HS Football State Title Game: New Bremen Blanks Warren JFK 31-0 To Win Division VII State Championship

MASSILLON, OHIO — In 2014, New Bremen was on the verge of losing its football team due to low participation and very little success.

Just six years later, the Cardinals are state champions, defeating Warren JFK 31-0 to clinch their first title in school history

It was a scoreless tie for a good portion of the first half, with both teams exchanging several punts and turnovers.

The 8:19 mark is when Hunter Schaefer broke loose for a 39-yard touchdown run to put New Bremen ahead 7-0.

Division VII State Championship 🏆

2Q | 8:19
New Bremen – 7
Warren JFK – 0

To the house! Hunter Schaefer goes the distance to break out scoreless tie.@warrenjfk @NewBremenSports pic.twitter.com/2EWvbAEXR9

— Northeast Ohio HS Sports (@NEOhsSports) November 20, 2020

After a pretty even first half, New Bremen exploded in the second to take control of this game.

After a 1-yard touchdown carry by Mitchell Hays and a field goal from Owen Gabel made the score 17-0, David Homan returned a punt 45 yards for another New Bremen score.

Division VII State Championship 🏆

3Q | 1:44
New Bremen – 24
Warren JFK – 0

David Homan with a PUNT RETURN touchdown. New Bremen rolling here in the 3rd.@warrenjfk @NewBremenSports pic.twitter.com/NFEC9z8GT9

— Northeast Ohio HS Sports (@NEOhsSports) November 20, 2020

Up 24-0, New Bremen’s defense continued to lock down JFK’s option-centric offense.

Quarterback Cam Hollobaugh, one of the best D-7 talents in the state, was held to just 54 yards rushing on 23 carries.

An impressive touchdown catch by Dan Homan early in the fourth made the score 31-0, setting the running clock rule into effect.

Division VII State Championship 🏆

4Q | 9:09
New Bremen – 31
Warren JFK – 0

Great touchdown reception by New Bremen’s Dan Homan! Definitely a candidate for play of the game.@warrenjfk @NewBremenSports pic.twitter.com/MkPwtnrp3G

— Northeast Ohio HS Sports (@NEOhsSports) November 20, 2020

New Bremen finished with 247 yards of offense, compared to just 133 yards for Warren JFK.

The Cardinals defense was led by Dan Homan, who had 2.5 tackles for loss, including 1.5 sacks.

Division VII State Championship 🏆

*Final Score*
New Bremen Cardinals – 31
Warren JFK Eagles – 0

For the first time in school history, the New Bremen Cardinals are state champions! pic.twitter.com/4G6UeSEmtd

— Northeast Ohio HS Sports (@NEOhsSports) November 20, 2020

This is the first state championship victory in the history of New Bremen football. Their conference, the Midwest Athletic Conference, adds their 37th title, easily the most in OHSAA history.

This is a year that the entire town of New Bremen will never forget, for reasons different than most.

Box Score

New Bremen 0 7 17 7 31

Warren JFK 0 0 0 0 0

Full Statistics: https://ohsaaweb.blob.core.windows.net/files/Sports/Football/2020/D7-20-F.HTM