Pete’s Top-10: Bethlehem takes center stage
There weren’t any surprises last week, but we have the opportunity for some with this week’s slate. Thursday night features a Bethlehem showdown between Freedom and Bethlehem Catholic and BASD Stadium will have the spotlight again on Friday with an undefeated Liberty team looking to make noise against Nazareth.
Easton looks to continue to pick up wins and Emmaus is reminding everyone they’re still hanging around.
1. Freedom (6-0)
Last week’s rank: #1
Pates are looking too strong for everyone.
The Pick: Freedom 28- Bethlehem Catholic 14
2. Parkland (5-1)
Last week’s rank: #2
Trojans will complete the Allentown city sweep this week.
The Pick: Parkland 42- Dieruff 7
3. Nazareth (4-2)
Last week’s rank: #3
Can the Blue Eagles feel good about themselves again?
The Pick: Nazareth 24- Liberty 17
4. Easton (5-1)
Last week’s rank: #4
Easton football matter again.
The Pick: Easton 28- Northampton 14
5. Liberty (6-0)
Last week’s rank: #5
Hurricanes get a chance for a statement game.
The Pick: Nazareth 24- Liberty 17
6. Emmaus (4-2)
Last week’s rank: #6
Is Emmaus starting to pick up steam?
The Pick: Emmaus 35- Whitehall 14
7. Northwestern (6-0)
Last week’s rank: #7
Another mercy rule on tap?
The Pick: Northwestern 49- Pottsville 7
8. Bethlehem Catholic (4-2)
Last week’s rank: #8
Hawks look for the upset.
The Pick: Freedom 28- Bethlehem Catholic 14
9. Northampton (4-2)
Last week’s rank: #9
Kids get a taste of the real EPC to finish out the year.
The Pick: Easton 28- Northampton 14
10. East Stroudsburg South (4-2)
Last week’s rank: #10
Cavs get back in the win column.
The Pick: East Stroudsburg South 35- Pocono Mountain East 17
Last week’s record: 9-0
Overall record: 41-7