The Tucson Turf Elite 12U Chargers went 8-0 in the prestigious NFL FLAG Championships at Canton, Ohio, capped by a 13-12 victory July 20 in the title game over six-time defending champion Red Zone All Stars Falcons of Miami.
Emeron Bourguet, son of Tucson Turf founder Toby Bourguet, was a significant contributor to the unbeaten run and victory in the championship.
In the win over the Red Zone All Stars, Emeron completed a touchdown pass to Trindon Brin to tie the game at 6 late in the first half, caught a touchdown pass from Logan Allen with only 5 minutes left and subsequently hauled in the extra-point pass from Allen to give the Chargers their 13-12 lead.
In the quarterfinal round, Emeron caught a thrilling last-second touchdown pass from Allen to give the Chargers a 13-12 victory over the Yorkville (Ill.) Commanders.
Emeron is the youngest sibling of the famed Bourguet football family that includes brothers Trenton, Treyson, Coben and Kendren and sister Rylen.
Trenton, Treyson and Coben had a Tucson Turf background before becoming Division I players — Trenton and Coben at Arizona State and Treyson at Western Michigan and BYU. Kendren, another Tucson Turf standout, qualified for the US U17 flag football team and Rylen is a 2028 Olympic hopeful in flag football after playing for the Tucson Turf and competing in US team trials and other national competitions.
Emeron also started the month of July earning the Snapper of the Year award from OT7, which showcases the nation’s most elite players in a fast-paced, helmet-off style of play.
For his accomplishments and performances, Emeron is the Jet Sports Training Athlete of the Month for July.
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May 2025: Salpointe baseball player Colton Raetzman
June 2025: Sabino track runner Milo Mandolini
July 2025: Tucson Turf Elite standout Emeron Bourguet
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ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com publisher, writer and editor Javier Morales is a former Arizona Press Club award winner. He is a former Arizona Daily Star beat reporter for the Arizona basketball team, including when the Wildcats won the 1996-97 NCAA title. He has also written articles for CollegeAD.com, Bleacher Report, Lindy’s Sports, TucsonCitizen.com, The Arizona Republic, Sporting News and Baseball America, among many other publications. He has also authored the book “The Highest Form of Living”, which is available at Amazon. He became an educator five years ago and is presently a special education teacher at Gallego Fine Arts Intermediate in the Sunnyside Unified School District.
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