Through the first month of the season the poll looks tight in the front half, but has some loose ends in the back half. This week will be pivotal for teams like Freedom and Emmaus looking to break losing streaks with front loaded tough schedules.
Parkland and Nazareth treated everyone last week in a 31-24 Trojan victory, which keeps both teams cemented atop the poll, but Central Catholic has talent across the board to compete. They get their shot this week against Parkland.
See below who will come out on top this weekend.
1. Parkland (4-0)
Last week’s rank: #1
Trojans get another quality matchup this week, but they have too much firepower.
The Pick: Parkland 31- Central Catholic 20
2. Nazareth (3-1)
Last week’s rank: #2
Blue Eagles get back on track.
The Pick: Nazareth 42- Liberty 14
3. Central Catholic (4-0)
Last week’s rank: #3
Vikes have played with fire the last two weeks, but they cool off against Parkland.
The Pick: Parkland 31- Central Catholic 20
4. Northampton (4-0)
Last week’s rank: #4
Kids get another mercy-rule.
The Pick: Northampton 49- East Stroudsburg South 7
5. Bethlehem Catholic (4-0)
Last week’s rank: #6
The most surprising team of the year might finish the first half undefeated.
The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 35- Easton 21
6. Whitehall (3-1)
Last week’s rank: Not ranked
Zephs back in the poll, but face a desperate Freedom team.
The Pick: Freedom 30-Whitehall 27
7. Southern Lehigh (4-0)
Last week’s rank: #9
Spartans will get a battle this week.
The Pick: Southern Lehigh 28- Blue Mountain 17
8. Northwestern (4-0)
Last week’s rank: #7
Tigers won’t have trouble against the Indians.
The Pick: Northwestern 35- Lehighton 7
9. Emmaus (1-3)
Last week’s rank: #5
Allentown schools are an elixir when you need to win.
The Pick: Emmaus 45- Dieruff 7
10. Freedom (1-3)
Last week’s rank: #10
Pates can’t afford a fourth straight loss.
The Pick: Freedom 30- Whitehall 27
Teams that dropped: Liberty
Teams that entered: Whitehall
Last week’s record: 6-1
Season record: 18-4