Desert Showdown: Sugar Skulls Seal Wild Win in 3OT, 50 - 47

June 15, 2025 - Tucson, AZ - In a jaw dropping showdown at Desert Diamond Arena, the Tucson Sugar Skulls pulled off a great 50 - 47 win over the Arizona Rattlers in TRIPLE OVERTIME, marking one of the most thrilling match ups of this IFL season. Slow Start, Strong Finish The game opened with flashes of promise for Tucson, including early gains by WR Jerome Buckner and RB Jamyest Williams. During the early game execution, QB Jorge Reyna was pressured early, and Kevin Macias missed his first two kicks. On t... Full Story

Playoff Push Heats up as Sugar Skulls Face Rattlers in Rivalry Showdown

June 13, 2025 - TUCSON, AZ - The Tucson Sugar Skulls are hitting the road this week for a fierce in-state rivalry clash against the Arizona Rattlers on Saturday, June 14, at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, AZ. With the Skulls aiming to snap a tough losing streak and push higher in the ranks to get the coveted playoff position, fans won't want to miss this high-stakes Western Conference showdown. The Sugar Skulls (3-6) are hungry to bounce back after a high-scoring battle at home against the San Diego Strik... Full Story

Forward Ben McCartney Signs Two-Year, Two-Way Contract with Utah Mammoth

June 11, 2025 - TUCSON - The Utah Mammoth announced Wednesday that forward Ben McCartney has signed a two-year, two-way contract. The deal carries an NHL salary of $775,000 for each of the next two seasons. McCartney, 23, recorded 33 points (16 goals, 17 assists) in a career-high 63 games with the Tucson Roadrunners during the 2024-25 season. He also set a career high with 86 penalty minutes and matched his previous best for assists in a season. The 6-foot, 199-pound forward led Tucson with three shorthanded... Full Story

Tucson Falls In High-Scoring Showdown Against San Diego, 58-42

June 7, 2025 - Tucson, AZ- The Tucson Sugar Skulls gave fans a hard-fought, action-packed battle Saturday night, but ultimately came up short against the San Diego Strike Force in a 58-42 loss at Tucson Arena. Despite several explosive moments on both sides of the ball, turnovers and missed opportunities proved costly. Back-and-Forth Battle in First Half Tucson's defense set the tone early, as Ahmad Lyons and Kendrick Gladney teamed up for a crucial stop that pinned San Diego at their own 5-yard line on ... Full Story

• Tucson Falls In High-Scoring Showdown Against San Diego, 58-42 - Tucson Sugar Skulls (IFL) June 7
• Back in the Boneyard: Tucson Preps for Critical Rematch vs. San Diego - Tucson Sugar Skulls (IFL) June 6
• Sugar Skulls Fall, 48-28, to the Gunslingers at Home - Tucson Sugar Skulls (IFL) June 1
• Back in the Boneyard: Sugar Skulls Aim to Reignite Playoff Hopes against Gunslingers - Tucson Sugar Skulls (IFL) May 30
• Sugar Skulls Fall Short in Shootout with Bay Area, 68-57 - Tucson Sugar Skulls (IFL) May 17
• Tucson Travels to Bay Area Looking to Extend Win Streak - Tucson Sugar Skulls (IFL) May 15
• Sugar Skulls Overpower Pirates in Statement Win - Tucson Sugar Skulls (IFL) May 11
• Sugar Skulls Host Massachusetts in Week 8 Showdown - Tucson Sugar Skulls (IFL) May 9
• Max Szuber and Roadrunner Alumni to Compete in the 2025 IIHF World Championship - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) May 7
• Roadrunners Spring Sale Set for May 8 at Tucson Convention Center - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) May 7
• Sugar Skulls Rally Late to Hand Rattlers First Loss of the Season - Tucson Sugar Skulls (IFL) May 4
• Skulls Set for Redemption Battle in Rivalry Rematch with Rattlers - Tucson Sugar Skulls (IFL) May 2
• 2024-25 Tucson Roadrunners Season in Review - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) April 30
• Goaltender Jaxson Stauber Signs Two-Year, Two-Way Contract with Utah Hockey Club - Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) April 29
• Sugar Skulls Show Fight Early But Fall to Strike Force on the Road - Tucson Sugar Skulls (IFL) April 28
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June 17	Pecos	Tucson at Alpine	7:30 p.m.
June 16	Pecos	Tucson at Alpine	7:30 p.m.
June 14	IFL	Tucson 50 at Arizona 47	Final (OT)
June 14	Pecos	Alpine 11 at Tucson 11	Bot 9
June 13	Pecos	Alpine 5 at Tucson 17	Top 9
June 12	Pecos	Alpine 10 at Tucson 4	Final
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• Rattlers blow 25-point lead, fall to Tucson Sugar Skulls in 3 OTs - IFL Arizona Republic (June 15)
• Arizona Rattlers coach Kevin Guy on loss to the Tucson Sugar Skulls - IFL Arizona Republic (June 15)
• Tucson Sugar Skulls rally to beat Arizona Rattlers in triple-OT thriller - IFL Arizona Daily Star (June 15)
• Saguaros sweep Invaders in doubleheader - Pecos Roswell Daily Record (June 12)
• Invaders lose game one of doubleheader against Tucson - Pecos Roswell Daily Record (June 11)
• Tucson Sugar Skulls drop third straight, fall to San Diego Strike Force - IFL Arizona Daily Star (June 8)
• Tucson quarterback Jorge Reyna leads Sugar Skulls offense - IFL Arizona Daily Star (June 7)
• Photos: Saguaros open their home Pecos League season with a 14-2 win over Pecos Bills - Pecos Arizona Daily Star (June 6)
• Tucson Saguaros celebrate a decade of playing ball - Pecos Arizona Daily Star (June 5)
• San Antonio Gunslingers cruise past Tucson Sugar Skulls - IFL Arizona Daily Star (June 1)
• Tucson rallies in ninth for 13-7 win - Pecos Santa Fe New Mexican (June 1)
• Photos: Sugar Skulls get shot down by San Antonio 48-28, IFL - IFL Arizona Daily Star (June 1)
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