Photos: Sugar Skulls 54, Strike Force 34, Indoor Football League
The Tucson Sugar Skulls lead from start to finish, stay in the playoff hunt with their 20 point win over San Diego at the Tucson Arena, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
Sugar Skulls receiver Malique Belfort dives into the end zone after wresting a catch out of the hands of Strike Force defensive back Tyler Thornton for a third quarter touchdown at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
Strike Force defensive back Tyler Thornton, left, and linebacker Mikell Mair nearly make a wishbone out of Sugar Skulls receiver Shaq Curenton after his catch in the third quarter of their IFL game at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
Sugar Skulls receiver Jeremiah Harris leaps behind Strike Force defensive back Omar Cook but can't quite bring down the touchdown catch on a fourth quarter bomb at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
Sugar Skulls quarterback Matt Behrendt manages to fend off Strike Force lineman Bruce Leaupepe during a scramble in the backfield in the fourth quarter at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
Strike Force receiver Jamari Williams hoists a young fan back into the stands after he came out to retrieve a dropped item during the fourth quarter against the Sugar Skulls at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
Sugar Skulls Jake Medlock slips away from the pursuit of against Strike Force lineman Terrence Fullum during a second quarter scramble out of pressure during their IFL game at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
Strike Force running back George Moreira Jr. runs back to midfield to give a fan the ball after a wild, scrambling touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Sugar Skulls at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
Sugar Skulls quarterback Jake Medlock tosses a pass to running back Shad Thornton in the first quarter against the Strike Force at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
A young fan celebrates after he was given a touchdown ball after Sugar Skulls scored against the Strike Force in the first quarter at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
Sugar Skulls receiver Shaq Curenton fights for yardage against three Strike Force defenders in the second quarter at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
Strike Force linebacker Mikell Mair knocks the ball out of the hands of Sugar Skulls receiver Shaq Curenton and into the arms of defensive back Tyler Thornton, who would take the interception to the house in the second quarter at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
Sugar Skulls receiver Rico Brown gestures skyward after making a touchdown catch in the second quarter against the Strike Force at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
Sugar Skulls quarterback Jake Medlock high fives the crowd along the boards just before the kickoff to start the third quarter against the Strike Force at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
Sugar Skulls receiver Malique Belfort slams into Strike Force defensive back Tyler Thornton to make a catch in the fourth quarter at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
Sugar Skulls quarterback Jake Medlock gets battered by Strike Force linemen Terrence Fullum, left, and Shakore Philip on his run around end in the first quarter at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
Sugar Skulls receiver Jeremiah Harris tries to turn the corner on Strike Force defensive back Omar Cook after his second quarter catch at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
Strike Force's Marques Rodgers brushes off Sugar Skulls' Jeremiah Harris on his way to kickoff return for a touchdown in the second quarter at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Sugar Skulls vs Strike Force
Sugar Skulls end Edward Mosley, left, and Strike Force quarterback Jihad Vercher go head-to-head in pursuit of Vercher's fumble in the first quarter at the Tucson Arena, Saturday, May 4, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
Tucson beats fellow expansion team Strike Force 54-34 to improve to 4-5.
Henderson had five tackles, one interception in Saturday's win over San Diego.