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Clairton Thumps Bishop Guilfoyle 35-3 for First PIAA Class 1A Crown Since 2012

The win restores the Bears to statewide prominence after past title-game losses to the Marauders.

Overview

  • Senior Deon Lovelace-Pompey opened the second half with a 24-yard interception return for a touchdown that broke the game open.
  • Quarterback Jeff Thompson went 13-of-15 for 184 yards with two scoring passes as Clairton piled up 21 third-quarter points.
  • The Bears’ defense limited Bishop Guilfoyle to minus-1 rushing yard and intercepted Justin Wheeler twice.
  • The Class 1A final was played Thursday at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Field, where Clairton finished 15-1 and the Marauders ended 13-3.
  • The championship is Clairton’s first since 2012 and the program’s fifth overall, denying Bishop Guilfoyle a second straight state title.