PIFL Lehigh Valley Steelhawks

Steelhawks Defense Dominates Swashbucklers

Published on March 25, 2013 under Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL)
Lehigh Valley Steelhawks News Release


Bethlehem, PA: The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks (2-1) defense was stalwart in Louisiana (0-2), holding the Swashbucklers to 22 points, 34 yards in the second half, and shutting them out in the second half. The first minute of the game saw a combined 13 points scored, but the rest of the game was a defensive effort on the Steelhawks side, holding the Swashbucklers to only 15 more points.

The Steelhawks and Swashbucklers came out of the gates firing as there were two touchdowns on the first two plays from scrimmage of the game. Louisiana scored first but Lehigh Valley answered immediately. After a missed extra point, the Steelhawks were down 7-6. The Steelhawks made up for the lost point on their next drive as WR Tom Gilson recorded his first touchdown of the season off a 22 yard pass from QB Adam Bednarik (4 passing touchdowns), QB Hunter Wanket converted the two point conversion, and K George Pierson scored an uno off the kickoff to put the Steelhawks up 15-7. At the end of the first quarter, the Steelhawks still held the lead 15-14.

They would extend that lead on the first play of the second quarter as Bednarik scored another touchdown, putting the Steelhawks up 22-14. After a Swashbuckler touchdown, missed extra point, and a converted uno, Gilson scored his second touchdown of the game, this one off a five yard pass from Bednarik. The Steelhawk defense had a great second quarter, recording two sacks - DL Bryan Wick getting the first and DL Larry Ford following suit (his first of 3 sacks), recording a safety, and holding the Bucs to just one touchdown in the quarter. Pierson added a field goal to make the score 34-22 at half time.

The Steelhawks defensive effort continued to in the second half, forcing a Louisiana four and out on the first drive. The offense turned the stop into points as WR Tyrone Collins scored his first Steelhawk touchdown putting Lehigh Valley up 41-22 early in the third quarter. LB Terence Thomas recorded the Steelhawks' third sack of the game and the defense held for the rest of the quarter, keeping the score 41-22 Lehigh Valley.

The fourth quarter saw more of the Steelhawks defensive effort as new DB Alexander Ajayi recorded an interception. Ford also recorded a fumble recovery off a DL Eddie Smith hit. The Swashbucklers were held scoreless in the fourth quarter and the Steelhawks won the game with a final score of 44-22.

The Steelhawks are off for the next two weeks and won't return home again until April 20th for Team X Eastern Lehigh Valley Youth Sports Night against the Alabama Hammers. Fans are reminded that there will be a fan bus trip on April 13th to see the Steelhawks take on the Richmond Raiders but seats are filling up fast! Registration is available at the home opener on the 17th or by calling the Steelhawk office (610-282-3100).

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 season ticket flex plans are available. Get yours 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 deposits are being accepted now to reserve your seats for the 2013 PIFL season. You can reserve your seats by calling the Steelhawks front office at 610-282-3100. Ticket packages start as low as $48!

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