Pete’s Top-10: Second half begins
Not much movement or surprises from last week’s action in the poll. Parkland continued their dominance, while Bethlehem Catholic stays undefeated with a nail-biter over Easton. Whitehall survived a thrilling overtime win over Freedom last week and Southern Lehigh and Northwestern keep their undefeated runs going as well.
This week’s schedule features a Nazareth-Central Catholic showdown and Bethlehem Catholic gets a tough task against Emmaus.
1. Parkland (5-0)
Last week’s rank: #1
The classic cornfield rivalry, but Parkland will keep eating.
The Pick: Parkland 42- Whitehall 7
2. Nazareth (4-1)
Last week’s rank: #2
Blue Eagles get a chance to cement their status right behind Parkland.
The Pick: Nazareth 31- Central Catholic 20
3. Central Catholic (4-1)
Last week’s rank: #3
Vikes just need to weather the storm.
The Pick: Nazareth 21- Central Catholic 20
4. Northampton (5-0)
Last week’s rank: #4
Not much to be said about this one.
The Pick: Northampton 56- Allen 0
5. Bethlehem Catholic (5-0)
Last week’s rank: #5
This is the stretch of the season everyone will be looking at what the Hawks are really made of.
The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 28- Emmaus 24
6. Whitehall (4-1)
Last week’s rank: #6
Zephs won a thriller last week, but Parkland is a different level.
The Pick: Parkland 42- Whitehall 7
7. Southern Lehigh (5-0)
Last week’s rank: #7
This team just continues to pound teams.
The Pick: Southern Lehigh 49- Wilson 7
8. Northwestern (5-0)
Last week’s rank: #8
Tigers are just a notch below Southern Lehigh in the Colonial League race.
The Pick: Northwestern 35- Saucon Valley 14
9. Emmaus (2-3)
Last week’s rank: #9
Hornets could really use a signature win.
The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 28- Emmaus 24
10. Easton (2-3)
Last week’s rank: Not ranked
Rovers slide in the poll after playing Becahi tough.
The Pick: Easton 28- Liberty 20
•Teams that dropped: Freedom
•Teams that entered: Easton
•Last week’s record: 7-1
•Season record: 25-5