It’s rivalry week across the area and it’s also the final week of the regular season, as a tasty platter of contests kick off this week to present us with really our most competitive week of action this season.

The top-three teams in the poll will be put to the test this week, while Central Catholic and Bethlehem Catholic will duke it out in the Holy War, and of course how can the final week of the season be talked about without Liberty and Freedom squaring off at BASD Stadium.

Enjoy the picks and cherish this week because it will all be gone before we know it.

1. Nazareth (5-0)

Last week’s rank: #1

These teams always play each other hard, but the Blue Eagles are a much better coached team.

The Pick: Nazareth 24 - Easton 10

2. Parkland (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #2

Trojans take care of business this week.

The Pick: Parkland 28 - Emmaus 20

3. Emmaus (4-0)

Last week’s rank: #3

Maybe the Hornets were over looking Whitehall last week, but I don’t think they can top Parkland.

The Pick: Parkland 28 - Emmaus 20

4. Freedom (3-1)

Last week’s rank: #4

Pates will have some momentum heading into districts.

The Pick: Freedom 28 - Liberty 7

5. Central Catholic (3-2)

Last week’s rank: #6

Central hasn’t had a signature win this year. Beating Beca would be a start.

The Pick: CCHS 21 - Becahi 7

6. East Stroudsburg S (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #7

The EPC North really is comical.

The Pick: ESS 56 - East Stroudsburg North 0

7. Notre Dame GP (6-0)

Last week’s rank: #8

Crusaders are off again because of a positive COVID test last week. Hopefully, they can get back on the field without any issues for the postseason.

8. Bethlehem Catholic (3-2)

Last week’s rank: #5

Hawks need to get back on track, but I’m not sure they will.

The Pick: CCHS 21 - Becahi 7

9. Easton (2-2)

Last week’s rank: #9

Little faith that Easton can pull off the upset.

The Pick: Nazareth 24 - Easton 10

10. Northwestern (5-1)

Last week’s rank: #10

Tigers finally made a statement last week and look to enter districts as the top seed.

The Pick: Northwestern 42 - Catasauqua 14

Last week’s record: 6-2

Overall record: 18-5