Week 2 Preview: Wagner vs. Lehigh

The Wagner Seahawks will travel to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to face the Lehigh Mountain Hawks on September 7. Wagner, fresh off a dominant 46-7 victory over Virginia University of Lynchburg, aims to build on their strong start, while Lehigh looks to bounce back from a tough loss to Army West Point.

In their season opener, Wagner showcased a balanced and efficient offense, amassing 431 total yards. Sophomore wide receiver Jaylen Bonelli was a standout performer, recording 106 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The Seahawks used a combination of quarterbacks, with Damien Mazil and Jake Cady combining for 236 passing yards and four touchdowns. On the ground, Sekou Kamau led the rushing attack, averaging 10.3 yards per carry. Wagner’s defense also made a statement, allowing only 46 net rushing yards and forcing a safety.

Lehigh, meanwhile, struggled in their opener, falling to Army 42-7. Army’s triple-option offense proved difficult to stop, as the Black Knights accumulated 236 rushing yards and five touchdowns on the ground. Despite the loss, Lehigh’s offense showed potential in the first quarter, with Luke Yoder scoring on an 18-yard touchdown run to tie the game. Yoder finished with 51 rushing yards, but Lehigh’s passing game struggled, with quarterbacks Dante Perri and Hayden Johnson combining for just 110 passing yards and two interceptions.

This matchup marks the second meeting between Wagner and Lehigh, with Wagner having won their first contest in 2017. Wagner’s balanced offensive attack and stout defense present a significant challenge for Lehigh, who will need to improve their passing game and shore up their defense to compete.