Week 8 Preview - Sugar Skulls at Rattlers

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Tucson Sugar Skulls at Arizona Rattlers



What: The Sugar Skulls look for their first-ever win against the Rattlers.
When: Saturday, June 12 at 5:05 p.m. pacific/Arizona.
Where: Phoenix Suns Arena; Phoenix, Arizona.
Video Stream: Stadium (Note: Stadium is also available on in some areas with a UHF antenna).
2021 Head to Head: July 3 - Rattlers at Sugar Skulls. August 8 - Sugar Skulls at Rattlers.
Overall Head to Head: Rattlers lead 4-0 (2-0 home, 2-0 away).
SCtoC Logo: Created by David

The Sugar Skulls are 1-2 overall and 1-1 on the road. They are coming off a 33-13 home loss to the Iowa Barnstormers on June 5. The Rattlers are 2-1 overall and 0-0 at home. They are coming off a 41-34 road win over the Green Bay Blizzard on June 4.

Tucson Sugar Skulls


Sugar Skulls defensive back Cam Gaddis.
(Photo via Tucson Sugar Skulls)

2021 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Ryan Balentine (WR)
2 - Malik Stanley (WR)
3 - Tahj Tolbert (QB)
4 - Jazeric Peterson (WR)
5 - Sheldon Augustine (WR)
6 - Michael "Mike" Minter Jr. (DB)
7 - Cam Gaddis (DB/WR)
8 - Mike Jones (RB)
9 - Kent Shelby II (WR)
10 - Jajuan Harley (DB)
11 - Demry Croft (QB)
12 - Cory Butler-Byrd (DB/WR)
13 - E.J. Hillard Jr. (QB)
14 - Delvin Batiste (DB)
15 - Tai'yon Devers (DL)
18 - Marquise Irvin (WR)
19 - Chris Martin (DL/LB)
21 - Delondo Boyd (DB)
22 - Matt Elam (DB)
23 - TT Barber (LB)
24 - Braelen Evans (DB)
26 - Daniel Bowen (K)
41 - Terrence Fullum (DL)
55 - Isame Faciane (DL)
56 - Prince Unaegbu (DL)
60 - Matthew "Matt" Burrell (OL)
62 - Brandon Haskin (OL)
67 - Antonio Rosales (OL)
70 - Osaro Eromosele (OL)
73 - Shakore Philip (DL)
79 - Kordell Brewster (OL)
97 - Izaah Burks (DL)

Short Term IR
N/A

Season Ending IR
N/A

Transfer
N/A

RTR
N/A

Coaching Staff
Dixie Wooten - Head Coach
Chuck Miller - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach
Brandon Sanders - Defensive Backs Coach
Xzavie Jackson - Offensive Line Coach, Special Teams Coordinator

Roster information for week one is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The above rosters are subject to change and is presented here merely as a basic guide for following the game.

Arizona Rattlers


Rattlers quarterback Drew Powell.
(Photo via Arizona Rattlers)

2021 ROSTER
# - name (pos)
1 - Drew Powell (QB)
2 - Jamal Miles (RB/WR)
3 - T.J. Edwards (QB)
4 - DJ Williams (DB)
5 - Nick Lasane (RB)
6 - Jeremiah Harris (WR)
7 - Tyrell Pearson (DB)
8 - Troy Pelletier (WR)
9 - Jarmaine Doubs Jr. (DB)
12 - Vincent Testaverde Jr. (QB)
13 - Braxton Haley (WR)
14 - Darrell Monroe (RB)
15 - Dillion Winfrey (WR)
16 - Jarrod Harrington (WR)
18 - Isaiah Huston (WR)
22 - Ernesto Lacayo (K)
23 - Treyvon Williams (LB)
27 - Devin Cockrell (DB)
33 - Byron Evans (LB)
43 - Ricky Wyatt Jr. (LB)
48 - Montavious Atkinson (DB/LB)
56 - Steven Gurrola (OL)
64 - Eastwood Thomas (OL)
78 - Jahair Jones (OL)
79 - Kenny Thomas (OL)
87 - Timmy Hernandez (WR)
90 - Craig Evans (DL)
92 - Nikolaus D'Avanzo (DL)
94 - Lamar Mady (OL)
95 - Joshua "Josh" Gordon (DL)
98 - Larry Tharpe Jr. (DL)
99 - Dillon Faamatau (DL)

Physically Unable to Perform (PUP)
N/A

Short Term IR
N/A

Season Ending IR
N/A

Transfer
N/A

RTR
N/A

Coaching Staff
Kevin Guy - Head Coach
Kani Kauahi - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach
Jeff Jarnigan - Special Teams Coordinator & Defensive Line Coach
Rod Windsor - Wide Receivers Coach/Offensive Quality Control
Hurtis Chinn - Quarterbacks/Running Backs Coach

Roster information for week one is compiled by SCtoC staff, based on all available and verifiable information. The above rosters are subject to change and is presented here merely as a basic guide for following the game.

Breakdown

SUGAR SKULLS
The Sugar Skulls may be reeling after being held to just 13 points in a home loss to the Iowa Barnstormers last week. Their coach, Dixie Wooten was making his first appearance against his former team and things didn't work out so well. Tucson finds itself in the position of an early, essentially, must-win scenario. These teams met four times in 2019 with the Rattlers winning all four. Demry Croft has been the starter at quarterback for the Sugar Skulls, but veteran E.J. Hilliard could get the start should Wooten choose to make a change. Hilliard was the league's top passer in 2019 while with the Quad City Steamwheelers. Both could see some time in this game. Mike Jones led all running backs in rushing last season and is always a threat on the ground and as a receiver out the backfield. Ryan Balentine is the featured receiver, along with Sheldon Augustine and Kent Shelby II. Jajuan Harley leads the team in tackles, Michael Minter had a pair of picks and Cory Butler-Byrd is the player to watch in the defensive secondary.

RATTLERS
Arizona nearly had a perfect season in 2019, until their 56-53 loss at home to the Sioux Falls Storm. The Rattlers lost to the Storm earlier this season, and now go against their in-state rival the Sugar Skulls. Tucson came the closest to defeating Arizona last season, but fell a point short as the Rattlers claimed the 50-49 win in overtime. This is the first meeting between the teams since that game which will take place two years and four days ago. Drew Powell, who led the Iowa Barnstormers to a United Bowl championship in 2018, is at the helm for the second season with the Rattlers. Powell is a threat both through the air and on the ground. He leads the team in yardage in both categories. Nick LeSane and Darrell Monroe are the ground gainers, while Jarrod Harrington and Jamal Miles are the receivers to watch on offense. Both are potential game breakers. Dillon Winfrey, Devin Cockrell, Tyrell Pearson and Treyvon Williams are the big names on defense and will seek to cause problems for the Sugar Skulls offense.

This week's IFL Schedule

Sat., June 12 - Frisco Fighters (3-0) at Massachusetts Pirates (3-2), 4:05 p.m.
Sat., June 12 - Iowa Barnstormers (3-1) at Bismarck Bucks (3-3), 4:05 p.m.
Sat., June 12 - Green Bay Blizzard (3-3) at Louisville Xtreme (0-5), 4:05 p.m. - POSTPONED
Sat., June 12 - Spokane Shock (2-1)) at Sioux Falls Storm (3-1), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., June 12 - Tucson Sugar Skulls (1-2) at Arizona Rattlers (2-1), 5:05 p.m.
Sat., June 12 - Duke City Gladiators (1-2) at Northern Arizona Wranglers (0-3), 6:05 p.m.

IFL Standings



Helpful Links

IFL
Indoor Football League 2021 Schedule
Indoor Football League 2021 Franchise Index
2019 Indoor Football League Awards
SCtoC IFL 2019 Golden Helmet Awards
Indoor Football League Rules
IFL Franchise Index

INDIVIDUAL TEAM SCHEDULES
Arizona Rattlers
Bismarck Bucks
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Louisville Xtreme
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Sioux Falls Storm
Spokane Shock
Tucson Sugar Skulls

INDIVIDUAL TEAM VITAL STATISTICS
Arizona Rattlers
Bismarck Bucks
Duke City Gladiators
Frisco Fighters
Green Bay Blizzard
Iowa Barnstormers
Louisville Xtreme
Massachusetts Pirates
Northern Arizona Wranglers
Sioux Falls Storm
Spokane Shock
Tucson Sugar Skulls

IFL Team Venues

Arizona Rattlers - Phoenix Suns Arena; Phoenix, Arizona
Bismarck Bucks - Bismarck Event Center; Bismarck, North Dakota
Duke City Gladiators - Tingley Coliseum; Albuquerque, New Mexico
Frisco Fighters - Comerica Center; Frisco, Texas
Green Bay Blizzard - Resch Center; Green Bay, Wisconsin
Iowa Barnstormers- Wells Fargo Arena; Des Moines, Iowa
Louisville Xtreme - KFC Yum! Center; Louisville, Kentucky
Massachusetts Pirates - DCU Center; Worcester, Massachusetts
Northern Arizona Wranglers - Findlay Toyota Center; Prescott Valley, Arizona
Sioux Falls Storm - Denny Sanford Premier Center; Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Spokane Shock - Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena; Spokane, Washington
Tucson Sugar Skulls - Tucson Convention Center; Tucson, Arizona

IFL Geographical 2021 League Map




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End 1st

Sugar Skulls - 0
Rattlers - 16

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Halftime

Sugar Skulls - 20
Rattlers - 30

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End 3rd

Sugar Skulls - 34
Rattlers - 30

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Final

Sugar Skulls - 34
Rattlers - 44

Recap