Germany: Ravensburg Razorbacks outlast Allgäu Comets in high-stakes Swabian derby

| Allgau Comets | 09/02/2025

The Ravensburg Razorbacks (7-4) solidified their grip on the GFL South title race with a gritty 43-26 road victory over the Allgäu Comets (2-8) at Illerstadion Kempten, overcoming multiple lead changes and four interceptions to move closer to their first division crown.

Defensive stands set early tone
The Razorbucks’ defense delivered critical stops, beginning with Ben Rashid and Finn Herter’s first-quarter sack on a fourth-down gamble by Allgäu deep in Ravensburg territory. Though the Comets struck first via Geoff Green’s touchdown reception, Ravensburg’s secondary adjusted, forcing three consecutive punts and limiting Allgäu to 2-of-5 red-zone conversions. Alex Mashak’s fourth-quarter interception return for a touchdown—one of his two picks—proved decisive, halting Allgäu’s momentum at 29-26.

Offensive surges answer Comets’ rallies
Quarterback Broghean McGovern overcame an early interception, orchestrating four second-half scoring drives. His 1-yard rushing touchdown and 31-yard strike to Tim Müller (2 TD receptions) erased Allgäu’s 19-14 third-quarter lead. Running back Lennies McFerren added 98 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Anthony Harris’ late receiving score sealed the game. The Razorbacks converted 75% of red-zone opportunities, contrasting with Allgäu’s 40% efficiency.

Mashak’s picks swing momentum
Cornerback Alex Mashak dominated with two interceptions, including a 65-yard pick-six that extended Ravensburg’s lead to 29-19. His second interception set up McGovern’s clinching touchdown drive, while Gabriele Battistella’s late interception squashed Allgäu’s final comeback attempt. The Razorbacks’ four takeaways offset Allgäu’s 391 total yards, with Rashid adding a late interception to cap the defensive effort.

Closing out the division race
Leading 36-26 early in the fourth, Ravensburg drained the clock with McFerren’s hard-nosed runs before McGovern’s 5-yard touchdown scramble iced the game. The Razorbacks now need only a win against the Saarland Hurricanes or a Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns loss to secure the South title. Their +67 point differential provides a crucial cushion over the Unicorns (-21) in potential tiebreak scenarios.

Key stats:

  • Ravensburg: 240 passing yards (McGovern), 154 rushing yards, 4 turnovers forced.
  • Allgäu: 210 passing yards (Conor Regan), 181 rushing yards (Lars Kozlowski: 2 TDs).
  • Turnovers: Razorbacks 1, Comets 4.

With their seventh win, the Ravensburg Razorbacks inch closer to franchise history, while the Allgäu Comets conclude a season marked by narrow defeats and offensive flashes.

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