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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.

Sugar Skulls Re-Sign Lyons and Macias for 2026 Season

October 15, 2025 - The Tucson Sugar Skulls have announced the return of defensive back Ahmad Lyons and kicker Kevin Macias for the 2026 Indoor Football League season. Lyons (5'9, 185 lbs) returns for his second season in Tucson after a productive 2025 campaign. The versatile defensive back recorded 44.5 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, 6 pass breakups, and 2 fumble recoveries, proving to be a key piece of the Sugar Skulls secondary. Macias (5'10, 180 lbs) also returns for his second season with the team. The reliable kicke... Full Story

Tucson Sugar Skulls Being Purchased by Tucson Investors

October 14, 2025 - TUCSON, Ariz. - The Tucson Sugar Skulls indoor football franchise is being purchased by a group of Tucson investors headed by businessman Edmund Marquez and long-time sports booster and attorney Ali Farhang. The agreement to purchase the team was effective Monday, October 13, after the franchise received approval from the Indoor Football League last week. "The Tucson Sugar Skulls will be locally owned and I am excited to be part of this incredible team," said Marquez who will be a 25 percent owner of the franchise and ... Full Story

Skulls Add to the Coaching Staff with James Fuller and Anthony Parker

October 1, 2025 - TUCSON, AZ - Tucson Sugar Skulls are proud to announce James Fuller as Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach, Anthony Parker. James Fuller is a native of Tacoma, Washington. He played college football at Walla Walla Community College and Portland State University. Fuller was drafted to the San Diego Chargers in 1992 and played for New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles and won a World Bowl Championship with the World League's Scottish Claymores. Fuller has 27 years of indoor football coac... Full Story

Sugar Skulls Announce Rayshaun Kizer as Head Coach

September 23, 2025 - TUCSON, AZ - Tucson Sugar Skulls are proud to announce Rayshaun Kizer as head coach. Kizer brings a wealthy amount of professional football experience both as a coach and a player. He served as Tucson Defensive Coordinator the last 2 seasons with a very aggressive and talented defense. Kizer has a reputation as a defensive mastermind. He led the Omaha Beef to an undefeated CIF Championship, and the Massachusetts Pirates to an 11-5 record as their Head Coach. He is excited to lead our Tucson Sugar Skulls, after serving ... Full Story

• Sugar Skulls Re-Sign Lyons and Macias for 2026 Season - October 15, 2025
  
• Tucson Sugar Skulls Being Purchased by Tucson Investors - October 14, 2025
  
• Skulls Add to the Coaching Staff with James Fuller and Anthony Parker - October 1, 2025
  
• Sugar Skulls Announce Rayshaun Kizer as Head Coach - September 23, 2025
  
• Sugar Skulls and Coach Billy Back Part Ways - September 9, 2025
  
• 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
  
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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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• Local investors now own the Tucson Sugar Skulls - IFL Arizona Daily Star (October 15)
  
• Sugar Skulls purchased by Tucson-based group of investors - IFL KOLD (October 15)
  
• Tucson Sugar Skulls announce new local ownership group - IFL KVOA (October 14)
  
• Tucson Sugar Skulls promote defensive coordinator to head coach - IFL Arizona Daily Star (September 24)
  
• Tucson Sugar Skulls 'part ways' with head coach Billy Back - IFL Arizona Daily Star (September 10)
  
• 3 things to know about the IFL Championship game in Tucson - IFL Arizona Daily Star (August 23)
  
• Tucson 'checked off all the boxes' as host of IFL championship - IFL Arizona Daily Star (August 19)
  
• Ex-Wildcat Jayden de Laura, Vegas Knight Hawks return to Tucson for IFL championship - IFL Arizona Daily Star (August 10)
  
• 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)
  
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