When?

  • The Richard T. Mata Tailgate is typically the varsity football team’s home opener, but due to complications, this year it will be JV’s home opener against Huron Heights at 6:00.

September 6th, 2025

Tailgate ———> 2:00-6:00 PM

Game ————> 6:00 PM

Raffle Info

  • Two additional raffles will be included this year: Bills Game Tickets and a Signed Josh Allen Helmet

  • The two game tickets are for Week 11, November 16th, at 1:00 PM when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers come to play the Bills in Buffalo - Section 113, Row 27, Seats 7 & 8

  • For these two raffles, and only these two, tickets may be purchased before and during the event (1 for $20 and 3 for $50)

  • If purchasing before, Venmo Brian Mata and specify which raffle the money is for as well as put your phone number in the comments

    • Ex.) Bills Game Tickets: xxx-xxx-xxxx

      • PLEASE NOTE - THESE ARE TWO INDIVIDUAL RAFFLES AND ARE NOT BOTH WON IN THE SAME RAFFLE

Additional Info

  • $20 per child and $30 per adult

  • Includes: beer, wine, soda, pizza, wings, and kettle corn

  • Live music by Lefty and Carl 3:30 - 4:30

  • Multiple raffles including: a 50/50, basket raffle, and two large raffle items (See below for more information)

  • PLEASE, RSVP before hand; this can help us get an ideal number to plan for food and drinks. To RSVP, text Dana Mata~ 716-533-6971 or Email~ dmata2655@gmail.com. RSVP by August 22nd.

Where?

  • St. Francis High School in Hamburg, NY. The tailgate is held on the grass next to the parking lot facing the lake.

4129 Lakeshore Road. Hamburg, NY 14075

Tailgate Tickets

  • Can pay at the event

  • Can arrange checks to be sent to Dana Mata

  • Can Venmo:

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