Sugar Skulls' Carrington Thompson outjumps Strike Force's Brandon Rowland for a touchdown catch in their game at Tucson Arena on April 9, 2022.

 Kelly Presnell, Arizona Daily Star

The Tucson Sugar Skulls snapped their four-game losing streak to in-state rival Northern Arizona, taking down the Wranglers 42-28 Saturday night in Prescott Valley.Β 

Tucson extended its road record to 5-1 this season, with its only loss against Duke City in May.Β 

Sugar Skulls quarterback Ramone Atkins accounted for three touchdowns, while star receiver Carrington Thompson hauled in his 20th touchdown reception of the season on Saturday. Thompson's 20 touchdown catches rank third in the IFL this year.Β 

Tucson shut out the defending IFL champion in the fourth quarter in addition to scoring 14 points to escape with a two-touchdown victory.Β 

The Sugar Skulls (7-5) host the Vegas Knight Hawks (4-9) at Tucson Arena on Saturday at 6:05 p.m. The game will be televised on CW Tucson and the IFL YouTube channel.

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Contact sports producer Justin Spears at jspears@tucson.com. On Twitter: @JustinESports