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AIF Lehigh Valley Steelhawks

Battle of the Undefeated

April 20, 2016 - American Indoor Football (AIF)
Lehigh Valley Steelhawks News Release


Allentown, PA: In a game that is looking to be a fierce battle, the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks (4-0) host the Philadelphia Yellow Jackets (3-0) this Saturday night, April 23rd, at 7pm. The game has a potential huge playoff impact as both teams are unbeaten and sit atop the North Division leader board.

Both teams are coming off convincing wins in their previous games - the Steelhawks defeating Winston 72-6, the Yellow Jackets beating Central Penn 79-26.

The 'Hawks offensive proficiency lies in their receiving corp - Darius Prince leads the group statistically with 23 catches for 329 yards and eight touchdowns; but Brandon Renford, Jerrell Young, and Greg Edwards are finally all healthy and provide options for QB Jake Jablonski (748 yds passing on 60% completion, 18 tds, 3 ints) on every play.

The Yellow Jackets are led by veteran quarterback Warren Smith, a familiar foe in Lehigh Valley after having previously played for both the Richmond Raiders and Trenton Freedom in the PIFL. Key this game will be keeping him contained in the pocket. His dangerous receiving weapons lie in the Sammons brothers, Marcellus and Emery. E. Sammons caught four touchdowns on four receptions and 69 yds in last week's game against the Capitals.

Lehigh Valley's front five has proven capable of that so far this season, recording 9.5 sacks, and they will need to bring intensity again this weekend when they face a quarterback that excels at extending plays and creating. LV's ball-Hawking secondary, that has recorded 16 interceptions so far this season, will need to pay attention late into plays to avoid getting burned.

The game this weekend is being brought to the fans by Capital Blue Cross, and the first 1,000 fans will receive FREE thundersticks. Tickets are as low as $10 and can be purchased in advance or on game day at the PPL Center box office.

2016 flex tickets and individual game packages to watch the Steelhawks play inside the PPL Center on Embassy Bank Field are on sale now. Keep checking for the latest news and events from the Steelhawks. 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. Reserve your seat now by calling the Steelhawks office at 610-282-3100. The Steelhawks play all of their home games on Embassy Bank Field inside the PPL Center.

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