Allentown, PA: The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks (1-0) opened their 2017 NAL season with a win over the visiting Dayton Wolfpack (0-1). While there was some sloppy play early, the Steelhawks took care of business in the second half inside the Hawks Nest to claim a 66-25 victory.

After a sloppy first couple of series, the Steelhawks turned it around and began to dominate the game; holding the Wolfpack scoreless in the fourth quarter, and only allowing 7 points the entire second half.

Under the leadership of veteran quarterbacks, the ’Hawks offense only had one incomplete pass the entire game – 12-13 for 171 yards and 5 touchdowns (Warren Smith Jr.: 7-7, 4 tds, Ray Wagner: 5-6, td). WR Darius Prince was on the receiving end of three scoring passes and all of the receivers tallied at least one catch.

On special teams, Matt Tralli had some exciting returns including a 42 yard kickoff return for a touchdown; 106 total return yards. Kicker Spencer Hotaling also chipped in ten points – eight on point after attempts and a deuce.

Defensively, LB Joe Koonce was all over the field; recording 12 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks, and a forced fumble; including a tackle resulting in a safety. DB Eddie Davis III proved to be a ball hawk, snagging three interceptions and three pass break ups. The defense also added a touchdown when DL Tommy Dover recovered a fumble and returned it 21 yards to the house.

By scoring more than 50 points, the Steelhawks completed the Domino’s 50 point challenge! Starting tomorrow, for the next three days, fans can get 50% off menu priced pizzas online using the store SH50 or mention the Steelhawks 50 Point Challenge when ordering.

Lehigh Valley travels to North Carolina next week to face the High Country Grizzlies in their Home Opener. The ’Hawks will be back on Embassy Bank Field in the PPL Center on Sunday, April 9th, 4pm kickoff, when they host the Columbus Lions.

2017 flex season ticket and individual game packages to watch the Steelhawks play inside the PPL Center 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.

Stay up to date with the Steelhawks by visiting the team website at www.LVSteelhawks.com or following them on Facebook: Lehigh Valley Steelhawks.

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The Steelhawks are a PROFESSIONAL Arena Football team that plays inside the PPL Center in downtown Allentown, PA. Season ticket packages start as low as $8 per game (or $48 for the full season) and games are an exciting event for people of the Lehigh Valley to attend on weekend nights.

Lehigh Valley Health Network includes five hospital campuses – three in Allentown including the region’s only facility dedicated to orthopedic surgery, one in Bethlehem and one in Hazleton, Pa.; 13 health centers caring for communities in five counties; numerous primary and specialty care physician practices throughout the region; pharmacy, imaging, home health services and lab services; and preferred provider services through Valley Preferred. Specialty care includes: trauma care at the region’s busiest, most-experienced trauma center treating adults and children, burn care at the regional Burn Center, kidney and pancreas transplants; perinatal/neonatal, cardiac, cancer care, and neurology and complex neurosurgery capabilities including national certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Children’s Hospital at Lehigh Valley Hospital, the only children’s hospital in the region, provides care in 28 specialties and general pediatrics. Lehigh Valley Health Network has been recognized by US News & World Report for 20 consecutive years as one of America’s Best Hospitals and is a national Magnet hospital for excellence in nursing. Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Cancer Center is the only cancer center in the region to have been selected as a National Cancer Center Community Cancer Centers Program (NCCCP, 2010-14). Additional information is available at lvhn.org and by following us on facebook.com/LVHealthNetwork and twitter.com/LVHN.