It didn’t take long for a shakeup in the poll, as Parkland jumps to the top after only two weeks.

Freedom proved it is for real this season, while Emmaus needed a miracle play to survive against Nazareth.

A new Colonial team enters the fold, while this team pits together excellent matchups for a bevy of competitive games this early in the season.

1. Parkland (2-0)

Last week’s rank: #3

Looks like Parkland is our version of Alabama.

The Pick: Parkland 28- Freedom 24

2. Freedom (2-0)

Last week’s rank: #5

Pates make the jump after last week’s win. Can they hold off Parkland Friday night?

The Pick: Parkland 28- Freedom 24

3. Emmaus (2-0)

Last week’s rank: #2

Hornets enjoyed a memorable win last week, but they needed a miracle to get it.

The Pick: Emmaus 49- Whitehall 20

4. Easton (2-0)

Last week’s rank: #4

Rovers get the week off.

The Pick: Easton 42- Dieruff 0

5. Nazareth (1-1)

Last week’s rank: #6

Blue Eagles were so close in last week’s loss to Emmaus. Looking for a bounce back game this week.

The Pick: Nazareth 42- Central Catholic 17

6. Bethlehem Catholic (1-1)

Last week’s rank: #1

Hawks take a tumble, but should respond in another city matchup.

The Pick: Becahi 27- Liberty 14

7. Liberty (2-0)

Last week’s rank: #7

Liberty will need everything they got this week.

The Pick: Becahi 27- Liberty 14

8. Palisades (2-0)

Last week’s rank: Not ranked

Pirates have been on a scoring tear, averaging 55 points in their first two games.

The Pick: Palisades 35- Northwestern 21

9. Saucon Valley (2-0)

Last week’s rank: #9

Panthers are part of that upper tier of the Colonial League.

The Pick: Saucon Valley 41- Palmerton 7

10. Northwestern (2-0)

Last week’s rank: #10

Tigers will show if they can really compete for the league title this week.

The Pick: Palisades 35- Northwestern 21

Teams that dropped: Central Catholic

Teams that entered: Palisades

Last week’s record: 6-1

Overall record: 14-3