PIFL Lehigh Valley Steelhawks

Steelhawks Travel South to Battle Swashbucklers

Published on March 20, 2013 under Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL)
Lehigh Valley Steelhawks News Release


Bethlehem, PA: The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks (1-1) will look to take their win from last week and turn it into a streak when they travel to Louisiana to battle the Swashbucklers this Saturday, March 23rd at 8:00pm (EST).

The Swashbucklers' (0-1) are led offensively by QB Chris Mitchell (208 yards, 3 tds) and WR Jordan Rideaux (11 catches for 166 yards, 2 tds). Rideaux is their biggest offensive threat, accounting for over half of all their receiving stats - catches, yards, and touchdowns. DB Brandon Robinson (6 tackles) and DB Greg Harvey (5 tackles) are lead their defense.

The Steelhawks (1-1) are looking for another repeat performance from QB Adam Bednarik (423 yards, 7 tds) who accounted for 6 touchdowns - 4 passing, 2 rushing - last week against the Nighthawks and has a 70 percent completion average on the year. His favorite target this year has been WR Jeff Willis (11 catches for 134 yards, 3 tds). WR Tom Gilson (11 catches) and WR Troy Pascley (3 catches for 105 yards, 3 tds) give Bednarik a mix of lethal targets to throw to. On the defensive side of things, DB Clarence Curry leads with 8.5 tackles. DB Marvin Johnson (6.5 tackles), LB E.J. Webb (2 tackles, 2 sacks), and a solid defensive line will be looking to shut down Louisiana's attack as well.

Kickoff is slated for 8:05 (EST). Steelhawk 2013 home games will be broadcast on Service Electric TV2 Sports.

The Steelhawks will be on the road in Louisiana on March 23rd 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 individual and season ticket flex plans are available. Get your season tickets 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. Flex Ticket packages start as low as $40!

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