Jim's CFL Gold Miners Outscore Mike's Stallions 53-43 in Zion Cup III Championship Game!

 (Zion National Park, Utah)_Jim's Gold Miners rang in the new year with a well

played championship romp in Zion Cup III, held in Zion National Park on January 7th. The Gold Miners 53-43 victory over Mike's Stallions in the title tilt lifted Jim to his first CFL Crown since 2006 and also earned Jim his first armchair football crown since winning the ZFL East Virgin Invitational in 2008.

The Gold Miners started the day by parlaying a 38 yard Missed Field Goal Single late in the opening round game to edge John's CFL Gulls 15-14. In their semi-final win over Tony's Toronto Tweakers, the Gold Miners kicked four Field Goals and rushed for two touchdowns to oust the Tweaks 33-24.

This year's ZFL Canadian football winter classic featured a January buffet of Mike's meatballs and treats from CFL fans including salad, breads and delicious deserts. Among the faces in the crowd at the Zion Cup were ZFL official David and long time Los Angeles ZFL ticket holder Mark ...Kathy was the superstar behind the scenes as she nurtured, cooked and cleaned in the Stallion kitchen to help warm the CFL masses.

Zion Cup Notes
The Gold Miners have knocked the Stallions out of two (of three) Zion Cup tournaments...ZFL veteran Helen won her first ever CFL tournament game, a shocking 34-24 upset of Tim's Molson Cup Champion Hosers in opening round action…Tony's Tweakers and Shawn's Assassins combined for 10 touchdown passes and 2 TD Kick Returns in Tony's 60-50 opening round victory…Jim's Gold Miners beat Mike's Stamps 49-27 to win 2006's Molson Cup V…