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]

Beit Shemesh Rebels
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Established2009
Based inBeit Shemesh
Home stadiumBeit Shemesh Stadium
LeagueIsrael Football League
League titles3 (2011, 2015, 2016)

History

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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.

Season W L Result
2009–2010 6 4 Lost Semifinals
2010–2011 8 2 Won IsraBowl IV
2011–2012 7 3 Lost Quarterfinals
2012–2013 5 5 Lost IsraBowl VI
2013–2014 9 0 Lost Semifinals
2014–2015 9 0 Won IsraBowl VIII
2015–2016 8 2 Won IsraBowl IX
2016–2017 6 4 Lost IsraBowl X
2017–2018 7 3 Lost Semifinals
2018-2019 3 6

References

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