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Miners Outlast Lobos 22-7 in MFL Super Bowl Championship El Paso's Lobos fall short in hard-fought title game, unable to overcome Miners' sharpshooting and stout defense The Lobos' 1999 season came to a disappointing end Sunday as they fell 22-7 to the Miners in the MFL Super Bowl Championship in El Paso. Despite fighting hard and showing flashes of their regular-season resilience, Ivory Roberts' team struggled to keep pace with Robert Nickols’ Miners, who executed a near-perfect ga... Marvin Pierce · El Paso Gazette · 1/23/2000
Miners' Stellar Efficiency Powers 22-7 Victory in MFL Super Bowl Championship Lexington’s Miners display precision and resilience to overcome Lobos, with perfect field goal execution and a strong passing game leading the way. In a tightly contested MFL Super Bowl Championship hosted in Lexington, the Miners showcased an impressive offensive efficiency and defensive discipline en route to a 22-7 victory over the Lobos. Head Coach Robert Nickols' squad capitalized on their strengths, highlighted by a perfect 5-for-5 performance from kicker... Charles Sheridan · Bluegrass Ledger · 1/23/2000
Roberts' Lobos Execute Precision Passing and Defensive Adjustments to Overcome Bulls 20-13 in Conference Championship The Lobos leveraged strategic passing schemes and timely defensive plays under Ivory Roberts to clinch a gritty victory over the Bulls, securing their spot in the next playoff round. In a hard-fought Conference Championship matchup, El Paso's Lobos, coached by Ivory Roberts, emerged victorious against the Bulls with a 20-13 final score, showcasing a disciplined aerial attack and critical defensive stops that tilted momentum in their favor. From the outset, Roberts exhibited a penchant for aggres... David Barke · El Paso Gazette · 1/09/2000
Bulls Stumble at the Final Turn: Lobos Stun Las Vegas in Conference Championship In a gritty slugfest, the Bulls fall 20-13 to the relentless Lobos, crashing out of the postseason with a jaw-dropping defensive showdown and offensive frustrations. There’s no sugarcoating it: the Bulls of Las Vegas fought tooth and nail but came up agonizingly short against the hungry Lobos in the season-deciding Conference Championship game on January 9, 2000. Coach Jason Burton’s men gave everything on the field but ultimately hit an insurmountable brick wall of precision pa... Cedric Tackett · Red Rock Herald · 1/09/2000
Lobos Roar Past Blues with a Ruthless 36-7 Playoff Hammering Under Ivory Roberts’ fierce leadership, the Lobos dominate Memphis in a decisive Divisional Round victory fueled by stifling defense and explosive offense. El Paso’s Lobos blasted the Memphis Blues off their playoff path with a commanding 36-7 obliteration in Sunday’s divisional round showdown at Sun Bowl Stadium. Ivory Roberts’ squad didn’t just win; they handed the Blues a brutal football lesson with ferocity, precision, and ruthless efficiency, stamping their author... Henry Hevey · El Paso Gazette · 1/02/2000
Bulls Dominate Rangers 35-0 to Advance in Divisional Round Jason Burton's squad delivers shutdown defense and balanced offense in commanding playoff win. LAS VEGAS — The Bulls asserted their playoff might with a resounding 35-0 shutout victory over the Rangers in the Divisional Round at home, securing momentum and maintaining the continuity that has defined their strong 1999 season. Head Coach Jason Burton has preached a steady, hard-nosed approach all year, and on a... Jared Davis · Red Rock Herald · 1/02/2000
Lobos Dominate Notes in Tactical Masterclass to Advance in Wild Card El Paso's offensive and defensive schematics under Coach Ivory Roberts overwhelmed the Notes 34-3 in a commanding Wild Card victory. The Lobos secured a decisive 34-3 win over the Notes in the 1999 Wild Card playoff opener, demonstrating a superior tactical execution on both sides of the ball. Head Coach Ivory Roberts orchestrated a comprehensive game plan that effectively neutralized Notes’ offensive threats while maximizing Lobos’ offensive ver... David Barke · El Paso Gazette · 12/26/1999
Lobos Dominate Sharks 32-18 to Secure Division Crown with Convincing Win El Paso’s Lobos showcased their offensive firepower and defensive resilience in a critical Week 16 showdown, maintaining an undefeated division record under Coach Ivory Roberts. In a game that had playoff positioning written all over it, the El Paso Lobos reaffirmed their dominance in the division with a solid 32-18 victory over the San Diego Sharks at their home turf. With this win, the Lobos improve to an impressive 14-2 overall and maintain a perfect 6-0 record within the division, clinc... Marvin Pierce · El Paso Gazette · 12/19/1999
Bulls Complete Perfect Regular Season with Dominant 31-6 Win Over Revolution Las Vegas continues historic run, riding efficient offense and strong ground game to undefeated 16-0 regular season. The Las Vegas Bulls capped off a flawless 16-0 regular season with a commanding 31-6 victory against the playoff-bound Revolution on Sunday at home. Behind a balanced offensive attack and suffocating defense orchestrated by Coach Jason Burton, the Bulls maintained their league-best point differential and ensured a s... Robert Steele · Red Rock Herald · 12/19/1999
Miners Snap Lobos’ Winning Streak with 27-6 Victory in Week 15 El Paso Lobos fall on road to Miners, ending 13-2 season with first loss of the year. The El Paso Lobos suffered a 27-6 defeat against the Miners on December 12, 1999, at the Miners' home field, ending the Lobos' 13-2 regular season with a loss. The Miners, now 14-1, maintained their unbeaten conference streak with 6-0 in division play and clinched the league's homefield advantage. The Lobos, coached... Kenneth Dwight · El Paso Gazette · 12/12/1999
Bulls Blaze Past Pioneers in a Show of Dominance: 37-3 Blowout Seals Perfect Season Jason Burton’s Bulls steamroll the hapless Pioneers, clinching homefield advantage and extending their winning streak to a perfect 15-0 with a commanding 37-3 victory. If you doubted the Bulls’ dominance in this 1999 season, the Saturday night massacre at home should have erased every shred of skepticism. Under the fierce leadership of Jason Burton, the Bulls pulverized the Pioneers 37-3, stamping a brutal exclamation point on their undefeated 15-0 campaign and securing homefield... Cedric Tackett · Red Rock Herald · 12/12/1999
Bulls Cement Perfect Season with Dominating 19-0 Shutout Over Rangers Las Vegas Bulls extend their unbeaten streak to 14 games while shutting out the playoff-contending Rangers, showcasing stifling defense and clutch kicking in a game where offense was a cautious chess match. In a display of disciplined dominance and unyielding grit, the Las Vegas Bulls poured salt into the Rangers' wound with a commanding 19-0 victory on the road, extending their perfect 14-0 streak and clinching the division in the process. Coach Jason Burton’s squad turned the Rangers’ usually potent attack into a spu... Cedric Tackett · Red Rock Herald · 12/05/1999
Lobos Dominate Stallions 35-6, Extend Winning Streak to Eight El Paso’s Lobos maintain their unbeaten division record and clinch the division with a commanding home victory. In a statistically efficient outing that extended the Lobos' winning streak to eight games, El Paso delivered a commanding 35-6 victory over the struggling Stallions on December 5th at their home stadium. Under the leadership of head coach Ivory Roberts, the Lobos improved to an impressive 13-1 overall and a perfect... Raymond Farnell · El Paso Gazette · 12/05/1999
Bulls Extend Unbeaten Streak to 13 with Commanding 23-3 Win Over Big Horns Jason Burton's Bulls continue their relentless march, securing a perfect regular season with a well-rounded team performance at home against the Big Horns. LAS VEGAS — The Bulls sharpened their dominance in the league, extending their unbeaten streak to a perfect 13-0 regular season with a 23-3 victory over division rival Big Horns at home on Sunday. Head Coach Jason Burton’s squad showcased a balanced offensive attack and a stingy defense, underscoring their position... Jared Davis · Red Rock Herald · 11/28/1999
Lobos Dominate Rainiers 35-17 to Extend Winning Streak to Seven Josef Smith and a balanced offensive attack power El Paso's decisive victory over Seattle, further cementing their division supremacy. The Lobos continued their dominance in the 1999 regular season with a convincing 35-17 win over the Seattle Rainiers on November 28, extending their winning streak to seven games. El Paso’s statistical supremacy was evident in both offense and defense, reflecting head coach Ivory Roberts’s effective game plan. Offen... Raymond Farnell · El Paso Gazette · 11/28/1999