{"id":74633,"date":"2018-04-22T10:10:13","date_gmt":"2018-04-22T14:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=74633"},"modified":"2018-04-22T10:10:46","modified_gmt":"2018-04-22T14:10:46","slug":"lehigh-valley-steelhawks-2018-home-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=74633","title":{"rendered":"Lehigh Valley Steelhawks 2018 Home Opener"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.df-foto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Photographs by Diane Fleischman<\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?cat=2360\">Game Recap by Joe Scrizzi<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">The 8th Season of Arena Football kicked off Saturday Night, April 22nd with a battle between the Lehigh Valley SteelHawks and the Maine Mammoths at the PPL Center in Allentown.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"su_carousel_69f3fcd2bd021\" class=\"su-carousel su-carousel-centered su-carousel-pages-yes su-carousel-responsive-yes su-lightbox-gallery\" style=\"width:100%\" data-autoplay=\"3000\" data-speed=\"600\" data-mousewheel=\"true\" data-items=\"2\" data-scroll=\"1\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slides\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_5336r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_5336r-182x200.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_5336r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_5329r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_5329r-182x200.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_5329r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_5307r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_5307r-182x200.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_5307r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_5256r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-3\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_5256r-182x200.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_5256r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_5232r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-4\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_5232r-182x200.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_5232r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_5230r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-5\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_5230r-182x200.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_5230r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_5157r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-6\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_5157r-182x200.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_5157r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_5097r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-7\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/DSC_5097r-182x200.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_5097r\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-nav\"><div class=\"su-carousel-direction\"><span class=\"su-carousel-prev\"><\/span><span class=\"su-carousel-next\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-pagination\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">The evening started out by showcasing a New Dance Team: &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">Essential Elements&#8221;<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\"> of the Rhythm in Motion Dance Company. These young ladies definitely put forth a great performance and will be joining in on every home game in 2018!<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">The Home Opener got underway with both teams working their way up and down the field. Lots of crushing action put forth by both teams along the boards. Halfway through 1st Qtr., the Hawks put points up on the board by connecting with a field goal!<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">Maine quickly answers with a TD, bringing the score to 6 &#8211; 3 Mammoths. With less than 4 minutes in the 1st qtr., LV returns the favor and scores a TD with extra point bringing the score to 10 &#8211; 6 SteelHawks.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">2nd qtr. Started off slow with loss of downs and the ball handed back and forth. At halftime the score:\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">Lehigh Valley 10, <\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">Maine 12.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">Halftime Show:\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">Precious Gold Dance Team &amp; <\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">ZumbaNation led by @tarabryanmiller<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">3rd qtr. Started out like the 2nd qtr. At the end of the sluggish third quarter the SteelHawks trailed by 1 point with under 2 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">Lehigh Valley 17,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">Maine 18.<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">SteelHawks fell behind in the 4th qtr. However, connected on a 25 yd TD from Higgens to Patton Jr. bringing the score to 38-24 Mammoths with under 5 minutes to go. Maine took control closing the game with a score of 45, Lehigh Valley 24.<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">The SteelHawks put forth a valiant effort for their 2018 Home Opener, entertaining fans throughout the arena! Lots of footballs made their way into the stands as well in which made for happy fans!<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">Kudos to Mike Clark and the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteelhawksLV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@steelhawkslv<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PPLCenter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@PPLCenter<\/a> staff for striving to keep quality entertainment here in the Lehigh Valley!\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; color: #222222; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;\">Until next week, Go SteelHawks!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/lvsteelhawks.com\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For tickets and upcoming game information visit\u00a0http:\/\/lvsteelhawks.com\/schedule\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class='adkingprobanner sidebar banner3023'><a href='http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/' target=\"_blank\" data-id='3023' data-ga='{\"campaign\":\"\",\"banner\":\"\",\"implemented\":\"universal\",\"imp_action\":\"Impression\",\"click_action\":\"Click\"}'><img src='https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/inpostblank.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class='adkingprobanner sidebar banner7036'><a href='http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com' target=\"_blank\" data-id='7036' data-ga='{\"campaign\":\"\",\"banner\":\"\",\"implemented\":\"universal\",\"imp_action\":\"Impression\",\"click_action\":\"Click\"}'><img src='https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/inpostblank.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?post_type=adverts_posts&p=7036\" class=\"read-more\">Click here to read more... <\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":74642,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[2290,69,2360],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-74633","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diane-fleischman","category-in-the-valley","category-joe-scrizzi"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/steelhawks-2018.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74633"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=74633"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74633\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/74642"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=74633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=74633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=74633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}