Kyle Neddenriep rates his favorite 10 Indiana high school sports venues
Indianapolis Star high school insider Kyle Neddenriep has traveled the state to cover his beat. From Muncie to Evansville, here are his 10 favorite venues:
The Reitz Bowl, Evansville: When it comes to high school football, there’s no better place to watch a playoff game on a chilly fall evening. Originally built in 1921 with seating for 10,000 fans, the Reitz Bowl is nestled next to the Ohio River, making for a gorgeous view from the press box. I covered Cathedral’s semistate game at Reitz at the end of the 2009 season and was blown away by the experience. I think Cathedral was, too, as Reitz won 31-10.
One of the things I’ll remember most was the walk from my car up the hill and through a neighborhood to the stadium entrance. Most of the houses on the tree-lined streets were dressed up with football signs and banners. It felt like something out of “All the Right Moves.” I can’t imagine there are many better atmospheres for football in the country, let alone the state.
