We have finally arrived to the final week of the regular season and that means rivalry week comes to the forefront. There are plenty of intriguing matchups this week, but none are more appealing than the Emmaus-Parkland showdown with major district playoff seeding ramifications at stake.

Northampton and Whitehall also highlight this week’s tilts, as we may see a shootout in Northampton Friday night.

Finally, the Holy War between Central Catholic and Bethlehem Catholic pits two teams that are desperately looking for momentum heading into the postseason.

Here’s a look at this week’s picks.

1. Freedom (7-2)

Last week’s rank: #1

Freedom wins another city championship.

The Pick: Freedom 28 - Liberty 7

2. Nazareth (8-1)

Last week’s rank: #2

Blue Eagles will get a fight, but no chance they lose.

The Pick: Nazareth 35 - Easton 14

3. Emmaus (8-1)

Last week’s rank: #3

Best matchup of the weekend, but Emmaus gets the edge.

The Pick: Emmaus 31 - Parkland 24

4. Northampton (9-0)

Last week’s rank: #4

Kids need to win for their district seeding, but will be challenged by Whitehall’s aerial game.

The Pick: Northampton 31 - Whitehall 28

5. Parkland (6-3)

Last week’s rank: #6

Can the Trojans validate their late season run with an upset over their rivals?

The Pick: Emmaus 31 - Parkland 24

6. Whitehall (5-4)

Last week’s rank: #5

Zephs will pose a threat with their offense, but can they hold up to Northampton’s pounding style?

The Pick: Northampton 31 - Whitehall 28

7. Southern Lehigh (8-1)

Last week’s rank: #7

Spartans are the hottest team in the Colonial League.

The Pick: Solehi 28 - Northwestern 17

8. Central Catholic (5-4)

Last week’s rank: #8

This game is a true coin-flip, but can Central put it all together?

The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 21 - Central Catholic 14

9. Bethlehem Catholic (4-5)

Last week’s rank: Not ranked

Hawks battled Freedom tough last week and should give their best effort in the Holy War.

The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 21 - Central Catholic 14

10. Notre Dame (7-2)

Last week’s rank: #10

Crusaders head into the postseason on an uptrend.

The Pick: NDGP 49 - Wilson 14

Last week’s record: 9-0

Season total: 56-13

Teams that entered: Bethlehem Catholic

Teams that dropped: Northern Lehigh