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LEHIGH VALLEY WEATHER

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