We have ourselves a district championship preview this week when Parkland hosts Nazareth Friday night. It’s a showdown between the two best teams in District 11 and is one of the best games of the weekend across Pennsylvania. Orefield should be buzzing Friday night.

As far as the rest of the poll, Central Catholic looks to keep their winning ways with a trip to Freedom Friday night and the weekend caps off with a city rivalry showdown with Bethlehem Catholic taking on Liberty Saturday night.

Here’s this week’s picks.

1. Parkland (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #1

Game of the year so far, but Parkland is just too good.

The Pick: Parkland 31- Nazareth 24

2. Nazareth (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #2

Blue Eagles won’t have an issue starting slow this week.

The Pick: Parkland 31- Nazareth 24

3. Central Catholic (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #3

Can Central avoid a hangover?

The Pick: Central Catholic 27- Freedom 20

4. Northampton (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #4

Kids keep rolling.

The Pick: Northampton 35- Dieruff 7

5. Emmaus (1-2)

Last week’s rank: #5

Hornets get back in the win column.

The Pick: Emmaus 28- Whitehall 17

6. Bethlehem Catholic (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #6

Hawks can throw and that might be the difference this week.

The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 28- Liberty 21

7. Northwestern (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #7

Colonial League will come down to Northwestern and Southern Lehigh.

The Pick: Northwestern 35- Pen Argyl 14

8. Liberty (2-1)

Last week’s rank: #8

Can Liberty keep Becahi’s offense in check?

The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 28- Liberty 21

9. Southern Lehigh (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #10

Spartans run this season has been impressive.

The Pick: Southern Lehigh 49- Palisades 14

10. Freedom (1-2)

Last week’s rank: #9

Pates tough streak of games continues.

The Pick: Central Catholic 27- Freedom 20

Last week’s record: 6-1

Season record: 12-3