Another year of the poll and another year of predictable Week 1 results across the East Penn Conference crossover games. Thankfully, we’re back to our regularly programmed schedules this week with marquee showdowns between Parkland and Freedom, as well as the best game on the docket when Emmaus hosts Nazareth.

So buckle up and see where week two sends teams in the first real week of action on the season.

1. Parkland (1-0)

Rematch of last year’s district title. Will it be a similar score line?

The Pick: Parkland 35- Freedom 14

2. Nazareth (1-0)

Game of the week in the area.

The Pick: Nazareth 31- Emmaus 28

3. Emmaus (1-0)

Pivotal game for district seeding down the road.

The Pick: Nazareth 31- Emmaus 28

4. Central Catholic (1-0)

Vikes got a handful last week and won’t have an easy trip to Cottingham.

The Pick: Central Catholic 21- Easton 14

5. Northampton (0-1)

Kids get back in the win column this week.

The Pick: Northampton 49- Pocono Mountain East 7

6. Freedom (1-0)

Pates won’t have enough ammo to hang with Parkland.

The Pick: Parkland 35- Freedom 14

7. Whitehall (1-0)

Might be one of the most intriguing games of the week outside of the top two.

The Pick: Whitehall 27- Bethlehem Catholic 14

8. Northwestern (1-0)

Tigers might roll in this rivalry showdown.

The Pick: Northwestern 42- Northern Lehigh 17

9. Notre Dame (1-0)

Can the Crusaders fight off the Spartans?

The Pick: Notre Dame 31- Southern Lehigh 24

10. Easton (1-0)

Rovers have a chance to show what they got this year.

The Pick: Central Catholic 21- Easton 14