We had plenty to be thankful for during our Thanksgiving weekend including two local high school football teams who claimed their 1st football State Championships!  

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Congratulations to the Evansville Reitz Memorial High School football team winning in Class 3A over Brebeuf Jesuit on Friday, Nov. 24th with the final score, 29 - 17.

Southridge High School won Saturday in Class 2A narrowly beating Woodlan - 15 - 14. Southridge's Jayce Harter was named the recipient of the Ress Mental Attitude Award.

Both schools played at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis in the 2017 - 18 IHSAA Football State tournament.  We are very proud of both teams winning their 1st football state championships!  Congratulations!

For a recap of the games, visit the IHSAA Football State Tournament website.  

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