IFL Lehigh Valley Steelhawks

Game Preview: Steelhawks at Edge

Published on March 22, 2012 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Lehigh Valley Steelhawks News Release


Bethlehem, PA: The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks are coming off a big home win in which the offense exploded for a franchise record 86 points and garnered two IFL Player of the Week awards (Offense and Special Teams). The Steelhawks will look to continue this offensive success this weekend as they travel to Bloomington to take on the Edge in the 2nd of the two matchups on the year. The team is trying to even the season series.

The Edge (3-1) had a bye week last week, so their last game was when they came to the Valley in the Steelhawks home opener. The Steelhawks defense will again have to be aware of QB Dusty Burk, who threw for 289 yds and 6 tds in the last meeting, and has 852 yds and 16 tds on the season. Defensively they are led by, Jeff Sobol (22 tackles, 4 sacks) and James Temple (25 tackles, 5 int).

The Steelhawks (2-2) continue to be tough defensively, leading the league with the fewest rush yards given up per game (32.3 yds). They are led by DB Marvin Johnson (33 tackles, 3 int). Offensively, IFL veteran QB Bryan Randall (IFL's Reigning Offensive Player of the Week) helped to spark a scoring spree last week, throwing for 5 tds and running for 2 more. RB Ryan Leafey continues to lead the league in yards per carry (6.2 yds) and is always a threat out of the backfield.

Kickoff is slated for 7:35 p.m. (CST)this Saturday, March 24th. For those who wish to view the game online, please visit www.b2livetv.com and look up the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks under the "TEAMS" Section. Fans unable to watch the games live can purchase a season viewing pass. Steelhawks 2012 home games will be broadcast live on Service Electric TV2 Sports.

The Steelhawks will have a bye week next weekend and then return to Pennsylvania and visit Reading on April 7th before returning home to take on Cedar Rapids April 14th. Tickets for the next home game are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Steelhawks front office at 610-282-3100, via the Steelhawks Website (www.lvsteelhawks.com), or by visiting the Stabler Arena Box Office at 124 Goodman in Bethlehem. For further information on the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks please contact Executive Vice President Mike Clark at 610-282-3100.

Season ticket packages, starting as low as $8 per game, are still available but great seats are limited so reserve your seats close to the action and call the team's front office at 610-282-3100. Don't miss out on the fun and exciting atmosphere that is Steelhawks Professional Indoor Football!

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