The Raiders offense struggled to open the game once again. The run game showed signs early but failed to stay consistent throughout the game. The passing game struggled early as well, but when Sawyer Schick entered the game late, he was able to flip the script and march down the field to close out the game. The Raiders offense put up just over 230 yards of offense while scoring two passing touchdowns.  

The Raiders’ defense struggled at times on the nights, but showed up when it mattered the most. The Raiders struggled against the Beavers pass game due to the elusiveness of Beavers quarterback Rashad Louie. The Raiders allowed 280 total yards and two passing touchdowns while adding nine sacks on the night.  

The first half of the game was a defensive stalemate with neither side willing to give any ground. Towards the end of the third quarter, the first points of the game were scored by the Beavers. After an interception forced by the Beavers’ defense, they possessed the ball in the red zone. Just two plays later, Keith Wainwright was able to find Darren Clark for a jump ball in the corner of the end zone for a 15-yard passing touchdown. Malcolm Brooks would come in for the extra point, and it would be blocked by Cameron Hall. This would make it 6-0 Beavers with just over three minutes remaining in the third quarter.  

The next score of the game came from the Beavers once again. This time, Jalin Ware was able to return a punt 58 yards to the Raiders 2-yard line. A few plays later, Wainwright would find Clark for another jump ball in the corner of the endzone, where Clark was barely able to keep his foot inbounds for the touchdown. The Beavers would go for two points but would end up being sacked, making it 12-0 with just over nine minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.  

On the following drive, the Raiders would march down the field. Starting at their 31-yard line, the Raiders had a quick six-play drive that lasted just over three minutes. After marching down the field, the Raiders possessed the ball at the 26-yard line when Schick was able to find an open Will Norwood for the touchdown. Mike Peralta would come on for the extra point and nail it, making it 12-7 with just over six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.  

On the Beavers ensuing drive, the Raiders forced a quick three-and-out in just over two minutes. As a result, the Raiders possessed the ball at their 12-yard line with just under four minutes remaining in the game. The Raiders would then march down the field to the Beavers six-yard line. Schick would find Bubba Rewolinski over the middle of the field for the lead-taking touchdown. The Raiders would go for two to attempt to gain a three-point lead, but were unable to complete the conversion on an incomplete pass to Rewolinski. That made it 13-12 Raiders with 36 seconds left.

The Raiders passing game was inconsistent early in the game, but they brought it together at the end. Andre Locke, Jr. completed 7-of-15 attempts for 47 yards and one interception. Schick completed 7-of-14 attempts for 106 yards and two touchdowns.  

The Raiders running game struggled to find the big plays in the matchup, and that showed in the box score. Leading the way was Howard Triplett, who tallied 15 carries for 53 yards. Behind him was Locke with six carries for 12 yards. Others with carries were Tom Benko, three carries for 10 yards, and Schick, with two carries for four yards.  

Raiders receivers have built on their performance from last week, putting up over 153 yards through the air. Leading the way was Rewolinski, who totaled three catches for 49 yards and one touchdown. Behind him was Norwood, who added one catch for 26 yards and a touchdown. Others with receptions were Terrence Fitch with four catches for 36 yards, Triplett with three catches for 24 yards, Dillion Flores with one reception for 15 yards, and Ian Gaines with one reception for four yards.  

The Raiders defense held their ground on the night, stepping up when it mattered the most. Leading the way for the Raiders defense was Aarion Ivy, who tallied 10 tackles and two sacks. Right behind him was Gage Zahradnik, who totaled four tackles and three sacks. Others with stellar contributions were Carter Mayer, who tallied six tackles and two sacks, Gary Young, Jr. with eight tackles and one sack, Willie Clay with three tackles and one sack, and Jordan Danowski, who added six tackles.  

The Raiders will look to continue their winning streak this week when they face the Fayetteville (NC) Commandos on Saturday, July 5, at Historic Horlick Athletic Field for the team’s annual Armed Forces Appreciation Night game. The game will have a 7:00 pm CT kickoff, where gates open at 5:30 pm. Gates will open at 4:30 pm for military veterans, reservists, and active duty personnel so they can enjoy a free tailgate courtesy of Operation BBQ Relief. Miss Wisconsin, Willow Newell, will perform the National Anthem, and a youth dance group will perform at halftime.

The Raiders once again started the game with an offensive turnover, but after that, they never looked back as they pulled farther and farther ahead. The Raiders offense put up just over 160 yards of offense while scoring one rushing and two passing touchdowns.  

The Raiders defense continued their dominance, shutting out the Roughriders across the board. The Raiders defense allowed only seven total yards while adding seven sacks and four fumble recoveries with two were recovered for touchdowns.  

The first score of the night came early in the first quarter. The Raiders had possession in their territory when a bad snap went over the head of quarterback Andre Locke, Jr. The fumbled snap was recovered by Todd Bland of the Roughriders and returned for a 30-yard touchdown. Kicker Jared Konsella came on for the extra point and hit it, making it 7-0 with just over 10 minutes remaining in the first quarter.  

The next score of the game came from the Raiders. The Roughriders possessed the ball inside their 10-yard line and looked to go deep when the Raiders defensive line put the pressure on and forced the strip sack. Ronald Haggins was able to fall on the fumble in the endzone for a fumble recovery touchdown. Mike Peralta came on for the extra point and nailed it, making it 7-7 with just under six minutes remaining in the first quarter. 

The Raiders would score once again right before the end of the first quarter. After a huge 54-yard punt return by Jacquez Woodland, the Raiders had the ball at the Roughriders 34-yard line. Two plays later, Locke was able to find Bubba Rewolinski open in the corner of the endzone. Rewolinski was able to reach up while falling backward for the stellar one-handed 19-yard touchdown catch. Peralta would nail the extra point making it 14-7 with just under 30 seconds left in the first quarter.  

The Raiders next score of the game would come from the Raiders defense once again. This time the Roughriders had the ball inside their 25-yard line and were in a fourth-and-long where they were forced to punt. On the punt attempt the ball would sail over the punter’s head and be recovered by Aarion Ivy for a fumble recovery touchdown. Peralta hit the extra point, making it 21-7 with just over seven minutes remaining in the second quarter.  

Early in the second half, the Raiders defense would once again add points on the board this time coming from a safety. The Roughriders possessed the ball at their seven-yard line and were once again in a fourth in long scenario. On the punt attempt the ball went over the head of the punter and out of the back of the endzone resulting in a safety. This made it 23-7 with just over 13 minutes remaining in the third quarter.  

The next score of the game came from the Raiders offense when they forced their way into the endzone. The Raiders had the ball at the Roughriders two-yard line when Tavin Allen forced his way into the endzone making it 30-7 with just under seven minutes remaining in the third quarter.  

The Raiders would add another score on the board right before the end of the third quarter for the final score of the game. After another bad snap fumble by the Roughriders, the Raiders had possession at the Roughriders five-yard line. Quarterback Sawyer Schick was able to find an open Ian Gaines in the endzone for a five-yard touchdown. Peralta would nail the extra point once again making it 37-7 with just over one minute remaining in the third quarter.  

The Raiders passing game greatly improved this week with their best performance of the season so far. Locke completed 10-of-17 attempts for 152 yards with one touchdown. Schick completed 2-of-3 attempts for nine yards and one touchdown.  

The Raiders running game struggled to get things going this week. Leading the way was Howard Triplett with five carries for 13 yards. Behind him was Locke with four carries for seven yards. Allen added two carries for zero yards and one touchdown while Tom Benko added two carries for eight yards.  

Raiders receivers had their best week this past week. Leading the way was Rewolinski with two catches for 34 yards and one touchdown. Behind him was Gaines who added four catches for 30 yards and one touchdown. Others with receptions were Jashon Foster with one reception for 45 yards, Benko had two receptions for 24 yards, Rashawn Herron with one reception for 18 yards, and Rico Flores with one reception for 10 yards.  

The Raiders defense returned to form absolutely dominating the Roughriders offense allowing only seven total yards while adding seven sacks, four fumble recoveries, and two touchdowns. Leading the way for the Raiders defensive line was Haggins who tallied two sacks, one fumble recovery, and one touchdown. Leading the way for the linebackers was a familiar name in Ivy who once again shredded the offense. Ivy totaled four tackles, one sack, one forced fumble/recovery, and a touchdown. Leading the way for the secondary was Corey Dalton who added two tackles and multiple pass breakups on the night.  

The Raiders will look to continue their dominance this week when they face the Alabama Beavers on Saturday, June 28, at Historic Horlick Athletic Field. The game will have a 7:00 pm CT kickoff where gates open at 5:30 pm. Mad Plaid Brass, presented by the Racine Kilties, will perform the National Anthem and perform at halftime.

The Raiders offensive struggles continued this week with both the passing and rushing game struggling to find a groove. The Raiders offense wasn’t able to find the endzone until overtime and it hurt them tremendously. The Raiders offense totaled 187 yards with 106 yards through the air and 81 yards on the ground while adding one touchdown. The Raiders offense also turned the ball over five time with three coming via interceptions and two from fumbles.  

The Raiders defense shined on the night but weren’t able to close it out in overtime and seal the victory. The Raiders allowed 189 yards of offense and two passing touchdowns, but tallied six sacks and one forced fumble that was recovered for a touchdown.

The Raiders once again started the game on offense and their early struggles continued. On the first play from scrimmage Tom Benko fumbled on the Raiders 24-yard line and it was recovered by the Outlaws. The Raiders defense was able to hold them to a three-and-out which resulted in a 38-yard field goal by Ross Langer to make it 3-0 Outlaws with just over 12 minutes remaining in the first quarter.  

The next score of the game came from the Raiders dominant defense. After a quick, four-play drive by the Raiders, they were forced to punt. Brady Wodack came on and pinned the Outlaws inside their own 15 at the 12-yard line. On the first play of the Outlaws drive, linebacker Aarion Ivy rushed the edge and pummeled Outlaws quarterback Tyree Taylor causing him to fumble. Linebacker Gary Young, Jr., was able to recover the fumble in the endzone for a Raiders touchdown. Wodack came on for the extra point and nailed it making it 7-3 with just over four minutes remaining in the second quarter.  

To open the second half, the Outlaws received the kick and marched their way down the field mainly due to defensive penalties. As a result, the Outlaws possessed the ball at the Raiders’ 19-yard line and looked to score through the air. Outlaws Taylor was able to find DeAndre Dickerson for a spectacular grab in the corner of the endzone for a touchdown. On the extra point attempt, defensive lineman Cameron Hall was able to force his way through the line and block the extra point and Corey Dalton scooped it and returned it for two points. That would make it 9-9 with just under nine minutes remaining in the third quarter.  

Following the Outlaws touchdown, the Raiders marched down the field in what looked like the drive that would close the game out. The Raiders drove all the way to the redzone where they were eventually stopped short. Wodack would come in for a 30-yard field goal and hit the right upright, missing, and keeping the score at 9-9 with just over a minute remaining in the third quarter.  

The next score of the game came from the Raiders on the first play of overtime. In overtime teams posses the ball at the opponents 25-yard line and aren’t given a time limit to score. On the first play of overtime, Andre Locke, Jr., was able to find Jacquez Woodland open down the field in the endzone for a 25-yard touchdown. On the extra point attempt the Outlaws jumped offsides moving the ball from the three-yard line to the one-and-a-half-yard line. As a result the Raiders attempted to go for two and Locke rolled out right looking for a receiver, ended up deciding to run it in, but was stopped short of the goal line, making it 15-9 with the Outlaws still having an attempt to score.  

On the Outlaws overtime possession, they would be held to a fourth-and-one from the Raiders 16-yard line and they would convert on a pass to the three-yard line. The Raiders defense held strong, holding the Outlaws to a fourth-and-goal from the three-yard line. On the fourth down, the Outlaws didn’t score but due to a pre-snap false start by the Outlaws, they were given another chance where Taylor was able to find Billy Suing in the right front corner of the endzone for the touchdown. Langer would come in and make the extra point, giving the Outlaws the 16-15 victory in overtime.  

The Raiders passing game struggles continued this week after coming off a game where they were showing improvement. Locke completed 4-of-8 attempts for 98 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Sawyer Schick completed 1-of-9 attempts for 8 yards and two interceptions.  

The Raiders rushing game struggled to get things going and it showed on the night. Leading the way was Rashawn Herron who tallied 64 yards on nine carries. Following him was Tom Benko who added 27 yards on 14 carries. Others receiving carries were Jason Kelly with 10 yards on 3 carries and Howard Triplett with 3 carries for 1 yard.  

The Raiders only had five players record a reception on the night due to the struggles of the passing game. Leading the way once again was Tom Benko, who tallied a 49-yard reception on the night. Behind him was Woodland with one reception for 25 yards and a touchdown. Others with a reception were Bibby Davis with one reception for 18 yards, Travis Hayes with one reception for eight yards, and Dillion Flores with one reception for six yards.  

The Raiders defense performed well in the loss allowing under 200 total yards and forcing two turnovers. Leading the way for the Raiders defense was Ivy who totaled 14 tackles, three sacks, and one forced fumble that was recovered for a touchdown. Following him was Young who added 10 tackles, one sack, and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. Leading the way for the defensive line was Hall who tallied six tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble. Leading the way for the secondary was Jordan Danowski who tallied seven tackles and multiple pass break ups.  

The Raiders will look to bounce back this week when they face the River City Rough Riders on Saturday, June 21, at Historic Horlick Athletic Field. The Raiders faced the Rough Riders last season where they dominated 30-0. The game will have a 7:00 pm CT kickoff (gates open at 5:30).  

The Raiders started the game fast, marching down the field, but would ultimately fumble at the goal line. Following that drive, the Raiders never looked back as they pulled away. The Raiders put up just over 280 yards of offense while scoring three rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown.

Following an unusually poor performance by the Raiders defense, they returned to form on the night dominating the Bison in all aspects of the game. The Raiders allowed just over 200 yards and added three interceptions, one forced fumble, and three sacks.

The first score of the game came midway through the first quarter when the Raiders forced a quick drive by the Bison resulting in the Raiders possessing the ball at the Bison 39-yard line. Taking advantage of the field position the Raiders scored on a quick five-play drive that was finished off by Howard Triplett when he forced his way into the end zone for a five-yard rushing touchdown. Brady Wodack would come on for the extra point and hit it making it 7-0 with just over seven minutes remaining in the first quarter.

The next score of the game would come only a few minutes later when the Raiders would once again have great field position at the Bison 34-yard line. This time the Raiders would go through the air and Andre Locke, Jr., found Jacquez Woodland open over the middle of the field for a 14-yard touchdown. Wodack would hit the extra point making it 14-0 with just under three minutes remaining in the first quarter.

The Raiders’ next score of the game came after they forced a turnover by the Bison which resulted in the Raiders possessing the ball at the 19-yard line. The Raiders would make quick work of the field position when Tom Benko forced his way into the endzone from nine yards out. Wodack would once again hit the extra point making it 21-0 with just over six minutes remaining in the third quarter.

The following Raiders score came early in the fourth quarter when Shawyer Schick looked to pass but wasn’t able to find anyone open. As a result, Schick scrambled up the middle of the field and trucked his way into the endzone for an 11-yard rushing touchdown. Wodack would come on and hit the upright on the extra point resulting in a miss making it 27-0 with just over 13 minutes left in the fourth quarter.

The Raiders’ final score of the game would come from Wodack after the Raiders’ offense failed to score. Wodack would come in for a 39-yard field goal attempt and he would nail it through the uprights making it 30-0 with just under 11 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

The final score of the game would come with just over six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The Raiders possessed the ball inside their 15-yard line and had a bad snap that went over quarterback Antoine McKinney’s head resulting in a safety making it 30-2.

The Raiders passing game had their best performance of the season this week. Locke completed 11-of-17 attempts for 93 yards and one touchdown. Schick completed 4-of-7 passes for 87 yards and added an 11-yard rushing touchdown.

Raiders rushing game improved this week with Tom Benko leading the way totaling seven carries for 66 yards and a touchdown. Howard Triplett was behind him adding four carries for 14 yards and a touchdown. Jason Kelly tallied three carries for 14 yards. Rashawn Herron added three carries for 10 yards on the night as well.

The Raiders once again spread the ball around in the pass game with ten players recording a catch on the night. Leading the way was Jashon Foster who tallied three receptions for 73 yards. Right behind him was Dillion Flores who added three receptions for 31 yards. The only receiver to record a touchdown was Woodland who had one reception for 14 yards and the touchdown. Others who tallied catches were Ian Gaines with one reception for 19 yards, Rico Flores with one reception for 22 yards, and Jordan Payne with one reception for 8 yards.

The Raiders defense returned to form on the night allowing just over 200 yards while adding three sacks, three interceptions, and one forced fumble/recovery. Leading the way for the Raiders defensive line was Cameron Hall who tallied four tackles, one sack, and one fumble recovery. Leading the way for the linebackers was Gary Young, Jr., and Elvin Turner. Young tallied nine tackles while Turner added five tackles and one sack. Leading the way for the secondary was Channing Schultz who totaled two tackles, one interception, and multiple pass breakups. The other Raiders defenders to record an interception were Thomas Burton and Wyatt Savarino.

The Raiders will look to continue their dominance this week when they face the number one team in the West, the Phoenix Outlaws, on Saturday, June 14, at Historic Horlick Athletic Field. The game will have a 7:00 pm CT kickoff where gates open at 5:30 pm.

There are several options for bricks including standard, large, and school/team bricks that are available to purchase. In addition, replica bricks can be purchased to give as gifts or keep at home or the work place to commemorate a team or individual. Bricks are reasonably-priced from $125 for small bricks to $255 for school/team bricks. Replica bricks cost extra.

Brick purchasers can include lines of text and icons or graphics on their bricks. This is a great way to honor a team, player, coach, administrator, volunteer, visionary, or any other loved one or friend that made a positive contribution to sports in the Racine community and you’d like to immortalize in Champions Plaza.

The Champions Plaza will add a pleasant gathering place to Historic Horlick Athletic Field and honor the history of sport in Racine.

Bricks are available on a first come, first serve basis so individuals and businesses are encouraged to act quickly!

Champions Plaza bricks and construction are anticipated in Spring, 2026!

Find out more information on the Racine Raiders Champions Plaza Brick Project webpage.

The Raiders offense started the game hot marching down the field but couldn’t find the endzone. From there on out the Raiders offense struggled to get things going, and when they would find a groove, they would fall short of the endzone. The Raiders put up 230 yards of offense and one touchdown right before the end of the first half.

The Raiders defense struggled on the night for what seemed to be the first time in a long time. Injuries have piled up for the Raiders dominant defense and it showed during their matchup with the Ravens having allowed just over 420 yards and four touchdowns. The otherwise dominant defensive line was shut out on the night not being able to record a sack.

The Raiders opened the game fast marching their way down the field but were stopped at the goal line. As a result, Mike Peralta would attempt a field goal but would end up pushing it too far and missing.

On the following drive by the Ravens, they would march down the field and find the endzone through the air. Quarterback Torrence Webster would find receiver Almount Smith open over the middle of the field when he took it 33 yards for a touchdown. Phillip Shaver would make the extra point making it 7-0 Ravens with just over three minutes remaining in the first quarter.

The next score of the game came from the Ravens again this time just before the end of the first half. Webster would once again find an open receiver this time Quez Hall down the field for a 15-yard touchdown. Shaver would make the extra point once again making it 14-0 Ravens with just 49 seconds remaining in the second quarter.

The first score of the game from the Raiders came when they marched down the field in 49 seconds to score right at the end of the half. Andre Locke Jr would find Dillion Flores at the goal line, and he would power his way into the endzone for an 8-yard passing touchdown. Peralta would come on and hit the extra point making it 14-7 Ravens as time expired in the second quarter.

To open the second half the Ravens once again came out hot finding the endzone on their opening drive. Webster was able to find an open Vincent Howard in the endzone for a 6-yard passing touchdown. Shaver would come in for the extra point but missed making it 20-7 Ravens with just over nine minutes remaining in the third quarter.

The final score of the game came early in the fourth quarter when the Ravens were able to find the end zone on a long touchdown. Webster would find Smith once again and he did the rest of the work taking it 46-yards for the receiving touchdown. Shaver would come on and hit the extra point making it 27-7 Ravens with just under 14 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

The Raiders passing game struggled again this week but have shown signs of improvement. Andre Locke Jr completed 15-of-26 attempts for 146 yards one touchdown and one interception. Sawyer Schick completed 2-of-9 attempts for 41 yards and no touchdowns.

The Raiders running game struggled on the night only totaling 43 yards. Leading the way was Rashawn Herron who totaled 27 yards on five attempts. Following him was Jason Kelly who added 10 yards on three carries. Others who tallied carries on the night were Howard Triplett who tallied four yards on two carries, Tavin Allen totaled seven yards on two carries, and Tom Benko had one carry for five yards.

The Raiders had 15 players receive a target on the night while only 12 recorded a catch. Leading the way was Jordan Payne who tallied two receptions for 35 yards. Leading the team in receptions was Bibby Davis who totaled three receptions for 29 yards. Right behind him was Will Norwood who added one reception for 27 yards and Lavantis Lewis who tallied two receptions for 26 yards. The only Raiders player to record a touchdown was Dillion Flores who tallied one reception eight yards and a touchdown.

The Raiders defense struggled on the night allowing over 400 yards and not recording a sack or a turnover. Leading the way for the Raiders defense was Gary Young Jr who totaled seven tackles (six unassisted). Leading the secondary was Jordan Danowski who tallied seven tackles on the night as well. Others who also had solid performances were Elvin Turner, Anton Graham, Marquez Holloway, and Aarion Ivy all added tackles each.

The Raiders will look to bounce back this week when face the Indy Bison on Saturday, June 7, at Historic Horlick Athletic Field. The game will have a 7:00 pm CT kickoff (gates open at 5:30) where the Hall of Fame inductees will be the honorary captains. At halftime, the Raiders will have a Hall of Fame installment with alumni and the Educators Credit Union Youth Bike Giveaway will take place between the third and fourth quarters

The Raiders’ offense struggled to get going once again, but the defense stepped up when it mattered the most. The Raiders put up just over 170 total yards but didn’t score a touchdown. Their points came from three Brady Wodack field goals and a safety forced by Aarion Ivy late in the game.

The Raiders defense played well on the night, forcing the Cowboys to play out of their comfort zones. The Raiders defense allowed just under 140 yards on the night while shutting out the Cowboys. The Raiders totaled seven sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and one interception to go with stellar play throughout the night.

The first score of the game came halfway through the second quarter when the Raiders were driving down the field but ultimately got stopped short of the goal line. Wodack would come on and hit a 36-yard field goal to make it 3-0 with just over seven minutes remaining in the second quarter.

The Raiders’ next score of the game came early in the fourth quarter. The Raiders would be forced to punt when Wodack came on and forced the Cowboys within their 10-yard line to start the drive. This resulted in a quick one-play drive where Ivy would rush the edge and force the sack in the endzone making it a safety. This would put the Raiders up 5-0 with just over 13 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

The Raiders next score of the game was only a few minutes later when the Raiders would once again be stopped inside the red zone. Wodack would come in again and hit a 25-yard field goal to put the Raiders up 8-0 with just over five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

The Raiders’ final score of the game came late in the fourth quarter when the Raiders were looking to stop a potential Cowboys comeback. The Raiders would once again be stopped on their side of the field but this time they couldn’t make it to the red zone. Wodack would come in to attempt a career-high 41-yard field goal and he would hit it straight through the uprights making it 11-0 Raiders with just over two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

The Raiders passing game struggled once again this week. Andre Locke, Jr. totaled 8-of-14 attempts for 67 yards, one interception, and no touchdowns. Sawyer Schick tallied 4-of-12 attempts for 55 yards and no touchdowns.

The Raiders running game was once again led by a committee. This week they were led by Rashawn Herron who tallied seven carries for 20 yards. Howard Triplett added 24 yards on six carries. Tom Benko totaled 17 yards on four attempts and Jason Kelly added 10 yards on five carries.

Leading the way in receiving yards for the Raiders was Rashawn Herron who had one catch for 31 yards. Right behind him was Ian Gaines who tallied two catches for 30 yards. Bubba Rewolinski added three catches for 15 yards and Jordan Payne had two catches for 13 yards.

The Raiders defense contributed across the board, but leading the way on the defensive line was Ronald Haggins who tallied two tackles, one sack, and a fumble recovery. Leading the way for the linebackers was Ivy who totaled four tackles and one sack that resulted in a safety. Leading the way in the secondary was Corey Dalton who added three tackles and multiple pass breakups.

The Raiders will travel once again this week to face the nationally-ranked Detroit Ravens on Saturday, May 31, at The Hawk Farmington Community Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The game will have a 6:30 pm CT kickoff and an official viewing party will be held at Angry Brothers Pub and Grill in Racine.

The Raiders offense played to their strengths throughout the night focusing on the running game over the struggling passing game. The Raiders offense put up just over 330 yards while tallying four rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown in their win over the Hornets.

The Raiders’ defense continued their dominance from last season forcing the Hornets to -19 yards of offense while shutting them out. The Raiders’ defense added three sacks on the night and had pressure on the quarterback every play to the point the Hornets had to go to the short game the rest of the night.

The Raiders’ first score of the game came about halfway through the first quarter after the Raiders’ defense forced a quick three and out. As soon as the Raiders possessed the ball, they turned to the run game, and Howard Triplett forced his way into the endzone for a 14-yard score. Mike Peralta would come in and nail the extra point making it 7-0 with just under six minutes remaining in the first quarter.

The Raiders’ second score of the night came early in the second quarter and went the same way as the first. The Raiders passing game struggled to get going which led to more ground-and-pound football this time from Rashawn Herron. Raiders forced their way down the field and Herron pushed his way into the endzone for a three-yard touchdown. Peralta would come in and hit the extra point, making it 14-0 with just under nine minutes remaining in the second quarter.

Just a short time later the Raiders would find the endzone once again. After another quick drive forced by the Raiders defense, the Raiders would possess the ball in the opponent’s territory and they didn’t waste time adding another score. Quarterback Sawyer Schick was able to find an open Ian Gaines on a corner route in the front of the endzone to add to the lead. Peralta would come on to hit the extra point, making it 21-0 with just over five minutes remaining in the second quarter.

To open the second half the Raiders continued their dominant run game and added to their lead quickly. Triplett was able to add another score to his stat line this time coming from a five-yard rushing score. Peralta would once again come in and hit the extra point, making it 28-0 with just over 12 minutes remaining in the third quarter.

The Raiders’ final score of the night came early in the fourth quarter with most of the starters on the bench for the Raiders. This led to Tavin Allen getting his first career score with the Raiders on a seven-yard rushing touchdown. Peralta would come in and hit the extra point, making it 35-0 with just over 14 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

On the night when the run game took over the Raiders had 12 players attempt a rush on the night with nine of them running backs. To lead the Raiders was Triplett who tallied five attempts for 36 yards and two touchdowns. Rashawn Herron was right behind him with eight attempts for 58 yards and one touchdown and Tavin Allen also totaled two attempts for 16 yards and a touchdown.

Raiders quarterback Andre Locke struggled to open the season by completing 6-of-12 attempts for 37 yards. While Sawyer Schick played well in his relief of Locke completing 5-of-6 attempts for 50 yards and one touchdown.

Leading the way in receiving was Ian Gaines with two receptions for 26 yards and a touchdown. Right behind him was Rico Flores who added two receptions for 22 yards. Bubba Rewolinski added two receptions for 15 yards and Jordan Payne added one reception for 13 yards as well.

At the head of the dominant Raider’s defense was defensive lineman Cordero Williams who tallied four tackles and two sacks. Linebacker Gary Young, Jr., continued his dominance from last season adding seven tackles. Defensive lineman Ronald Haggins totaled one tackle and one sack on the night. Leading the secondary was cornerback Corey Dalton who totaled two tackles and multiple pass breakups on the night.

The Raiders will travel to face the Michigan Bills next week Saturday, May 10, at Navarre Field in Monroe, Michigan. The game will have a 6 pm CT kickoff and an official viewing party will be held at Angry Brothers Pub and Grill in Racine.

Jack Redlin, Racine Raiders

PHOTOS: Scott Olsen, My Eyes Photography

“Buc-ee’s wants to make a huge splash in this market,” said board president Matt Nelson. “We were willing partners to help guarantee the long-term success of our organization.”

The Raiders first approached Kwik Trip with a deal that would’ve seen the team renamed the Racine Glazers. Ultimately, Kwik Trip passed on the opportunity, leaving a chance for Buc-ee’s to jump in and steal away a unique opportunity.

While many minor league sports teams have adopted special nights where the team transforms their nickname and imaging for one night, this is believed to be the first agreement where a team has entered into a multi-year agreement to change their name and imaging.

“It’s definitely ‘out there’ in thought,” said Nelson. “However, minor league sports has always been about being on the cutting edge and trying new and different things.”

R.J. Raider will continue to be a mascot for the team but will change his name to Buc-ee Raider and have some modification made to his appearance to better represent the partnership.

Racine Raiders: A Legacy of Excellence
After dominating the Gridiron Developmental Football League the previous two seasons, Racine has made the move to join the highly competitive Players Football Association which includes the premier teams in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.

Established in 1953, the Racine Raiders are the oldest professional advancement football team in Wisconsin still in existence and the second oldest non-collegiate sports team in the state. Over their illustrious history, the Raiders have secured 11 national championships – including back-to-back undefeated championships in 2023 and 2024 – reflecting a tradition of excellence and resilience. The team has amassed more wins than any other professional advancement-level team in the United States, underscoring their dominance in the sport.

The Raiders’ commitment to community and sportsmanship is evident through their 501(c)(3) not-for-profit status, achieved in 1990, making them pioneers in the minor league football community. The organization operates entirely through the dedication of volunteers, further cementing their role as a community-centric team.

Phoenix Outlaws: A Tradition of Success
Since their inception in 1999, the Phoenix Outlaws have been a formidable force in Arizona’s football scene. With a history spanning over two decades, the Outlaws have made nine championship appearances, more than any other team in Arizona’s history. This record showcases their consistent performance and dedication to the sport. The Outlaws have captured the Arizona State Championship in two of the previous three seasons (2022 and 2024), and come into their 2025 campaign as the favorite to repeat.

Historic Horlick Field: The Perfect Backdrop
The game will take place at the iconic Horlick Athletic Field, a venue steeped in sports history. Opened in 1906, Horlick Field has been the home ground for various sports teams, including the NFL’s Racine Legion Franchise in the early 1920’s. The Raiders are proud to be current curators of its rich legacy and historic significance, making it an ideal setting for this top-tier matchup.

Anticipation Builds for the Showdown
This upcoming game is more than just a regular-season matchup; it’s a collision of two football powerhouses with rich histories and a shared commitment to excellence. Fans can expect a thrilling contest filled with strategic plays, athletic prowess, and the indomitable spirit of competition.

Ticket Information
Tickets for the June 14 game will be available through RacineRaiders.com or on the day of the event at the Horlick Field box office. Fans are encouraged to secure their seats early for this highly anticipated event.