The Dresden Monarchs (7-0) overcame a sloppy second half to defeat the Ravensburg Razorbacks (3-3) 49-33 this past weekend, extending their unbeaten streak in a chaotic German Football League interconference clash marked by 10 combined turnovers and five lead changes.
Monarchs’ early dominance fades into chaos
Dresden stormed to a 14-0 first-quarter lead behind touchdowns from running back Tofunmi Lala (1-yard dive) and quarterback Justin Miller (scramble). The Monarchs’ offense stalled afterward, committing three fumbles in a two-minute span. Ravensburg capitalized with back-to-back scores: Broghean McGovern connected with Aidan Enneking for a 7-yard touchdown and hit the same target again after recovering a muffed kickoff (14-13). Dresden stabilized late in the half, scoring three unanswered touchdowns via David Perez’s catch and Tylor Hudson’s two receptions to lead 35-13 at halftime.
Razorbacks’ third-quarter surge narrows gap
Ravensburg outscored Dresden 20-0 in the third quarter, fueled by McGovern’s 90-yard near-touchdown scramble and two scoring passes (35-19, 35-27). The Razorbacks’ defense intercepted Miller twice, including Jonah Choate’s pivotal pick. McGovern’s 5-yard touchdown pass to Aniel Busse cut the deficit to 35-33, but a failed two-point conversion kept Dresden ahead.
Hudson’s clutch play halts Ravensburg rally
Facing collapse, Dresden’s Tylor Hudson redeemed earlier mistakes with a 45-yard touchdown catch, wrestling possession from defenders at the 1-yard line. Miller added a 12-yard scoring run early in the fourth quarter to extend the lead to 49-33.
Dresden seals victory with late defensive stops
The Monarchs’ defense stifled Ravensburg’s final drives, highlighted by Bryan Carbonell’s touchdown-saving tackle and a fourth-down sack. Dresden forced four turnovers total, offsetting Miller’s three fumbles and two interceptions.
Key performances
- Justin Miller (Dresden): 2 passing TDs, 2 rushing TDs, 3 turnovers
- Broghean McGovern (Ravensburg): 4 total TDs (3 passing, 1 rushing)
- Tylor Hudson (Dresden): 2 receiving TDs, including game-clinching 45-yard score
Standings impact
Dresden maintains first place in the GFL North ahead of their July 26 matchup against the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes. Ravensburg drops to fourth in the GFL South but remains in playoff contention.
Source: GFL.info