PIAA 1A Championship Game Preview Bishop Guifoyle vs. Clairton

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bishop Guifoyle will be playing for its 6^th PIAA 1A State Title on Thursday against Clairton. Clairton will be going for its 5^th title. They have not won it since 2012. This should be a fun match-up between two good programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bishop Giufoye Top Impact Players </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591014"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692d0373ae931"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1591014' first='Jake' last='Kissell'] is Mr. Everything for Bishop Guifoyle. He plays as a quarterback and running back on offense. Then, on defense, he is a tackling machine, making tackles all over the field from his linebacker position. If he and his teammates are going to beat a talented Clairton team for a State Title, Kissell will need to be dominant. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mid Season Highlights‼️‼️<a href="https://t.co/FB1h84KrAA">https://t.co/FB1h84KrAA</a><br>6'2, 218 lbs, C/O 2026<br>1 D1 offer<br>LB/DE/TE/QB/HB<br><br>120 carries <br>885 rushing yards (7.4 YPC)<br>14 rushing touchdowns <br>13 catches <br>170 rec. yards<br>3 passing touchdowns <br>77 tackles (30 solo)<br>14 TFL's<br>5 sacks <br>1 forced fumble…</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1591014' first='Jake' last='Kissell'] (@jake_kissell) <a href="https://twitter.com/jake_kissell/status/1976281650053984415?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2070921"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692d0373aeadc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2070921' first='Tyson' last='Lestochi'] is a talented player as a wide receiver and as a defensive back. In the State-Semifinal win over Belmont Charter, he caught a touchdown pass. He also had an interception he returned for a touchdown a few weeks ago. If they are going to win the State title this week, Lestochi will need a big game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='2070921' first='Tyson' last='Lestochi'] with the big grab at the goal line puts the Marauders up 35-0 as the clock will run with 5:19 left in the 1st half. <a href="https://twitter.com/BGMarauderFball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BGMarauderFball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaFootballNews</a> <a href="https://t.co/mPbrXnpc4l">pic.twitter.com/mPbrXnpc4l</a></p>&mdash; Hunter Myers (@HunterMyerspfn) <a href="https://twitter.com/HunterMyerspfn/status/1989496628646973586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2070928"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692d0373aeb31"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2070928' first='Connor' last='Okonak'] is a good linebacker and tight end for Bishop Guifoyle. He is an outstanding inside linebacker who is a tackling machine. He is an excellent run stuffer. He also plays tight end and caught a touchdown pass last week against Belmont Charter. Okonak will need to be at his best against Clairton. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Guilfoyle Touchdown!!!<br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='1591014' first='Jake' last='Kissell'] to [player_tooltip player_id='2070928' first='Connor' last='Okonak'] however Belmont Charter has made them earn it.<a href="https://twitter.com/BGMarauderFball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BGMarauderFball</a> 14<a href="https://twitter.com/belmonttigersfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@belmonttigersfb</a> 0<br><br>353 Q2<a href="https://twitter.com/PaFootballNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@pafootballnews</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jaredsamuelpfn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jaredsamuelpfn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Teejaypr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@teejaypr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WilliePAFN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WilliePAFN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sasimagerypfn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sasimagerypfn</a> <a href="https://t.co/OSBJtaISFn">pic.twitter.com/OSBJtaISFn</a></p>&mdash; 📹Leader of Men🏈 (@NEPAYinzer_pfn) <a href="https://twitter.com/NEPAYinzer_pfn/status/1994569013201178775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Clairton Top Impact Players </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1265772"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692d0373aeb98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1265772' first='Brandon' last='Murphy'] didn't return 1 punt for touchdowns, but 2 last week in the win over Greenville. He is one of the best athletes in the state. He can score anytime he touches the ball. He has great athleticism and speed to make defenders miss. Murphy is a tough player to stop, and he is only a sophomore. I am sure Bishop Guifoyle will focus on slowing him down. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Murphy takes another punt back, Clairton up 50-0, 9:11 3rd, <a href="https://twitter.com/CCSDathletes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CCSDathletes</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonMurphy04?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonMurphy04</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AJWPIAL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AJWPIAL</a> <a href="https://t.co/gfUNMuYSTn">pic.twitter.com/gfUNMuYSTn</a></p>&mdash; Shane Lux (@PFN_Luxy) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFN_Luxy/status/1994582261002387742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1680241"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692d0373aebe1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1680241' first='Jeff' last='Thompson'] is an underrated quarterback for Clairton. His ability to lead his team is impressive. He is a talented quarterback who can make any throw on the field. He has good accuracy and touch on the ball when he throws it. He is also a good athlete who can run for tough yards and make defenders miss. Thompson will need to continue his great season if Clairton is going to win the State Title. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my regular season highlight tape <br>77 completion %<br>101/126 <br>1910<br>30 Passing TD's<br>6 rushing TD's<a href="https://twitter.com/WPIAL_Insider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WPIAL_Insider</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/lutzsru?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lutzsru</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMikeParis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMikeParis</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJamesLee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJamesLee</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_McNeely_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_McNeely_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeFitz881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoeFitz881</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBlake41?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBlake41</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLeine?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLeine</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_DiMike?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_DiMike</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TribLiveHSSN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TribLiveHSSN</a> <a href="https://t.co/UNnkxrigp9">https://t.co/UNnkxrigp9</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1680241' first='Jeff' last='Thompson'] (@JThompson3_) <a href="https://twitter.com/JThompson3_/status/1983019754387337674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["944092"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692d0373aec28"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1871099' first='Donte' last='Wright'] is an explosive, twitchy athlete. He plays as a running back and as a defensive back. As a running back, he is an excellent runner. His ability to make defenders miss in space is special. He is also a physical runner who is hard to bring down. Wright is a skilled athlete who can score on nearly every touch of the ball. He needs a big game this week to win a state title. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='1871099' first='Donte' last='Wright'] 26 yd run, Clairton 30 Greenville 0, 6:39 2nd, <a href="https://twitter.com/AJWPIAL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AJWPIAL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DonteWright4545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DonteWright4545</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CCSDathletes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CCSDathletes</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BobGreenburg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BobGreenburg</a> <a href="https://t.co/siTwEijLTT">pic.twitter.com/siTwEijLTT</a></p>&mdash; Shane Lux (@PFN_Luxy) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFN_Luxy/status/1994569233892839655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->