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LEHIGH VALLEY WEATHER

Pete’s Top-10: Pates making their case

There’s weren’t many surprised in week two outside of Northampton being pushed to the buzzer in a 24-21 win at East Stroudsburg. Freedom showed they have what it takes to challenge Nazareth as the top team after dismantling Parkland last week 30-13.

Emmaus got back on track with a win over Bethlehem Catholic and Liberty picked up an important win over Central Catholic.

Easton and Stroudsburg enter the poll for the first time, as we head into week three of the season.

1. Nazareth (2-0)

Last week’s rank: #1

Blue Eagles should get challenged against Wilson West Lawn this week.

The Pick: Nazareth 28- Wilson West Lawn 20

2. Freedom (2-0)

Last week’s rank: #3

Pates might have the most balanced team in District 11.

The Pick: Freedom 35- Central Catholic 7

3. Parkland (1-1)

Last week’s rank: #2

Trojans get a bounce back game against the Kids.

The Pick: Parkland 28- Northampton 14

4. Emmaus (1-1)

Last week’s rank: #5

Hornets should take care of Reading.

The Pick: Emmaus 30- Reading 17

5. Liberty (2-0)

Last week’s rank: #6

Liberty looks like a playoff team.

The Pick: Liberty 27- Stroudsburg 14

6. Bethlehem Catholic (1-1)

Last week’s rank: #5

Hawks get back in the win column with a Thursday night showdown against Berks Catholic.

The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 28- Berks Catholic 21

7. N’western (2-0)

Last week’s rank: #7

Another blowout for the Tigers.

The Pick: Northwestern 49- Bangor 7

8. Easton (1-1)

Last week’s rank: Not ranked

Rovers enter the poll after impressive blowout last week.

The Pick: Easton 24- Northeast 14

9. N’ampton (1-0)

Last week’s rank: Not ranked

Kids escaped the Purple Pit with a buzzer beating win last week, but now they face a tough stretch against EPC South teams.

The Pick: Parkland 28- Northampton 14

10. Stroudsburg (2-0)

Last week’s rank: Not ranked

Mounties knocked off Wilkes-Barre last week and could be a problem for Liberty.

The Pick: Liberty 27- Stroudsburg 14

Teams that dropped: Central Catholic and Southern Lehigh

Team that entered: Easton and Stroudsburg

Last week’s record: 6-1

Overall record: 13-4