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The Tucson Sugar Skulls are an indoor football team. Based in Tucson, Arizona, they are a member of the Indoor Football League.

Tucson Sugar Skulls 2025 Season Wrap

August 1, 2025 - TUCSON, AZ If there's one thing Billy Back knows about his career as a football coach, he doesn't like losing. It's been rare for him in his 16 years as a coach, but after a second straight losing season as the head coach of the Tucson Sugar Skulls, he has a plan for how to turn it around. "The teams that win in this league are teams have had a core group of guys together on offense and defense," Back said. "We brought in a whole new group this year, and we want to bring that core group back on both sides of the ball. We ... Full Story

End of the Road: Tucson Closes Season with Loss to Vegas

July 27, 2025 - HENDERSON, NV - The Tucson Sugar Skulls faced a tough night on the road Saturday, falling to the Vegas Knight Hawks 55-18 at The Dollar Loan Center. From the opening quarter, Vegas controlled the tempo, and despite some second-half sparks, Tucson couldn't overcome the early deficit. Slow Start Proves Costly The Knight Hawks jumped out to a commanding 14-0 lead in the first quarter and extended it to 27-3 by halftime, with Tucson's only first-half points coming from a field goal by Kevin Macias. The Sugar Skulls' offens... Full Story

Sugar Skulls Aim for Season Finale Statement in Rematch with Playoff-Bound Vegas

July 25, 2025 - TUCSON, AZ - The Tucson Sugar Skulls will close out their 2025 season on the road this Saturday, July 26, with a Western Conference rematch against the Vegas Knight Hawks. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:05 PM at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, Nevada, and will stream live on the IFL Network. With playoff hopes officially out of reach following last week's 49-24 loss to the Bay Area Panthers, the Sugar Skulls (6-9) are heading into their season finale with one goal ? finish strong. Tucson kept pace early against the league... Full Story

Sugar Skulls' Playoff Hopes End in Loss to First-Place Panthers

July 20, 2025 - Tucson, AZ - Hopes were dashed on two fronts for the Tucson Sugar Skulls who were hanging on to a slim playoff chance headed into their home finale on Saturday at Tucson Arena. The first-place Bay Area Panthers put away thoughts of the postseason for Tucson by pulling away in the second half of a 49-24 victory before a crowd of 2,978. Meanwhile, the Vegas Night Hawks made sure that whatever happened in Tucson didn't matter as they sealed their playoff spot with a 58-29 victory over Northern Arizona. The Sugar Skulls he... Full Story

• Tucson Sugar Skulls 2025 Season Wrap - August 1, 2025
  
• End of the Road: Tucson Closes Season with Loss to Vegas - July 27, 2025
  
• Sugar Skulls Aim for Season Finale Statement in Rematch with Playoff-Bound Vegas - July 25, 2025
  
• Sugar Skulls' Playoff Hopes End in Loss to First-Place Panthers - July 20, 2025
  
• All Eyes on the Endzone: Skulls Fight to Stay in the Playoff Picture - July 18, 2025
  
• Sugar Skulls Fall Short In Heart-Pounding Battle Against Northern Arizona - July 13, 2025
  
• Tucson Sugar Skulls Battle for Playoff Position with Wranglers in Must-Win Game - July 11, 2025
  
• Sugar Skulls Shine in Strong Win over the San Antonio Gunslingers - July 5, 2025
  
• Back in the Fight: Sugar Skulls Battle Gunslingers in San Antonio - July 4, 2025
  
• Skulls' Comeback Falls Just Short in Desert Shootout against Vegas - June 30, 2025
  
• Sunday Showdown: Tucson Looks to Slow Down a Red Hot Vegas Offense at the Boneyard - June 28, 2025
  
• Kings of Arizona: Tucson Takes Down Another In-State Rival 59-38 - June 22, 2025
  
• Home Turf, High Stakes: Sugar Skulls Look to Lasso the Wranglers to Another Win - June 20, 2025
  
• Desert Showdown: Sugar Skulls Seal Wild Win in 3OT, 50 - 47 - June 15, 2025
  
• Playoff Push Heats up as Sugar Skulls Face Rattlers in Rivalry Showdown - June 13, 2025
  
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League: Indoor Football League
Home: Tucson, Arizona
Class: Indoor
Website: Tucson Sugar Skulls site
Schedule: Full Tucson Sugar Skulls Schedule

Sat., Jul 26	L	Tucson 18 at Vegas 55	Final
Sat., Jul 19	L	Bay Area 49 at Tucson 24	Final
Sat., Jul 12	L	Tucson 55 at Northern Arizona 61	Final
Sat., Jul 5	W	Tucson 58 at San Antonio 28	Final
Sun., Jun 29	L	Vegas 59 at Tucson 55	Final
Sat., Jun 21	W	Northern Arizona 38 at Tucson 59	Final
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• VIDEO: Tucson Sugar Skulls at Vegas Knight Hawks - IFL YouTube (July 28)
  
• Tucson Sugar Skulls fall to Vegas Knight Hawks, end season in blowout fashion - IFL Arizona Daily Star (July 27)
  
• Tucson Sugar Skulls drop home finale to Bay Area, eliminated from IFL playoff contention - IFL Arizona Daily Star (July 20)
  
• Photos: The Sugar Skulls drop out of the playoff race falling 49-24 to Bay Area Panthers, IFL action - IFL Arizona Daily Star (July 20)
  
• Tucson Sugar Skulls 'playing to stay alive' for IFL playoffs - IFL Arizona Daily Star (July 18)
  
• VIDEO: Tucson Sugar Skulls at NAZ Wranglers - IFL YouTube (July 14)
  
• Tucson Sugar Skulls lose shootout to Northern Arizona Wranglers - IFL Arizona Daily Star (July 13)
  
• Wranglers outgun Sugar Skulls 61-55 in wild home finale - IFL Prescott Daily Courier (July 13)
  
• VIDEO: Tucson Sugar Skulls at San Antonio Gunslingers - IFL YouTube (July 8)
  
• Tucson Sugar Skulls face Jayden de Laura, Vegas Knight Hawks - IFL Arizona Daily Star (June 28)
  
• Tucson Sugar Skulls rout Northern Arizona Wranglers - IFL Arizona Daily Star (June 22)
  
• Jamyest Williams a reliable player for Sugar Skulls - IFL Arizona Daily Star (June 20)
  
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