The Los Angeles Express secured a 31-17 victory over the Las Vegas Ace at Sam Boyd Stadium, thanks to a commanding performance by quarterback Steve Young. The Express quickly recovered from a first-quarter interception, with Young connecting on two touchdown passes to Thad Jemison, establishing a 17-10 halftime lead. Young’s precision passing, which saw him accumulate 394 yards on 30 completions, kept the Las Vegas defense on its heels throughout the game.
In the third quarter, the Express continued their dominance with a methodical 80-yard drive, capped off by a 3-yard touchdown run by Hughes, pushing their lead to 24-10. Although the Ace managed to respond early in the fourth quarter with a 6-yard touchdown pass from Jerry Golsteyn to Byron Brown, the Express quickly extinguished any hope of a comeback. Young led another impressive 90-yard drive, culminating in a 7-yard touchdown pass to JoJo Townsell, sealing the game for Los Angeles.
The Ace, despite their efforts, were unable to keep pace, struggling to establish a consistent offensive rhythm. Golsteyn threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns but was also intercepted twice. The loss drops Las Vegas to 0-4 on the season, while the Express even their record at 2-2, demonstrating the resilience that could make them a team to watch as the season progresses.
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