Judean Rebels Explained

Beit Shemesh Rebels
Established:2009
Location:Beit Shemesh
Stadium:Beit Shemesh Stadium
League:Israel Football League
League Champs:3 (2011, 2015, 2016)

The Beit Shemesh Judean Rebels (up until 2019-Judean Rebels) are a semiprofessional American football team in the Israel Football League. The Rebels represent the city of Beit Shemesh and Gush Etzion settlements[1] and they play their home games at the Beit Shemesh Stadium.[2]

History

The Rebels joined the Israel Football League (IFL) as an expansion team in 2009. While the Rebels are a settler team,[3] they have also included Palestinian players.[4]

In their second season, they won IsraBowl IV over the Tel Aviv Sabres.[5] The Rebels have also won IsraBowl VIII and IsraBowl IX.

In 2019, the organization moved from Jerusalem to Beit Shemesh along with their high school team, the Beit Shemesh Warriors.

SeasonWLResult
2009–201064Lost Semifinals
2010–201182Won IsraBowl IV
2011–201273Lost Quarterfinals
2012–201355Lost IsraBowl VI
2013–201490Lost Semifinals
2014–201590Won IsraBowl VIII
2015–201682Won IsraBowl IX
2016–201764Lost IsraBowl X
2017–201873Lost Semifinals
2018-201936

Notes and References

  1. Web site: » American Football In Israel: A New Love In An Ancient Land. www.bjf.org. en. 2018-11-30.
  2. News: Troopers, Rebels pull out tight victories in IFL. The Jerusalem Post JPost.com. 2018-11-30.
  3. Web site: Judeans Win Israeli Super Bowl - Tablet Magazine. www.tabletmag.com. en. 2018-11-30.
  4. News: IDF chief's son battles Judean Rebels. 2011-01-28. Ynetnews. 2018-11-30. en.
  5. News: Football / Judeans deny Sabres repeat title in thriller to capture Israel Bowl IV. haaretz.com. 2018-12-01.