Potsdam Royals pull away from Ravensburg Razorbacks to reach GFL semifinals

The Potsdam Royals (10-2) broke open a tight game after halftime and rolled past the Ravensburg Razorbacks (8-4) 48-21 in the German Football League quarterfinals, sending the GFL North runners-up into the semifinals.

The Razorbacks, who finished third in the GFL South, hung around for a half, but Potsdam piled up 516 yards of offense and completely shut down the Ravensburg running game.

Razorbacks answer early

Hugh “Bay” Harvey marched the Royals down the field on the opening possession and finished the drive by finding Milan Spiller for a touchdown. Chrisman Kyei added the two-point conversion for an 8-0 lead.

Ravensburg answered immediately. Broghean McGovern connected with William Enneking for a 21-yard touchdown, ending a Potsdam defense’s run of five straight games without allowing a point.

Kyei then powered into the end zone before Harvey hit Corey Jeeves from 26 yards out to push the lead to 21-6. The Razorbacks stayed close, with McGovern finding Enneking for his second touchdown to make it 21-13 at halftime.

Potsdam takes control

The game changed quickly after the break. Harvey connected with Key’...