Hornell Football started years before I entered High School. My passion for the game was created by the stars of the Red Raiders in the late sixties. I loved going to the games and dreamed of playing in the current Baseball Stadium.

The dreams carried over to sandlot games. I was Jimmy Moretti when I played Quarterback, Charlie Young at Receiver or Jack Dailey when I played Linebacker. When it was my turn in 1970 and 1971, those games were some of my lifetime favorites with teammates Walden, Hogan, Chambliss, Libordis, Sirianis, Sciottis, Kelly, Cleveland, Davidson, Angell, Babcock, Hollands, Mobley, Tillman and several others.

Mike Waufle '72
Defensive Line Coach
New York Giants

A paragraph cannot do justice to the impact that Gene Mastin, Red Raider Football and Hornell High School played in my life. Despite experiencing both individual and team success prior to moving to Hornell, I did not realize what it meant to be a part of a football family. The coaching staff, school and town combine to create an atmosphere where community pride comes with wearing a Red Raider jersey. A standard of excellence is set and then the instruction, support and encouragement is given to reach that level. Although we won our share of games, the true measure of our time were the lessons in commitment, preparation, toughness and perseverance that led us to reach for our potential. My decision to pursue a career in coaching and any success I have experienced since can be directly traced to the formative and positive experience of playing for the Red Raiders. I will always be grateful and proud to have played for Gene Mastin and to represent him and Hornell football with all future achievements.

Jon McLaughlin '86
Quality Control Coach
University of Iowa

Friday, September 14, 2007 - Members of the 1987 Red Raider Team were honored prior to Hornell's first home game vs. Dansville.

Twenty years ago Hornell and Dansville entered week 5 both undefeated. Hornell's '87 Team went on to win Hornell's first Sectional Championship and finished the season undefeated with a record of 10-0. Scores of the season can be viewed in our scores archive.

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Red Raider Football Alumni: You are welcome to share comments on your experience as a Red Raider. Please e-mail us for information at HornellFootball@stny.rr.com.