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Miners Clinch Dominant Defensive Victory Over Bulls in MFL Super Bowl Lexington's Miners showcase disciplined schemes and opportunistic defense to secure a 23-6 title win over the Bulls. In a game defined by defensive mastery and tactical execution, the Miners, led by head coach Robert Nickols, secured a convincing 23-6 victory over Jason Burton's Bulls in the MFL Super Bowl Championship. The Miners’ scheme-focused game plan, emphasizing pressure up front and opportunistic secondary play, effectivel... John Peterson · Bluegrass Ledger · 1/24/1999
Miners' Tactical Mastery Overwhelms Bulls to Claim MFL Super Bowl Championship Las Vegas Bulls' aggressive offensive scheme falters against Miners' disciplined pressure and opportunistic defense in season finale. In a game defined by strategic discipline and execution, the Las Vegas Bulls fell to the Miners 23-6 in the MFL Super Bowl Championship. Bulls head coach Jason Burton faced a staunch defensive front and well-coached Miners unit led by Robert Nickols, whose adjustments and defensive scheming stifled Las Vegas’ attemp... Pedro Brewer · Red Rock Herald · 1/24/1999
Lobos Come Up Short in Conference Championship, Fall 27-13 to Bulls El Paso's valiant push ends as the Bulls exploit key breaks to claim the win and advance. In a hard-fought Conference Championship battle that tested every ounce of determination, the El Paso Lobos fell 27-13 on the road to Jason Burton's Bulls. The Lobos, led by Head Coach Ivory Roberts, entered the game with momentum from a resilient season, but uncharacteristic mistakes and a stingy Bulls defense dera... Marvin Pierce · El Paso Gazette · 1/10/1999
Bulls Secure 27-13 Victory Over Lobos to Advance in Conference Championship The Bulls defeated the Lobos 27-13 in the conference championship game held at their home field on January 10, 1999. Under head coach Jason Burton, the Bulls established control early and maintained the lead throughout the game to earn their spot in the next stage. The scoring opened in the second quarter when Larry... Lawrence Lopez · Red Rock Herald · 1/10/1999
Lobos Dominate Pioneers 51-17 in Stat-Heavy Playoff Blowout El Paso’s Lobos put up a near-perfect offensive performance in the Divisional Round, with QB Josef Smith leading the charge in a comprehensive 51-17 victory over the Kansas City Pioneers. From the opening kickoff, the Lobos showcased an offensive efficiency that set the tone for the entire game, ultimately dismantling the Pioneers 51-17 at home in El Paso. In a rare playoff display where nearly every phase of the Lobos’ game clicked, El Paso’s 35 completions on 42 passing attempts for 368 yards and t... Raymond Farnell · El Paso Gazette · 1/03/1999
Bulls Roar Wildly, Shredding Sharks 34-6 in Ruthless Divisional Clash Jason Burton's Bulls steamroll the Sharks with a dominant ground and air assault, sealing a decisive playoff victory in Las Vegas. In a masterclass of playoff football, the Las Vegas Bulls under the fierce guidance of head coach Jason Burton trounced the visiting Sharks 34-6, stamping their authority in the Divisional Round with a performance packed with grit, precision, and relentless aggression. This was no ordinary win; it was a statement —... Cedric Tackett · Red Rock Herald · 1/03/1999
Lobos Dominate Defenders 27-6 in Schematically Sound Wild Card Victory El Paso's Lobos, under Ivory Roberts, executed a strategic masterclass in both offense and defense to secure a decisive playoff win over Herschel Vasquez's Defenders. The El Paso Lobos entered the Wild Card round with clear tactical intentions, and Head Coach Ivory Roberts's game plan proved significantly more effective than the Defenders' approach led by Herschel Vasquez. The final 27-6 scoreline reflects a game where the Lobos controlled the trenches, capitalized on matchup adv... David Barke · El Paso Gazette · 12/27/1998
Bulls Shut Out Pirates 20-0, Extend Win Streak to 12 Jason Burton's Bulls dominate defensively and efficiently on offense to maintain top league position. Numbers rarely lie, and Wednesday's 20-0 victory by the Bulls over the Pirates is no exception. The Bulls improved to a commanding 15-1 record, solidifying their hold on homefield advantage for the playoffs, while the Pirates remain mired in a 3-13 season and an 11-game losing streak. The dominance was clear from th... Robert Steele · Red Rock Herald · 12/20/1998
Lobos Defend Division Lead with 20-3 Win Over Oilers In a decisive Week 16 regular-season matchup, the El Paso Lobos defeated the Oklahoma City Oilers 20-3 on Sunday. The victory solidifies the Lobos' hold on the division title, improving their record to 12-4 and extending their winning streak to seven games. The Lobos scored all 20 points in the first half and early... Kenneth Dwight · El Paso Gazette · 12/20/1998
Bulls Crush Rainiers 28-13, Steamroll Toward Playoff Glory Las Vegas Bulls extend winning streak to 11, dismantling Seattle Rainiers with a powerful ground game and dominant defense. The Las Vegas Bulls continued their merciless march toward postseason supremacy, dispatching the Seattle Rainiers 28-13 at the Rainiers’ den on December 13th. With their 11th straight victory under head coach Jason Burton, the Bulls not only cemented their top seed and homefield advantage but also showcased a formid... Cedric Tackett · Red Rock Herald · 12/13/1998
Lobos Extend Winning Streak to Six with a Statistical Edge Over Exploding Whales, 28-16 El Paso Lobos keep their grip on the division with a solid performance on the road, capitalizing on defensive takeaways and balanced offense to overcome the Exploding Whales. Numbers ruled the day as the El Paso Lobos secured a 28-16 victory over the Exploding Whales in a Week 15 regular season matchup on December 13, 1998, solidifying their division title and extending their winning streak to six games under head coach Ivory Roberts. The victory was fueled by both offensive efficiency a... Raymond Farnell · El Paso Gazette · 12/13/1998
Lobos Roar Loud and Clear, Smother Rush in 23-6 Victory to Clinch Division Ivory Roberts' Lobos carve up the field with relentless ground attack and steely defense, grinding down the fading Rush and cementing their dominance in the division. The Lobos didn’t just win Thursday night—they commanded. With a crushing 23-6 victory over the hapless Rush, El Paso’s gridiron gladiators under head coach Ivory Roberts not only secured their division crown but reaffirmed why they are the powerhouse everyone fears. The Lobos’ mighty ground game bulldozed the Rush d... Henry Hevey · El Paso Gazette · 12/06/1998
Bulls Extend Win Streak to 10 with Dominant 24-6 Victory Over Notes Las Vegas keeps homefield advantage sealed behind a balanced attack and a suffocating defense despite zero third-down attempts The Las Vegas Bulls cemented their dominance this 1998 regular season with a commanding 24-6 win against the Nashville Notes, improving their record to 13-1 and maintaining their position atop the division with homefield advantage clinched. Notably, this marked their 10th consecutive win, enabled by a disciplined of... Robert Steele · Red Rock Herald · 12/06/1998
Bulls Dominate Timberwolves in Tactical Clinic to Extend Win Streak to Nine Jason Burton’s Bulls control the game from start to finish with superior schematic execution and ground dominance, cruising to a 30-6 victory on the road. In a commanding Week 13 regular season contest, the Bulls demonstrated why they have clinched homefield advantage and lead their division with a clinical 30-6 road win over the Timberwolves. Head Coach Jason Burton’s game plan emphasized a balanced attack that exploited key mismatches and controlled tempo, while the... Pedro Brewer · Red Rock Herald · 11/29/1998
Lobos Maintain Division Lead with Dominant 31-6 Victory Over Drive El Paso's Lobos extend their winning streak to four, solidifying their hold on the division with efficient offense and stifling defense in Week 13. Statistically speaking, Ivory Roberts’ Lobos delivered a commanding performance against the Drive, shutting them out for three quarters before pulling away 31-6 at Drive's home field. The win not only extended the Lobos’ winning streak to four games but also clinched their division title with a 9-4 overall record an... Raymond Farnell · El Paso Gazette · 11/29/1998