Sports

Sports important for students

Nov 16th, 2010 | By John Wells | Category: Sports

Almost everyone enjoys either watching or playing a sport. Here at Reitz, school sports are a big thing, especially football. But why do sports play such a big part in our school? Is it because we like the thrill of the game, or is it something bigger? Mrs. Hagan, the activities director here at our [...]



Football dominates the turf

Nov 16th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Sports

Reitz is undefeated in football thus far. Everyone knows this, and everyone has expected it. But the real question is, how do they continue to dominate over the other teams? Being dominate over their opponents has not been an easy task. The Panthers have been forced to deal with injuries all season, starting before the [...]



Gearhart makes SIAC all-conference team

Nov 12th, 2010 | By John Wells | Category: Sports

Recently, it was announced that soccer standout Aaron Gearhart was named to the Southern Indiana Athletic Conference’s all-conference team. Gearhart was selected for the SIAC’s second team.



Chanice Young earns golf scholarship

Nov 12th, 2010 | By John Wells | Category: Sports

Senior Chanice Young will sign a letter of commitment to play golf at the University of Indianapolis. Young led the Lady Panthers to a semi-state team appearance and qualified as an individual to compete for a state title. At state, Young made the cut to play the second day of the tournament, placing 10th in [...]



Two Lady Panthers name to SIAC all-conference volleyball team

Nov 12th, 2010 | By John Wells | Category: Sports

Two Lady Panthers on the 2010 volleyball team were named to the SIAC all-conference volleyball team. According to Southern Indiana Athletic Conference Secretary Larry Cochren, Sara McIntosh and Sydney Seyffarth were named to the SIAC all-conference second team.



Rivalries take place on and off the field

Oct 12th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Sports

As a majority of you know, Reitz has several rivalries. We have to ask ourselves one question, do we know what a rivalry is? Well this question has been asked throughout the athletic department. Mrs. Hagan, Reitz’s athletic director, stated that, “Every school that competes against Reitz is a rival. If they are somehow able [...]



Young advances to state finals

Oct 2nd, 2010 | By John Wells | Category: News, Sports

Senior Chanice Young has advanced through the first round of the state girls golf tournament and will play for an individual state title. On the first day, Young shot a 77, +5 over par, qualifying her for Saturday’s final round and a shot at individual honors. She is tied for tenth place with 7 other [...]



Panthers Fight Through Injuries

Sep 16th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Feature, News, Sports

When opponents look at the Panthers’ 3-0 record, they have reason to worry. All three of those early season wins have come with key players sidelined due to injuries and illnesses. And the fact that the Panthers have been able to substitute a replacement that is as effective says a lot about how talented and [...]



Panther Pick: Mary Arnold

Apr 20th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Sports

How long have you been playing tennis? I have been playing since I was 3. I have played for about 5 years on an organized team. I played one year at Advantage and I have played for all of my 4 years here at Reitz. What does it feel like moving from #2 Varsity doubles [...]



Panther Pick: Ryan Weber

Mar 18th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Sports

When did you start playing baseball? I started when I was five playing tee ball at Golfmoor. What position do you play? Have you always played this position? I play catcher now, but I used to pitch until I got to the high school level. Coaches didn’t want me to do both because it may [...]