PIFL Lehigh Valley Steelhawks

Game Preview: Steelhawks Seek Revenge on Raiders

Published on April 22, 2013 under Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL)
Lehigh Valley Steelhawks News Release


Bethlehem, PA: Coming off a tough loss to the league's current leader, the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks (2-3) will be looking for revenge over the Richmond Raiders (3-2) when they come to the Hawks Nest this Saturday. The game is deemed Honor Education Night, presented by McCann School of Business and Technology.

The Steelhawks are rebounding from a tough loss last weekend and will be looking for payback on the Raiders after dropping a game to them two weeks ago. The Steelhawks offense has been on fire so far this season whether QB Adam Bednarik (1,019 yds, 17 tds, 72% completion rate) or QB Hunter Wanket (343 yds, 5 tds, 67% completion rate) has been under center. They have dangerous targets in all three receivers - WR Tom Gilson (340 yds on 40 catches, 6 tds), WR Tyrone Collins (248 yds, on 22 catches, 6 tds), WR Toriel Gibson (297 yds on 21 catches, 3 tds).

The Richmond Raiders offense is led by QB Warren Smith (929 yds, 11 tds). His favorite targets so far have been WR Herb Jones (424 yds, 4 tds) and Hakeem Moore (311 yds, 5 tds). They will be up against a Steelhawk defense, led by LB Terence Thomas (13 tackles, 3 sacks) and DB Clarence Curry (13.5 tackles).Richmond's league leading rusher, Mike Jones (224 yds, 12 tds) will be facing DL Larry Ford (6.5 tackles, 3 sacks) and the rest of the Steelhawk d-line that is the league's leading rushing defense.

Kickoff is slated for 7:05 (EST). The game will be. Steelhawk 2013 home games will be broadcast on Service Electric TV2 Sports.

The Steelhawks will be returning home this weekend for their second of a three game home stand. The game this week against the Richmond Raiders on April 27th is Honor Education Night brought to you by McCann School of Business and Technology.

The Steelhawks have been working hard, both on and off the field, filling their roster with a ton of talent and adding great partners to the Steelhawk family. The Steelhawks' 2013 PIFL schedule is now available online and individual and season tickets are available. Get your season ticket flex plans now and you will get a FREE Steelhawk 9th Man jersey, and be entered to win a FREE vacation from Boscov's Travel! For further information please call Lehigh Valley Steelhawks Executive Vice President and General Manager Mike Clark at (610) 282-3100, or visit our website at www.LVSteelhawks.com for the latest Steelhawks news!

Fans are reminded that 2013 season ticket flex plans are available. You can reserve your seats by calling the Steelhawks front office at 610-282-3100. Ticket packages start as low as $40!

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