2025 PFN Team Preview: Clairton Bears
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Cody Brady | August 17, 2025
Clairton Bears
Head Coach: Wayne Wade
Class 1A
PIAA District: 7(WPIAL)
2024 Record 13-1
| Key Starters Lost |
| Drahcir Jones – RB/FS Zae-Meer Corrall – WR/OLB Khalil Patterson-Williams – OL/DL |
| Returning starters |
| Michael Ruffin – Sr / 2026 WR/DB/ATH 5’9 180 lbs Donte Wright – Sr / 2026 ATH/DB 5’9 185 lbs Jeff Thompson III – Sr / 2026 QB/FS 6’1 165 lbs Deon Lovelace-Pompey – Sr / 2026 RB/LB 5’11 190 lbs Taris Wooding – Sr / 2026 WR/DB 5’11 178 lbs Jaece Booker – Jr / 2027 WR/S 5’11 170 lbsTahvaz Armstrong – Sr / 2026 TE/DE 6’2 193 lbs Brandon Murphy – Soph / 2028 LB/WR/QB 6’1 170 lbs Darren Pinson – Jr / 2027 TE/LB 6’0 185 lbs Chad Carpenter-Law Sr / 2026 OL/DL 5’5 200 lbs Avaughn Pompey – Sr / 2026 OL/DL 6’4 310 lbs D’Kota Harris – Jr / 2027 OL/DL 6’1 273 lbs Kasch Hammond – Jr / 2027 OL/DL 6’2 220 lbs Quintin Thompson – Soph / 2028 OL/DL 5’9 210 lbs |
| Key Newcomers |
| Robert Scott – HB / ILB Troy Webb Jr – WR / DB Devin Washington – OL / DL Tyrell Armstrong – RB / LB Tyron Armstrong – RB / LB |
2025 Schedule
| Season Outlook |
| The tradition-rich Clairton Bears are locked in and ready to make a statement in 2025. With nearly 10 returning starters on both sides of the ball, the Bears are poised to build on last season’s dominance—where they boasted the #1 ranked offense and defense in the entire WPIAL, regardless of classification.
Though they came up just short of a district title, Clairton enters this season with unfinished business and a clear mission: State Championship or Bust. This year’s squad isn’t just talented—they’re battle-tested and college-ready. Seven players are already drawing attention from college programs, ranging from Power 5 conferences to the Ivy League, showcasing the depth, discipline, and high ceiling of this team. With elite playmakers, a veteran core, and a chip on their shoulder, the Bears aren’t just aiming to compete—they’re coming to dominate. The message is clear: Clairton is back—and better than ever. |
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