It’s week two of the high school football season and there weren’t many surprises from the first week outside of Whitehall losing to Wilkes-Barre.

This week offers some quality matchups led by Freedom hosting Parkland on Friday night and Liberty taking on Central Catholic on Thursday.

Emmaus looks to get in the win column after letting one slip away against Neshaminy last week and Northampton joins the ranks after spanking Pennsbury.

1. Nazareth (1-0)

Last week’s rank: #1

Blue Eagles picking up where they left off last season.

The Pick: Nazareth 42- Whitehall 14

2. Parkland (1-0)

Last week’s rank: #2

Trojans beat up on George Washington but this week will be different.

The Pick: Freedom 24- Parkland 21

3. Freedom (1-0)

Last week’s rank: #3

The top three teams already look set in stone for the rest of the year. Pates can build off last week’s win in Staten Island.

The Pick: Freedom 24- Parkland 21

4. Bethlehem Catholic (1-0)

Last week’s rank: #6

Hawks forced four turnovers in their opener, but now face a hungry Emmaus squad.

The Pick: Emmaus 20- Bethlehem Catholic 14

5. Emmaus (0-1)

Last week’s rank: #4

Hornets definitely let one get away a week ago.

The Pick: Emmaus 20- Bethlehem Catholic 14

6. Liberty (1-0)

Last week’s rank: #8

Hurricanes have a chance to grab a statement win early in the year.

The Pick: Liberty 27- Central Catholic 17

7. Northwestern (1-0)

Last week’s rank: #7

Tigers should roll in this one.

The Pick: Northwestern 40- Northern Lehigh 13

8. Central Catholic (1-0)

Last week’s rank: #9

Vikes get to face their old quarterback this week.

The Pick: Liberty 27- Central Catholic 17

9. Northampton (1-0)

Last week’s rank: Not ranked

Kids might have had the most impressive win from last week, but face one of their EPC North rivals.

The Pick: Northampton 30- East Stroudsburg South 14

10. Southern Lehigh (1-0)

Last week’s rank: #10

Spartans started off strong with a win over Quakertown.

The Pick: Southern Lehigh 28- Blue Mountain 20

Teams that dropped: Whitehall

Team that entered: Northampton

Last week’s record: 7-3