Ravensburg Razorbacks overwhelm Munich Cowboys in key GFL victory

| American Football | 07/01/2025

The Ravensburg Razorbacks (3–2) delivered a commanding 48–20 home win over the Munich Cowboys (3–3) at TeleData Stadium, leveraging a ferocious defense and explosive second-half plays to solidify their playoff credentials in front of 900 fans.

Defensive dominance sets early tone
The Razorbacks defense dictated the game from the opening drive, with Hélios Barros Lima’s first-quarter sack forcing a quick Munich punt. Kicker Tim Müller capitalized with a 38-yard field goal (3–0), while linebacker Alex Mashak’s interception set up another Müller kick (6–0). Barros Lima and Ben Rashid combined for a strip-sack recovered for a touchdown, extending the lead to 12–0 after a blocked PAT. Munich’s offense sputtered, failing to convert a fourth-down attempt under relentless pressure from Ravensburg’s front.

Offensive fireworks ignite the scoreboard
Quarterback Broghean McGovern ignited the Razorbacks’ aerial attack, connecting with Anthony Harris Jr. for a one-handed touchdown catch (20–0 after a successful two-point conversion). A 45-yard strike to Tim Müller set up Harris Jr.’s second highlight-reel TD, while Lennies McFerren’s 12-yard rushing score closed the half at 34–6. Munich’s lone first-half response came via Gabriel Boccella’s touchdown, though another blocked PAT summed up their struggles.

Cowboys’ rally fizzles against Razorbacks’ resolve
Munich showed life after halftime, with Zachary Whitehead finding Nicco Heiß for a touchdown and a successful two-point conversion (34–14). A third-quarter rushing TD narrowed the gap to 34–20, but Ravensburg snuffed momentum with McGovern’s methodical drive capped by Harris Jr.’s second one-handed score (41–20). Barros Lima iced the game with a pick-six off Whitehead, followed by his third sack to halt Munich’s final drive.

Key performances

  • Ravensburg: Barros Lima (3 sacks, interception TD, forced fumble) dominated, while Harris Jr.’s two acrobatic TDs anchored the offense. McGovern distributed efficiently, spreading targets to Müller, Aniel Buss, and Aidan Enneking.
  • Munich: Whitehead’s 296 passing yards and Boccella’s 6 receptions offered fleeting highlights, but four sacks and three turnovers undermined progress.

Standout moments

  • McFerren’s 22-yard TD run, weaving through tackles to close the first half.
  • Defensive linemen Elias Frank and Kevin Kienzle combining for a critical fourth-quarter sack.
  • Backup QB Tommy Moetscher’s poised clock management to seal the win.

Looking ahead
The Razorbacks enter their bye week before hosting the Dresden Monarchs (6–1) on July 19, aiming to sustain this defensive intensity. Munich must regroup during a pivotal midseason stretch, starting with a home clash against the Allgäu Comets (2–3).

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