Oregon Lightning Announce Open Tryouts for 2025 Season

September 22, 2025 - The Oregon Lightning of Arena Football One (AF1) are excited to announce open tryouts for the upcoming 2025 season. The tryouts are scheduled for Friday, October 11, 2025, in Bend, Oregon. Exact times and the venue will be shared soon. The Lightning are searching for talented, dedicated athletes ready to compete at the professional level. Participants will have the chance to showcase their skills in front of the team's coaching staff, who are focused on building a fast, competitive, and dynam... Full Story

Oregon Lightning Playbook: Final Push for Playoffs

June 11, 2025 - The Oregon Lighting sits currently at the 6th spot in the standings. Hosting Billings this week, in what would be a huge opportunity. Playoffs are not off the table, but the Lightning have a chance to upset Billings and put themselves in the playoffs. This season has had its highs and lows, with explosive highlight-winning plays to penalties that caused losses. Chuck Jones has one final game this season to rewrite history. Positives from the Season Oregon faced a grueling schedule this yea... Full Story

Oregon Lightning Keep Playoff Hopes Alive, Defeat Tritons 40-24

June 8, 2025 - The Corpus Christi Tritons and the Oregon Lightning faced off in a battle that was pivotal in the playoff race. Both teams needed a win to avoid being eliminated from the playoff race, and they left everything out on the field. Both teams battled it out on Sunday night on Evergreen Now TV. Early Defensive Battle This game started as a defensive battle, with only 30 points scored in the first half. The scoring got started by the Tritons as Fred Payton Jr. rushed for two yards. Oregon took o... Full Story

Oregon Lightning Playbook: Mistake Free

June 5, 2025 - The Oregon Lightning have been up and down all season. The offense has pulled the majority of the weight, but in recent weeks, the defensive line has come together with three guys leading the way. With the Corpus Christ Tritons coming to town Sunday, both teams are pushing for a chance at the playoffs. This team has been tested with a tough schedule, and making countless mistakes when leading games has not helped them this year. Sunday will define the Lightning's entire season. Keys to the Ga... Full Story

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• Oregon Lightning Playbook: Coming Together - Oregon Lightning (AF1) May 15
• Oregon Lightning Offense Sparks 52-20 Win Over Corpus Christi Tritons - Oregon Lightning (AF1) May 13
• Oregon Lightning Playbook: Locked In - Oregon Lightning (AF1) May 8
• Oregon Gets Revenge, Sacks Washington 37-9 - Oregon Lightning (AF1) May 4
• Oregon Lightning's Playbook: Mental Focus - Oregon Lightning (AF1) April 23
• Oregon Lightning Playbook: Revamped and Refreshed - Oregon Lightning (AF1) April 16
• Oregon Lightning Playbook: Bye Week - Oregon Lightning (AF1) April 10
• Dalton Cole - Whatever the Team Needs - Oregon Lightning (AF1) April 8
• The Oregon Lightning Playbook: No Excuses - Oregon Lightning (AF1) April 4
• Lightning Strike Down Storm 41-40 on Final Play - Oregon Lightning (AF1) March 30
• Oregon Lightning Playbook: Time to Rebound - Oregon Lightning (AF1) March 27
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• Billings Outlaws win; will learn playoff fate Sunday - AF1 Billings Gazette (June 15)
• Washington Wolfpack hold on for AF1 win at Oregon - AF1 Everett Herald (April 28)
• Oregon stuns the Storm 41-40 - AF1 Dodge City Daily Globe (March 31)
• Wolfpack dramatic comeback beats Oregon for AF1 win - AF1 Everett Herald (March 24)
• Billings Outlaws open up Arena Football One season 1-0 - AF1 Billings Gazette (March 16)
• Oregon Lighting arena football opens season Saturday in Redmond - AF1 Central Oregon Daily (March 15)
• Redmond-based Oregon Lightning arena football team starts season Saturday - AF1 Bend Bulletin (March 14)
• Oregon Lightning kicks off inaugural season in Arena Football One League in March - AF1 KTVZ (February 1)
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