Bishop Guilfoyle returns to Cumberland Valley High School Thursday with a chance to repeat as 1A champions. In the way is a hard-hitting WPIAL champion in Clairton. Below is a closer look at the matchup.

Clairton vs. Bishop Guilfoyle

1 p.m. Thursday, Chapman Field, Cumberland Valley HS

THE BEARS (14-1): It’s hard to believe that 2016 was the last time Clairton lined up for a state chip. Remember, the Bears had a superior run, starting with a 35-16 setback to Steel-High in 2008 before cashing in four straight championship wins. The Bears also made a 1A finals appearance in 2014 and fell 17-0 to Bishop Guilfoyle two years later.

The brand hasn’t changed, of course, with Clairton riding to the Carlisle Pike on a 14-game win streak at 45.1 points per game. There are 10 shutouts on the cur

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