Jones stars as Clairton holds off Leechburg

Clairton quarterback Capone Jones escapes into the open field for a long run.

By George Guido

Trib Total Media

In a backfield of mostly underclassmen, Clairton looked to the only senior for big-play leadership. Bears quarterback Capone Jones ran for 161 yards and passed for 106 yards as Clairton (2-3, 2-0) held off No. 4 Leechburg, 20-13, in a key Eastern Conference matchup.

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