So, what did we learn from week one of football? Well, one thing for sure is that there are a lot of bad teams out there. On the bright side, Dieruff has improved and that should give fans on the East Side a feel-good story.

Whitehall came away with the most surprising win last week, while Liberty kicked off the John Truby era with a big win.

Major showdowns across the board in the LVC and Colonial League this week make for an interesting poll.

1. Parkland (1-0)

Last week's rank: 2

Trojans took care of business in emphatic fashion last week and jump to the top of the poll. Will they topple Easton this week in the biggest matchup in the Valley?

The Pick: Parkland 28, Easton 20

2. Easton (1-0)

Last week's rank: 1

Rovers take a step back and could find themselves in a permanent inferior position if they lose to Parkland this week.

The Pick: Parkland 28, Easton 20

3. Whitehall (1-0)

Last week's rank: 3

Maybe Spring-Ford wasn't anything close to what they were supposed to be, or Whitehall was just that good? Can we meet in the middle?

The Pick: Whitehall 31, Liberty 24

4. Nazareth (1-0)

Last week's rank: 4

Blue Eagles stay put as they play on the road at home. Yeah, I said it.

The Pick: Nazareth 56, Northampton 27

5. Liberty (1-0)

Last week's rank: 5

This will be a statement game for the 'Canes.

The Pick: Whitehall 31, Liberty 24

6. Catasauqua (1-0)

Last week's rank: 6

Top Colonial League game of the week and season perhaps with Southern Lehigh on the agenda. This is where writers earn their stripes.

The Pick: Catty 27, So. Lehigh 23

7. Emmaus (0-1)

Last week's rank: 7

Only team in the poll with a loss and they didn't even budge. Hornets get back track this week.

The Pick: Emmaus 42, Bethlehem Catholic 14

8. Stroudsburg (1-0)

Last week's rank: 9

This is where the poll gets really shaky. Mounties did get an impressive win last week, however.

The Pick: Stroudsburg 49, Lehighton 7

9. Southern Lehigh (1-0)

Not ranked

Spartans rocked Northern Lehigh to get recognition. They can prove if they're for real by hanging with Catty this week.

The pick: Catty 27, So. Lehigh 23

10. Pen Argyl (1-0)

Last week's rank: 10

Green Knights are going to have to be more impressive moving forward.

The Pick: Pen Argyl 41, Palisades 13

Ÿ Teams that dropped: #7 Pleasant Valley

Ÿ Teams that entered: #9 Southern Lehigh

Ÿ Last week's record: 8-1

Ÿ Overall: 8-1