Week 10 has finally arrived and it brings a plethora of juicy matchups on the slate that makes this week’s picks the toughest of the season.

So many big games this week starting with the Emmaus-Parkland showdown on Friday and then things shift to a Saturday doubleheader when Liberty and Freedom play in the area’s greatest rivalry game Saturday afternoon, followed by the Holy War Saturday night with Central Catholic and Bethlehem Catholic taking stage.

So, sit back, eat some of that Halloween candy you’re going to give out and enjoy this week’s picks.

1. Freedom (7-2)

Last week’s rank: #1

Pates take home the city title.

The Pick: Freedom 27- Liberty 14

2. Parkland (7-1)

Last week’s rank: #3

Biggest game of the week with major playoff implications.

The Pick: Emmaus 24- Parkland 21

3. Easton (5-2)

Last week’s rank: #4

Last week’s win over Emmaus was the biggest one for the program in forever. Can the Rovers keep it going?

The Pick: Nazareth 31- Easton 28

4. Emmaus (7-2)

Last week’s rank: #1

This is not the time of year to end the season on losing streaks.

The Pick: Emmaus 24- Parkland 21

5. N’ampton (9-0)

Last week’s rank: #5

Can the Kids finish the regular season undefeated?

The Pick: Whitehall 27- Northampton 21

6. Nazareth (6-3)

Last week’s rank: #6

Rivalry matchup on tap for the Blue Eagles. Their coaching staff gets the edge here.

The Pick: Nazareth 31- Easton 28

7. N’western (9-0)

Last week’s rank: #7

Not sure Catty has a shot in this one.

The Pick: Northwestern 45- Catasauqua 17

8. Central Catholic (6-3)

Last week’s rank: #8

Will Beca play spoiler in their season finale?

The Pick: Central Catholic 21- Bethlehem Catholic 14

9. East Stroudsburg South (6-3)

Last week’s rank: Not ranked

It pains me to put another EPC North team in the poll, but I don’t have much a choice after another Whitehall loss.

The Pick: ESS 43- East Stroudsburg North 0

10. Notre Dame (7-1)

Last week’s rank: #10

Interesting matchup in the Colonial League this week, but Crusaders should prevail.

The Pick: Notre Dame 30- Wilson 21

Teams that dropped: Whitehall

Teams that entered: East Stroudsburg South

Last week’s pick: 7-1

Season records: 57-11