Reitz and No. 3 North showed just how dominant the Panthers of that era were. As Whicker pointed out, “The valiant North squad had heart, but not enough muscle to match up to the powerful Westsiders, …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #23: Reitz 6, Bosse 0 (Nov. 26, 1931)

On Thanksgiving afternoon, 12,000 fans, which would be the biggest crowd yet in Evansville football history, saw the Panthers upset previously unbeaten Bosse, 6-0. The only score came in the first quarter when, on 3rd-and-8, Charles Brunson (Cory’s grandfather) tossed a lateral to Walter LeMon, the right end, who reversed field and ran 15 yards …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #24: Reitz 21, Jasper 2 (Nov. 8, 1985)

After an 0-5 start, the Panthers normally would never have been in championship contention. But with this being the first year the IHSAA had the all-in playoff, Reitz had new life following five straight wins. Their sixth in a row gave them the sectional crown, a 21-2 upset victory over the Wildcats (9-2). Ken Hansen …

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Top 25 Biggest Wins in Reitz Bowl History – #25: Reitz 47, Mount Vernon 6 (Oct. 15, 1921)

Coming in at No. 25 is the Panthers’ first-ever win in the Reitz Bowl! After falling to Princeton in the debut of the Bowl two weeks earlier, Reitz turned it around, defeating Mount Vernon, 47-6. Emerson Lynch and Bill Reid each scored three touchdowns, with several coming from Ralph Woods passes. While the win wasn’t …

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