Boston Breakers Surge Past Las Vegas Ace in Explosive Fourth Quarter, 42-30

The Boston Breakers stormed back in the fourth quarter to secure a 42-30 victory over the Las Vegas Ace in a thrilling Week 16 matchup at Sam Boyd Stadium. Wide receiver Mike Sherrard stole the show, hauling in seven catches for 139 yards and three touchdowns, including a pivotal 20-yard score late in the game to seal the win. Despite being outpaced early in the second half, Boston’s balanced attack and relentless defensive pressure helped them outlast the struggling Ace, who remain winless at home this season.

After a quiet first half that saw Boston edge ahead 6-3 thanks to two Tim Mazzetti field goals, Las Vegas came alive in the third quarter. Quarterback Jerry Golsteyn connected on touchdown passes to Rose and Tom Wheeler, giving the Ace a 17-6 lead. However, Boston responded with a Matt Robinson-to-Mike Sherrard touchdown to cut the deficit to four. The Breakers’ defense then capitalized on a Golsteyn fumble early in the fourth quarter, with linebacker Joe Restic returning it six yards for a touchdown, flipping the momentum.

The Ace showed flashes of brilliance, particularly through Golsteyn’s 384 passing yards and four touchdowns, but were undone by critical turnovers and missed opportunities. Las Vegas dropped seven passes, struggled to establish the run, and allowed Boston to dominate time of possession. Meanwhile, the Breakers’ offensive consistency, aided by key plays from running back Buford Jordan (67 rushing yards, 58 receiving yards), ensured they controlled the tempo and kept Las Vegas at bay. The Breakers improved to 5-11, while the Ace fell to a dismal 1-14-1.