Germany: Ravensburg Razorbacks storm past Saarland Hurricanes in home victory

| American Football | 06/17/2025

The Ravensburg Razorbacks (2-2) claimed a decisive 45-20 win over the Saarland Hurricanes (2-3) at TeleData Stadtion in Weingarten, riding a dominant defensive performance and a multi-faceted offense to secure their second victory of the season.

Defensive spark ignites early momentum
The Razorbacks’ defense set the tone immediately, stifling the Hurricanes’ opening drive with a fourth-down stop after an errant snap. Linebacker Hélio Barros Lima recovered the loose ball, setting up the offense for a quick strike. Running back Lennies McFerren capitalized with a touchdown on the ensuing drive, aided by strong blocking from the offensive line. Kicker Tim Müller’s PAT gave the Razorbacks a 7-0 lead. Saarland responded with a touchdown and successful two-point conversion (Marian Menden rush), briefly taking an 8-7 advantage.

Mindham’s heroics shift momentum
Cornerback Samuel Mindham became the game’s turning point in the second quarter. Pressuring Hurricanes quarterback Walter Kuhlenkamp into rushed throws, Mindham intercepted two passes and returned both for touchdowns. His first pick-six put Ravensburg ahead 13-8, and his second interception return, coupled with a successful two-point conversion pass to Aidan Enneking, extended the lead to 21-8. Quarterback Broghean McGovern later added a rushing touchdown (28-8) after evading defenders, showcasing his dual-threat ability.

McGovern, defense seal the deal
After halftime, McGovern orchestrated a drive capped by his second rushing touchdown (35-14). The defense maintained its dominance, with lineman Ben Rashid recording two sacks and forcing a fumble. Kicker Tim Müller added a field goal (38-14) early in the fourth quarter, while McFerren punched in his second touchdown (45-14) following a reception by Anthony Harris Jr. Defensive end Arne Tyman added another sack late, stifling Saarland’s final efforts.

Hurricanes’ late surge falls short
Saarland’s Peter Keller hauled in a touchdown pass with under two minutes remaining, but the Razorbacks’ defense denied the two-point conversion. The Hurricanes managed just 287 total yards, compared to Ravensburg’s 423, and committed three turnovers.

Key factors

  • Samuel Mindham: 2 interceptions (both returned for TDs)
  • Broghean McGovern: 3 total TDs (2 rushing, 1 passing)
  • Lennies McFerren: 2 rushing TDs
  • Ravensburg defense: 3 sacks, 3 forced turnovers, 2 defensive touchdowns

The Razorbacks enter their bye week with renewed confidence ahead of hosting the Munich Cowboys, while the Hurricanes must regroup after their second straight loss. All statistics reflect verified game records.

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