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14 hours ago, Evansville50 said:

All this talk about it. What actually happened at Reitz?

Anger outburst from a player who has had issues with it in the past. Apparently the player is suspended from the team but unknown for exactly how long.

Contrary to what many believe, head coaches do not have full control and final decision power over every single thing.

20 minutes ago, tango said:

I think I would maybe add over-confidence as a weakness of last year's Panthers. Not having the sophomore QB was not the reason Reitz lost to Boonville. 

I fully expect Reitz to go undefeated in the SIAC this year. MD, Memorial, and Castle probably won't be as strong and North never seems to rise to the expectations. Jasper is somewhat of an unknown (at least to me at this point).

But once that tournament rolls around pretty much anything can happen on any given night...  

Good points. And yeah, I expect their approach to be much different heading into sectionals this year.

By the way, some of my tailgating pals were talking about the new start time and if it will effect when the gates open. Have any of you heard when the gates will open at any of the fields? How much earlier will we have to start the 'gating? These are important questions 🤓

8 minutes ago, Titan32 said:

Those are some pretty strong words in a tough sectional.   Reitz finished last year less than a TD favorite over Memorial and 10 points over Jasper per Sagarin in a closed conference.

And their weakness was...lack of discipline and a hurt QB. That was the point. All the talent they return + what they have coming up for depth + any transfers they got = very good team. I do expect the conference to be more competitive this season though, so I will say there are a few teams more capable of upsetting them. But there are some that just have huge question marks so it's hard to say.

But that's what the opposition wants. The only way Reitz is losing until regionals will be due to lack of discipline or maybe injuries. But from what I've heard, save for one sore thumb, the culture and leadership is much improved. I guess that's something you should expect to happen with that many seniors and returning starters though.

Haven't updated the SIAC D1 offer list in a bit, but seems to keep growing!
 

OL/DL Jayden Hazelwood (North) - 6'3" 320 lbs 

Eastern Kentucky University

Miami (OH) University

Army West Point

Indiana State University

Bryant University

OL Benjamin Brasher (North) - 6'3” 310 lbs

Eastern Kentucky University

DE Kaleb Harris (North) - 6'2" 210 lbs

Indiana State University

WR/DB Hayden Summers (Reitz) - 6'2" 180 lbs

Lindenwood University

Murray State University

OL/DL Harlen Summers (Reitz) - 6'4" 290 lbs

Butler University

University of Pennsylvania

Columbia University

Lindenwood University

Murray State University

Illinois State University - verbal commit

OL Quentin Boeke (Reitz) - 6'5" 270 lbs

Columbia University

Lindenwood University

Southern Illinois University

Indiana State University

Illinois State University

Cornell University

Colgate University

WR/RB Antonio Harris (Castle) - 6'1” 185 lbs

Indiana State University

DL Benny Patterson (Castle) - 6'3” 235 lbs

Indiana State University

OL Griffin Hile (Jasper) - 6'6" 280 lbs

Indiana State University - verbal commit

Updating the SIAC D1 offer list as it continues to grow!
 

OL/DL Jayden Hazelwood (North) - 6'3" 320 lbs 

Eastern Kentucky University

Miami (OH) University

Army West Point

Indiana State University

Bryant University

OL Benjamin Brasher (North) - 6'3” 310 lbs

Eastern Kentucky University

DE Kaleb Harris (North) - 6'2" 210 lbs

Indiana State University

WR/DB Hayden Summers (Reitz) - 6'2" 180 lbs

Lindenwood University

Murray State University

OL/DL Harlen Summers (Reitz) - 6'4" 290 lbs

Butler University

University of Pennsylvania

Columbia University

Lindenwood University

Murray State University

Illinois State University - verbal commit

OL Quentin Boeke (Reitz) - 6'5" 270 lbs

Columbia University

Lindenwood University

Southern Illinois University

Indiana State University

Illinois State University

Cornell University

Colgate University

WR/RB Antonio Harris (Castle) - 6'1” 185 lbs

Indiana State University

DL Benny Patterson (Castle) - 6'3” 235 lbs

Indiana State University

OL Griffin Hile (Jasper) - 6'6" 280 lbs

Indiana State University - verbal commit

13 hours ago, AW0352 said:

So who knows who all the transfers into Reitz are this year?    Hearing there are a bunch.   

I know there was a big one but heard there weren't many besides that, nothing close to last season. Sounds like they are mostly relying on that huge class of seniors that are returning starters.

22 minutes ago, tango said:

You mean you can't just #hashtag it into existence?

From what I've heard, it sounds like they are taking every measure possible to ensure that it's their focus. I'm sure more reports will come out about that soon enough. But opponents don't want to see them disciplined, might already be a wrap as is.

3 hours ago, Wildcat1992 said:

Still good enough to win the sectional and likely play Triton Central in the regional for the 5th straight year

North Posey could give them a tough time this year but yes, I still think MD will make it to sectionals or regionals. However, I do think Triton Central finally beats them this year. How far would MD have to make it to move up to 3A?

Triton Central might finally represent the South at state this year.

2 hours ago, npcougar15 said:

There is a major gap between the North/South in 4A right now. Not sure what certain programs from the South lost, but East Central should be the favorite by a long shot. New Pal, Roncalli, Memorial, and Reitz should round out the top 5 if we are being honest.

Definitely agree that there is a large gap. This year I think East Central, Reitz, Roncalli, and New Pal would all win state against the North team that makes it. That's not even saying the North teams aren't good, it's just the south is loaded right now.

Updating the SIAC D1 offer list as it continues to grow!
 

OL/DL Jayden Hazelwood (North) - 6'3" 320 lbs 

Eastern Kentucky University

Miami (OH) University

Army West Point

Indiana State University

OL Benjamin Brasher (North) - 6'3” 300 lbs

Eastern Kentucky University

WR/DB Hayden Summers (Reitz) - 6'2" 180 lbs

Lindenwood University

Murray State University

OL/DL Harlen Summers (Reitz) - 6'4" 290 lbs

Butler University

University of Pennsylvania

Columbia University

Lindenwood University

Murray State University

Illinois State University

OL Quentin Boeke (Reitz) - 6'5" 270 lbs

Columbia University

Lindenwood University

Southern Illinois University

Indiana State University

Illinois State University

Cornell University

Colgate University

WR/RB Antonio Harris (Castle) - 6'1” 185 lbs

Indiana State University

DL Benny Patterson (Castle) - 6'3” 235 lbs

Indiana State University

14 hours ago, TigerFan20 said:

Preseason IFD poll:

4A:

2. Reitz

Honestly surprised they put Reitz ahead of Roncalli and New Pal, although I do think that is what they are capable of. But nice to see SW IN getting respect early on.

2 hours ago, FridayNightLights said:

I think Plainfield and DC are both going to be better than Whiteland in the Mid-State. Pretty solid list overall. 

I know Whiteland does return some good athletes but I would probably agree with Plainfield and DC over them.

Good list overall. I think East Central could even be a bit higher and Evansville Reitz may be top 20-25.

From the SIAC...Matthew Fisher of Memorial, Ben Davies of Reitz, and Xander Hunt of Vincennes are all very talented QBs

• in 11 games - Fisher finished with 1830 yards and 15 TDs to 10 INTs - class of '25 comes in at 6'3" 180 lbs.
  • Good size and poise. Good completion rate. Throws a good ball in and out of the pocket. Tough competitor. Also a good baseball player.
• in 9 games - Davies finished with 1561 yards and 18 TDs to 7 INTs - class of '25 comes in at 6'2" 195 lbs.
  • Injured in week 4, missed a few games, never really recovered. Put up great stats when healthy. Surgery in offseason, expected back healthy. Good size and throws a good deep ball.
• in 10 games - Hunt finished with 1464 pass yards and 10 TDs to 7 INTs, added 908 rush yards for 13 TDs - class of '24 comes in at 5'10" 160 lbs.
  • Was named SIAC POTY. Undersized but incredible competitor. True dual threat. Decent passer but really thrives running the ball. Willed his team to wins and kept them in games where they were outmatched.

List of returning all conference players for each team, ordered by standings:

REITZ

Hayden Summers (WR), Harlen Summers (OL), Levi Oxley (DL), Roland Vera Jr. (DB), Calab Utley (DL)

MEMORIAL

Matthew Fisher (QB), Alex Broshears (LB)

JASPER

Griffin Hile (OL)

MATER DEI

Spencer Turner (DB)

NORTH

Timothy Dixon (OL), Jayden Hazelwood (DL), Kaleb Harris (ALD), Kasey Hospelhorn (DB)

CASTLE

Coleton Adamson (OL)

VINCENNES

Xander Hunt (POTY/ALO), Daniel Nash (OL), Luke Lindsey (K), Hayden Patton (DL), Will Hambrick (LB)

HARRISON

none

BOSSE

none

CENTRAL

none

Three of the biggest snubs are returning as well: Quentin Boeke (OL), Porter Rode (RB), Ayden Wells (LB)

On 7/2/2023 at 10:42 PM, TigerFan20 said:

And just like that….first game in 6 weeks!

Just around the corner. I assume July consists of more contact and competitions, hopefully all the teams will get through the summer at full strength. I expect the 1-7 spots to be very competitive in the conference! 

2 hours ago, jets said:

Not sure on who you all listed- but we should return 7 starters on both sides of the ball- if academics/eligibility/specialization gonna be “basketball and baseball” stardom doesn’t get in the way lol…(insert eyeroll emoji) 

I expect Southridge will be very good, maybe better than last year. Handful of those players that made their defense so tough are returning. Scoring points will be the question for them. I don’t think they will be quite as good as GS but they’ll still be as tough as any in 3A south. 

On 6/29/2023 at 10:25 AM, Titan32 said:

These two teams looked really good for June.

And I don’t think either team is at full strength yet. Would love to see a real game between them. I think both teams play well into November this season. 

From what I hear the competition was good, the teams got better, and most importantly came out healthy. All you can ask for out of a summer scrimmage. Any word on how the Castle or Boonville QB situations looked? Both have big questions to answer at that position.

I believe Reitz is scrimmaging at Gibson Southern tonight. Should be a great early test for both teams.

We have another player to add to the list! Updating the SIAC D1 offer list after Hayden Summers of Reitz got an offer from Lindenwood!
 

OL/DL Jayden Hazelwood (North) - 6'3" 320 lbs 

Eastern Kentucky University

Miami (OH) University

Army West Point

Indiana State University

WR/DB Hayden Summers (Reitz) - 6'2" 180 lbs

Lindenwood University

OL/DL Harlen Summers (Reitz) - 6'4" 285 lbs

Butler University

University of Pennsylvania

Columbia University

Lindenwood University

Murray State University

Illinois State University

OL Quentin Boeke (Reitz) - 6'5" 265 lbs

Columbia University

Lindenwood University

Southern Illinois University

Indiana State University

Illinois State University

Cornell University

WR/RB Antonio Harris (Castle) - 6'1” 185 lbs

Indiana State University

DL Benny Patterson (Castle) - 6'3” 230 lbs

Indiana State University