Mazkeret Batya Silverbacks
The Mazkeret Batya Silverbacks are an amateur American football team based in Mazkeret Batya, Israel. The Silverbacks compete in the Israel Football League (IFL).
Silverbacks uniform
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| Founded | 2012 |
|---|---|
| League | Israel Football League |
| Team history | Rehovot Silverbacks (2012–2014) |
| Location | Mazkeret Batya, Israel |
| Colors | Yellow and Silver |
| Head coach | Harrison Shames[1] |
History
The Silverbacks began play during the 2012–2013 season as the Rehovot Silverbacks.[2] They did not win a single game during their first two seasons and in 2014 they moved to Mazkeret Batya, which is located just five kilometers southeast of Rehovot. They achieved their first ever win in December 2014, when they defeated the Jerusalem Kings.[3]
The Silverbacks reached the playoffs for the first time in 2018 despite only finishing 2-8.[4]
| Season | W | L | T | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | 0 | 10 | 0 | Missed playoffs |
| 2013–2014 | 0 | 9 | 0 | Missed playoffs |
| 2014–2015 | 3 | 7 | 0 | Missed playoffs |
| 2015–2016 | 2 | 8 | 0 | Missed playoffs |
| 2016–2017 | 0 | 10 | 0 | Missed playoffs |
| 2017–2018 | 2 | 8 | 0 | Lost Quarterfinals |
Sponsor
The Silverbacks are sponsored by Rose Valley CrossFit in Ness Ziona, Israel.[1]
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References
- "IFL - Silverbacks". IFL (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2019-01-01.
- "Sabres make statement in crushing Hammers - Israel News - Jerusalem Post". www.jpost.com. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
- "Football / IFL // Rebels Devour Lions". Haaretz. 2014-12-05. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
- "Israel: Mazkeret Batya Silverbacks back into final playoff berth". American Football International. 2018-03-06. Retrieved 2019-01-01.
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