Pete’s Top-10: Nazareth, Freedom in battle of unbeatens
It’s week two of the football poll and we’re seeing familiar names at the top of the list as Nazareth, Freedom and Parkland are rounding out the top-three spots this week.
The Blue Eagles and Patriots square off in a marquee Friday night showdown, while the Colonial League features a contest between Notre Dame and Palisades.
With another week of action under our belts, lets just keep our fingers crossed that this season can keep moving forward.
With that said, here’s this week’s edition of the Top-10.
1. Nazareth (3-0)
Last week’s rank: #1
Blue Eagles get the edge in a tough matchup.
The Pick: Nazareth 24 - Freedom 14
2. Freedom (2-0)
Last week’s rank: #3
Can the Pates avoid a letdown?
The Pick: Nazareth 24 - Freedom 14
3. Parkland (1-0)
Last week’s rank: #5
Trojans got to iron out some wrinkles last week.
The Pick: Parkland 49 - Dieruff 7
4. Central Catholic (2-1)
Last week’s rank: #4
Should be one of the better matchups of the week.
The Pick: CCHS 28 - Emmaus 21
5. Easton (1-1)
Last week’s rank: #2
Rovers should have a bounce back.
The Pick: Easton 28 - Becahi 14
6. Emmaus (2-0)
Last week’s rank: #8
Hornets can make a statement this week.
The Pick: CCHS 28 - Emmaus 21
7. East Stroudsburg S. (1-0)
Last week’s rank: #7
The Cavs look to stake claim against their neighborly rivals.
The Pick: ESS 24 - Stroudsburg 21
8. Northwestern (3-1)
Last week’s rank: #6
Tigers are giving up too many points on the defensive side of the ball.
The Pick: Northwestern 42 - Salisbury 17
9. Notre Dame GP (5-0)
Last week’s rank: #9
Best game of the Colonial calendar this week. Crusaders get the edge.
The Pick: Notre Dame 31 - Palisades 24
10. Bethlehem Catholic (2-1)
Last week’s rank: #10
Can the Hawks upset the Rovers?
The Pick: Easton 28 - Becahi 14
Last week’s record: 7-1