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Memorial football secures close win against Reitz in championship matchup

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Memorial football secures close win against Reitz in championship matchup
Summary

Memorial claimed a 30-27 victory over Reitz on October 2 at Enlow Field in Evansville. Coach John Hurley sought a test for his team, and the Tigers responded despite a challenging game that included defensive struggles and numerous penalties. Memorial established an early lead but faced pressure as Reitz fought back, closing the gap to 17-14. Key plays in the fourth quarter allowed Memorial to maintain their lead. With this win, Memorial improves to 7-0 and remains ranked No. 1 in Class 3A while Reitz falls to 6-1 and is ranked No. 6 in Class 4A.

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  • •Memorial improves to 7-0, maintains No. 1 ranking in Class 3A.
  • •Reitz drops to 6-1, ranked No. 6 in Class 4A.
  • •Memorial had 169 rushing yards; quarterback Luke Brown threw for 198 yards.
  • •Ten penalties hindered Memorial's performance during the game.
  • •Chancellor Samuel recorded a key sack on Reitz's final drive.
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  • 4:49 AMYahoo Sports — Memorial football proved it has championship resolve in victory over Reitz
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The lesson learned from Friday night's championship battle at Enlow? Memorial has the necessary DNA to win big games.

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