The Ravensburg Razorbacks (6-4) solidified their playoff position with a commanding 56-21 victory over the Pforzheim Wilddogs (6-5) at TeleData Stadium, overtaking their rivals for first place in the GFL South. A explosive second-quarter surge and relentless defensive pressure propelled the home team to their most decisive win of the season.
Wilddogs’ early spark quickly extinguished
Pforzheim struck first, capitalizing on a stalled Ravensburg opening drive with a touchdown pass from quarterback Drequan Harris to tight end Mitchel Sawyer. The 7-0 lead proved short-lived, as Ravensburg quarterback Broghean McGovern ignited a 42-point first-half explosion. Running back Aidan Enneking tied the game with a rushing score, followed by McGovern’s 60-yard bomb to receiver Tim Müller for the lead.
Second-quarter onslaught seals momentum
The Razobacks defense shifted the game permanently, blocking a Wilddogs field goal attempt near their own end zone. Linebacker Jonah Choate scooped the loose ball and returned it for a touchdown, electrifying the 1,500-strong crowd. McGovern then connected with Aniel Buße for another score, while Müller and running back Lennies McFerren added rushing touchdowns to stretch the halftime lead to 42-7.
Ravensburg’s balance overwhelms late rally
Pforzheim opened the second half with possession but failed to slow Ravensburg’s attack. Receiver Anthony Harris extended the lead with a acrobatic catch, and Müller secured his third touchdown of the night despite Wilddogs scoring twice in the fourth quarter. The Razorbacks defense held firm, limiting Pforzheim to 4.3 yards per carry and forcing two turnovers.
Key performances underscore playoff readiness
- Tim Müller: 3 touchdowns (2 receiving, 1 rushing), including a 60-yard score.
- Jonah Choate: Blocked field goal return touchdown, 5 tackles.
- Broghean McGovern: 4 total touchdowns (3 passing, 1 rushing), 280+ passing yards.
Playoff implications and path forward
With the win, Ravensburg clinches a playoff berth and eyes the South Group title. A victory in their final two regular-season games would secure home-field advantage, potentially hosting a quarterfinal against the North Group’s fourth seed (currently Kiel Baltic Hurricanes) on September 21. Head coach John Gilligan emphasized the team’s ambition: “We want the southern championship and to control our playoff destiny.”
Pforzheim, despite the loss, remains in contention at 6-5 but faces heightened pressure to regroup ahead of critical matchups. For Ravensburg, the emphatic performance signals their capacity to challenge GFL title contenders, blending offensive firepower with opportunistic defense.