🧑🤝🧑Mascot: "Criminals"
1 school use the "Criminals" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 1 school
- States represented
- 1 state
- Most common state
- Arizona (1)
- Top state per capita
- Arizona
- Popular school level
- High School (1)
- Mascot type
- Person • Outlaw
Most common states: Arizona (1)
Top 1 Color Combos
- (1)NavySilver
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Hey there Let's talk about one of the coolest and most unique school mascots out there: the Criminals from Yuma High School in Arizona. This tough-sounding mascot has a fascinating history. Back in the day, Yuma High School's athletes pulled off an upset win against a Phoenix football team, and some of the Phoenix players jokingly called them "Criminals" because they felt like the game was stolen from them. At first, it was seen as an insult, but over time, the students and staff of Yuma High School turned it into a badge of honor 🏆. Today, being a "Criminal" is a source of pride for everyone associated with Yuma High School. The school even held classes in the old Yuma Territorial Prison, adding to the nickname's gritty charm. So, if you ever come across a Yuma High School "Criminal," know they're part of a tradition that's all about embracing their unique history and spirit 🛡️. It's definitely one of the most memorable mascots you'll ever hear about
Community Voices
Hear how the Criminals fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Criminals banner across Arizona. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Drew Singh
Arizona Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Arizona. With 1 schools per million residents, the Criminals is part of daily conversations here.”
Rowan Diaz
Arizona Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Criminals delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Avery Lopez
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Criminals Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Criminals mascot across 1 state.
The Criminals shows up most in Arizona (1). Az also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Criminals as a Person and Outlaw mascot. Programs note that it is known for its tough tone.
High School programs adopt the Criminals most often (1 schools).