Post by Nevadanut on Apr 4, 2024 0:36:23 GMT -8
Tucson Sugar Skulls at Duke City Gladiators
What: The Sugar Skulls renew a rivalry with a trip to face the Gladiators.
When: Saturday, April 6 at 5:05 p.m. PDT/Arizona (6:05 p.m. MDT).
Where: Rio Rancho Events Center; Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Video Stream Options: IFL Youtube Channel. Caffeine TV IFL.
2024 Head to Head: June 1 - Gladiators at Sugar Skulls. June 29 - Sugar Skulls at Gladiators.
Overall Head to Head: Sugar Skulls lead 6-2 (4-0 home, 2-2 road).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Sugar Skulls are 0-1 overall and 0-1 on the road. They are coming off a 54-48 road loss to the Northern Arizona Wranglers on March 30. The Gladiators are 0-2 overall and 0-1 at home. They are coming off a 49-40 road loss to the Frisco Fighters on March 29.
Tucson Sugar Skulls
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Sugar Skulls wide receiver Mike Carrigan. (Photo courtesy Tucson Sugar Skulls)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Mylik Mitchell (QB)
1 - Mike Carrigan (WR)
2 - Caleb Tannor (DL/LB)
3 - Chris Jefferson (DB)
4 - Robert Sheffield (DB)
5 - Demario McCall (WR)
6 - Torrance Gibson (WR/QB)
7 - Trae'varis Ferell (LB)
8 - Mike Jones (RB)
9 - James Jackson (DB)
10 - Zion Debose (DL)
11 - Chris Jackson (WR)
12 - Sam Muniz (DB)
18 - Xavier Mason (WR)
19 - Demitri Fotinos (K)
21 - Jalen Phelps (DB)
22 - Darius Hatch (DB)
24 - Brayden Utley (DL)
55 - Cody Bollig (OL)
60 - Burrell Matthew (OL)
66 - Cliff Porter (OL)
70 - Tre Johnson (OL)
75 - Dallas Reins (OL)
79 - Brandon Nicholson (OL)
88 - Dominion Ezinwa (DL)
Coaching Staff
Billy Back - Head Coach
Rayshaun Kizer - Defensive Coordinator
Mook Zimmerman - Defensive Line Coach
Andrew Erbes - Offensive Line Coach/Assistant to Director of Football Operations
Cameron Gaddis - Defensive Backs Coach
Marshall Hart - Director of Player personnel
Jonathan Perry - Assistant Director of Player Personnel
BREAKDOWN
Tucson opened the season with a tough loss against in-state rival Northern Arizona Wranglers. There is a now-historic rivalry between the teams and the Sugar Skulls would have loved nothing more than to come away with the win. They'll have that chance this week against another regional rival in the Gladiators. Tucson reached the playoffs last season, but were eliminated in the opening round by the Bay Area Panthers. They look to go further this season. Mylik Mitchell made his first start against the Wranglers and completed 53 percent of his passes for 128 yards with a touchdown and a pick. He did most of his damage on the ground with four rushing touchdowns on 12 carries for 98 yards. The ever-steady Mike Jones rushed for 32 yards and a score. Mike Carrigan leads all receivers with four receptions for 58 yards, while Demarious McCall had two grabs for 37 yards and a touchdown. James Jackson and Darius Hatch each recorded 5.5 tackles in the opener, while Trae'varis Ferrell had two tackles for loss. Demitri Fotinos comes in with an impressive kickoff average of 48.3 yards.
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The IFL does not list its official transactions for the 2024 season. The above rosters are subject to change and is presented here merely as a basic guide for following the game. Statistical leaders list only active players as of the compilation of this preview.
Duke City Gladiators
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Gladiators quarterback Javin Kilgo. (Photo via IFL)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Kam Prewitt (DB)
2 - Tasleem "Taz" Wilson (QB)
3 - Greg Thomas (DB)
5 - Gregory "Greg" Dent Jr. (WR/DB)
7 - Aaron Jackson (DB)
8 - Gourney Sloan (WR)
9 - Devanaire Concliffe (WR)
10 - Tyron Laughinghouse (WR)
11 - LaQuvionte Gonzalez (WR)
12 - Malik McDowell (DL)
14 - Javin Kilgo (QB)
19 - Tamar Hart (RB)
20 - Jeff Carr (RB)
22 - Ernesto Lacayo (K)
23 - Tre Claybourne (DB)
24 - Quarderman Sloan (RB)
27 - Solomon Jackson
28 - Jayson Serda (LB)
42 - Warren Thomas (DL)
44 - Warren Thomas (DL)
56 - Colby Byrd (OL)
65 - Elyjah Lipscomb (OL)
75 - Jeremy Martin (OL)
Coaching Staff
Fred Griggs - Head Coach
BREAKDOWN
By some standards, Duke City is already in a bit of a hole after starting the season 0-2. The Gladiators have faced some talented opposition in the San Diego Strike Force and Frisco Fighters, a pair of teams who boast a 4-0 combined record. The Gladiators are hoping to get on the winning track and moving to 0-3 on the early season. Javin Kilgo has gotten the start in Duke City's first two games and comes in with a 49 percent completion rate and 135 yards per game. He's thrown seven touchdowns, but has five interceptions. Backup quarterback Taz Wilson steps in at running back from time to time and has the teams only rushing touchdown. Gourney Sloan averages 44 receiving yards per game and has a team-high four touchdown catches. Greg Dent, Jr. has caught five passes for 19.4 yards per catch. Aaron Jackson comes in leading the team with 15 tackles, while Jayson Serda adds 13.5 tackles to the mix. Tamar Hart and Malik McDowell have a sack apiece and Trevaughn Claybourne has the teams only interception. Ernesto Lacayo has a kickoff average of 57 yards and was five of five on dropkick extra points last week.
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The IFL does not list its official transactions for the 2024 season. The above rosters are subject to change and is presented here merely as a basic guide for following the game. Statistical leaders list only active players as of the compilation of this preview.
Today's Game Venue
This Week's Schedule
Sat., April 6 - Northern Arizona Wranglers at San Antonio Gunslingers, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., April 6 - Bay Area Panthers at Jacksonville Sharks, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., April 6 - Green Bay Blizzard at Quad City Steamwheelers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 6 - Iowa Barnstormers at Tulsa Oilers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 6 - Tucson Sugar Skulls at Duke City Gladiators, 5:05 p.m.
Bye - Arizona Rattlers, Frisco Fighters, Massachusetts Pirates, San Diego Strike Force, Sioux Falls Storm, Vegas Knight Hawks
All times are pacific daylight time.
Standings Heading Into This Week
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2024 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2024 Franchise Index
Indoor Football League 2024 Players of the Week
Indoor Football league Rules
SCtoC IFL 2023 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football league 2023 Hall of Fame Class
SCtoC 2023 National Championship Recap
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Jacksonville Sharks
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Antonio Gunslingers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Jacksonville Sharks
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Antonio Gunslingers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
IFL Team Venues
Arizona Rattlers - Desert Diamond Arena; Glendale, Arizona
Bay Area Panthers - SAP Center at San Jose; San Jose, California
Duke City Gladiators - Rio Rancho Events Center; Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Frisco Fighters - Comerica Center; Frisco, Texas
Green Bay Blizzard - Resch Center; Green Bay, Wisconsin
Iowa Barnstormers - Wells Fargo Center; Des Moines, Iowa
Jacksonville Sharks - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena; Jacksonville, Florida
Massachusetts Pirates - Tsonga Center; Lowell, Massachusetts
Northern Arizona Wranglers - Findlay Toyota Center; Prescott Valley, Arizona
Quad City Steamwheelers - Vibrant Arena at The MARK; Moline, Illinois
San Antonio Gunslingers - Freeman Coliseum; San Antonio, Texas
San Diego Strike Force - Pechanga Arena; San Diego, California
Sioux Falls Storm - Denny Sanford Premier Center; Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Tucson Sugar Skulls - Tucson Convention Center; Tucson, Arizona
Tulsa Oilers - BOK Center; Tulsa, Oklahoma
Vegas Knight Hawks - Lee's Family Forum; Henderson, Nevada
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What: The Sugar Skulls renew a rivalry with a trip to face the Gladiators.
When: Saturday, April 6 at 5:05 p.m. PDT/Arizona (6:05 p.m. MDT).
Where: Rio Rancho Events Center; Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Video Stream Options: IFL Youtube Channel. Caffeine TV IFL.
2024 Head to Head: June 1 - Gladiators at Sugar Skulls. June 29 - Sugar Skulls at Gladiators.
Overall Head to Head: Sugar Skulls lead 6-2 (4-0 home, 2-2 road).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David
The Sugar Skulls are 0-1 overall and 0-1 on the road. They are coming off a 54-48 road loss to the Northern Arizona Wranglers on March 30. The Gladiators are 0-2 overall and 0-1 at home. They are coming off a 49-40 road loss to the Frisco Fighters on March 29.
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Sugar Skulls wide receiver Mike Carrigan. (Photo courtesy Tucson Sugar Skulls)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
0 - Mylik Mitchell (QB)
1 - Mike Carrigan (WR)
2 - Caleb Tannor (DL/LB)
3 - Chris Jefferson (DB)
4 - Robert Sheffield (DB)
5 - Demario McCall (WR)
6 - Torrance Gibson (WR/QB)
7 - Trae'varis Ferell (LB)
8 - Mike Jones (RB)
9 - James Jackson (DB)
10 - Zion Debose (DL)
11 - Chris Jackson (WR)
12 - Sam Muniz (DB)
18 - Xavier Mason (WR)
19 - Demitri Fotinos (K)
21 - Jalen Phelps (DB)
22 - Darius Hatch (DB)
24 - Brayden Utley (DL)
55 - Cody Bollig (OL)
60 - Burrell Matthew (OL)
66 - Cliff Porter (OL)
70 - Tre Johnson (OL)
75 - Dallas Reins (OL)
79 - Brandon Nicholson (OL)
88 - Dominion Ezinwa (DL)
Coaching Staff
Billy Back - Head Coach
Rayshaun Kizer - Defensive Coordinator
Mook Zimmerman - Defensive Line Coach
Andrew Erbes - Offensive Line Coach/Assistant to Director of Football Operations
Cameron Gaddis - Defensive Backs Coach
Marshall Hart - Director of Player personnel
Jonathan Perry - Assistant Director of Player Personnel
BREAKDOWN
Tucson opened the season with a tough loss against in-state rival Northern Arizona Wranglers. There is a now-historic rivalry between the teams and the Sugar Skulls would have loved nothing more than to come away with the win. They'll have that chance this week against another regional rival in the Gladiators. Tucson reached the playoffs last season, but were eliminated in the opening round by the Bay Area Panthers. They look to go further this season. Mylik Mitchell made his first start against the Wranglers and completed 53 percent of his passes for 128 yards with a touchdown and a pick. He did most of his damage on the ground with four rushing touchdowns on 12 carries for 98 yards. The ever-steady Mike Jones rushed for 32 yards and a score. Mike Carrigan leads all receivers with four receptions for 58 yards, while Demarious McCall had two grabs for 37 yards and a touchdown. James Jackson and Darius Hatch each recorded 5.5 tackles in the opener, while Trae'varis Ferrell had two tackles for loss. Demitri Fotinos comes in with an impressive kickoff average of 48.3 yards.
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The IFL does not list its official transactions for the 2024 season. The above rosters are subject to change and is presented here merely as a basic guide for following the game. Statistical leaders list only active players as of the compilation of this preview.
Duke City Gladiators
Gladiators quarterback Javin Kilgo. (Photo via IFL)
2024 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Kam Prewitt (DB)
2 - Tasleem "Taz" Wilson (QB)
3 - Greg Thomas (DB)
5 - Gregory "Greg" Dent Jr. (WR/DB)
7 - Aaron Jackson (DB)
8 - Gourney Sloan (WR)
9 - Devanaire Concliffe (WR)
10 - Tyron Laughinghouse (WR)
11 - LaQuvionte Gonzalez (WR)
12 - Malik McDowell (DL)
14 - Javin Kilgo (QB)
19 - Tamar Hart (RB)
20 - Jeff Carr (RB)
22 - Ernesto Lacayo (K)
23 - Tre Claybourne (DB)
24 - Quarderman Sloan (RB)
27 - Solomon Jackson
28 - Jayson Serda (LB)
42 - Warren Thomas (DL)
44 - Warren Thomas (DL)
56 - Colby Byrd (OL)
65 - Elyjah Lipscomb (OL)
75 - Jeremy Martin (OL)
Coaching Staff
Fred Griggs - Head Coach
BREAKDOWN
By some standards, Duke City is already in a bit of a hole after starting the season 0-2. The Gladiators have faced some talented opposition in the San Diego Strike Force and Frisco Fighters, a pair of teams who boast a 4-0 combined record. The Gladiators are hoping to get on the winning track and moving to 0-3 on the early season. Javin Kilgo has gotten the start in Duke City's first two games and comes in with a 49 percent completion rate and 135 yards per game. He's thrown seven touchdowns, but has five interceptions. Backup quarterback Taz Wilson steps in at running back from time to time and has the teams only rushing touchdown. Gourney Sloan averages 44 receiving yards per game and has a team-high four touchdown catches. Greg Dent, Jr. has caught five passes for 19.4 yards per catch. Aaron Jackson comes in leading the team with 15 tackles, while Jayson Serda adds 13.5 tackles to the mix. Tamar Hart and Malik McDowell have a sack apiece and Trevaughn Claybourne has the teams only interception. Ernesto Lacayo has a kickoff average of 57 yards and was five of five on dropkick extra points last week.
Roster information is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The IFL does not list its official transactions for the 2024 season. The above rosters are subject to change and is presented here merely as a basic guide for following the game. Statistical leaders list only active players as of the compilation of this preview.
Today's Game Venue
This Week's Schedule
Sat., April 6 - Northern Arizona Wranglers at San Antonio Gunslingers, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., April 6 - Bay Area Panthers at Jacksonville Sharks, 4:05 p.m.
Sat., April 6 - Green Bay Blizzard at Quad City Steamwheelers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 6 - Iowa Barnstormers at Tulsa Oilers, 5:05 p.m.
Sat., April 6 - Tucson Sugar Skulls at Duke City Gladiators, 5:05 p.m.
Bye - Arizona Rattlers, Frisco Fighters, Massachusetts Pirates, San Diego Strike Force, Sioux Falls Storm, Vegas Knight Hawks
All times are pacific daylight time.
Standings Heading Into This Week
Helpful Links
IFL
Indoor Football League 2024 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2024 Franchise Index
Indoor Football League 2024 Players of the Week
Indoor Football league Rules
SCtoC IFL 2023 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football league 2023 Hall of Fame Class
SCtoC 2023 National Championship Recap
INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Jacksonville Sharks
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Antonio Gunslingers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bay Area Panthers
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Jacksonville Sharks
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Quad City Steamwheelers
San Antonio Gunslingers
San Diego Strike Force
Sioux Falls Storm
Tucson Sugar Skulls
Tulsa Oilers
Vegas Knight Hawks
IFL Team Venues
Arizona Rattlers - Desert Diamond Arena; Glendale, Arizona
Bay Area Panthers - SAP Center at San Jose; San Jose, California
Duke City Gladiators - Rio Rancho Events Center; Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Frisco Fighters - Comerica Center; Frisco, Texas
Green Bay Blizzard - Resch Center; Green Bay, Wisconsin
Iowa Barnstormers - Wells Fargo Center; Des Moines, Iowa
Jacksonville Sharks - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena; Jacksonville, Florida
Massachusetts Pirates - Tsonga Center; Lowell, Massachusetts
Northern Arizona Wranglers - Findlay Toyota Center; Prescott Valley, Arizona
Quad City Steamwheelers - Vibrant Arena at The MARK; Moline, Illinois
San Antonio Gunslingers - Freeman Coliseum; San Antonio, Texas
San Diego Strike Force - Pechanga Arena; San Diego, California
Sioux Falls Storm - Denny Sanford Premier Center; Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Tucson Sugar Skulls - Tucson Convention Center; Tucson, Arizona
Tulsa Oilers - BOK Center; Tulsa, Oklahoma
Vegas Knight Hawks - Lee's Family Forum; Henderson, Nevada
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