The Ravensburg Razorbacks (4-3) avenged their Week 2 loss with a dramatic 32-29 road win over the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns (4-4) in a rain-soaked GFL South thriller at Optima Sportpark, clinching the season series via a fourth-down touchdown with 0:19 remaining.
Razorbacks weather early chaos
Quarterback Broghean McGovern shrugged off a fumble-prone start, connecting with Tim Müller on a 42-yard touchdown to open scoring. The Unicorns countered with Josh Taylor’s 20-yard strike to Austin Brock, but Ravensburg’s Lennies McFerren punched in a 3-yard rushing score to reclaim momentum. A botched PAT attempt and physical defensive stands—including Justin Ford’s ejection for unsportsmanlike conduct—kept the Razorbacks ahead 22-14 at halftime.
Harris Jr. delivers dagger drive
Trailing 29-25 with 1:12 left, McGovern orchestrated a 70-yard drive under pressure, capped by a 35-yard touchdown to Anthony Harris Jr. on 4th-and-8. The receiver outleaped double coverage to snatch the game-winner, redeeming his earlier 41-yard rushing TD. “We knew their secondary would bite on play-action,” said Harris postgame. “Broghean put it where only I could make a play.”
Defensive stands define rivalry
The Razorbacks neutralized Schwäbisch Hall’s ground game (2.8 yards per carry) and blocked Toni Trefzer’s 47-yard field goal attempt with 2:45 remaining—a pivotal stop that set up their final drive. Earlier, Benjamin Rashid’s 2-point conversion off a broken PAT play gave Ravensburg critical cushion.
Key performances
- Anthony Harris Jr.: 2 TDs (41-yard rush, 35-yard catch)
- Tim Müller: 42-yard TD catch, 34-yard FG
- Josh Taylor (Unicorns): 4 TD passes, 298 yards
Standings implications
The win moves Ravensburg into third in the GFL South, while Schwäbisch Hall drops to fourth. The Razorbacks host the Allgäu Comets (2-4) on August 9, while the Unicorns face a tough must-win against the Dresden Monarchs (8-0) to keep playoff hopes alive.
Coach’s perspective
“This rivalry’s always decided by inches,” said Razorbacks defensive coordinator Markus Huber. “We bent but didn’t break when it mattered. Justin [Ford]’s suspension hurts, but this team thrives on adversity.”