Pete’s Top-10: Rivalry week
We’ve finally made it to rivalry week and this week has plenty of juicy of matchups over the weekend.
The Colonial League highlights the slate with an undefeated showdown between Southern Lehigh and Northwestern for the league crown.
Obviously, the city showdown between Freedom and Liberty takes center stage on Saturday afternoon, but Friday’s Whitehall-Northampton matchup will have everyone’s interest.
And you can’t talk about rivalry week without mentioning the Holy War at J. Birney Crum Friday night.
Let’s see if another perfect week of picks are in the cards.
1. Parkland (9-0)
Last week’s rank: #1
Trojans win the suburban rivalry.
The Pick: Parkland 28- Emmaus 14
2. Nazareth (8-1)
Last week’s rank: #2
Beca gave them a scare last week.
The Pick: Nazareth 31- Easton 20
3. Central Catholic (7-2)
Last week’s rank: #3
Holy War week.
The Pick: Central Catholic 27- Bethlehem Catholic 14
4. Northampton (8-1)
Last week’s rank: #4
Kids finally get a real game.
The Pick: Northampton 21- Whitehall 17
5. Freedom (5-4)
Last week’s rank: #8
Pates are getting hot at the right time.
The Pick: Freedom 24- Liberty 19
6. Southern Lehigh (9-0)
Last week’s rank: #6
Spartans look to win the battle of unbeatens.
The Pick: Southern Lehigh 30- Northwestern 21
7. Whitehall (5-4)
Last week’s rank: #7
This might be the best game of the weekend.
The Pick: Northampton 21- Whitehall 17
8. Emmaus (5-4)
Last week’s rank: #5
Can Emmaus keep this close?
The Pick: Parkland 28- Emmaus 14
9. Northwestern (9-0)
Last week’s rank: #9
Tigers have a tall task on hand.
The Pick: Southern Lehigh 30- Northwestern 21
10. Bethlehem Catholic (5-4)
Last week’s rank: #10
Hawks look to change their momentum after four straight losses.
The Pick: Central Catholic 27- Bethlehem Catholic 14
•Last week’s record: 8-0
•Season record: 54-7