If there’s one assessment after two weeks of the football season, it’s that Parkland and Nazareth are the best teams in the area by a wide margin. Will either of them lose in the regular season? Who knows, but it’s them and then everybody else at this point.

They both get to solidify themselves this week battling Bethlehem teams, while Emmaus gets a chance at redemption.

Bethlehem Catholic climbs in the ranks after an impressive win over Whitehall last week, and the backend of the poll features some newcomers looking to stay.

1. Parkland (2-0)

Last week’s rank: #1

Can Parkland roll two straight weeks visiting BASD Stadium?

The Pick: Parkland 42-Liberty 14

2. Nazareth (2-0)

Last week’s rank: #2

Blue Eagles can’t afford to let their guard down.

The Pick: Nazareth 38- Freedom 14

3. Central Catholic (2-0)

Last week’s rank: #4

Tricky game to pick, but does Central keep rolling?

The Pick: Emmaus 27- Central Catholic 24

4. Northampton (2-0)

Last week’s rank: #5

Kids always enjoy a tussle with the Mounties.

The Pick: Northampton 28- Stroudsburg 20

5. Emmaus (1-1)

Last week’s rank: #3

Green Hornets got clubbed last week, but I think they bounce back.

The Pick: Emmaus 27- Central Catholic 24

6. Bethlehem Catholic (2-0)

Last week’s rank: Not ranked

Hawks might be the surprise team of the year so far.

The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 49- Pocono Mountain East 7

7. Northwestern (2-0)

Last week’s rank: #8

Tigers get a test this week.

The Pick: Northwestern 35- Blue Mountain 18

8. Liberty (2-0)

Last week’s rank: Not ranked

Hurricanes got some confidence, but how long can they hang with Parkland?

The Pick: Parkland 42- Liberty 14

9. Freedom (1-1)

Last week’s rank: #6

How this game plays out can show what type of team Freedom has this year.

The Pick: Nazareth 38- Freedom 14

10. Southern Lehigh (2-0)

Last week’s rank: Not ranked

Spartans look to keep rolling.

The Pick: Southern Lehigh 42- Bangor 21

Teams that entered: Bethlehem Catholic, Southern Lehigh and Liberty

Teams that dropped: Whitehall, Notre Dame and Easton

Last week’s record: 6-2

Season record: 6-2