IFL Lehigh Valley Steelhawks

Game Preview: Steelhawks to Make the Short Trip to Reading

April 4, 2012 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Lehigh Valley Steelhawks News Release


Bethlehem, PA: The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks and Reading Express will meet for the second time this season, this time in Reading, PA. Both teams are coming off bye weeks. The last time these teams met, the Steelhawks offense exploded for 86 points in the win, a 2012 IFL season high, and garnered two IFL Player of the Week awards (Bryan Randall and Chris Hazely for Offensive and Special Teams player of the week respectively).

The Steelhawk offense is led by QB Bryan Randall (468 yds, 8 tds). WR Jeff Willis, a former Reading player leads the Steelhawks with seven receiving tds and 303 yds. Look for the latest addition to the Steelhawk roster, Joshua Floyd, the former Express player and current IFL All-Purpose yards leader (742 yds), to be dressed for the game. The Steelhawk defense has been stalwart all season, only giving up 33 rushing yds per game (2nd best in the league). DB Marvin Johnson (41 tackles, 3 int) and DL Bryan Tarkington (15 tackles, 3 sacks) lead the defense.

Reading's offense is paced by QB Tim Bailey (290 yds, 8tds) and receiver Dominique Jones (19 catches for 182 yds and 4 tds). Defensively John "Trey" Womack (24 tackles) and Mike Dell (3 sacks, 17 tackles) are the Express's leaders. Bailey had success finishing up the game in the first meeting between the two squads, throwing for three scores.

The game also features the return of Head Coach Chris Thompson making his comeback to the arena in which he helped Coach the Express for five years. Game time is slated for 7 p.m. inside the Sovereign Center.

Fans are invited to make the short trip out to Reading to watch the game live, but for those unable to make the trip, are able to watch the game online by visiting www.b2tv.com and look up the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks under the "TEAMS" Section. Steelhawks 2012 home games will be broadcast live on Service Electric TV2 Sports.

The Steelhawks will return to Stabler Arena to take on the Cedar Rapids Titans April 14th in a game that is a rematch for the two teams. The night will be Youth Sports Night and will feature a Team X NFL Flag football championship game at halftime. 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 flex 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!



Indoor Football League Stories from April 4, 2012


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central