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Rebels Devour Lions

Mazkeret Batya SIlverbacks win first game.

Betzalel Friedman

Dec 5, 2014

Herzliya running back Shabby Shavit (28) running away from Haifa Underdogs’ defenders during the Hammers’ thrilling 36-30 home triumph in the IFL. Credit: Yuval Haimov

Betzalel Friedman

Dec 5, 2014

The Judean Rebels dominated the Jerusalem Lions, holding them to a mere 18 net yards of offense and zero points in a 44-0 route last weekend in Israel Football League regular season action.

In the weekend’s other two matches, the Mazkeret Batya SIlverbacks trounced the Jerusalem Kings 38-12, while the Haifa Underdogs relied on their defense to upend the Ramat HaSharon Hammers 22-12

Quarterback Avrahami Farkas, who led the Rebels with 7/14 passing for 77 yards, three touchdowns and a rushing touchdown, guided the Rebels. Uria Loberbom took charge of the defense with 8 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 4 sacks.

The first ever win for the Silverbacks franchise was done in style, as the team rushed for over 300 yards. Veteran fullback Joe Glickman shredded the Kings’ defense with a 113-yard, 4-TD performance.

The Underdogs surprised the visiting Hammers with a stout defense that forced 6 turnovers. The special team also put on a spectacular performance that included 2 successful onside kicks and a fake punt. Jason Armstead led Haifa with 66 rushing yards and 2 TDs on 26 carries.