IFL Tucson Sugar Skulls

Game Preview: San Diego at Tucson

Published on April 8, 2022 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Tucson Sugar Skulls News Release


TUCSON - The Tucson Sugar Skulls will host the San Diego Strike Force in their home opener at the Tucson Convention Center on Saturday night at 6:05 PM.

The Sugar Skulls are looking to raise their record back above .500 in Week 3 when they take on the San Diego Strike Force.

Looking for the lead

The Sugar Skulls and Strike Force enter Saturday's contest locked at two wins apiece in the all-time history between the two. The last time Tucson and San Diego faced each other was on May 19, 2019, when the Sugar Skulls grabbed a 65-48 shootout win over the Strike Force. In its two wins over San Diego during the 2019 season, Tucson scored 65 points in both contests.

Jones'in for the win

It's safe to say running back Mike Jones had himself a time against San Diego in 2019.

Only playing in three of the Sugar Skulls' four games against the Strike Force that year, Jones ran for 115 total yards and six touchdowns while hauling in 85 yards through the air to go along with three scores.

The Sugar Skulls went 2-1 in games against San Diego with Jones in the lineup. On March 3, Jones ran the ball 11 times for 43 yards and two scores while catching an 11-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jake Medlock in the Sugar Skulls' 65-44 win, while on May 9, Jones ran the ball 15 times for 50 yards and two touchdowns while catching six passes for 52 yards and a touchdown in Tucson's 65-48 win.

In the Sugar Skulls' 51-31 March 31 loss to Tucson that year, Jones carried the rock 12 times for 78 yards, while scoring two rushing catches and catching three passes for 22 yards and a score.

Jackon's world

Sugar Skulls wide receiver Arthur Jackson has emerged as one of the best pass-catchers in the IFL thus far in 2022.

The second-year player leads the league or is tied for the top spot in receptions (13), touchdowns (4), receptions per game (6.5), and receiving yards per game (72.5). Additionally, Jackson's 145 yards on the year ranks third in the league.

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