Wildcats are crowned with 32:14 in the exciting Landesliga final

Wildcats are crowned with 32:14 in the exciting Landesliga final

The tension in the (n) energy arena was tangible on Sunday when the 2nd team of the Kirchdorf Wildcats met the Bayreuth Dragons in the final of the Bavarian Landesliga. In front of about 500 cheering fans and in the best weather it became a game that those present will not be forgotten so quickly. The wildcats showed their strength and ultimately won 32:14, which brought them the long -awaited championship title.

The start into the game could not have been better for the wildcats. In the first move, Quarterback Adrian Spannbauer managed to reach Thomas Wimmer with a precise pass. This early success brought the wildcats into a positive mood. Shortly afterwards, Vincenzo Zoina achieved the first rushing touchdown, even if the subsequent PAT was not successful, which the wildcats gave 6-0 in the lead.

Excitement and drama in the course of the game

The defense of the wildcats was strong right from the start and initially did not let the offense of the dragons develop. But a number of punishments on the Wildcats side opened a window. The dragons took the opportunity and took the lead with a touchdown and Pat with 7: 6. This increased the voltage in the stadium significantly because the game was now completely open.

The wildcats temporarily stumbled. After several mistakes on their own offensive, it didn't look good for them. But a key moment came when Oliver Kimböck conquered a fumble of the dragons and brought the wildcats into the lead with a defensive touchdown 12: 7. Shortly before half-time, Adrian Spannbauer was able to increase the score through a pass on Michael Wimmer to 20: 6, including a successful Two-Point Conversion.

Head coach Julian Minigshofer recorded his team's performance in the first two quarters with a mixed feeling. "Our fans were incredible, but we sometimes made life difficult for ourselves. There were too many mistakes, especially in the third quarter," he said after the game. This indicates the challenges in front of which the wildcats stood in the second half of the game.

The third quarter was characterized by uncertainties for both teams. The Wildcats had difficulties again, and Bayreuth was able to beat back with a 70 yard touchdown pass. With the successful patient, the dragons came to 20:14, which strained the nerves of the players and fans on both sides to the extreme.

But the wildcats could not be discouraged. In the last quarter they found their way back to their shape. A brief pass from Spang maker to Nils Lübbe, which shone with a 60 yard touchdown play, brought the momentum back to the wildcats. Even if the subsequent Two-Point Conversion failed, the wildcats led with 26:14 and seemed to shoot the game.

The defense of the wildcats, under the direction of Max Brodschelm and Florian Eichinger, presented the dragons of major problems. Brodschelm grabbed an important quarterback sack while Eichinger shone with several tackles. The Bayreuth Offense simply did not find its rhythm back, which the wildcats strongly strengthened.

Artur Gärtner sealed the success of the wildcats by achieving the game's last touchdown of the game and thus setting the final result at 32:14. "It was a real team performance. Despite the mistakes, we fought and earned the title," said defensive coordinator Tobias Prüller the achievements of his team.

With this championship in the Bavarian Landesliga, the wildcats crowned a successful season. The fans did everything they can to make the "final Dahoam" a special experience and ensured a rousing atmosphere in the arena, which will remain unforgettable for everyone involved.