The Tucson Sugar Skulls dropped their second straight game after falling to the San Antonio Gunslingers 48-28 Saturday night at Tucson Arena.
Tucson’s (3-5) setback puts the Sugar Skulls at fifth place in the IFL Western Conference standings.
The Sugar Skulls have lost three straight games to San Antonio (3-6) dating back to last season.
San Antonio out-gained the Sugar Skulls in total offense on Saturday, 275-164 yards. The Gunslingers converted a combined 8 of 13 third- and fourth-down conversions, while the Sugar Skulls were 2 of 8.
Sugar Skulls’ quarterback Jorge Reyna (11) beats the rush from San Antonio’s defensive lineman Warren Thomas (44) for a completion in the fourth quarter of their IFL game in Tucson on May 31, 2025.
The Gunslingers jumped out to a 28-6 lead at halftime and scored three rushing touchdowns in the first half. San Antonio led 41-12 going into the fourth quarter.
San Antonio quarterback Joaquin Collazo completed 12 of 17 passes for 153 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, while Tucson quarterback Jorge Reyna completed 9 of 16 passes for 103 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.
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Up next: The Sugar Skulls face the San Diego Strike Force (5-4) on Saturday at 6:05 p.m. at Tucson Arena.
Photos: Sugar Skulls get shot down by San Antonio 48-28, IFL
Sugar Skulls’ quarterback Jorge Reyna (11) gets off the throw just in time to avoid a sack by San Antonio’s defensive lineman Austin Collier (40) in the fourth quarter of their IFL game in Tucson on May 31, 2025. The pass dropped incomplete.
San Antonio's defensive back Michael Miller (23), left, and defensive back Clifton Duck (4) look for the cameras as they celebrate Miller’s interception in the third quarter of their IFL game against the Sugar Skulls, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
Sugar Skulls' running back Jamyest Williams (20), left, and and San Antonio's defensive back Kyle Meyers (21) scramble for a Skulls’ onside kick in the third quarter of their IFL game, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025. The Gunslingers managed to recover the ball.
Sugar Skulls' receiver Larry Harrington (1) strolls into the end zone as San Antonio's defensive back Cristophe Page (12) tumbles into the stands after failing to break up the pass in the third quarter of their IFL game, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
San Antonio's Kali Rashaad (5) takes full advantage of his half-step on Sugar Skulls' defensive lineman Jalen Steward (14) to make the touchdown catch in the second quarter of their IFL game, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
San Antonio's wide receiver NyQwan Murray (8) grabs the throw despite being the grip of Sugar Skulls' defensive back Jaylen Perkins (7) in the second quarter, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
San Antonio's quarterback Zachary Reader (7) leaps into the seam between Sugar Skulls' defensive back Ahmad Lyons (21), left, and defensive back Jaylen Perkins (7) for an extra yard or two on his carry in the second quarter of their IFL game, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
Sugar Skulls' running back Davonte Sapp-Lynch (5) gets blown off his feet by San Antonio's defensive lineman Austin Collier (40) ending his run during their IFL game, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
San Antonio's Kali Rashaad (5) stops, drops and ducks to just evade the arm-tackle attempt by Sugar Skulls' defensive lineman Taylor Upshaw (17) in their IFL game, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
San Antonio's defensive back Michael Miller (23) grabs the interception in front of intended receiverSugar Skulls' running back Jamyest Williams (20) in the third quarter of their IFL game, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
Sugar Skulls' defensive linemen Tre Henry (33), left, and Djimon Brooks (44) get stopped using San Antonio's quarterback Joaquin Collazo (16) in the third quarter of their IFL game, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
San Antonio’s defensive linemen Ulric Jones (9), left, and Warren Thomas (44) drag down Sugar Skulls’ quarterback Jorge Reyna (11) after he broke containment in the third quarter of their IFL game in Tucson on May 31, 2025.
Sugar Skulls' defensive back Kendrick Gladney (27) barely slows down San Antonio's Kali Rashaad (5) on his sprint to the end zone in the third quarter of their IFL game, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
Sugar Skulls' wide receiver Jerome Buckner (4) gets smothered by San Antonio's defensive back Kyle Meyers (21) before the ball arrives in the fourth quarter of their IFL game, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025. The interference penalty was one of two on the play.
San Antonio's receiver Austin Upshaw (6) loses the leap for the grab to the fans in the front row on a fourth quarter drive against the Sugar Skulls, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
Sugar Skulls' defensive back Kendrick Gladney (27) holds on to drop San Antonio's Kali Rashaad (5) on his carry up the middle in the fourth quarter of their IFL game, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
San Antonio's wide receiver Glen Gibbons (3) has enough room between Sugar Skulls' defensive backs Brion Murray (6), left, and Tariq Bracy (3) to make the grab down to the one and end the game on the last play of ihe fourth quarter of their IFL game, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
Sugar Skulls' quarterback Jorge Reyna (11) has his scramble around the end stopped short by San Antonio's defensive back Cristophe Page (12) in the second quarter of their IFL game, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
Sugar Skulls' defensive back Brion Murray (6) has his legs cut out from under him by San Antonio's defensive back Michael Miller (23) on his catch and run in the second quarter of their IFL game, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
Sugar Skulls' running back Jamyest Williams (20), left, dances with Larry Harrington (1) after squirting into the end zone in the second quarter against San Antonio, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
Sugar Skulls’ quarterback Jorge Reyna (11) beats the rush from San Antonio’s defensive lineman Warren Thomas (44) for a completion in the fourth quarter of their IFL game in Tucson on May 31, 2025.
Sugar Skulls' wide receiver Jerome Buckner (4) heads for the house nearly untouched on kick return in the second quarter against San Antonio, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
Sugar Skulls' running back Jamyest Williams (20) levels San Antonio's defensive back Kyle Meyers (21) in the backfield on a bruising run in the fourth quarter of their IFL game, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
Sugar Skulls’ quarterback Jorge Reyna (11) hands off the ball to a couple of fans after his two-point conversion run during the fourth quarter against San Antonio on May 31, 2025, in Tucson.
Sugar Skulls' running back Jamyest Williams (20) gestures skyward during his introductory run onto the carpet to face San Antonio, Tucson, Ariz., May 31, 2025.
Contact Justin Spears, the Star’s Arizona football beat reporter, at jspears@tucson.com. On X(Twitter): @JustinESports
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