Germany: Ravensburg Razorbacks clinch historic GFL South title with win over Saarland Hurricanes

The Ravensburg Razorbacks (8-4) secured their first GFL South Division championship in franchise history, overcoming the Saarland Hurricanes (4-8) 41-26 in a back-and-forth regular-season finale at Ludwigspark Stadium.

Offensive fireworks ignite early shootout
Quarterback Broghean McGovern connected with Anthony Harris Jr. on a 48-yard touchdown just three plays into the game, but Saarland’s Walter Kuhlenkamp answered with a scrambling score and successful 2-point conversion. Harris struck again on the next drive, hauling in a 22-yard TD to reclaim a 14-8 lead. Kuhlenkamp’s 17-yard touchdown pass to Evan Liggett tied the game at 14-14 late in the first, though Lucas Walk’s blocked PAT proved pivotal. Defenses stiffened in the second quarter, holding both teams scoreless until halftime.

Second-half surge seals Razorbacks’ legacy
Saarland surged ahead 20-14 after Spencer Corona’s 34-yard reception, but Ravensburg responded with Lennies McFerren’s 8-yard rushing TD. Kuhlenkamp’s third touchdown run gave the Hurricanes a 26-21 edge, but McFerren’s second score and Adrian Terwart’s 29-yard catch ignited the Razorbucks’ final rally. Harris’ third TD—a 15-yard reception—extended the lead to 34-26, and his fourth score (a 9-yard slant) iced the game. Tim Müller’s flawless PATs (5/5) underscored Ravensburg’s precision.

Defensive plays fuel title-clinching rout
Saarland’s late comeback hopes crumbled under Ravensburg’s secondary dominance. Jonah Choate and Nils Wulf intercepted Kuhlenkamp on consecutive drives, while the Razorbacks’ front four pressured him into rushed throws. Harris finished with 142 receiving yards and four TDs, while McFerren added 67 rushing yards. Kuhlenkamp’s 278 total yards (3 TD) weren’t enough to offset three turnovers.

Playoff-bound Razorbacks eye historic run
The victory grants Ravensburg home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, starting with a September 21 quarterfinal against the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes at TeleData Stadium. Head coach Peter Springmann praised his team’s resilience: “Anthony and Lennies carried us, but this was a full squad effort.” For the Hurricanes, the loss concludes a turbulent season, their fifth straight defeat underscoring defensive inconsistencies.