Champions Exemplify Tiger Spirit

Here at Reitz Memorial High School, we have many state champions walking amongst us. They exemplify the Tiger Spirit. Two more were added to that elite club this past summer: Ellie Myers won an individual IHSAA state title in tennis and Anthony Ray Brody was the IHSAA state champ in the 100-meter dash in track. We celebrate with them and give them a big pat on the back!

Ellie went into the tennis state tournament with a 22-0 record — ranked as the No. 1 tennis player in Indiana. Tennis runs deep in Ellie’s family. Her older sister, Abby, won the state championship for doubles last year. The oldest sister, Makenzie, also played in the state tournament. Ellie will go on to play tennis at the University of Kentucky.

Anthony Ray Brody won the 100-meter dash with a time of 10:57, also setting an Indiana sectional record. He is going on to attend Indiana University to run track.

Also notable was the trip to the state tournament by the boy’s golf team and the baseball team’s performance at the regional championship. The girls tennis team also made it to the semi-state tournament.

Athletic Director Matt Weber is proud of all the athletes.

“In all of our athletics, the athletes have an extremely strong and amazing support system,” Matt says. “That goes for every team and every individual.”

The tradition is what sets Reitz Memorial High School sports apart. Many times, previous athletes and alumni come back to coach their favorite sport.

“We have a tradition of winning,” Matt says.

Mark Schuler coaches the track team. The girls tennis coach is Chantz Parson. This is his first year in the role.

Our fall sports are winding down, and we look forward to watching the seasons wrap up. The fall sports at Reitz Memorial are boys and girls cross country, football, girls golf, boys tennis, volleyball, and boys and girls soccer.