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Bulls turn takeaways into a 12-7 preseason win over Racers Michael Thomas supplied four field goals, while Las Vegas’ defense forced three fumbles and intercepted two passes to withstand a Racers kickoff-return touchdown. The Bulls did not need an offensive touchdown to leave Indianapolis with a win. They needed a steadier hand on special teams, a defense that kept creating extra chances and Michael Thomas’s leg. All three came through in a 12-7 preseason victory over the Racers on Saturday. Thomas’s night began with a miss: his 46-y... Jared Davis · Red Rock Herald · 8/26/2000
Lobos beat Revolution 21-3 in preseason road game El Paso scored twice in the first quarter and added a late touchdown, while its defense held the Revolution to a field goal. The Lobos defeated the Revolution 21-3 on Aug. 26, scoring twice in the first quarter and adding a touchdown in the final two minutes of their Preseason Week 3 game. Daniel Fuhr connected with Joshua Allensworth for a 15-yard touchdown with 8:42 remaining in the first quarter. Teddy Cooper’s extra point put El Paso... Kenneth Dwight · El Paso Gazette · 8/26/2000
Bulls’ passing game overwhelms Kings in 43-6 preseason win Las Vegas turned two interceptions and five touchdown passes into a lopsided Week 2 result, with two quarterbacks combining for 387 yards. The Bulls gave their preseason offense a clear identity Saturday: put the ball in the air, spread the production across the receiving corps and finish drives. The plan worked in a 43-6 win over the Kings, as Las Vegas threw for 387 yards and five touchdowns while holding its opponent to two field goals. The Kings op... Pedro Brewer · Red Rock Herald · 8/19/2000
Two kickoff rockets, one late scare: Lobos outlast Pirates, 38-31 Robert Peery’s pair of kickoff-return touchdowns helped El Paso build a 22-point cushion, and Xavier Gayle’s fourth-quarter score proved just enough as the Pirates stormed back. The Lobos turned kickoff coverage into a launching pad, then had to hang on while the Pirates tried to turn a comfortable preseason night into a cliffhanger. El Paso got the 38-31 win, but not before a 22-point lead nearly evaporated. Wesley Patterson opened the scoring with a one-yard touchdown run, and Teddy Coope... Henry Hevey · El Paso Gazette · 8/19/2000
Bulls use ground game to beat Rush 33-9 in preseason opener Las Vegas rushed for 277 yards, while Jon Williams scored twice and Michael Thomas made four field goals. The Bulls opened their preseason with a 33-9 win over the Rush on Saturday, building their lead with a strong running game and four field goals from Michael Thomas. Las Vegas struck first on a 76-yard punt return touchdown by Mark Ponder, followed by Thomas’ extra point for a 7-0 lead. The Rush answered with a 36-ya... Lawrence Lopez · Red Rock Herald · 8/12/2000
Lobos turn takeaways into a 30-6 preseason win El Paso’s 9-for-18 third-down rate, 208 rushing yards and five sacks powered a one-sided opener against the Steamers. The numbers favored the Lobos in the places that decide drives: 9 conversions on 18 third downs, 208 rushing yards and five sacks. In their preseason opener Saturday, those advantages added up to a 30-6 road win over the Steamers, with El Paso building a 20-0 lead before the home side managed a score. Teddy Cooper o... Raymond Farnell · El Paso Gazette · 8/12/2000
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