The Calanda Broncos (2-0) solidified their strong start to the Swiss American Football League (NLA) season with a decisive 49-6 win over last year’s semifinal rivals, the St. Gallen Bears (0-1), in their home opener on Saturday.
Calanda exploded out of the gate jumping out to a 21-0 first quarter lead and and did not let up.
Broncos quarterback Robin Sennrich kicked things off with a dynamic 43-yard rushing touchdown. He then threw two scoring passes – a 37-yard touchdown strike to Adrian Sünderhauf and another to Celeste Conceprio – establishing a commanding 21-0 advantage.
The offensive fireworks persisted in the second quarter at their temporary Obere Au home venue. Sünderhauf showcased his pass catching prowess by hauling in a spectacular 65-yard touchdown reception, marking his third score of the season, while Noah Bachofen complemented the aerial attack with a powerful rushing touchdown that stretched the halftime margin to 35-0.
The Broncos maintained their dominance in the second half relying on their ground game as Amel Adjovi powered in a rushing score. Sennrich capped his four-touchdown performance with a 26-yard connection to Selome Adzayi, ballooning the lead to 49-0. Though St. Gallen averted a shutout with a 66-yard touchdown as time expired, the Broncos’ offensive display across all quarters secured an emphatic victory.
Key Performances
- Robin Sennrich starred with four touchdown passes and a rushing TD, bringing his season total to eight TD passes in just two games.
- Adrian Sünderhauf (2 TDs) inched closer to breaking Lukas Lütscher’s all-time scoring record, now needing just two more touchdowns.
- The Broncos’ defense stifled St. Gallen for three quarters, allowing minimal progress until the final play.
With this win, the Broncos have established themselves as early title contenders, while the Bears face an uphill battle to replicate last year’s playoff success.
Source: GR Heute