The Racine Raiders (2-0) hosted their first preseason game at Historic Horlick Field against the Kilbourn City Hawks (0-2) Saturday night. The 734 fans in attendance got to watch history as the Raiders defeated the Hawks 87-7 to capture the 500th win in franchise history.
The weather before the game was absolutely beautiful, however, that changed once the game began as it started to rain and became extremely windy. The conditions would remain that way throughout the entire game.
The Racine Raiders once again allowed their opponent to score first Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field. They then rattled off 87 unanswered points en route to an 87-7 victory over the Kilbourn City Hawks. It was the 500th win in franchise history.
The Raiders opening possession went nowhere and they were forced to punt. On the Hawks first play, quarterback Charlie Campbell hooked up with wide receiver Martez Malone, who was being covered by Raiders' defensive back Will Norwood. Norwood was unable to turn in time and Malone caught the ball and ran in for a 71-yard touchdown, giving the Hawks a 7-0 lead.
The Raiders responded by rushing the ball 42 times for 459 yards and ten touchdowns. The defense added an interception return for a touchdown and two safeties. Wide receiver Al Clarke also returned a punt for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, the Hawks were held to -13 total yards after their first offensive play, including minus-five rushing yards in the game.
A more detailed recap will be posted Sunday.
28 Jun 2009 by Admin
Raiders Seek Franchise Win 500 Saturday
The Racine Raiders will
attempt to do something only two other adult amateur football teams
have ever done on Saturday. With a win over the Kilbourn City Hawks,
the Raiders will reach 500 wins in franchise history, a feat only
previously accomplished by the Watertown (NY) Red & Black and the
Brooklyn (NY) Mariners.
"For a minor league football team to be around long enough to
achieve this milestone, is a testament to the fans who come out every
week," said Joe Mooney, President of the Racine Raiders. "The fans in
Racine have long been regarded as the best and most supportive in the
country. The 500th win, when we get it, belongs to them."
The Racine Raiders are offering a "Recession Buster" special for their Saturday, June 27, 2009, game against the Kilbourn City Hawks at Historic Horlick Field. All adult and senior tickets are priced at just $5 when purchased at the gate. Student tickets (K-12) will remain $4.
"The Racine Raiders offer some of the best value for the money," said Lori Goodwin, Vice President of Administration. "A family of four can attend a Raider game for under $20 this week."
With over half the roster being new, including three of the four quarterbacks, Racine Raiders head coach John Mamerow and his staff are truly looking to see how players perform in the preseason. The icing on the cake is a win.
Despite a slow start, including being down 3-0 at the end of the first quarter and winning 7-3 at halftime, the Raiders were able to pull away from the Leyden Lions in Melrose Park, Ill., Saturday and walk away with a 34-10 victory.
The Racine Raiders kickoff their 57th season of play Saturday against the Leyden Lions of the Mid-States Football League (MSFL). The game will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Ralph "Babe" Serpico Memorial Field in Melrose Park, Ill.
The Raiders are coming off of a disappointing season where they went 5-7 and posted their first losing season since 1978 when the team, known as the North Shore Gladiators, went 1-9 under head coach Jim Perry.
The Racine Raiders dance team and players will make appearances at two upcoming community events. Be sure to stop out and see the familiar faces as well as the new faces at these events. The two events are the Racine Relay for Life and Caron's 3-D Summer Explosion Basketball Game.
The Racine Raiders will be at the Relay for Life on Saturday, June 13, 2009, during and after the pancake breakfast. The breakfast starts at 7 a.m. and costs just $5. All tickets must be purchased in advance. The pancake breakfast will take place at J.I. Case High School. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
The Racine Raiders final tryout drew over 60 prospective players last Saturday. One of the most represented positions was quarterback, with six individuals vying for a spot on the team.
Anyone who still wants to be considered for the team can attend a team practice. Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Tuesday, May 12. Interested individuals should arrive at Historic Horlick Field (1649 North Memorial Drive, Racine) by 7:00 p.m. to register adn fill out appropriate paperwork.
03 May 2009 by Admin
Follow the Raiders on Twitter
The Racine Raiders invite you to follow the team on Twitter. Twitter allows people to subscribe to alerts from a source. These alerts are no more than 144 characters and are called "tweets." Since the tweets are so short, subscribers can have the alerts sent to their email or, via text message, to their cell phone.
The Racine Raiders first tryout drew a wide cross-section of athletes. They ranged in age from 18 to their mid-30s. One lost 60% of his feet to frostbite. Another is deaf. They all had one thing in common, however. They all wanted to play for one of the most historic adult amateur teams in North America.
The Racine Raiders will hold player and dance team tryouts on Sunday, March 15, 2009, at the Prairie School in Racine. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and tryouts will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Raiders Participate in Racine St. Patrick's Day Parade
The third annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009, in Downtown Racine. The Parade will kick off from the corner of State and Main Streets at noon and will head south on Main Street to 6th Street and then west on 6th Street to City Hall.
The Racine Raiders will have an entry in the parade so make sure you come out and say hi and enjoy the rest of the parade.
The Racine Raiders solidified their 2009 preseason schedule today. The Raiders will play two teams from the Mid-States Football League (MSFL).
The Raiders open their preseason schedule at Historic Horlick Field on Saturday, June 20, 2009, against the Leyden (Ill) Lions at 7:00 p.m. The Lions went 11-3 in 2008 and made it to the MSFL championship game. They lost to the Chicago (Ill) Thunder, 26-21, in the championship game.
The Racine Raiders have two upcoming tryout dates for the 2009 season. All prospective players should fill out a Player Tryout Form on the Play for the Raiders website and attend at least one of the tryout dates. Both tryouts are for all positions, including punters and kickers.
The Racine Raiders Dance Team will hold a clinic and a tryout in February. The clinic will take place on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Razor Sharp Fitness (7300 Washington Avenue; Racine, Wis.).
A tryout will then take place on Thursday, February 19, 2009, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., also at Razor Sharp Fitness.
President Obama Challenges Americans to Volunteer; Consider the Raiders
President Barack Obama challenged Americans to volunteer and give back to their community and country. The Racine Raiders are a 501c(3) Not-for-Profit organization that is run completely by volunteers.
The Raiders are always looking for committed volunteers. Many positions are available from marketing to mascots, ticket takers to writers, graphic designers to concessions workers, and more! Accept President Obama's challenge and volunteer with a great civic organization like the Racine Raiders.
For more information on volunteer or internship opportunities, please email info@racineraiders.com.
20 Jan 2009 by Admin
Raiders Pull Off Unlikely Upset
The Racine Raiders managed to score at least 29 points in a game this season only three times prior to Saturday night's matchup against the playoff bound Wisconsin Wolfpack. The Raiders would put up 29 points in the fourth quarter en route to a 32-29 come-from-behind victory that may send the Wolfpack on the road for the entire North American Football League (NAFL) playoffs.
The Racine Raiders failed to play the spoiler role in front of over 1,300 fans at Historic Horlick Field Saturday night. In what is likely Eagles' head coach Keith Hac's last game in Racine, the Eagles found some chemistry in the second half, en route to a 24-13 victory over the Raiders.
Nobody's going to try and blow smoke anywhere within the Racine Raiders proud organization. The 2008 season hasn't been the one they hoped or expected. However, the team hasn't given up and the coaches, players, and staff are all hoping that the final two weeks gives everyone something to build on.
The Raiders have the opportunity to play a bit of a spoiler role the final two weeks of the season. No, they can't cost anyone they're playing a playoff spot, but they can cost them home field advantage along the way, making it more difficult for their bitter rivals, the Kane County Eagles and Wisconsin Wolfpack, to win a North American Football League championship.
The Racine Raiders game against the Wisconsin Wolfpack scheduled for 7:00 p.m. tonight has been cancelled due to rain flooding the field. The game has been tentatively rescheduled for September 27, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at the Milwaukee County Sports COmplex in Franklin.
13 Sep 2008 by Admin
Raiders Dance Team To Hold Car Wash Saturday
The Racine Raiders Dance Team is holding a car wash this Saturday, September 13, 2008, at the Hardee's in Sturtevant on Highway 11 (8913 Durand Avenue) from 9:00 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The Racine Raiders desperately needed a win against a La Crosse Rough Riders team that traveled to Racine with just 20 players. The Raiders defense stepped up and the offense may have played as well as they have all season.
Veteran defensive back Tracy Baskin, out for the past month with an injury, had a huge return to the starting lineup, intercepting three passes, one of which he returned 95 yards for a touchdown.
The Racine Raiders battle the La Crosse Rough Riders in a North American Football League (NAFL) matchup tonight at Historic Horlick Field.The game begins at 7:00 p.m. and gates open at 5:30 p.m.
The Raiders defeated La Crosse on their home turf back on July 26, by a score of 36-7.
The Racine Raiders website is back up after technical issues with the hosting company resulted in the website being down for two weeks. Users will still experience some technical difficulties as we work to regain full functionality on our website.
The Racine Raiders apologize for the huge inconvenience and ask our fans to be patient during this time of transition.
27 Aug 2008 by Admin
Raiders Fall in Kane County, 38-14
The Racine Raiders went into Kane County Saturday night knowing a victory would give them a distinct edge in making the North American Football League (NAFL) playoffs. The team came out fired up and pretty much held the 2007 NAFL National Champions in check in the first half.
The Racine Raiders travel to Mooseheart, Illinois on Saturday to battle arch-rival and 2007 North American Football League National Champions, the Kane County Eagles.
This game is different for both teams as they're both chasing another team in the Dells Division, the Wisconsin Wolfpack, who soundly beat both teams on their homefields in back-to-back weeks.
Racine Raiders veteran offensive lineman Matt Kallin took home the top prize over his four other teammates in the Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Contest at Wisconsin State Fair Thursday.
Five Raiders Players to Participate in Cream Puff Eating Contest Thursday
Five Racine Raiders players will participate in the Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Contest at the Wisconsin State Fair on Thursday morning at 11:45 a.m. The competition will take place in the Central Mall.
The players will compete against a slew of celebrities from Southeastern Wisconsin, as well as themselves. The participants for the Raiders will include Josh Rochowiak, Chris Ross, Carl Bunch, Matt Kallin, and Ricky Irby.
The participants will have to eat a one pound cream puff without use of their hands or any other assistance. We'll have pictures and a recap on Thursday evening of Friday.
06 Aug 2008 by Admin
Raiders Upended
The Racine Raiders Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde season continued Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field against Dells Division rivals, the Wisconsin Wolfpack.
The Raiders played very solid football in the first half, going into halftime tied at seven.
The nationally-acclaimed Kilties Drum & Bugle Corps will perform during halftime of the Racine Raiders game against the Wisconsin Wolfpack on Saturday, August 2, 2008, at Historic Horlick Field.
The Racine Raiders continue their 56-year mission of supporting the Racine community Saturday by hosting "Literacy Night" at Historic Horlick Field. The team has several promotions planned to support this special evening.
The Racine Raiders season has already been quite a roller coaster ride. One week they look like a team that has the ability to compete for the North American Football League (NAFL) National Championship. The next week they look like a team full of youth attempting to gel before it's too late.
The Racine Raiders take to the road again this week, this time for a matchup against the La Crosse (Wis) Rough Riders. The Raiders were originally scheduled to play the Cedar Valley (Iowa) Vikings. Unfortunately, due to the flooding issues in the Cedar Falls area, the Vikings had to suspend operations for the 2008 season. The Rough Riders were also in need of two North American Football League (NAFL) games and had dates available for a home and home series with the Raiders.
Along with a change in opponent for this Saturday's game, the Racine Raiders learned late last week that the time for the Saturday, July 26 matchup against the La Crosse Rough Riders has been moved to 5:00 p.m.
21 Jul 2008 by Admin
Raiders Shutout for First Time Since 2001
When you travel in minor league football, you never quite know what to expect. One thing is for certain -- no one expected the outcome of Saturday's game between the St. Paul (Minn) Pioneers and the Raiders.
A young Racine Raiders football team faces their next big challenge of 2008; a road game. The team travels to St. Paul, Minnesota this weekend to battle the St. Paul Pioneers in the first game of a home and home series in 2008.
The Racine Raiders had some frustrations to take out Saturday night after suffering a lopsided defeat to the Detroit (Mich) Seminoles last week at Historic Horlick Field. Interstate 94 rivals, the Milwaukee (Wis) Marauders, were unfortunate enough to be the Raiders opponent.
The July 19, 2008, matchup between the Racine Raiders and the St. Paul Pioneers in St. Paul, Minnesota, has been moved from a 7:00 p.m. start to a 3:00 p.m. start due to a lack of field availability.
The Racine Raiders game against the Milwaukee Marauders this Saturday, July 12, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. will be filmed by Time Warner Cable for later broadcast on Time Warner Cable sports channel 32.
The Detroit (Mich) Seminoles made a splash in the minor league football world in the offseason by signing former West Michigan Force head coach Ted Serama as their head coach and vice president. Following the hiring of Serama, they then went out to make another point by scheduling three perennial national powerhouses for their exhibition season; the Pittsburgh (Penn) Colts, Racine Raiders, and the 2007 North American Football League champion Kane County (Ill) Eagles.
The Detroit (Mich) Seminoles and Racine Raiders know each other well. While the teams were both in the Mid-Continental Football League (MCFL) at one point, they never actually met in a league game. Instead, these two foes always met in the United States Football Association (USFA) playoffs. The Raiders are 4-0 in those matchups, dating back to 1997, however, this is a new Seminoles team.
Raiders to Participate in Racine Fourth Fest Parade
The Racine Raiders will have a good size contingency in the Racine Fourth Fest Parade. The Racine Raiders Dance Team built a float and players, coaches, and staff will alternate riding in four cars and walking the parade route handing out thousands of 2008 pocket schedules.
Former Raiders Coach, Kupper, Named Case High Coach for 2008
J.I. Case High School athletic director, Mike Rupnow, announced that Jerry Kupper, former Racine Raiders offensive coordinator, has been offered and accepted the interim head coaching duties for the Case football program for 2008.
The position became vacant when former Case head coach John Sedeska left to become the defensive coordinator at Carthage College.
The Racine Raiders beat the Rochester (Minn.) Giants 28-0 in their 2008 season opener at Historic Horlick Field Saturday.
Rochester played the game with less than a full squad and the Raiders were inconsistent at times, but the John Mamerow era of Racine Raiders football began with a win.
The Racine Raiders kickoff their 56th season on Saturday, June 28, 2008, at Historic Horlick Field. The team will attempt to repeat as division champions in the 124-team North American Football League (NAFL).
The Raiders enter into a new era this year as John Mamerow becomes the 17th head coach in team history. He replaces Jordan Kopac who resigned to eventually become head coach of division rivals, the Wisconsin Wolfpack.
Raiders' fans will notice many things that are new or have changed when they come to Historic Horlick Field for the first time in 2008. We present this list to help familiarize fans with those new items and changes.
A new era in Racine Raiders football begins Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field in Racine. The John Mamerow era begins as the Racine Raiders kickoff their 56th season of minor league football.
Mamerow inherits a team that won the Great Lakes Division of the North American Football League (NAFL) by beating their arch-rivals, the Kane County Eagles on the last week of play in 2007. The same Eagles exacted revenge the following week by knocking the Raiders out of the NAFL playoffs in the first round, en route to the NAFL Championship and a claim to a National Championship.
Raiders Reintroduce R.J.'s Kids' Club, Booster Club
The Racine Raiders are bringing back a couple of successful programs that have been on hiatus. R.J.'s Kids' Club and the Racine Raiders Booster Club are being implemented for the fast-approaching 2008 season.
Former Racine Raiders linebacker Jamie Isome has agreed to join the team's coaching staff. Isome will serve as the Assistant Linebackers Coach. Isome will be the eyes in the sky on game days, watching the game from the press box and relaying information to the coaching staff on the field.
Last weekend, the new Raiders' Dance Team held a car wash in Sturtevant. The car wash was a success for the women as they raised several hundred dollars to help fund their equipment.
The Racine Raiders Dance Team are holding a car wash this Sunday, June 1, 2008, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hardee's in Sturtevant (8913 Durand Avenue).
The Racine Raiders held two successful mini-camps on consecutive Saturdays, May 3 and May 10. Each camp was attended by between 40 and 50 players, both rookies and veterans. Many veteran players are still playing indoor football and plan on returning to the team once their season is done in mid-June.
The football community is coming together to help one of their own. Several individuals and organizations are planning benefits for Racine Raiders linebacker Jamie Isome. A few events are already underway or have been held already.
Isome, 32, had surgery to remove a five-inch brain tumor just two weeks ago. Test results done following the surgery, where doctors successfully removed about 90%, showed that Isome had glioblastoma, which is the most aggressive form of brain cancer.
The Racine Raiders are once again offering three, $500 scholarships to deserving Racine-area high school seniors in 2008. The scholarships are based on a number of criteria, including: ACT score, grade-point average, class rank, involvement in school programs, involvement in community activities, future goals, and need.
The Racine Raiders Second Annual Spring Get Together at Dairyland Greyhound Park will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2008. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and a buffet dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.
May 3, 2008, marks the 56th day before the Racine Raiders open the 56th season in the team's illustrious history.
Racine Raiders linebacker Jamie Isome is resting at his Milwaukee-area hospital today. Doctors plan on moving Isome from the Intensive Care Unit to a regular room and remove some tubes that he was on immediately following his surgery. The Raiders are publishing this information with permission from Isome's family.
The Racine Raiders pulled one over on a lot of people yesterday, April 1, 2008. The team pulled a prank on visitors to their website that may have gained the team national media recognition.
The team posted a satirical article on their website stating they had hired a psychologist that specializes in color theory and determined that the best colors for the team were teal and fuchsia. The team also altered the website and logo to reflect the color change.
The Racine Raiders announced that the team will be changing their color scheme for 2008. Instead of the traditional cardinal, silver, and black, the Raiders will now don fuchsia and teal. There are many reasons for the change.
The team hired psychological consultant, Dr. James Monroe, to determine the colors that would most benefit the team on the field.
The Racine Raiders, winners of the North American Football League Great Lakes Division in 2007, are bringing tough competition from across the upper Midwest to Historic Horlick Field in 2008.
The Raiders will play home games against the Detroit (Mich.) Seminoles, four-time National Champions, and the Kane County (Ill.) Eagles, five-time National Champions.
The Milwaukee Bonecrushers, a first-year entry into the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL), mustered only 193 yards of total offense last Friday night in a 61-44 loss to the Chicago Slaughter. The most amazing thing might be that three former Racine Raiders accounted for 161, or 83%, of those yards.
Nine current or former Racine Raiders were signed to contracts with
teams in the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL) this offseason.
One player was signed to a contract by the Chicago Slaughter and eight
were signed by the Milwaukee Bonecrushers, a first-year team in the
CIFL.
The second annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2008 in Downtown Racine. The Parade will kick off from the corner of State and Main at noon and will head south on Main Street to 8th Street. Racine Raiders players, staff, and mascot, RJ, will be in attendance.
Nearly 40 people showed up for the Racine Raiders first tryout of 2008. Players were run through a variety of tests including the 40-yard dash, agility tests, and position-specific skill drills.
The Racine Raiders will hold a player tryout on Saturday, March 8, 2008, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at J.I. Case High School in Racine, Wisconsin. Players should wear indoor workout clothing. This tryout is for all positions and is free.
Participants will participate in speed, shuttle, agility, and jumping drills. In addition, participants will be split up by position and participate in fundamental position drills.
The Racine Raiders announced their 2007 team awards at the team's annual banquet in early-February. The player awards are based on voting by the players and the Volunteer of the Year award is determined by the Board of Directors.
Paul and Chris Miller, who manage the Raiders' Trading Post, the onsite and online official team store, were named the Volunteers of the Year.
Former Racine Raiders offensive lineman John Mamerow was named the 17th head coach of the team at the annual team banquet Saturday night. Mamerow was introduced to players and staff for the first time and received a rousing ovation.
"I'm truly honored to have been asked to coach this team," said Mamerow. "I'm going to give it my all. I have all of my family's support and they're excited so I'm going to give it my all and see where the chips fall."
The Racine Raiders Football Club Inc., one of the premiere minor league football teams in America, has a unique opportunity for the right individual. The Racine Raiders Football Club Inc. is seeking a Marketing Director to coordinate the following:
National Football Events is seeking football players for Casino Bowl XIII to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, March 29, 2008. The Casino Bowl is an all-star game that allows minor league football players to play against their peers and learn about minor league football from different areas of the country. It's a great networking opportunity.
Forston, Deates Inducted into Minor League Football Hall of Fame
Former Raiders' linebackers Brian Forston and Pete Deates were inducted into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Mesquite, Nevada on December 6, 2007.
The two, along with former head coach Jordan Kopac, are the first Raiders inducted into the MLFN Hall of Fame. Kopac didn't attend the awards ceremony.
Former Racine Raiders running back Devery Evans passed away on New Year's Day from a blood clot in his lungs. Evans, 22, played for the Raiders in 2005 but has been plagued by medical issues recently.
Evans was in a long-term relationship with Houa Xiong and they have four children together; Angela, DeMarco, Desiree, and Danysha.
Minor League Football News Recognizes Players, Staff, Website
Minor League Football News (MLFN) recognized several Raiders' players, a staff member, and the Raiders' website as some of the best in the region and country. MLFN announces their awards at the end of every year. Awards are based on nominations from coaches and staff.
Raiders Host 2007 Season Banquet & Recognition Program
The Racine Raiders Football Club is commemorating the 2007 season with the annual team banquet and recognition program on Saturday, February 2, 2007, at Infusino's Banquet Hall. All Players, coaches, staff, Hall of Fame members, and board members, as well as one guest, are invited to attend. Additional guests are welcome to join us at a cost of $20 per person.
Miller, Morelli Receive Top Honors at All-County Awards Banquet
The Racine Raiders hosted the sixth annual All-County High School Football Team Awards Banquet at Roma Lodge in Racine on Monday, December 10, 2007. A near record crowd turned out to support many great high school athletes in Racine County.
The Racine Raiders Football Club Board of Directors is currently accepting letters on interest/resumes for the position of Head Coach. This is a volunteer position offering an opportunity to join an organization with a winning tradition spanning more than 50 years.
The Milwaukee Bonecrushers indoor football team already have several current and former Raiders on their roster for their inaugural season in 2008. The Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL) team has six current and former Raiders' players currently on their roster.
The Milwaukee Bonecrushers, an expansion team in the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL), signed Racine Raiders offensive lineman Scott Tyrcha last week.
Tyrcha comes to the Bonecrushers with a lot of football experience. Tyrcha was an offensive guard for Lake Forest College and Valparaiso University. He has also played in AF2 ball and finished the 2007 season playing for the Racine Raders.
The Racine Raiders have the most visited website in minor league football, according to the September 2007, Compete.com, an independent web click monitoring website.
The Raiders had 31,381 visitors to the website in September 2007. The next closest minor league football website was the North American Football League with 23,355 visitors.
Kopac Resigns; Raiders Won't Enter USFA Tournament
Head coach Jordan Kopac notified the Racine Raiders board of directors that 2007 would be his final season coaching the team at a board meeting Wednesday night. Kopac's resignation was effective at the end of this season.
Former Racine Raiders wide receiver Anthony Wooden, now the head coach of the AA Racine Threat, was injured in an auto accident following their game against the Leyden Lions Sunday afternoon, October 7th, at Hansen Stadium in Chicago, Illinois.
The Kane County (Ill) Eagles ended the Raiders North American Football League (NAFL) playoff run early Saturday night by beating the Raiders 48-17 in front of nearly 2,000 extremely disappointed fans at Historic Horlick Field. The Raiders now must decide whether they will enter the United States Football Association (USFA) Midwest Football Tournament, which they won in 2006 by beating the Detroit (Mich) Seminoles.
Novotny, Palmer Receive MLFN Player of the Week Honors
Racine Raiders quarterback Dan Novotny and wide receiver Dorian Palmer received player of the week honors from Minor League Football News (MLFN) for their efforts in the Raiders first win over the Kane County (Ill) Eagles in five years on September 22nd.
An interesting turn of events early this week leads to the Racine Raiders and the Kane County (Ill) Eagles playing a first round North American Football League (NAFL) playoff game at Historic Horlick Field this Saturday, October 6th at 7:00 p.m.
The Racine Raiders worst nightmares couldn't have been as bad as the first 11 minutes of Saturday night's game against the Kane County (Ill) Eagles. After holding the Eagles on their first drive, Raiders' returner Kevin Barrett fumbled the punt deep in Raiders' territory. The Eagles immediately converted when quarterback Sam Clemons found wide receiver Keith Herron open for a 12-yard touchdown pass. Kicker Mike Morrison added the extra point and the Eagles led 7-0 just under three minutes into the game.
It's the matchup you dream about. Your biggest rival comes to town in
your final game of the season and everything's on the line. If you
win, you go into the playoffs with home field advantage for at least
the first round. If you lose, you end up having to travel for your
entire playoff run.
This is the scenario facing the Racine Raiders this upcoming Saturday
as the Kane County (IL) Eagles fly into Historic Horlick Field for a 7
p.m. game.
The Racine Raiders need you! The Raiders have a new survey available for fans. The survey asks a lot of basic demographic information as well as allows you to rate the team on various aspects. The survey only takes about five minutes and is completely confidential. Please help us out and take the survey!
12 Sep 2007 by Admin
Raiders Host Bingo at Racine Labor Center
The Racine Raiders host bingo at the Racine Labor Center on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.
The Racine Raiders are once again teaming up with Holiday for Harrison County, a regional benefit in Southeast Wisconsin to assist individuals affected by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
The Racine Raiders narrowly defeated the Milwaukee Marauders, 34-26, at Historic Horlick Field Saturday night. It wasn't the dominating win the Raiders would've liked heading into their game against the Kane County (IL) Eagles on September 22nd, but the win kept them in the hunt for the Great Lakes Division title and home field advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
The Milwaukee Marauders (5-5 overall, 1-3 NAFL, 1-3 division) try to exact some revenge on the pounding the Raiders (6-3, 5-2, 4-1)gave them on their home field back in late-July. Racine easily handled the Marauders 42-14 at Hart Park in Wauwatosa, Wis.
The Marauders must run the table if they have any hope of making the North American Football League (NAFL) playoffs this season. Even then, they would need some help to get into the post-season.
Racine Raiders linebacker Jamie Isome and wide receiver Sam D'Alie received player of the week honors for the central region from Minor League Football News for their efforts during the August 25th game against the Kansas City (MO) Shockers at Historic Horlick Field.
Raider fans in attendance at the August 25th game against the Kansas City (MO) Shockers may have noticed that Kurt Kampendahl was not present to accept his plaque and windbreaker for being inducted into the Racine Raiders Hall of Fame at halftime. Instead, his son Kurt accepted on his behalf and broke into tears. Nobody was quite sure why Kurt wasn't there, until afterwards.
The Kansas City (MO) Shockers gave the Racine Raiders a little jolt Saturday night, but it wasn't enough to incapacitate a highly motivated Raiders' team on Alumni Night at Historic Horlick Field. The largest crowd of the season (1,452) watched the Raiders get out to a comfortable lead, only to let the Shockers back into the game at halftime. The defense stepped up, however, and the Shockers went home with a loss.
The Racine Raiders have presented three, $500 scholarships each year for about a decade now. The scholarships are awarded to deserving Racine-area high school graduates based on a number of criteria, including: ACT scores, grade-point average, class rank, involvement in school programs, involvement in community activities, future goals, and need.
The Racine Raiders have teamed up with the Racine Labor Center to offer Raider Bingo on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month!
This will be a "smoking bingo" and all proceeds will benefit the Raiders. The Labor Center will offer food and beverages for sale. Bingo is for those 18 years of age and older. Pull tabs will also be offered.
Only five players showed up at the Hurricanes’ bus last week to travel to agame against the Milwaukee Marauders. The NAFL then enacted the "Death Penalty Sanction" and suspended the team’s remaining 2007 schedule.
The Racine Raiders continue a tradition that no other team at this level of football has Saturday night. Four individuals who gave their heart and soul to this organization will be inducted into the Racine Raiders Hall of Fame at halftime.
The Kansas City (MO) Shockers are looking to try and shock the North American Football League (NAFL) two weeks in a row. Last week, the highly touted Kane County (IL) Eagles traveled to Kansas City and fell to the Shockers, 34-24. It was the Eagles first loss of the season.
The Racine Raiders (5-3 overall, 4-2 NAFL, 4-1 division) battled the elements and the Wisconsin Bulldogs (1-4, 1-4, 1-4) on Saturday night in Fredonia, Wis., and came out on top, 24-11.
The Racine Raiders (4-3 overall, 3-2 NAFL, 3-1 division) are hoping they can tame the Wisconsin Bulldogs (1-3, 1-3, 1-3) for the second time this season. The Bulldogs, who moved from the Ironman Football League (IFL) where they won consecutive league titles, have found the going a little more difficult in the North American Football League (NAFL).
For the first time ever, the Racine Raiders website has cracked the top one million websites, according to Compete, Inc. The Raiders debuted at 797,786 in July, with an increase in unique visitors of 46.1% over June.
The Racine Raiders almost overcame six turnovers Saturday night, but ended up falling just short against their nemesis, the Kane County (IL) Eagles, who are ranked second in the latest National Football Events poll. Neither team scored an offensive touchdown in the game, a thrilling 11-9 victory by the Eagles.
Well, last week might not have been all bad for Raiders wide receiver Dorian Palmer. Palmer, who discovered he would be out four-to-six weeks with a blood clot, was named Minor League Football News Wide Receiver of the Week for the Central Region for his efforts against the Milwaukee (WI) Marauders.
The Racine Raiders (4-2 overall, 3-1 NAFL, 3-0 division) travel to Mooseheart, Illinois, Saturday to battle their arch-rivals, the Kane County Eagles (4-0, 3-0, 3-0). The two teams are tied up top in the Great Lakes Division so whoever wins will have the inside track to the division title.
The Hoosier (IN) Hurricanes definitely brought the rain with them on Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field, but that was about it. The Raiders shut down a potent passing attack and kept the Hurricanes ground game in check on route to a 17-0 victory. The Raiders improved to 3-0 in the NAFL Western Lakes Division and 3-1 in the NAFL, setting up a classic matchup with the Kane County (IL) Eagles next week in Mooseheart, Illinois.
A rivalry quickly developed between the Raiders and the Hoosier (IN) Hurricanes last season. The Hurricanes, in their first season in the North American Football League (NAFL) and coming off of a AA National Championship, ended up winning the Western Lakes Division. The Raiders and Hurricanes played two nail-biters last season, with each team winning on their home turf.
Former Wisconsin Badger and Park High School star Brent Moss will return to Historic Horlick Field as a member of the Racine Raiders this Saturday night at 7 p.m.. Moss, who has not played organized football since a stint with the Madison Mad Dogs of the Professional Indoor Football League in 2000, will take the field during the fourth quarter of the game against the Hoosier (IN) Hurricanes.
Photos are now available for the July 21st away game against the Midwest (MN) Pioneers and the July 28th road game against the Milwaukee (WI) Marauders.
Photos from the game against the Pioneers are courtesy of Aarnes Photography and should not be disseminated without permission of Todd Aarnes with Aarnes Photography.
The Racine Raiders showed everyone who's the best team in southeastern Wisconsin Saturday night. Having already beaten the Wisconsin Bulldogs two weeks ago, the Raiders completely manhandled the Milwaukee Marauders at Hart Park in Wauwatosa Saturday night. The final score of 42-14 might not be as indicative of how one-sided a game it really was.
The Racine Raiders (2-2 overall, 1-1 NAFL, 1-0 Division) travel north on I-94 tomorrow to battle long-time nemesis, the Milwaukee Marauders (4-4, 0-2, 0-2) at Hart Park, or Horlick Field North as many fans have begun to call it, in Wauwatosa. The Marauders took on a herculean schedule this season, already having played eight games and seemed to be hitting on all cylinders until recently.
Racine Raiders running back Bryan Jennings, Jr., received player of the week honors from Minor League Football News (MLFN) for his efforts against the Wisconsin Bulldogs on July 14th at Historic Horlick Field. The Raiders beat the Bulldogs 34-22 to open their North American Football League (NAFL) season.
The Racine Raiders went into battle without their leader on offense Saturday and it showed. While backup quarterback Brett Statema showed great poise, the Raiders offense just couldn't get a passing game going until late in the game and then miscues still ended Raider drives.
The Racine Raiders hit the road this weekend to battle the Midwest (MN) Pioneers. The teams have met three previous times, twice at Historic Horlick Field and once in Arden Hills, Minn., and the Raiders have won all three matchups. The Pioneers have made each game a little closer. In 2004, the Raiders handled the Pioneers 38-14. The Pioneers couldn't muster any offense in 2005 on way to a 17-6 loss at the hands of Racine and last season, the Raiders escaped with a 22-13 victory.
Current and Former Raiders' Players Receive Recognition
What a start of the season it's been for current or former Racine Raiders quarterbacks. Current Raider QB Dan Novotny was named the player of the week at his position in the Central Region from Minor League Football News (MLFN) for the week of June 30th. Raiders' wide receiver Dorian Palmer was named the player of the week at wide receiver that week for his three TD performance in a comeback win over the Michigan Admirals at Historic Horlick Field.
The Saturday, July 14, 2007, game between the Racine Raiders and the Wisconsin Bulldogs, both members of the North American Football League (NAFL), will aire on Time Warner Cable, channel 32, in southeast Wisconsin on the following dates:
The Racine Raiders team that showed up at Historic Horlick Field wasn't the same team that showed up the previous two weeks. Sure, the faces were the same, but the way those faces carried themselves was completely different.
The Archive of the Internet broadcast of the game between the Racine Raiders and the Wisconsin Bulldogs will be available online late Sunday night. You can click here to listen.
14 Jul 2007 by Admin
Bulldogs Look to Show Bite is Worse than Bark
The Racine Raiders and Wisconsin Bulldogs (then the Milwaukee Bulldogs) were supposed to meet last year in a game the Ironman Football League (IFL) setup with the Raiders on August 27th. The Bulldogs, however, were making a playoff push and didn't want to risk injuries to any players and told the IFL brass that they wouldn't play. Bad blood flowed between the teams for awhile after that, eventually subsiding as the season went on.
The West Michigan Force were too strong for a young Raiders' team Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field. The Force walked away with a convincing 48-28 victory.
New audio and photos from the June 30th thriller against the Michigan Admirals are available.
The new photos can be found here, while the new audio, which includes the halftime interview with Chad and Dusty Svendsen and the post-game, on-the-field, interview with quarterback Dan Novotny, can be found here.
07 Jul 2007 by Admin
The Force Look to Flex Some Muscle
The West Michigan Force won the Mid-Continental Football League Championship (MCFL) and a minor league football National Championship in only their second year of existence in 2006. They come to Historic Horlick Field this Saturday to take on the Racine Raiders.
With 1:55 left to go in regulation and the Raiders trailing the Michigan Admirals, 44-30, everyone was left to wonder when the last time the Racine Raiders lost their first game of the season. It was the talk of the radio broadcast, on the sidelines and the amongst the 200 or so fans still in attendance that weren't going to leave, knowing that Historic Horlick Field got the title for a reason.
The Racine Raiders kickoff their 2007 season this Saturday, June 30th, at Historic Horlick Field against the Michigan Admirals, from Flint. The game begins at 7 p.m.
The Admirals have had decent success in theNorth American Football League (NAFL). They were the 2005 NAFL Regional and Conference champions and the 2006 Eastern Lakes Division champs. This game marks the first ever matchup between the two teams.
Catch the Raider Experience at Harbor Fest Saturday
Come to Harbor Fest at Racine's lakefront on Saturday and meet some of the newest Racine Raiders. The Raiders will be offering the "Raider Experience" again this year in the Plaza Area from noon to 5 p.m.
The Racine Raiders 2007 season tickets have arrived and are now available for purchase through the online Trading Post!
The 2007 season ticket package gives fans access to all seven Racine Raiders home games at Historic Horlick Field. In addition, each season ticket package includes three tickets that can be used for any home game during the 2007 season. That's ten tickets for just $50, a savings of $20 on individual game ticket purchases!
Finally, after four tryout sessions, the Racine Raiders will be having their first team practice for the 2007 season. It will be held on May 15th at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Horlick Field practice facilities. Players are asked to arrive prior to the starting time so they can register.
The Racine Raiders will continue their 2007 tryout regimen on April
21st. The tryouts will be held at the Racine Raiders practice
facilities near Historic Horlick Field. Registration will take place at Historic
Horlick Field. The locker room facilities will be open and available. The session will be outside on grass. Appropriate
sweats and shoes will be the apparel for the day.
The Racine Raiders 2007 schedule could be one of the most difficult schedules in the country this season and perhaps in the team's history. The Raiders opponents had a combined record of 79-23 in 2006, a .775 winning percentage. Six of the Raiders eight opponents either won their division or league. Four opponents have won a national title since 2003.
The Racine Raiders are currently accepting applications for volunteer Dance Team Coach and dancers. If you love to dance and have experience in the cheerleading, pom pon, or dance team area and would like to be apart of this fabulous organization, please submit an online application or mail to the address below.
The Racine Raiders had a couple dozen players show up for the team's first tryout of the 2007 season. A handful of players made lasting impressions on the coaches as they ran through drills that tested their speed and agility. The quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers also participated in some throwing and catching drills.
The Racine Raiders First Annual Spring Get-Together held Friday, March 9th, was a huge success. Nearly fifty alumni, players, coaches, staff and fans attended the event held at Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha. Among the attendees were Hall of Famers Charlie Bliss, Kurt Kampendahl, Phil Micech and Joe Mooney. A handful of current players attended the event as did many members of the Board of Directors. A couple of fans and a recruit also had a great time.
Raiders Invite Ironman Football League Players to Tryout
Attention all Ironman Football League (IFL) players. The Racine Raiders are holding a tryout session on Sunday, March 18th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Prairie School Gymnasium, 4050 Lighthouse Drive, in Racine (map).
Deadline Extended for First Annual Spring Get Together
The Racine Raiders are hosting the 1st Annual Racine Raiders Spring Get Together on Friday, March 9, 2007 at Dairyland Greyhound Park (Hwy. 158 & I-94) in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. and run until 11 p.m. The cost is $30 per person or $50 for a couple. The price includes:
Racine Raiders held their 2006 Appreciation & Awards Banquet at Infusino's Banquet Hall in Racine Saturday night. Over 200 players, staff, board members and friends and family attended the event.
The Racine Raiders shuffled members of the Board of Directors to start out 2007. One very noticeable face is gone from the board. That is Raiders Hall of Famer Bob Milkie who stepped down towards the end of the 2006 season. Several members were added to the board as well. New to the board are Bryan Jennings, Sr., Curt Barnes and Greg Fictum. Jim Rasmussen, who was previously on the board until resigning after the 2005 season, is back on the board as well.
Five Racine Raiders players and one staff member received recognition from Minor League Football News for their efforts during the 2006 season. None of the five players received first team honors and a couple of players are noticeably missing.
The Racine Raiders Internet broadcasts of the team's games are a big hit among fans. The Raiders averaged over 311 listeners per game online in 2006, nearly doubling their average from the 2005 season.
Nearly 25 Raiders players, a handful of staff and half a dozen board members walked into the freshly painted visitors locker room at Historic Horlick Field Saturday to determine the immediate future of the team.
Bob Marcado, Vice President of Operations, opened the conversation by explaining how the Raiders got to the point they were at and what needed to be decided by the players that were present.
The Racine Raiders and Racine Journal Times held the Fifth Annual All-County High School Football Awards Banquet at the Roma Lodge in Racine on Monday, December 11th. Here are the first team, second team and honorable mention players.
The Racine Raiders and Racine Journal Times teamed up for the Fifth Annual All-County High School Football Awards Banquet Monday night at Roma Lodge in Racine. A record 298 people attended the event, including players, coaches and family, along with the general public.
The Raiders did what their Wisconsin counterparts in the National Football League (NFL), the Green Bay Packers, have done on numerous occasions in Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They couldn't get anything going on offense, defense or special teams and completely self-destructed.
The Racine Raiders (15-3) head north to battle the Twin Cities Lumber Jacks (6-4) of the Mid-America Football League (MFL) Saturday in the NorStar Bowl. The game begins at 6:05 p.m. at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN. Tickets are $10 and children under 12 get in for free.
Raiders & Journal Times Host High School Awards Banquet
The Racine Raiders and Racine Journal Times will host the Fifth Annual "Racine Raiders / Journal-Times All County High School Football Team Awards Banquet" on Monday, December 11, 2006. The banquet will be held at the Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring Steet (Highway C), Racine.
WRJN 1400 AM celebrates 80 years of broadcasting in Racine and Kenosha on Wednesday, December 6th. The station has been honoring the upcoming birthday all year and it culminates in an all-day celebration. The station will broadcast live from 4-7 p.m. from the place where they first went on the air, Racine's Memorial Hall.
John Hammes was a true team player when he was a Racine Raider lineman. Now, as a proud member of our military serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, he is showing his team player roots yet again. Recently, Patty Hammes, John's mother, contacted the Racine Raiders requesting assistance with a project that John approached her about doing.
The Racine Raiders (15-3) accepted an invitation to play in the NorStar Bowl in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, December 9, 2006. The game starts at 7 p.m. and will be played in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, home of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) and Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Raiders will play the Twin Cities (MN) Lumberjacks (6-4) of the Mid-America Football League.
It rarely happens that a game lives up to it's pre-game reputation. The Midwest Football Tournament Championship between the Racine Raiders and Detroit (MI) Seminoles Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field lived up to the hype and then some.
The Racine Raiders (14-3) host the Detroit (MI) Seminoles (10-2-1) at Historic Horlick Field at 7 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2006. The teams are playing for the Midwest Football Tournament Championship. The game is a battle of perennial national powerhouses. The teams have ten National Championships between them and both are ranked in the top twenty in the National Football Events National Coaches Poll. National Football Events runs the tournament.
Andy and Barb Poulsen held a fundraiser for the Racine Raiders at The Chartroom Restaurant in Racine on Sunday, October 22, 2006. The fundraiser brought in $901, all of which went directly to the Racine Raiders.
The Racine Raiders had little problem getting by the nationally -ranked St. Louis (MO) Bulldogs Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field. The Bulldogs, who traveled light, arrived at Historic Horlick Field at about 7:30 p.m. and the game got started over an hour late.
Design the next Racine Raiders t-shirt! The only rule is that it must contain the Racine Raiders “Raider Guy” logo. The shirt color will be maroon, gray, white or black.
The St. Louis (Mo.) Bulldogs are no strangers to the Racine Raiders and Historic Horlick Field.
The Bulldogs, who have been in existence since 1993, traveled north
June 26, 2004, and gave the Raiders one of their more memorable opening
nights in recent history.
The Mid-State (IL) Steel came into Historic Horlick Field and showed early that they have a very good 22 man squad. Unfortunately in football, you need some sort of depth and that lack of depth allowed the Raiders to roll to a 37-8 victory Saturday night.
The Racine Raiders welcome the Mid-State (IL) Steel to Historic Horlick Field this Saturday for the semi-final game of the Midwest Football Tournament.
The Mid-State Steel play in the Mid-States Football League and made it to the league's playoff semi-finals before being eliminated by the Chicago (IL) Thunder, who eventually won the MSFL Championship.
Racine Raiders staff are hosting their first-ever cribbage tournament on Sunday, November 19, 2006, at Water's Edge Bar & Grill (3700 Northwestern Avenue). The tournament begins at 1 p.m.
Raiders Fundraiser to be Held at The Chartroom Restaurant Sunday
The Chartroom Restaurant, located at 209 Dodge Street on the Root River, will host a fundraiser for the Racine Raiders on Sunday, October 22, 2006 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
The Detroit (MI) Black Ravens, scheduled to play the Racine Raiders at Historic Horlick Field on Saturday, October 21, 2006, notified the Racine Raiders that they would not be making the trip to Racine. The Black Ravens were supposed to be the Raiders first opponent in the Midwest Football Tournament.
The Racine Raiders beat the Burlington (WI) Blue Devils by a score of 43-7 Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field. More details on the win later Monday.
08 Oct 2006 by Admin
The Mustard Man
Sitting down to an Applebee’s lunch on a recent Thursday, Rob Van Kammen studied the menu carefully.
“I try to watch what I eat,” says the fifth year defensive back and returner. “No wheat, no corn, no potatoes, no pasta, no bread. This orange chicken bowl is outstanding — chicken, vegetables, just a little bit of rice. It hits me right in the wheelhouse.”
The Racine Raiders had no problem disposing of the McHenry County (IL) Pirates in Algonquin, Illinois Saturday night by a score of 53-19. It was the final game of the 2006 North American Football League (NAFL) season for both teams.
Saturday night had all the elements of a classic football matchup. There was a historic stadium, two quality football teams with a classic rivalry, rain, muddy field conditions, and stand chock full of screaming, rabid fans. Plus, a spot in the North American Football League (NAFL) was on the line as the Kane County (IL) Eagles flew into Historic Horlick Field to battle the hometown Racine Raiders in front of over 2,000 people.
The Racine Raiders (10-2 overall, 6-2 NAFL, 4-2 Division) battle their arch-rivals the Kane County (IL) Eagles (9-2, 7-2, 5-2) in a key divisional matchup Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field in Racine at 7 p.m. The loser of this game might be staying home for the North American Football League (NAFL) playoffs.
The Racine Raiders Football Club will collect toys and cash donations for those affected by Hurricane Katrina once again this year. Donations will be accepted at the team's final regular season home game of the season on Saturday, September 23, 2006, against the Kane County (IL) Eagles. The game begins at 7 p.m. at Historic Horlick Athletic Field in Racine. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
The Racine Raiders had no problem disposing of the Milwaukee (WI) Marauders Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field. The Raiders took an early 14-0 lead in the first quarter on two touchdown passes by quarterback Julius Khio. Khio found tight end Chris Samz on a one yard TD pass on the first drive of the game. Khio then threw a two point conversion pass to wide receiver Dorian Palmer to give the Raiders an 8-0 lead.
Milwaukee media firm I Level Media, Inc., has chosen two Raiders players to appear in a commercial they are creating for the Advocare Medical Advantage insurance plan through Security Health Plan.
Veteran defensive lineman Wilbert Kennedy and rookie offensive lineman Bruce Berlowski were chosen to participate in the commercial. The commercial will be filmed at Camp Randall Stadium, home of the Wisconsin Badgers football team, and will feature former Green Bay Packer offensive lineman Jerry Kramer. Kramer is famous for his block during the 1967 NFL Championship Game, also referred to as the Ice Bowl, that allowed Bart Starr to score on a quarterback sneak and gave the Packers a 21-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Filming will take place on Tuesday, September 19th in Madison.
The Racine Raiders cheerleaders are hosting a cheerleading camp for young girls on Saturday, September 16th from 9 a.m. to noon. The camp is open to young girls aged 8 to 14 and will take place at Historic Horlick Field.
All young ladies that participate will receive admission to the game, a set of pom-pons, a t-shirt and lunch. The cost for the camp is $50.
The Raiders went into the eye of the hurricane and nearly came out with a win. A game that was expected to be a defensive battle turned out exactly that way. The first quarter was played between the 35 yard lines and went scoreless as both teams felt each other out.
The Hurricanes were the first to strike as Deon Smith returned a DeAndre Hatch punt 50 yards for a touchdown. Slade Taylor's extra point was good and the Hurricanes led 7-0 with 11:26 left in the first half.
Fox 6 reporter Brad Hicks paid a visit to Historic Horlick Field on Thursday evening to film an optional practice being held by the Racine Raiders. Hicks donned a Raiders jersey and proceeded to interview several players and staff, including linebacker Jamie Isome, defensive lineman Wilbert Kennedy, general manager Curt Barnes and head coach Jordan Kopac.
Last year, Andy and Matt Kallin came to the Raiders to assist with a grandiose project that Andy, a Supervisor in Waukesha County, had thought up. They wanted to do something for the people in the areas that were affected by Hurricane Katrina one year ago. They also knew that as time passed, interest might wane and that these people would need assistance for months and years to come.
Andy's idea, Holiday for Harrison County, MS, would help provide a nice holiday for residents of the southern town. Raider fans, as expected, came through for Andy and Matt. The Raiders asked fans to bring in a toy donation and that they did! Over 26 boxes of toys were collected!
The Racine Raiders only allowed the Predators a handful of plays in a rare Sunday afternoon game for the team. The Raiders shutout the West Allis (WI) Predators 60-0 in front of nearly 1,000 fans at Historic Horlick Field who were treated to great weather, a wonderful halftime performance and a mismatch on the gridiron.
Even with several key players resting or only playing a short amount of time, the Raiders were able to easily handle the Predators in a non-league game. The scoring started with 10:16 to go in the first quarter as quarterback Dan Novotny found wide receiver Dorian Palmer streaking past a defender for a 33-yard touchdown. The two point conversion failed and the Raiders led 6-0.
Your Racine Raiders will try and stop the West Allis (WI) Predators from invading Historic Horlick Field in a rare Sunday matchup this week. The Predators, members of the Ironman Football League, come in to Racine with a 1-7 record, however they are coming off a narrow loss to the Milwaukee (WI) Panthers last week, 17-14.
The Predators feature two IFL all-stars on their squad. Offensive lineman Jim Waniorek and safety Dwayne Brigham were just named to the second team. The Predators may also bring some other players from the IFL, so this could be an IFL All-Star team of sorts.
With the departures last season of defensive powerhouses Brian Forston (a 17-year LB), Alex Powell (eight years), and others, the Raiders awoke this year to prospects of a leaderless defensive squad. Who, after all, was ready to take up the gauntlet and move this talent-stacked squad to the next level?
Enter 29-year-old Nate Harris, a six-year veteran with a solid work ethic, a level head, a calming demeanor, and a genuine knack for playing hardnose football — whether he’s defending on a third-and-25 or on a first-and-10.
The Raiders took an early 7-0 lead over the Columbus (OH) Fire on a 20-yard TD toss from quarterback Julius Khio to wide receiver Dorian Palmer. The play was set-up by a nice catch by wide receiver DeAndre Hatch just two plays earlier. Joel DaPra added the extra point.
The Raiders extended their lead to 13-0 with six minutes to go in the first quarter on a one-yard TD run by running back James Matthews. DaPra's kick was blocked. The score was set-up when a field goal attempt by the Fire was blocked by defensive lineman Marcus Fletcher and returned to the Fire 30-yard line by defensive back Eric Feest. A slant play from Khio to wide receiver Sam D'Alie gave the Raiders the ball on the one-yard line.
Imagine, for a moment, planning a backyard picnic for 1500 of your closest friends.
It’s a finicky group, to be sure, with tastes ranging from simple to something more elegant. They want their beer cold, their dogs hot, and their service quick. They want to be able to choose from a menu of two dozen eats, a dozen drinks, and half a dozen ice cream delights for dessert. Now, transfer the setting of this king-sized picnic to Historic Horlick Field, where one of the premier minor league football teams in the country, is playing on a Saturday night.
The Racine Raiders will induct five former players, staff, and cheerleaders into the team's Hall of Fame during halftime festivities at Historic Horlick Field Saturday night. The team is also honoring alumni at halftime as part of Alumni Night activities.
Three former players, a cheerleader and a general manager will receive Hall of Fame honors and forever have their names tied to the greatest team in minor league football.
The Detroit (MI) Downriver Diesel lacked any sort of offensive gas against a tough Racine Raiders defense Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field. The Raiders scored on the first offensive play of the game on a 75-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Julius Khio to wide receiver Sam D'Alie. Joel Dapra kicked the extra point and the Raiders never looked back.
Racine scored with 9:01 to play in the first quarter on an eight yard TD run by Eric Ervin. Dapra again added the extra point and the Raiders led 14-0. Six minutes later, running back Bryan Jennings, Jr. found paydirt on a seven-yard TD run. Dapra's extra point made the score 21-0.
For nearly a decade, the Racine Raiders have presented three $500 scholarships each year to deserving Racine-area high school graduates. The scholarships are awarded based on ACT scores, gradepoint average, class ranking, involvement in school programs, involvement in community activities, future goals, and need. The scholarships are general scholarships, which means that any high school senior can apply for one; they are not limited only to students who played football or students who are involved in sports.
How could a team from Illinois not only compete with the Racine muscle on the field but the Milwaukee muscle during the pre-game event? The McHenry County (IL) Pirates looked in shock after the pre-game festivities at Historic Horlick Field and their play on the field seemed to show that.
The Racine Raiders (5-1 Overall, 3-1 NAFL, 2-1 Division) attempt to fend off the McHenry County (IL) Pirates (3-2, 2-2, 2-2) Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field. The game begins at 7 p.m. and both gates open at 6 p.m.
The Raiders are coming off a 42-34 loss to their arch-rivals, the Kane County (IL) Eagles. The loss gave Kane County a small edge in the divisional race. The Raiders are hoping to build off of the fourth quarter in that game. Racine scored 27 points and racked up nearly 250 yards of offense in the quarter to make the game interesting.
The Racine Raiders suffered their first defeat of the 2006 season at the hands of a turbo-charged Kane County Eagles team in Aurora, Illinois Saturday. The final score was 42-34.
The loss meant a logjam was now created at the top of the division as Kane County sits at 3-1 in the division and league, Racine is now 2-1 in the division and 3-1 in the league and the Hoosier (IN) Hurricanes roll in at 2-1 in both the division and league.
The Racine Raiders (5-0 Overall, 3-0 League, 2-0 Division) head to Aurora, Illinois today to battle their fiercest rival, the Kane County (IL) Eagles (3-1, 2-1, 2-1). The rivalry has really been one-sided as of late as the Eagles have beaten the Raiders the last nine times the two teams have played. The last time Racine beat Kane County was the fifth game of the 2002 season.
Madison Noel Gerber, the nearly one year old niece of Racine Raiders quarterback Tim Smith, is seeking your help Raiders' fans.
In June the doctors told Madison's parents, Jenni and Allen, that she has Tay-Sachs disease. At this time there is no known cure. Tay-Sachs Disease is a fatal genetic disorder with the absence of an enzyme called Hex-A that causes the destruction of the central nervous system.
The first American Football Total Top 25 rankings are out for AAA minor league clubs. The Raiders enter the poll ranked fourth, carrying a 5-0 record to begin the season. Ranked ahead of Racine are the Central Penn Piranha (3-0), South Ogden Rhino Raiders (10-0) and Prince William Monarchs (5-0).
The Racine Raiders (5-0 Overall, 2-0 NAFL, 2-0 Division) defeated the Milwaukee Marauders (3-2, 0-2, 0-2) at Hart Park in Wauwatosa on Saturday night. The game was delayed by 15 minutes after a severe thunderstorm that brought heavy rain, lightning and 1/4-inch hail rolled through the area.
It used to be that the Marauders were just a warm-up game for the season. The Raiders had beaten the Marauders mercilessly since 2001, until last year. Prior to 2005, the Raiders were 6-0 against the Marauders and only one of those outcomes was close. The Raiders had suffocated the Marauder offense, especially at Historic Horlick Field where they outscored Milwaukee 158-6 in three home games prior to 2005. Overall, the Raiders had outscored the Marauders 290-46.
When a young Matt Kallin first walked onto historic Horlick Field in 1989 with his teammates from Waukesha South High School — they were in town to put the football hurt on Park’s Panthers — he gazed in wonder at all the Racine Raiders flags and banners hanging about the place.
Broadcaster Gary Suhr, the voice of the Raiders on WRJN from 1965–2002, and safety Danny Dragan, who played with the Raiders from 1987–95 (including on four national championship teams), were inducted into the American Football Association (AFA) Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, last month. The inductions bring to 26 the number of Raiders in the AFA Hall, the most of any team in the nation.
This season is beginning to look like one of the most exciting in Racine Raiders history. Three hard fought games and only one blowout are in the books thus far and the Raiders stand victorious in all of them.
The first five minutes of the latest game looked like it might be the most exciting part as the teams combined for 22 points and scored via special teams, offense and defense.
The Hoosier (IN) Hurricanes (2-0 Overall, 1-0 NAFL, 1-0 Division) whirl into Historic Horlick Field on Saturday night to battle the Racine Raiders (3-0 Overall, 0-0 NAFL, 0-0 Division). This is the first league game for the Raiders and second for the Hurricanes who shutout the McHenry County (IL) Pirates by a score of 30-0 last week.
Andy Kallin, brother of Racine Raiders offensive lineman and offensive line coach Matt Kallin, passed away early Wednesday morning at the age of 50. As many Raiders' fans know, Andy was battling an advanced form of kidney cancer for the past several months. Kallin was a big supporter of the Raiders and received the opportunity to be the honorary captain for the coin toss at the first game against the Midwest (MN) Pioneers.
The Grand Rapids (MI) Thunder definitely brought rain, both from the sky and through the air. A crowd of nearly 900 had to intermittently break out their umbrellas, as did the defensive backs from both teams. The teams combined for nearly 500 yards through the air and all but two touchdowns came from the aerial circus at Historic Horlick Field Saturday night. In the end, the Raiders prevailed, 35-34 in a nail-biter that kept every fan at the stadium.
The Grand Rapids (MI) Thunder (4-0) roll into Historic Horlick Field to try and scare your Racine Raiders (2-0). The Thunder are members of the Minor League Football Association (MLFA) and are currently ranked atop the MLFA power rankings. They are tied for first place in the MLFA Eastern Conference, Great Lakes Division.
The Racine Raiders wasted no time showing the Racine Horsemen what team rules supreme in the city. The Raiders scored on their first offensive drive on a Bryan Jennings, Jr. seven yard TD run to make the score 7-0 with nearly 10:30 to play in the first quarter.
The Gateway (IL) Fury ran out of rage this week and backed out of their game against the Raiders on Saturday, July 1st. The Racine (formerly Caledonia) Horsemen, however, stepped up and will play the Racine Raiders at Historic Horlick Field this Saturday at 7 p.m.
The Racine Raiders look to contain the Gateway (IL) Fury at Historic Horlick Field on July 1st. More to come later.
25 Jun 2006 by Admin
Pioneers Circle, but Raiders Escape
The Racine Raiders looked like they were playing their first game of the season Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field. Certainly, Julius Khio's first start at quarterback didn't go how he scripted it in his mind.
The Midwest (MN) Pioneers move into Historic Horlick Field this week to take on the Racine Raiders. The Pioneers already have a leg up on the Raiders having played one exhibition game. They beat the Iron Range Hitmen 33-12 last Saturday at UW-Eau Claire's Carson Park.
More than fifty people turned out on a hot, muggy Saturday morning for Raiders' Fan Fest this past Saturday. Since it was the first time the club held the event, no one was sure what to expect as far as attendance.
The Racine Raiders will hold the first annual Raiders' Fan Fest on Saturday, June 17, 2006, at Historic Horlick Field. The free event will include a scrimmage between the Raiders offensive and defensive units. The gates to Historic Horlick Field will open at 10 a.m. with the scrimmage beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Racine Raiders veteran wide receiver Sam D'Alie signed a contract with the Bloomington (IL) Xtreme of the United Indoor Football League. D'Alie is the second Raiders' wide receiver to sign a pro contract since 2004. Needless to say, D'Alie is happy that he's gotten this opportunity.
The Racine Raiders announced a new campaign to help build goodwill within the Racine community and encourage kids and young adults to be good citizens. “You’ve Been Ticketed” is a program the Raiders will run in cooperation with the City of Racine, Caledonia and Mt. Pleasant police departments.
The Racine Raiders introduced a full season ticket package for the 2006 season. The package features a single ticket to all ten home games, six league and four non-league games. The total price for the season ticket package is $50 and tickets are available via the new Raiders Online Trading Post or from a variety of ticket outlets in Racine. The first 100 people that purchase a season ticket package will also receive a free shirt, available only to season ticket holders.
For the first time, the Racine Raiders are offering R.J.'s Kids' Club. Kids 12 and under are eligible to register for R.J.'s Kids' Club and it's only $10!
Several veterans and a few new faces came to the Racine Raiders veterans tryout on Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Historic Horlick Field. Among the returning veterans seen at the camp were Eric Feest, Nate Harris, Luis Rico, Rob Van Kammen, Joel DaPra, Carl Bunch, Roman Peebles and Julius Khio.
The Racine Raiders held their rookie tryout on Saturday, April 29, 2006. The event was attended by about 35 prospective players as well as several Raiders from the 2006 season.
The Racine Raiders have announced two tryout dates, including a special tryout for punters and kickers. The tryouts will be held at Historic Horlick Field or the team's practice field, just a couple of blocks from Historic Horlick Field.
The Racine Raiders will be holding cheerleading tryouts on Saturday, March 18, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Historic Horlick Field. Participants must be 18 years of age by June 24, 2006.
Lamar Baker's playing time with the Racine Raiders was short and sweet. Baker, a cornerback for the Raiders in 2005, joined the team with just five games left in the regular season. He made an immediate impact by being named a starter and recorded six pass breakups and 21 tackles while playing both defense and special teams. He stepped up his play in the North American Football League (NAFL) playoffs by registering four pass breakups, nine tackles and an interceptions.
Raiders cornerback Lamar Baker, a former Racine Horlick player, signed a contract with the Bloomington (IL) Extreme of the United Indoor Football League (UIFL). Baker has previous experience at the AF2 level with the Arkansas Twisters and Louisville Fire. Baker hopes this experience leads to an opportunity to play outdoor football at a higher level.
John “JT” Turner comes to the NAFL with over 20 years successful sports management, coaching, fundraising, education, and professional sports experience. Turner graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science degree, where we played four years on the Hurricane football team, before moving on the National Football League. Turner played nine years in the NFL form 1978 to 1987, eight years for the Minnesota Vikings, and one year for the San Diego Chargers.
Racine Raiders veteran wide receiver Sam D'Alie signed a contract with the Bloomington (IL) Xtreme of the United Indoor Football League. D'Alie is the second Raiders' wide receiver to sign a pro contract since 2004. Needless to say, D'Alie is happy that he's gotten this opportunity.
The Racine Raiders named the teams captains and MVP for the 2005 season at the Raiders annual banquet Saturday night at Infusino's Banquet Hall in Racine.
The Racine Raiders announced their 2006 schedule at the team's awards banquet Saturday evening. The team will remain in the North American Football League's Great Lakes Region and Western Lakes Division. The team will have four non-league games and ten league games.
The Racine Raiders will announce their 2006 schedule to the public on Sunday, January 29, 2006. Please check the Raiders' website Sunday evening for the 2006 schedule.
Four Racine Raiders were named Minor League Football News All-Americans in the Central Region. Three were named to the first team and one was named to the second team.
Raiders Receiver Named MLFN Offensive Player of the Year
Minor League Football News, a leading online publication for football, named Racine Raiders wide receiver Sam D'Alie as their Offensive Player of the Year.
The organization's website posted this statement about D'Alie:
Five Raiders' staff members and Mike O'Brien, a longtime official for Raiders' games at Historic Horlick Field, received awards from Minor League Football News, a national, online news organization covering minor league football.
All County High School Football Banquet A Success!
The Racine Raiders and Racine Journal Times teamed up to host the 2005 All Racine County High School Football Awards Banquet at Roma Lodge on Monday, December 12. The event was a huge success.
Racine Raiders Host Fourth Annual All County High School Football Team Awards Banquet
The Racine Raiders will host the Fourth Annual "Racine Raiders/Journal-Times All County High School Football Team Awards Banquet" on Monday, December 12, 2005. The banquet will be held at the Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring Steet, Racine. The banquet will begin at 5:30 P.M.
Twelve Players Named to NAFL Northern Conference All-Star Team
A dozen Racine Raiders' players were named to the 2005 NAFL Northern Conference All-Star team. Five offensive players; FB Curtis Blanden, RB Bryan Jennings, Jr., WR Sam D'Alie, OL Greg Fictum and OL Todd Gorsline, made the team. Seven defensive players; DB Eric Feest, LB Brian Forston, LB Nate Harris, DT Wilbert Kennedy, DE Ian Peterson, and LB Alex Powell, all made the team. KR/PR Rob Van Kammen made the team on special teams.
The Racine Raiders 2005 football campaign came to an end in DeKalb, Illinois Saturday night as they fell to the Kane County Eagles by a score of 39-26.
Directions to Huskie Stadium on the Northern Illinois University campus in DeKalb, Illinois for Saturday's second round NAFL playoff game between the Racine Raiders and Kane County (IL) Eagles:
The Racine Raiders beat the Milwaukee Marauders 19-6 at Historic Horlick Field Saturday night. The Raiders move on to play the Kane County Eagles at Northern Illinois University next Saturday, October 8, 2005. The Eagles slaughtered the McHenry County Gladiators 51-6.
02 Oct 2005 by Admin
RAIDERS HOST PLAYOFF GAME SATURDAY
The North American Football League (NAFL) announced the Northern Conference playoff brackets Monday. The Racine Raiders (10-4 Overall, 6-4 NAFL, 4-4 Division) will host the Milwaukee Marauders (9-5, 6-4, 4-4) at Historic Horlick Field int he first round of the NAFL 1 playoffs Saturday, October 1, 2005.
The Racine Raiders minor league football team threw almost everything at the Kenosha Vikings Saturday night and almost everything worked.
The Raiders used weird formations, ran reverses on punt returns, had the tight end run the ball, and, by the end of Racine's 58-0 non-league win before a crowd of 1,023 at Horlick Field, had a backup quarterback playing defensive line.
Raiders' Fans Donate Food/Toys To Help Less Fortunate
Raiders' fans proved once again why they are the best fans in minor league football. The Raiders' organization put out the call to their fans last week and the fans answered!
The Racine Raiders food and toy drive to benefit both the people of Racine and people affected by Hurricane Katrina in Harrison County, Mississippi was a major success.
The Kane County (IL) Eagles players who Racine Raiders fans love to hate made the difference Saturday night.
Veteran running back Leroy McFadden and long-time wide receiver Curtis Gordon both made big plays in the fourth quarter as the undefeated Eagles withstood a determined and spirited effort by the Raiders and won 42-28 at Horlick Field before a crowd of 2,024 - the biggest of the season.
The Racine Raiders fell to the Kane County Eagles 42-28 in a hard fought battle. Kane County scored a touchdown late to create a larger difference and the Raiders failed on a late fourth down play, effectively ending the game.
The Racine Raiders minor league football team might not be safe at home this weekend.
The undefeated Kane County (Ill.) Eagles - Racine's bitterest rival - come to Horlick Field Saturday with a load of talent and long string of success in Racine.
Fundraising Events Next Saturday to Benefit Food Bank, Katrina Victims
There are many reasons to bring the family out to Historic Horlick Field next Saturday for our annual shootout against the Kane County (IL) Eagles. Here are two more: a food drive for our local food bank and a toy drive to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims at Christmas.
The Racine Raiders (9-3 Overall, 6-3 NAFL, 4-3 Division) defeated the Columbus (OH) Fire in front of 1,582 people on Saturday. The Raiders defense held the Fire on their first possession. Then, on the first offensive play for the Raiders, quarterback Tim Smith found wide receiver Sam D'Alie wide open on a 63-yard touchdown pass. Joel DaPra added the extra point and gave the Raiders a 7-0 lead with 13:37 remaining in the first quarter.
The Racine Raiders defeated the visiting Columbus (OH) Fire 34-8 in front of nearly 1,600 people at Historic Horlick Field Saturday. More information to come later.
11 Sep 2005 by Admin
Racine Tavern League to Sponsor RaidersFest
The Racine Tavern League, longtime proud supporters of the Racine Raiders, are holding RaidersFest on Saturday, September 10, 2005, at Historic Horlick Field. The gates to Historic Horlick Field will open at 4:30 p.m.
By day, Curtis Blanden quietly, calmly, with an easy smile and soft chuckle, teaches special education students.
By night, Blanden undergoes a violent transformation. He prowls the football field, mauling unsuspecting linebackers and streaking past unprepared safeties.
Meet the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of the Racine Raiders minor league football team.
Maybe it was the bright sunshine, cloudless blue sky and 85 degree temperature.
Maybe it was the 2 p.m. starting time.
Maybe - just maybe - it was the three lost fumbles, two blocked field goals and mere 54 yards rushing that caused the Racine Raiders minor league football team to lose 34-28 to the Milwaukee Marauders Saturday afternoon in a North American Football League game at Hart Park in Wauwatosa.
The Racine Raiders have begun simulcasting their broadcasts on the Internet. With assistance from Broadcast Monsters, the Raiders began carrying the team's remaining games online last week.
Revenge can be a tremendous motivator in football.
The Racine Raiders minor league football team will attempt to harness the power of payback this weekend when it plays the Milwaukee Marauders in a North American Football League game at Hart Park in Wauwatosa.
Ten former Racine Raider players and coaches were named to the Raiders' Hall of Fame during halftime festivities on August 20, 2005. The inductees and a brief bio follow.
When the Blood Center's mobile unit rolled into the parking lot across from Historic Horlick Field Saturday morning, Pat Widmaier, an executive assistant for WE Energies (and a Raiders' fan), was among the first in line.
The Racine Raiders (8-2 Overall, 5-2 NAFL, 4-2 Division) shutout the Cincinnati (OH) Gamblers Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field in Racine by a score of 56-0. The Raiders dominated the short-handed Gambler team throughout the game.
These are driving directions to Hart Park in Wauwatosa, WI for the August 27th game between the Milwaukee Marauders and Racine Raiders. The game is a 2 p.m. start.
Yes, the Racine Raiders' minor league football team broke a sweat Saturday night.
Contrary to what the final score might suggest, the Raiders worked hard to beat the scrappy Cincinnati Gamblers 56-0 in a non-league game before 1,356 fans at Horlick Field.
The reality of minor league football bit the Racine Raiders this week.
In the semipro world, teams fold, games get canceled, and new teams get added to the schedule on short notice.
Such is the case for the Raiders this week. The team was scheduled to play the Indiana Tornados Saturday at Historic Horlick Field, but the winless Tornados, once a perennial power in the North American Football League, are ceasing operations.
The Racine Raiders will begin broadcasting all of the team's games on the Internet through the Raiders' website and in partnership with Broadcast Monsters.
The Fourth Annual Racine Raiders - Racine Journal TImes All-County High School Football Awards Banquet will be held on Monday, December 12, 2005, at Roma Lodge.
The Racine Raiders (7-2 Overall, 5-2 NAFL, 4-2 Division) were expecting a Tornado to whip into Historic Horlick Field Saturday night. Instead, they will gamble on a Cincinnati team in the Ohio Valley Football League (OVFL). The Indiana Tornados, no shows for last week's double header against the Kane County Eagles, announced they would fold for the 2005 season. This left the Raiders with a hole to fill in their schedule for this week's game.
The Raiders were required by the NAFL to have their roster finalized this week. Additions to the roster include QB Ryan Hartman, WR Terry Tharps, WR Greg Kirkwood, DB Lamar Baker and DB Quincy McCoy.
The Racine Raiders' are hosting a blood drive before the game against the Cincinnati Gamblers this Saturday, August 20th. The blood drive will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will take place at Historic Horlick Field.
Time might be running out on the Racine Raiders' minor league football team.
With half the 2005 season in the books, the Raiders are 5-2 overall, but only 3-2 in North American Football League games. They have suffered bad losses to the Kane County (Ill.) Eagles and the Milwaukee Marauders, who beat the Raiders for the first time last weekend.
Jacobs High School is located in Algonquin on Bunker Hill Drive, one block south of Algonquin Rd (Rt. 62) off Randall Rd, nine miles north of I-90, behind Target and the Holiday Inn Express.
The Racine Raiders (5-2 Overall, 3-2 NAFL, 2-2 Division) lost to the Milwaukee Marauders (6-3, 2-2, 2-2) 23-14 at Historic Horlick Field in Racine, Wisconsin Saturday night before 1,523 fans.
The Racine Raiders (5-2 Overall, 3-2 NAFL, 2-2 Division) lost to the Milwaukee Marauders (6-3, 2-2, 2-2) 23-14 at Historic Horlick Field in Racine, Wisconsin Saturday night before 1,523 fans.
Welcome to rock bottom, Racine Raiders football fans.
The minor league football team hit a new low Saturday night, losing a North American Football League game to the Milwaukee Marauders - a team that had never beaten Racine in six previous games.
The Racine Raiders signed two very familiar faces to fans yesterday. QB Tim Smith and TE Mark Watson were released from their contracts with the McHenry County (IL) Gladiators and have joined the Racine Raiders effective immediately.
Maybe there is some gas left in the tank for the Racine Raiders minor league football team.
The Raiders rebounded from one of the worst losses in recent memory Saturday night by beating the Indiana Tornados 31-20 in a North American Football League game at Sheridan High School.
The Racine Raiders beat the Indiana Tornados 31-20 in Sheridan, Indiana. Curtis Blanden helped the Raiders draw first blood and take a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Indiana tied the game at 7-7, but Gordy Bittner connected with Sam D'Alie on a 26 yard touchdown to give Racine a 14-7 lead early in the second quarter. Indiana tied the game at 14-14 but Bittner connected with Dave Archibald on a three-yard TD pass to give the Raiders a 21-14 lead.
The Racine Raiders minor league football team went on the road Saturday and figuratively got into a train wreck.
The Raiders were humiliated and humbled by their archrival, the Kane County (Ill.) Eagles, 44-6 in a North American Football League game at Aurora Central Catholic High School.
Maybe some familiar faces will help the Racine Raiders minor league football team beat its nemesis this weekend.
The Raiders have brought back some players from the past to hopefully help them in Saturday's North American Football League showdown against the Kane County (Ill.) Eagles in Aurora, Ill.
The Racine Raiders will have a Coach USA luxury coach bus to take fans to the Kane County game this Saturday, July 23rd. The bus will leave from the north parking lot at Historic Horlick Field at 4 p.m. and return immediately following the game.
On a sweltering Saturday night in Minnesota, the Racine Raiders minor league football team beat the heat and the Midwest Pioneers in a North American Football League game.
The Raiders improved to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the NAFL with a 17-6 victory at Mounds View High School in Arden Hills, Minn.
Grab the garment bags and the Samsonite - the Racine Raiders minor league football team is hitting the road for three weeks.
For the second time in the last three seasons, the Raiders are playing three consecutive road games. The team had three straight away games in 2003 and lost two of them.
Former Raider Player Makes High School Hall of Fame
Former Racine Raider John Sicchio will be inducted into the Hurley (MI) High School Hall of Fame this Saturday. Sicchio played for the Racine Raiders in 1966 and 1967, before passing away in 1968.
The defibrillators were out on both sidelines and in the stands Saturday as the Racine Raiders (3-0, 1-0 NAFL, 1-0 Division) pulled out a win with on tick on the clock against the McHenry County (IL) Gladiators (2-1, 1-1, 0-1). The Raiders held the lead until there were ten seconds left. The Gladiators mounted their only serious drive of the game and came away with a score. Then they went for the two point conversion to win the game and succeeded, giving them an 8-7 lead with just ten seconds on the clock.
Special teams on the Racine Raiders minor league football team might have to work pretty hard to be special this season.
The unit lost a vital cog when veteran punter Mike Morrison, who had been with the team since 1998, decided to retire. Along with being the team's full-time punter, Morrison served as the team's kicker last season and made 10 of 19 field goal attempts and 53 of 59 extra point attempts.
They can stuff the run and pressure the passer as well as anyone. But can the Racine Raiders minor league football team shut down the pass this season? If they can - and it has been a challenge the last couple seasons - the Raiders would take a giant step toward winning a national minor league football championship.
RAIDERS PREVIEW: Running Raiders - Offense centers around ground game
For almost two decades, Greg Fictum has battled in the trenches of minor league football.
He has pulled on pads, donned a helmet and played on the Racine Raiders' offensive line for 17 years. He has driven thousands of miles to practices and games, has suffered dozens of injuries opening holes for running backs and protecting quarterbacks, but has never got a paycheck.
First, any fan who goes to the "extreme" -- that is, paints their face, dyes their hair, wears a Raiders' lookalike uniform, whatever! -- gets into the game for free.
Mark your calendars. The Racine Raiders second annual blood drive will be held Saturday, August 20th, from 9:00 am through 2:00 pm right at Historic Horlick Field.
The Racine Raiders took the wind out of the undefeated Northeast Missouri Cyclones early at Historic Horlick Field on Saturday. The Raiders were up 34-7 heading into halftime and quickly went up 40-7 just moments into the third quarter. The final score ended up 46-27 as the Raiders went to 2-0 on the season.
Midseason form: Raiders look sharp in nonleague victory
Sam D'Alie took one look at the defense and knew he would score a touchdown.
D'Alie, a Horlick High School graduate, lined up at wide receiver Saturday night as the Racine Raiders minor league football team prepared to run its first play of the 2005 season.
Racine Raider fans can now follow their team to the McHenry County Gladiators game on August 13. The Raiders and Gladiators have teamed up to offer fans a great deal.
The Racine Raiders welcome one of their own back to Historic Horlick Field this Saturday as former OL/DL John Hammes will handle the honorary coin toss duties before the game. John left the Raider's organization late last year to join the military. We honor him back with this small token of recognition!
One false start is enough for the Racine Raiders minor league football team.
The Raiders were ready to begin the season last Saturday, but the Kansas City Panthers failed to show at Horlick Field. Racine won by forfeit and entertained the crowd with a short intrasquad scrimmage.
The Racine Raiders, in an effort to give back to the community that gives them so much, are proud to announce the winners of three $500 scholarships to deserving Racine-area high school graduates, each of which is named in memory of past members of the Raider family. The recipients are:
The Racine Raiders minor league football was all dressed up Saturday night with no one to hit.
The Raiders' season got off to a disappointing start Saturday when the Kansas City (Mo.) Panthers - the team the Raiders were supposed to play at Horlick Field - didn't show up and left players, team volunteers and fans in the lurch.
The Kansas City Panthers of the MLFA failed to show for their game against the Racine Raiders at Historic Horlick Field. The game is given to the Raider's as a forfeit win.
In a disappointing start to the 2005 season, the Kansas City Panthers of the Minor League Football Association (MLFA) failed to show for their game Saturday night against the Racine Raiders. The Panthers placed the call to VP of Operations Bob Marcado around noon, according to General Manager Curt Barnes.
Four days after the start of summer, the Racine Raiders minor league football team is ready to start its season.
The calendar reads June, but the Raiders will put on their helmets and pads for the first time this season Saturday night at Horlick Field in a nonleague game against the Kansas City Panthers.
The Racine Raiders begin their 53rd season of minor league football, and their third in the North American Football League (NAFL), in Racine this Saturday against the Kansas City Panthers of the Minor League Football Association (MLFA). The game will be played at Historic Horlick Field and starts at 7 p.m. The gates open one hour prior to game time.
The Racine Raider's cheerleaders announced they will hold a cheerleading camp for girls age 8-14. The camp will be held at Historic Horlick Field on Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Racine Raiders invite anyone still interested in trying out for the 2005 team to arrive at Historic Horlick Field on Tuesday, May 24 or Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. Locker room facilities are available
Prospective players still interested in trying out to be a part of one of the most storied franchises in minor league football history, still have two chances.
The Racine Raiders will have a closed tryout session for returning players beginning on Saturday, May 14, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. at Historic Horlick Field.
Raiders Announce “OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP” for Saturday, April 23
Racine Raiders staff and volunteers are invited to a fun-filled morning of sweeping, painting and general repair at Historic Horlick Field, as we prepare to launch our 53rd season of minor-league football!
The Racine Raiders are looking for a fantastic group of committed, energetic, positive, and physically fit individuals to lead the Raider fans through the 2005 football season.
The Racine Raiders announced tryout dates for the 2005 season this weekend. The Raiders will hold tryouts on Saturday, April 9 and Saturday, April 30 at 8 a.m. at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex.
New Racine Raiders head coach Jordan Kopac addressed his team this weekend and wasted no time setting the tone to make 2005 a championship season.
"We will win with standards and values, we will win with personal discipline," said Kopac, in his second stint as the team's head coach. "We will not win a national championship a few days before the national championship game. We will win a national title starting now."
Racine Raider's quarterback Gordy Bittner will be featured on "Spotlight on Racine" on Saturday. The variety show which features live interviews with local celebrities is being held at George's Tavern (1201 North Main Street; Racine) from 8:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2005.
Raider's Collect Another Minor League Football News Award
The Racine Raiders received there third award of the year from Minor League Football News today. Don Wadewitz was named Public Relations Director of the Year in the Central Region by the online news source for minor league football.
Raider Staff Win Minor League Football News Awards
Three Racine Raiders staff members received awards from Minor League Football News. The online publication released the winners by region for their 2004 COACHES/TRAINERS/EQUIPMENT MANAGER AWARDS.
Minor League Football News Releases 2004 "Players of the Year"
Minor League Football News announced the organizations "Players of the Year" Awards on their website this morning. While no Racine Raiders made the list, there are several players from the North American Football League and Mid-Continental Football League.
Gregg Brenner speaks with a sense of detachment that's odd for a man at the center of his own story. His voice is the tone of someone looking back in wonder, as if he passed through a series of events, and now, standing on the other side, he can't quite believe what happened.
NAFL Announces League Structure and Staffing Changes for the 2005 Season
The NAFL announced today the structural changes of the league for the 2005 season. The most significant of the changes includes the naming of Adam Turkel as Commissioner and moving from a 2 conference system into a 4 conference system. This is intended to create a fixed playoff structure consistent throughout the entire playing season.
Frederick A. Vance, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 26, 2004. He was born on March 6, 1926, son of the late Frederick J. and Theresa J. (nee: Madden) Vance. He was a lifetime resident. On March 14, 1950, he was united in marriage to Constance Filicetti.
The Racine Raiders regret to announce the passing of Fred Vance, long time Board Member and Concession Stand Manager. Fred passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 26, 2004 at Historic Horlick Field at the age of 77.
The often frustrating and ultimately disappointing three-year stint of Gregg Brenner as head coach of the Racine Raiders minor league football team came to an end Tuesday.
Racine Raiders Head Coach Gregg Brenner informed players last night that he was resigning from his position as head coach. Brenner cited family issues as the main reason, saying he wished to spend more time with his family.
The Racine Raiders' minor league football team ended the year Thursday not with a bang - a game this weekend against the perennially-powerful and nationally-ranked Detroit Seminoles - but with a whimper as the contest was canceled Thursday afternoon.
The Racine Raiders minor league football team got a pre-Halloween scare Saturday night in its Midwest Football Tournament playoff game against the Minneapolis Lumberjacks at Horlick Field.
The Racine Raiders minor league football team will get a little help from their former friends this weekend.
Several members of the Kane County (Ill.) Eagles, one of the Raiders' most bitter rivals, have joined the Racine team and will play Saturday night when the Raiders face the Minneapolis Lumberjacks at Horlick Field in the first round of the Midwest Football Tournament.
Due to a conflict, the game time for the Racine Raiders vs. Minneapolis Lumberjacks game scheduled for Saturday, October 30th at Historic Horlick Field has been moved from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Raiders and Lumberjacks organizations apologize for any inconvenience the time change may cause fans.
The Racine Raiders minor league football team will get back to work Oct. 30.
The Raiders (11-3) will play the Minnesota Maulers at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 at Horlick Field in the first round of the Midwest Football Tournament, team officials said Tuesday.
Erik Olson loves his wife and his two kids. He likes his job just fine. He probably has no problems with hot dogs or apple pie. But then there's football.
When the end came for the Racine Raiders, it came quickly.
The minor league football team made an ugly and unceremonious exit from the North American Football League playoffs Saturday night after playing its worst first quarter of the season.
The Racine Raiders will have to make themselves at home on the road if they want to have any success in the North American Football League playoffs.
The Raiders quest for an NAFL title begins this weekend in Carmel, IN, where they will face the powerful Indiana Tornados. A win in Hoosier Country earns the Raiders a trip to Pennsylvania to play the Pittsburgh Colts Oct. 9.
The North American Football League (NAFL) has just confirmed that the Racine Raiders (4-2, 11-2) will travel to Carmel, Indiana to take on the Indiana Tornados (7-0, 10-1) in the first round of the NAFL playoffs this Saturday, October 2, 2004.
The Racine Raiders declared themselves prepared for the playoffs Saturday night.
The minor league football team shook off several mistakes, scored 21 points in the second quarter to break a tie game, and coasted to a 55-20 win over the Illinois Firehawks in a non-league game at Horlick Field.
Gridiron Glory: Racine Raiders continue a tradition as they play on for love of the game
The high point of the Racine Raiders football team may have occurred during a Canadian blizzard, when the Racine players were given beds with no sheets, the team president nearly got stuck with a $17,000 bill and the crowd booed America's national anthem.
Someone woke up a little cranky Saturday morning - like the two minor league football teams who played Saturday night at Horlick Field.
The Racine Raiders proved they still have some fight left in them this season as they built an early lead and rolled to a 38-14 win over the St. Paul (Minn.) Pioneers in a North American Football League game marred by 12 personal foul penalties and four player ejections.
Jim Walsh will never forget the long, hot August night at Horlick Field two years ago.
In 2002, Walsh played defensive line for the St. Paul Pioneers, which had won six of their first seven games. The team then traveled to Horlick Field to play the Raiders. They lost 40-21, returned to Minnesota, and promptly lost four of their last six games.
The Racine Raiders are known for having the greatest fans in minor league football and once again the fans have shown why. The Raiders began entertaining the idea of a fan bus less than a week ago and were able to put together a trip for their fans.
Mike Morrison is doing double duty on one leg for the Racine Raiders this season.
The minor league football team has kept Morrison's right leg busy this year. The six-year veteran serves as punter and kicker, and is believed to the first player in Raiders history to do both jobs full time in the same season.
First a few days for rest and relaxation for the Racine Raiders, then a week for revenge.
The minor league football team has Saturday off along with the rest of the North Amer-ican Football League. But after the long weekend, the Raiders must prepare for a showdown with the Kane County (Ill.) Eagles - the team that handed Racine (9-1) its only loss of the season.
The Racine Raiders are looking for people interested in taking a fan bus to their September 11, 2004, road game against the defending National Champions, the Kane County Eagles.
The Racine Raiders filled a hole left in their schedule when the Southwest Michigan Rage folded earlier this season. The Raiders will host the Illinois Firehawks at Historic Horlick Field at 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 25th.
KLKN-TV: A Motorcycle Accident Claims The Life Of A Lincoln Renegades Football Team Player
There was a fatal accident Thursday night over the Branched Oak Lake Dam. Officials at the county sheriff's office say Thomas DeLalla of Lincoln was riding a motorcycle when he lost control near 98th Street. The 22-year-old was riding with five other motorcyclists when he went around a curve and struck a guard rail. DeLalla, who was wearing a helmet, died at the scene. None of the other bikers were injured. DeLalla was the punter/placekicker for the Lincoln Renegades, a North American Football League team.
After an underwhelming performance last week in a 33-36 victory over the Belvidere Rush, Racine's minor league football team lifted its spirits in a steady downpour Saturday with an overwhelming 45-4 win over the Oostburg Rebels in a non-league game before 663 hearty fans at Horlick Field.
Brenner Bugged: Raiders Coach Left Wanting More After Less-Than-Inspired Effort
Gnats attacked the Racine Raiders football team Saturday night.
The small, bothersome, pesky pests came in the form of the Belvidere (Ill.) Rush, who played Racine's minor league football team in a non-league game at Horlick Field.
The Racine Raiders' running game has turned downright scary.
The ground attack of the minor league football team, already fast and strong, added some attitude Saturday night when veteran running back James Matthews played for the first time this season.
Even after that notorious March afternoon in 1967 (more on that later), even after arguing incessantly over the use of the '69 AMC Rebel they jointly owned and even after a lifetime of enduring needling phone calls from each other, these brothers remain best friends who only seem to grow closer as time goes by.
Midway through the season, the Racine Raiders have hit the home stretch.
After playing three of the last four games on the road, the minor league football team will be at home for the next four weeks, and has only one road game in the next two months.
The Racine Raiders were running on all cylinders Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field. The team put together an excellent game on offense, defense and special teams and walked away with a 67-0 drubbing of interstate rivals, the Milwaukee Marauders.
This one got so out of hand that Racine Raiders defensive lineman Jim Bezotte kicked an extra point.
With Racine's minor league football team operating at near-peak efficiency in all phases, the Milwaukee Marauders never had a chance Saturday night in a North American Football League game at Horlick Field.
The Racine Raiders have announced their opponent for the August 21st game. The minor league football team will play the Belvidere (IL) Rush of the Chicago Metro League.
Things didn't look good for the Racine Raiders as the day was getting underway in Rockford, Illinois. Things began to pile up and Head Coach Gregg Brenner decided it was time to give the team extra focus. Brenner held a closed door meeting with the players and coaches before their game against division rivals, the Forest City Gladiators. Whatever Brenner said certainly sparked the team, particularly the running backs and offensive line.
The Racine Raiders unleashed a six-legged monster on the Forest City (Ill.) Gladiators Saturday night in Rockford, Ill.
Three of the minor league football team's running backs combined to rush for almost 300 yards and four touchdowns in a 35-8 victory over the Gladiators in a North American Football League game at Auburn High School.
The Milwaukee Marauders took their best shots at the Racine Raiders minor league football team Saturday night, but the Raiders dodged almost all the bullets.
The Raiders overcame a shaky start and made just enough big plays to beat the Marauders 30-20 in a North American Football League game here at Hart Park.
The Racine Raiders have no time to dwell on defeat.
The minor league football team will have to forget what happened on the field last weekend - losing for the first time this season - and prepare for a road game in Milwaukee.
The Racine Raiders have not scored first in a game or held the lead at halftime yet this season. The team has fallen behind early and rallied back in every game. The story was no different Saturday night.
For once, the Racine Raiders' offense stole the spotlight.
After years of leaning on a dominating defense to win games, the Raiders used an overwhelming offense to beat the Rivertown (MI) Rams 38-35 in their North American Football League opener Saturday night at Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The 2004 Racine Raiders are a team in transition, as a sizable corps of veterans continue to play and try to impart their winning ways to a growing band of young talent.
Racine Raider wide receiver Ryan Troge, a Wisconsin Lutheran College product, signed a pro contract with a team out of Finland last week. Troge is currently in Porvoo, Finland where he has joined the Porvoo Butchers.
For the past six years, the Racine Raiders have been proud to present three $500 scholarships wach year to deserving Racine-area high school graduates. Part of the Raiders' own Mission Statement says the Raiders will provide local scholarships, and the Raiders work hard each year to ensure that funding is available to continue the program.
The Racine Raiders fell behind early and had to rally to win again at Historic Horlick Field Saturday night. A diehard crowd of nearly 450 people turned out to support the Raiders and David Penza, a Park High School student stricken with cancer.
When Alex Powell took to the field last Saturday night against the St. Louis Bulldogs, he was anxious about the hamstring he pulled four days earlier. Midway through the first quarter, though, he knew he had something more troublesome to worry about.
Craig Nettles knows all about historic Horlick Field and the Racine Raiders football team.
Nettles played defensive back for the Kane County (Ill.) Eagles - one of the Raiders' most intense rivals - for six seasons before retiring last year.
"I've heard those cow bells from fans on the east side," Nettles said. "I actually liked playing in Racine. The people are really nice to you before the game. They just like to get on you during the game."
The Racine Raiders will host the Lake County (IL) Chiefs at Historic Horlick Field on Saturday, July 3rd at 7 p.m. in an exhibition game. The Raiders are 1-0 on the year after defeating the St. Louis Bulldogs 22-16 in overtime last weekend at home.
July 3rd Game To Benefit Cancer Patient David Penza
The Racine Raiders are proud to join the growing list of individuals and organizations reaching out to help defray the mounting medical bills of 15-year-old David Penza, a Washington Park High School sophomore who is undergoing treatments for cancer in his right leg.
Chris Samz needed to handle the ball only once Saturday night to be a hero for the Racine Raiders.
Samz, a third-year tight end with the minor league football team, caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Gary Griffin in overtime as the Raiders beat the St. Louis Bulldogs 22-16 in a non-league game before a crowd of 1,041 at Horlick Field.
The 1,041 fans at Historic Horlick Field Saturday night thought they might be witnessing history in the making. The Raiders, who were last shutout in 1999 by the Southern Michigan Timberwolves by a score of 17-0, were losing to the St. Louis Bulldogs by a score of 16-0 four minutes into the fourth quarter. Even more astonishing is that the last time the Raiders were shutout at home came in 1989 when the Brooklyn (NY) Mariners beat them 10-0 in a week three exhibition game. The Raiders would go on to a 13-1 record that year and win the MFL Championship and MLFA National Championship.
Raiders Begin Practices; Need Players and Volunteers
The Racine Raiders have started our journey to a 2004 national championship. We practice Tuesday and Thursday nights at Historic Horlick Field from 7:30 to 9:30. We are still looking for a few good players with an attitude for winning. Please bring your own helmet and shoulder pads; all other equipment will be provided by the Racine Raiders.
Mike Wheeler, Raider Statistician/Board Member Passes Away
The Racine Raiders regret to announce that Mike Wheeler, long time Team Statistician and board member, died Thursday morning, April 1, 2004, following a short, recurrent battle with cancer.
The Racine Raiders, one of the most storied franchises in minor league football, unveiled a new website today.
"We tried to keep the navigation of the old website intact, but wanted to add functionality to it and keep with our image as one of the most professional minor league football teams in the world," said Don Wadewitz of Wadewitz Interactive, who designed and developed the site.
The Racine Raiders (2-0) hosted their first preseason game at Historic Horlick Field against the Kilbourn City Hawks (0-2) Saturday night. The 734 fans in attendance got to watch history as the Raiders defeated the Hawks 87-7 to capture the 500th win in franchise history. 
The Racine Raiders once again allowed their opponent to score first Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field. They then rattled off 87 unanswered points en route to an 87-7 victory over the Kilbourn City Hawks. It was the 500th win in franchise history.
The Racine Raiders will
attempt to do something only two other adult amateur football teams
have ever done on Saturday. With a win over the Kilbourn City Hawks,
the Raiders will reach 500 wins in franchise history, a feat only
previously accomplished by the Watertown (NY) Red & Black and the
Brooklyn (NY) Mariners.
With over half the roster being new, including three of the four quarterbacks, Racine Raiders head coach John Mamerow and his staff are truly looking to see how players perform in the preseason. The icing on the cake is a win.
The Racine Raiders dance team and players will make appearances at two upcoming community events. Be sure to stop out and see the familiar faces as well as the new faces at these events. The two events are the Racine Relay for Life and Caron's 3-D Summer Explosion Basketball Game.
The Racine Raiders final tryout drew over 60 prospective players last Saturday. One of the most represented positions was quarterback, with six individuals vying for a spot on the team.
The Racine Raiders invite you to follow the team on Twitter. Twitter allows people to subscribe to alerts from a source. These alerts are no more than 144 characters and are called "tweets." Since the tweets are so short, subscribers can have the alerts sent to their email or, via text message, to their cell phone.
The third annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009, in Downtown Racine. The Parade will kick off from the corner of State and Main Streets at noon and will head south on Main Street to 6th Street and then west on 6th Street to City Hall.
The Raiders open their preseason schedule at Historic Horlick Field on Saturday, June 20, 2009, against the Leyden (Ill) Lions at 7:00 p.m. The Lions went 11-3 in 2008 and made it to the MSFL championship game. They lost to the Chicago (Ill) Thunder, 26-21, in the championship game.
The Racine Raiders have two upcoming tryout dates for the 2009 season. All prospective players should fill out a Player Tryout Form on the 
The Racine Raiders Dance Team will hold a clinic and a tryout in February. The clinic will take place on Wednesday, February 18, 2009, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Razor Sharp Fitness (7300 Washington Avenue; Racine, Wis.).
President Barack Obama challenged Americans to volunteer and give back to their community and country. The Racine Raiders are a 501c(3) Not-for-Profit organization that is run completely by volunteers. 
The Racine Raiders failed to play the spoiler role in front of over 1,300 fans at Historic Horlick Field Saturday night. In what is likely Eagles' head coach Keith Hac's last game in Racine, the Eagles found some chemistry in the second half, en route to a 24-13 victory over the Raiders.
Nobody's going to try and blow smoke anywhere within the Racine Raiders proud organization. The 2008 season hasn't been the one they hoped or expected. However, the team hasn't given up and the coaches, players, and staff are all hoping that the final two weeks gives everyone something to build on.
The Racine Raiders game against the Wisconsin Wolfpack scheduled for 7:00 p.m. tonight has been cancelled due to rain flooding the field. The game has been tentatively rescheduled for September 27, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at the Milwaukee County Sports COmplex in Franklin.
The Racine Raiders desperately needed a win against a La Crosse Rough Riders team that traveled to Racine with just 20 players. The Raiders defense stepped up and the offense may have played as well as they have all season.
The Racine Raiders battle the La Crosse Rough Riders in a North American Football League (NAFL) matchup tonight at Historic Horlick Field.The game begins at 7:00 p.m. and gates open at 5:30 p.m.
The Racine Raiders went into Kane County Saturday night knowing a victory would give them a distinct edge in making the North American Football League (NAFL) playoffs. The team came out fired up and pretty much held the 2007 NAFL National Champions in check in the first half.
Racine Raiders veteran offensive lineman Matt Kallin took home the top prize over his four other teammates in the Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Contest at Wisconsin State Fair Thursday.
The Racine Raiders Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde season continued Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field against Dells Division rivals, the Wisconsin Wolfpack.
The Racine Raiders continue their 56-year mission of supporting the Racine community Saturday by hosting "Literacy Night" at Historic Horlick Field. The team has several promotions planned to support this special evening.
The Racine Raiders had some frustrations to take out Saturday night after suffering a lopsided defeat to the Detroit (Mich) Seminoles last week at Historic Horlick Field. Interstate 94 rivals, the Milwaukee (Wis) Marauders, were unfortunate enough to be the Raiders opponent.
The Racine Raiders game against the Milwaukee Marauders this Saturday, July 12, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. will be filmed by Time Warner Cable for later broadcast on Time Warner Cable sports channel 32. 
The Detroit (Mich) Seminoles made a splash in the minor league football world in the offseason by signing former West Michigan Force head coach Ted Serama as their head coach and vice president. Following the hiring of Serama, they then went out to make another point by scheduling three perennial national powerhouses for their exhibition season; the Pittsburgh (Penn) Colts, Racine Raiders, and the 2007 North American Football League champion Kane County (Ill) Eagles.
The Detroit (Mich) Seminoles and Racine Raiders know each other well. While the teams were both in the Mid-Continental Football League (MCFL) at one point, they never actually met in a league game. Instead, these two foes always met in the United States Football Association (USFA) playoffs. The Raiders are 4-0 in those matchups, dating back to 1997, however, this is a new Seminoles team.
The Racine Raiders will have a good size contingency in the Racine Fourth Fest Parade. The Racine Raiders Dance Team built a float and players, coaches, and staff will alternate riding in four cars and walking the parade route handing out thousands of 2008 pocket schedules.
J.I. Case High School athletic director, Mike Rupnow, announced that Jerry Kupper, former Racine Raiders offensive coordinator, has been offered and accepted the interim head coaching duties for the Case football program for 2008. 
The Racine Raiders beat the Rochester (Minn.) Giants 28-0 in their 2008 season opener at Historic Horlick Field Saturday.
The Racine Raiders are bringing back a couple of successful programs that have been on hiatus. R.J.'s Kids' Club and the Racine Raiders Booster Club are being implemented for the fast-approaching 2008 season.
Former Racine Raiders linebacker Jamie Isome has agreed to join the team's coaching staff. Isome will serve as the Assistant Linebackers Coach. Isome will be the eyes in the sky on game days, watching the game from the press box and relaying information to the coaching staff on the field.
Last weekend, the new Raiders' Dance Team held a car wash in Sturtevant. The car wash was a success for the women as they raised several hundred dollars to help fund their equipment.
The Racine Raiders held two successful mini-camps on consecutive Saturdays, May 3 and May 10. Each camp was attended by between 40 and 50 players, both rookies and veterans. Many veteran players are still playing indoor football and plan on returning to the team once their season is done in mid-June.
The Racine Raiders Second Annual Spring Get Together at Dairyland Greyhound Park will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2008. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and a buffet dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.
Racine Raiders linebacker Jamie Isome is resting at his Milwaukee-area hospital today. Doctors plan on moving Isome from the Intensive Care Unit to a regular room and remove some tubes that he was on immediately following his surgery. The Raiders are publishing this information with permission from Isome's family.
The Racine Raiders pulled one over on a lot of people yesterday, April 1, 2008. The team pulled a prank on visitors to their website that may have gained the team national media recognition. 
The Racine Raiders announced that the team will be changing their color scheme for 2008. Instead of the traditional cardinal, silver, and black, the Raiders will now don fuchsia and teal. There are many reasons for the change.
The second annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2008 in Downtown Racine. The Parade will kick off from the corner of State and Main at noon and will head south on Main Street to 8th Street. Racine Raiders players, staff, and mascot, RJ, will be in attendance. 
Nearly 40 people showed up for the Racine Raiders first tryout of 2008. Players were run through a variety of tests including the 40-yard dash, agility tests, and position-specific skill drills. 
The Racine Raiders announced their 2007 team awards at the team's annual banquet in early-February. The player awards are based on voting by the players and the Volunteer of the Year award is determined by the Board of Directors.
Former Racine Raiders offensive lineman John Mamerow was named the 17th head coach of the team at the annual team banquet Saturday night. Mamerow was introduced to players and staff for the first time and received a rousing ovation.
National Football Events is seeking football players for Casino Bowl XIII to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, March 29, 2008. The Casino Bowl is an all-star game that allows minor league football players to play against their peers and learn about minor league football from different areas of the country. It's a great networking opportunity.
Former Raiders' linebackers Brian Forston and Pete Deates were inducted into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Mesquite, Nevada on December 6, 2007.
Former Racine Raiders running back Devery Evans passed away on New Year's Day from a blood clot in his lungs. Evans, 22, played for the Raiders in 2005 but has been plagued by medical issues recently.
Minor League Football News (MLFN) recognized several Raiders' players, a staff member, and the Raiders' website as some of the best in the region and country. MLFN announces their awards at the end of every year. Awards are based on nominations from coaches and staff.
The Milwaukee Bonecrushers indoor football team already have several current and former Raiders on their roster for their inaugural season in 2008. The Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL) team has six current and former Raiders' players currently on their roster.
The Milwaukee Bonecrushers, an expansion team in the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL), signed Racine Raiders offensive lineman Scott Tyrcha last week.
Head coach Jordan Kopac notified the Racine Raiders board of directors that 2007 would be his final season coaching the team at a board meeting Wednesday night. Kopac's resignation was effective at the end of this season. 
Former Racine Raiders wide receiver Anthony Wooden, now the head coach of the AA Racine Threat, was injured in an auto accident following their game against the Leyden Lions Sunday afternoon, October 7th, at Hansen Stadium in Chicago, Illinois.
The Kane County (Ill) Eagles ended the Raiders North American Football League (NAFL) playoff run early Saturday night by beating the Raiders 48-17 in front of nearly 2,000 extremely disappointed fans at Historic Horlick Field. The Raiders now must decide whether they will enter the United States Football Association (USFA) Midwest Football Tournament, which they won in 2006 by beating the Detroit (Mich) Seminoles.
Racine Raiders quarterback Dan Novotny and wide receiver Dorian Palmer received player of the week honors from Minor League Football News (MLFN) for their efforts in the Raiders first win over the Kane County (Ill) Eagles in five years on September 22nd. 
The Racine Raiders worst nightmares couldn't have been as bad as the first 11 minutes of Saturday night's game against the Kane County (Ill) Eagles. After holding the Eagles on their first drive, Raiders' returner Kevin Barrett fumbled the punt deep in Raiders' territory. The Eagles immediately converted when quarterback Sam Clemons found wide receiver Keith Herron open for a 12-yard touchdown pass. Kicker Mike Morrison added the extra point and the Eagles led 7-0 just under three minutes into the game.
It's the matchup you dream about. Your biggest rival comes to town in
your final game of the season and everything's on the line. If you
win, you go into the playoffs with home field advantage for at least
the first round. If you lose, you end up having to travel for your
entire playoff run.
The Racine Raiders host bingo at the Racine Labor Center on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. 
The Racine Raiders are once again teaming up with Holiday for Harrison County, a regional benefit in Southeast Wisconsin to assist individuals affected by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
The Racine Raiders narrowly defeated the Milwaukee Marauders, 34-26, at Historic Horlick Field Saturday night. It wasn't the dominating win the Raiders would've liked heading into their game against the Kane County (IL) Eagles on September 22nd, but the win kept them in the hunt for the Great Lakes Division title and home field advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
The Milwaukee Marauders (5-5 overall, 1-3 NAFL, 1-3 division) try to exact some revenge on the pounding the Raiders (6-3, 5-2, 4-1)gave them on their home field back in late-July. Racine easily handled the Marauders 42-14 at Hart Park in Wauwatosa, Wis.
Racine Raiders linebacker Jamie Isome and wide receiver Sam D'Alie received player of the week honors for the central region from Minor League Football News for their efforts during the August 25th game against the Kansas City (MO) Shockers at Historic Horlick Field.
Raider fans in attendance at the August 25th game against the Kansas City (MO) Shockers may have noticed that Kurt Kampendahl was not present to accept his plaque and windbreaker for being inducted into the Racine Raiders Hall of Fame at halftime. Instead, his son Kurt accepted on his behalf and broke into tears. Nobody was quite sure why Kurt wasn't there, until afterwards.
The Kansas City (MO) Shockers gave the Racine Raiders a little jolt Saturday night, but it wasn't enough to incapacitate a highly motivated Raiders' team on Alumni Night at Historic Horlick Field. The largest crowd of the season (1,452) watched the Raiders get out to a comfortable lead, only to let the Shockers back into the game at halftime. The defense stepped up, however, and the Shockers went home with a loss.
The Racine Raiders have teamed up with the Racine Labor Center to offer Raider Bingo on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month!
Only five players showed up at the Hurricanes’ bus last week to travel to agame against the Milwaukee Marauders. The NAFL then enacted the "Death Penalty Sanction" and suspended the team’s remaining 2007 schedule.
The Racine Raiders continue a tradition that no other team at this level of football has Saturday night. Four individuals who gave their heart and soul to this organization will be inducted into the Racine Raiders Hall of Fame at halftime.
The Racine Raiders (4-3 overall, 3-2 NAFL, 3-1 division) are hoping they can tame the Wisconsin Bulldogs (1-3, 1-3, 1-3) for the second time this season. The Bulldogs, who moved from the Ironman Football League (IFL) where they won consecutive league titles, have found the going a little more difficult in the North American Football League (NAFL).
The Racine Raiders almost overcame six turnovers Saturday night, but ended up falling just short against their nemesis, the Kane County (IL) Eagles, who are ranked second in the latest National Football Events poll. Neither team scored an offensive touchdown in the game, a thrilling 11-9 victory by the Eagles.
Well, last week might not have been all bad for Raiders wide receiver Dorian Palmer. Palmer, who discovered he would be out four-to-six weeks with a blood clot, was named Minor League Football News Wide Receiver of the Week for the Central Region for his efforts against the Milwaukee (WI) Marauders.
The Hoosier (IN) Hurricanes definitely brought the rain with them on Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field, but that was about it. The Raiders shut down a potent passing attack and kept the Hurricanes ground game in check on route to a 17-0 victory. The Raiders improved to 3-0 in the NAFL Western Lakes Division and 3-1 in the NAFL, setting up a classic matchup with the Kane County (IL) Eagles next week in Mooseheart, Illinois.
A rivalry quickly developed between the Raiders and the Hoosier (IN) Hurricanes last season. The Hurricanes, in their first season in the North American Football League (NAFL) and coming off of a AA National Championship, ended up winning the Western Lakes Division. The Raiders and Hurricanes played two nail-biters last season, with each team winning on their home turf.
Former Wisconsin Badger and Park High School star Brent Moss will return to Historic Horlick Field as a member of the Racine Raiders this Saturday night at 7 p.m.. Moss, who has not played organized football since a stint with the Madison Mad Dogs of the Professional Indoor Football League in 2000, will take the field during the fourth quarter of the game against the Hoosier (IN) Hurricanes.
The Racine Raiders showed everyone who's the best team in southeastern Wisconsin Saturday night. Having already beaten the Wisconsin Bulldogs two weeks ago, the Raiders completely manhandled the Milwaukee Marauders at Hart Park in Wauwatosa Saturday night. The final score of 42-14 might not be as indicative of how one-sided a game it really was.
The Racine Raiders (2-2 overall, 1-1 NAFL, 1-0 Division) travel north on I-94 tomorrow to battle long-time nemesis, the Milwaukee Marauders (4-4, 0-2, 0-2) at Hart Park, or Horlick Field North as many fans have begun to call it, in Wauwatosa. The Marauders took on a herculean schedule this season, already having played eight games and seemed to be hitting on all cylinders until recently.
Racine Raiders running back Bryan Jennings, Jr., received player of the week honors from Minor League Football News (MLFN) for his efforts against the Wisconsin Bulldogs on July 14th at Historic Horlick Field. The Raiders beat the Bulldogs 34-22 to open their North American Football League (NAFL) season.
The Racine Raiders went into battle without their leader on offense Saturday and it showed. While backup quarterback Brett Statema showed great poise, the Raiders offense just couldn't get a passing game going until late in the game and then miscues still ended Raider drives.
The Racine Raiders hit the road this weekend to battle the Midwest (MN) Pioneers. The teams have met three previous times, twice at Historic Horlick Field and once in Arden Hills, Minn., and the Raiders have won all three matchups. The Pioneers have made each game a little closer. In 2004, the Raiders handled the Pioneers 38-14. The Pioneers couldn't muster any offense in 2005 on way to a 17-6 loss at the hands of Racine and last season, the Raiders escaped with a 22-13 victory.
What a start of the season it's been for current or former Racine Raiders quarterbacks. Current Raider QB Dan Novotny was named the player of the week at his position in the Central Region from Minor League Football News (MLFN) for the week of June 30th. Raiders' wide receiver Dorian Palmer was named the player of the week at wide receiver that week for his three TD performance in a comeback win over the Michigan Admirals at Historic Horlick Field.
The Racine Raiders team that showed up at Historic Horlick Field wasn't the same team that showed up the previous two weeks. Sure, the faces were the same, but the way those faces carried themselves was completely different.
The Racine Raiders and Wisconsin Bulldogs (then the Milwaukee Bulldogs) were supposed to meet last year in a game the Ironman Football League (IFL) setup with the Raiders on August 27th. The Bulldogs, however, were making a playoff push and didn't want to risk injuries to any players and told the IFL brass that they wouldn't play. Bad blood flowed between the teams for awhile after that, eventually subsiding as the season went on.
The West Michigan Force were too strong for a young Raiders' team Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field. The Force walked away with a convincing 48-28 victory.
The West Michigan Force won the Mid-Continental Football League Championship (MCFL) and a minor league football National Championship in only their second year of existence in 2006. They come to Historic Horlick Field this Saturday to take on the Racine Raiders.
With 1:55 left to go in regulation and the Raiders trailing the Michigan Admirals, 44-30, everyone was left to wonder when the last time the Racine Raiders lost their first game of the season. It was the talk of the radio broadcast, on the sidelines and the amongst the 200 or so fans still in attendance that weren't going to leave, knowing that Historic Horlick Field got the title for a reason.
The Racine Raiders kickoff their 2007 season this Saturday, June 30th, at Historic Horlick Field against the Michigan Admirals, from Flint. The game begins at 7 p.m.
Come to 
The Racine Raiders 2007 season tickets have arrived and are now available for purchase through the 
The Racine Raiders had a couple dozen players show up for the team's first tryout of the 2007 season. A handful of players made lasting impressions on the coaches as they ran through drills that tested their speed and agility. The quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers also participated in some throwing and catching drills.
The Racine Raiders First Annual Spring Get-Together held Friday, March 9th, was a huge success. Nearly fifty alumni, players, coaches, staff and fans attended the event held at Dairyland Greyhound Park in Kenosha. Among the attendees were Hall of Famers Charlie Bliss, Kurt Kampendahl, Phil Micech and Joe Mooney. A handful of current players attended the event as did many members of the Board of Directors. A couple of fans and a recruit also had a great time.
The Racine Raiders are hosting the 1st Annual Racine Raiders Spring Get Together on Friday, March 9, 2007 at Dairyland Greyhound Park (Hwy. 158 & I-94) in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Racine Raiders held their 2006 Appreciation & Awards Banquet at Infusino's Banquet Hall in Racine Saturday night. Over 200 players, staff, board members and friends and family attended the event.
Five Racine Raiders players and one staff member received recognition from Minor League Football News for their efforts during the 2006 season. None of the five players received first team honors and a couple of players are noticeably missing.
The Racine Raiders and Racine Journal Times teamed up for the Fifth Annual All-County High School Football Awards Banquet Monday night at Roma Lodge in Racine. A record 298 people attended the event, including players, coaches and family, along with the general public.
The Raiders did what their Wisconsin counterparts in the National Football League (NFL), the Green Bay Packers, have done on numerous occasions in Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They couldn't get anything going on offense, defense or special teams and completely self-destructed.
The Racine Raiders (15-3) head north to battle the Twin Cities Lumber Jacks (6-4) of the Mid-America Football League (MFL) Saturday in the NorStar Bowl. The game begins at 6:05 p.m. at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN. Tickets are $10 and children under 12 get in for free.
The Racine Raiders and Racine Journal Times will host the Fifth Annual "Racine Raiders / Journal-Times All County High School Football Team Awards Banquet" on Monday, December 11, 2006. The banquet will be held at the Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring Steet (Highway C), Racine.
WRJN 1400 AM celebrates 80 years of broadcasting in Racine and Kenosha on Wednesday, December 6th. The station has been honoring the upcoming birthday all year and it culminates in an all-day celebration. The station will broadcast live from 4-7 p.m. from the place where they first went on the air, Racine's Memorial Hall.
John Hammes was a true team player when he was a Racine Raider lineman. Now, as a proud member of our military serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, he is showing his team player roots yet again. Recently, Patty Hammes, John's mother, contacted the Racine Raiders requesting assistance with a project that John approached her about doing.
It rarely happens that a game lives up to it's pre-game reputation. The Midwest Football Tournament Championship between the Racine Raiders and Detroit (MI) Seminoles Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field lived up to the hype and then some.
The Racine Raiders (14-3) host the Detroit (MI) Seminoles (10-2-1) at Historic Horlick Field at 7 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2006. The teams are playing for the Midwest Football Tournament Championship. The game is a battle of perennial national powerhouses. The teams have ten National Championships between them and both are ranked in the top twenty in the National Football Events National Coaches Poll. National Football Events runs the tournament.
Andy and Barb Poulsen held a fundraiser for the Racine Raiders at The Chartroom Restaurant in Racine on Sunday, October 22, 2006. The fundraiser brought in $901, all of which went directly to the Racine Raiders.
The Racine Raiders had little problem getting by the nationally -ranked St. Louis (MO) Bulldogs Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field. The Bulldogs, who traveled light, arrived at Historic Horlick Field at about 7:30 p.m. and the game got started over an hour late.
Design the next Racine Raiders t-shirt! The only rule is that it must contain the Racine Raiders “Raider Guy” logo. The shirt color will be maroon, gray, white or black.
The St. Louis (Mo.) Bulldogs are no strangers to the Racine Raiders and Historic Horlick Field.
The Mid-State (IL) Steel came into Historic Horlick Field and showed early that they have a very good 22 man squad. Unfortunately in football, you need some sort of depth and that lack of depth allowed the Raiders to roll to a 37-8 victory Saturday night.
The Racine Raiders welcome the 
Racine Raiders staff are hosting their first-ever cribbage tournament on Sunday, November 19, 2006, at Water's Edge Bar & Grill (3700 Northwestern Avenue). The tournament begins at 1 p.m.
The Detroit (MI) Black Ravens, scheduled to play the Racine Raiders at Historic Horlick Field on Saturday, October 21, 2006, notified the Racine Raiders that they would not be making the trip to Racine. The Black Ravens were supposed to be the Raiders first opponent in the Midwest Football Tournament.
Sitting down to an Applebee’s lunch on a recent Thursday, Rob Van Kammen studied the menu carefully.
The Racine Raiders were not invited to the 
Saturday night had all the elements of a classic football matchup. There was a historic stadium, two quality football teams with a classic rivalry, rain, muddy field conditions, and stand chock full of screaming, rabid fans. Plus, a spot in the North American Football League (NAFL) was on the line as the Kane County (IL) Eagles flew into Historic Horlick Field to battle the hometown Racine Raiders in front of over 2,000 people.
Milwaukee media firm I Level Media, Inc., has chosen two Raiders players to appear in a commercial they are creating for the Advocare Medical Advantage insurance plan through Security Health Plan.
The Racine Raiders cheerleaders are hosting a cheerleading camp for young girls on Saturday, September 16th from 9 a.m. to noon. The camp is open to young girls aged 8 to 14 and will take place at Historic Horlick Field.
The Raiders went into the eye of the hurricane and nearly came out with a win. A game that was expected to be a defensive battle turned out exactly that way. The first quarter was played between the 35 yard lines and went scoreless as both teams felt each other out.
Fox 6 reporter Brad Hicks paid a visit to Historic Horlick Field on Thursday evening to film an optional practice being held by the Racine Raiders. Hicks donned a Raiders jersey and proceeded to interview several players and staff, including linebacker Jamie Isome, defensive lineman Wilbert Kennedy, general manager Curt Barnes and head coach Jordan Kopac.
Last year, Andy and Matt Kallin came to the Raiders to assist with a grandiose project that Andy, a Supervisor in Waukesha County, had thought up. They wanted to do something for the people in the areas that were affected by Hurricane Katrina one year ago. They also knew that as time passed, interest might wane and that these people would need assistance for months and years to come.
The Racine Raiders only allowed the Predators a handful of plays in a rare Sunday afternoon game for the team. The Raiders shutout the West Allis (WI) Predators 60-0 in front of nearly 1,000 fans at Historic Horlick Field who were treated to great weather, a wonderful halftime performance and a mismatch on the gridiron.
Your Racine Raiders will try and stop the West Allis (WI) Predators from invading Historic Horlick Field in a rare Sunday matchup this week. The Predators, members of the Ironman Football League, come in to Racine with a 1-7 record, however they are coming off a narrow loss to the Milwaukee (WI) Panthers last week, 17-14.
With the departures last season of defensive powerhouses Brian Forston (a 17-year LB), Alex Powell (eight years), and others, the Raiders awoke this year to prospects of a leaderless defensive squad. Who, after all, was ready to take up the gauntlet and move this talent-stacked squad to the next level?
The Raiders took an early 7-0 lead over the Columbus (OH) Fire on a 20-yard TD toss from quarterback Julius Khio to wide receiver Dorian Palmer. The play was set-up by a nice catch by wide receiver DeAndre Hatch just two plays earlier. Joel DaPra added the extra point.
Imagine, for a moment, planning a backyard picnic for 1500 of your closest friends.
The Racine Raiders will induct five former players, staff, and cheerleaders into the team's Hall of Fame during halftime festivities at Historic Horlick Field Saturday night. The team is also honoring alumni at halftime as part of Alumni Night activities.
The Detroit (MI) Downriver Diesel lacked any sort of offensive gas against a tough Racine Raiders defense Saturday night at Historic Horlick Field. The Raiders scored on the first offensive play of the game on a 75-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Julius Khio to wide receiver Sam D'Alie. Joel Dapra kicked the extra point and the Raiders never looked back. 
For nearly a decade, the Racine Raiders have presented three $500 scholarships each year to deserving Racine-area high school graduates. The scholarships are awarded based on ACT scores, gradepoint average, class ranking, involvement in school programs, involvement in community activities, future goals, and need. The scholarships are general scholarships, which means that any high school senior can apply for one; they are not limited only to students who played football or students who are involved in sports.
How could a team from Illinois not only compete with the Racine muscle on the field but the Milwaukee muscle during the pre-game event? The McHenry County (IL) Pirates looked in shock after the pre-game festivities at Historic Horlick Field and their play on the field seemed to show that.
The Racine Raiders (5-0 Overall, 3-0 League, 2-0 Division) head to Aurora, Illinois today to battle their fiercest rival, the Kane County (IL) Eagles (3-1, 2-1, 2-1). The rivalry has really been one-sided as of late as the Eagles have beaten the Raiders the last nine times the two teams have played. The last time Racine beat Kane County was the fifth game of the 2002 season.
Madison Noel Gerber, the nearly one year old niece of Racine Raiders quarterback Tim Smith, is seeking your help Raiders' fans.
The first American Football Total Top 25 rankings are out for AAA minor league clubs. The Raiders enter the poll ranked fourth, carrying a 5-0 record to begin the season. Ranked ahead of Racine are the Central Penn Piranha (3-0), South Ogden Rhino Raiders (10-0) and Prince William Monarchs (5-0).
The Racine Raiders (5-0 Overall, 2-0 NAFL, 2-0 Division) defeated the Milwaukee Marauders (3-2, 0-2, 0-2) at Hart Park in Wauwatosa on Saturday night. The game was delayed by 15 minutes after a severe thunderstorm that brought heavy rain, lightning and 1/4-inch hail rolled through the area.
It used to be that the Marauders were just a warm-up game for the season. The Raiders had beaten the Marauders mercilessly since 2001, until last year. Prior to 2005, the Raiders were 6-0 against the Marauders and only one of those outcomes was close. The Raiders had suffocated the Marauder offense, especially at Historic Horlick Field where they outscored Milwaukee 158-6 in three home games prior to 2005. Overall, the Raiders had outscored the Marauders 290-46.
When a young Matt Kallin first walked onto historic Horlick Field in 1989 with his teammates from Waukesha South High School — they were in town to put the football hurt on Park’s Panthers — he gazed in wonder at all the Racine Raiders flags and banners hanging about the place.
Broadcaster Gary Suhr, the voice of the Raiders on WRJN from 1965–2002, and safety Danny Dragan, who played with the Raiders from 1987–95 (including on four national championship teams), were inducted into the American Football Association (AFA) Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, last month. The inductions bring to 26 the number of Raiders in the AFA Hall, the most of any team in the nation.
This season is beginning to look like one of the most exciting in Racine Raiders history. Three hard fought games and only one blowout are in the books thus far and the Raiders stand victorious in all of them.
The Hoosier (IN) Hurricanes (2-0 Overall, 1-0 NAFL, 1-0 Division) whirl into Historic Horlick Field on Saturday night to battle the Racine Raiders (3-0 Overall, 0-0 NAFL, 0-0 Division). This is the first league game for the Raiders and second for the Hurricanes who shutout the McHenry County (IL) Pirates by a score of 30-0 last week.
Andy Kallin, brother of Racine Raiders offensive lineman and offensive line coach Matt Kallin, passed away early Wednesday morning at the age of 50. As many Raiders' fans know, Andy was battling an advanced form of kidney cancer for the past several months. Kallin was a big supporter of the Raiders and received the opportunity to be the honorary captain for the coin toss at the first game against the Midwest (MN) Pioneers.
The Grand Rapids (MI) Thunder definitely brought rain, both from the sky and through the air. A crowd of nearly 900 had to intermittently break out their umbrellas, as did the defensive backs from both teams. The teams combined for nearly 500 yards through the air and all but two touchdowns came from the aerial circus at Historic Horlick Field Saturday night. In the end, the Raiders prevailed, 35-34 in a nail-biter that kept every fan at the stadium.
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The Racine Raiders wasted no time showing the Racine Horsemen what team rules supreme in the city. The Raiders scored on their first offensive drive on a Bryan Jennings, Jr. seven yard TD run to make the score 7-0 with nearly 10:30 to play in the first quarter.
The Gateway (IL) Fury ran out of rage this week and backed out of their game against the Raiders on Saturday, July 1st. The Racine (formerly Caledonia) Horsemen, however, stepped up and will play the Racine Raiders at Historic Horlick Field this Saturday at 7 p.m.
The Midwest (MN) Pioneers move into Historic Horlick Field this week to take on the Racine Raiders. The Pioneers already have a leg up on the Raiders having played one exhibition game. They beat the Iron Range Hitmen 33-12 last Saturday at UW-Eau Claire's Carson Park.
More than fifty people turned out on a hot, muggy Saturday morning for Raiders' Fan Fest this past Saturday. Since it was the first time the club held the event, no one was sure what to expect as far as attendance.
The Racine Raiders announced a new campaign to help build goodwill within the Racine community and encourage kids and young adults to be good citizens. “You’ve Been Ticketed” is a program the Raiders will run in cooperation with the City of Racine, Caledonia and Mt. Pleasant police departments.
The Racine Raiders introduced a full season ticket package for the 2006 season. The package features a single ticket to all ten home games, six league and four non-league games. The total price for the season ticket package is $50 and tickets are available via the 
For the first time, the Racine Raiders are offering R.J.'s Kids' Club. Kids 12 and under are eligible to register for R.J.'s Kids' Club and it's only $10! 
Several veterans and a few new faces came to the Racine Raiders veterans tryout on Saturday, May 6, 2006, at Historic Horlick Field. Among the returning veterans seen at the camp were Eric Feest, Nate Harris, Luis Rico, Rob Van Kammen, Joel DaPra, Carl Bunch, Roman Peebles and Julius Khio.
The Racine Raiders held their rookie tryout on Saturday, April 29, 2006. The event was attended by about 35 prospective players as well as several Raiders from the 2006 season.
The Racine Raiders will be holding cheerleading tryouts on Saturday, March 18, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Historic Horlick Field. Participants must be 18 years of age by June 24, 2006.
John “JT” Turner comes to the NAFL with over 20 years successful sports management, coaching, fundraising, education, and professional sports experience. Turner graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science degree, where we played four years on the Hurricane football team, before moving on the National Football League. Turner played nine years in the NFL form 1978 to 1987, eight years for the Minnesota Vikings, and one year for the San Diego Chargers. 
Racine Raiders veteran wide receiver Sam D'Alie signed a contract with the Bloomington (IL) Xtreme of the United Indoor Football League. D'Alie is the second Raiders' wide receiver to sign a pro contract since 2004. Needless to say, D'Alie is happy that he's gotten this opportunity.
The Racine Raiders will announce their 2006 schedule to the public on Sunday, January 29, 2006. Please check the 
Four Racine Raiders were named Minor League Football News All-Americans in the Central Region. Three were named to the first team and one was named to the second team.
Five Raiders' staff members and Mike O'Brien, a longtime official for Raiders' games at Historic Horlick Field, received awards from Minor League Football News, a national, online news organization covering minor league football.
The Racine Raiders and Racine Journal Times teamed up to host the 2005 All Racine County High School Football Awards Banquet at Roma Lodge on Monday, December 12. The event was a huge success.
The North American Football League (NAFL) announced the Northern Conference playoff brackets Monday. The Racine Raiders (10-4 Overall, 6-4 NAFL, 4-4 Division) will host the Milwaukee Marauders (9-5, 6-4, 4-4) at Historic Horlick Field int he first round of the NAFL 1 playoffs Saturday, October 1, 2005.
The defibrillators were out on both sidelines and in the stands Saturday as the Racine Raiders (3-0, 1-0 NAFL, 1-0 Division) pulled out a win with on tick on the clock against the McHenry County (IL) Gladiators (2-1, 1-1, 0-1). The Raiders held the lead until there were ten seconds left. The Gladiators mounted their only serious drive of the game and came away with a score. Then they went for the two point conversion to win the game and succeeded, giving them an 8-7 lead with just ten seconds on the clock.
He's a thin, almost scrawny kid who graduated from Park High School in 2000.
First, any fan who goes to the "extreme" -- that is, paints their face, dyes their hair, wears a Raiders' lookalike uniform, whatever! -- gets into the game for free. 
Mark your calendars. The Racine Raiders second annual blood drive will be held Saturday, August 20th, from 9:00 am through 2:00 pm right at Historic Horlick Field.
Sam D'Alie took one look at the defense and knew he would score a touchdown.
Racine Raider fans can now follow their team to the McHenry County Gladiators game on August 13. The Raiders and Gladiators have teamed up to offer fans a great deal.
The Racine Raiders kick-off their 2005 minor league football campaign this Saturday against the undefeated Northeast Missouri Cyclones (MLFA).
The Racine Raiders, in an effort to give back to the community that gives them so much, are proud to announce the winners of three $500 scholarships to deserving Racine-area high school graduates, each of which is named in memory of past members of the Raider family. The recipients are:
The Racine Raiders minor league football was all dressed up Saturday night with no one to hit.
In a disappointing start to the 2005 season, the Kansas City Panthers of the Minor League Football Association (MLFA) failed to show for their game Saturday night against the Racine Raiders. The Panthers placed the call to VP of Operations Bob Marcado around noon, according to General Manager Curt Barnes.
Four days after the start of summer, the Racine Raiders minor league football team is ready to start its season.
The Racine Raiders begin their 53rd season of minor league football, and their third in the North American Football League (NAFL), in Racine this Saturday against the Kansas City Panthers of the Minor League Football Association (MLFA). The game will be played at Historic Horlick Field and starts at 7 p.m. The gates open one hour prior to game time.
The Racine Raiders are holding open tryouts for punters and kickers on Wednesday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at Historic Horlick Field in Racine.
The Racine Raider's cheerleaders announced they will hold a cheerleading camp for girls age 8-14. The camp will be held at Historic Horlick Field on Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Racine Raiders invite anyone still interested in trying out for the 2005 team to arrive at Historic Horlick Field on Tuesday, May 24 or Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. Locker room facilities are available
