Black Bears defeat the Washington Wolfpack 27-25

May 19, 2024 - Saturday, May 18th the Oregon Black Bears collided with the Washington Wolfpack in a showdown dubbed the Battle of I-5, the war on the floor!. The anticipation crackled, and what ensued was nothing short of a spectacle. The Black Bears, facing their first away game of the season, entrusted Adam Kruse to lead the charge from the quarterback position in lieu of the injured Connor Kaegi. Despite the pressure of stepping in on short notice, Kruse's familiarity with Offensive Coordinator Brandon T... Full Story

Blackbears Forced to End Play in 2024

May 15, 2024 - Due to an unexpected and unprecedented midseason league realignment, the Oregon Blackbears (OBB) will be ceasing play for the remainder of the 2024 season, as it was left out of realignment discussions or voting. Moving forward, the AFL will retain a 10-team league consisting of-Albany Firebirds, Billings Outlaws, Nashville Kats, Orlando Predators, Rapid City Marshalls, Salina Liberty, SW Kansas Storm, Washington Wolfpack, West Texas Desert Hawks, and the Wichita Regulators. Today, the Arena ... Full Story

Blackbears Head to Washington Due to Unforeseen Schedule Change

May 9, 2024 - Due to the schedule changes being made around the Arena Football League, the home game that was scheduled to be played against the Salina Liberty this weekend 5/11/2024, at the Salem Pavilion has been rescheduled. This change will now send the Blackbears on the road to play the Washington Wolfpack for a Second time this season. The Blackbears won the first contest 47-40 in a shootout with the Wolfpack. The second game was originally scheduled for May 23rd at the Angel of the Winds Arena in Ev... Full Story

Oregon Blackbears Edge out Washington Wolfpack 47-40 in Week 1 of AFL Season

April 28, 2024 - The season for the division rivals started off gritty, as fans would expect from these Pacific Northwest rivals. To say this game was "chippy" was an understatement. Game one clearly meant a lot to both teams, and they put it all out on the line. FIRST QUARTER The first quarter started off with a bang. Wolfpack signal caller Jacob Ta'ase scrambled out of the pocket and threw into double coverage. The ball was picked off and returned for five yards by the Blackbears, Oregon quarterback Conn... Full Story

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• Blackbears again missed in Arena League realignment, again signaling the end for Oregon pro football - AF1 Salem Statesman Journal (September 5)
• Salem-based Oregon Blackbears arena football team restarting days after canceling season - AF1 Salem Statesman Journal (May 18)
• Oregon Blackbears reach an agreement to resume play in the Arena Football League - AF1 Oregonian (May 18)
• Salem-based Arena Football League team Oregon Blackbears cancels remainder of season - AF1 Salem Statesman Journal (May 16)
• ‘Blindsided’: Oregon Blackbears forced into hibernation after getting left out of Arena League realignment - AF1 Portland Oregonian (May 15)
• ‘Unexpected and unprecedented’: Oregon Blackbears nixed from AFL during inaugural season - AF1 KOIN (May 15)
• Arena Football League Already In Trouble? - AF1 Ingstad Media (May 8)
• Schedule Change: Liberty Nashville bound to Battle Kats on Sunday - AF1 Salina Post (May 8)
• Billings Outlaws' opponent and location for Week 2 game changed; owner comments on status of AFL - AF1 406 Sports (May 2)
• Wolfpack drop inaugural game to Blackbears - AF1 Everett Herald (April 29)
• Kohr Explores: Oregon Blackbears prep for first Arena Football season - AF1 KOIN (April 29)
• Arena football returns to Oregon with Blackbears’ franchise opener in Salem - AF1 KPTV (April 28)
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