Pete’s Top-10: Can Easton shock Freedom this week?
It’s hard to believe there’s only two weeks left on the regular season calendar, but if there’s ever a matchup that will give a playoff feel this week, Freedom squaring off against Easton this Friday night will certainly give off those vibes.
It’s the marquee matchup of the week and might pit the two teams playing the best football this season.
Outside of that, there aren’t many contests that are intriguing, but Bethlehem will highlight Saturday night as well with Becahi hosting Liberty in a city rivalry.
Everyone else seems status quo this week with their presumed outcomes, so let’s take a look at this week’s picks.
1. Freedom (8-0)
Last week’s rank: #1
Pates will have a tough out this week.
The Pick: Freedom 24- Easton 20
2.Parkland (7-1)
Last week’s rank: #2
The good ole cornfield rivalry battle this week.
The Pick: Parkland 35- Whitehall 14
3. Nazareth (6-2)
Last week’s rank: #3
Blue Eagles won’t slip up here.
The Pick: Nazareth 42- Northampton 21
4. Easton (7-1)
Last week’s rank: #4
Rovers are a scary team and can make a statement this week.
The Pick: Freedom 24- Easton 20
5. Emmaus (6-2)
Last week’s rank: #5
Hornets already looking forward to next week’s finale against Parkland.
The Pick: Emmaus 49- Allen 0
6. Northwestern (8-0)
Last week’s rank: #7
Tigers keep racking wins.
The Pick: Northwestern 49- Tamaqua 14
7. Liberty (6-2)
Last week’s rank: #6
Hurricanes look to get back on track.
The Pick: Liberty 31- Bethlehem Catholic 21
8. Bethlehem Catholic (4-4)
Last week’s rank: #8
Hawks need to find their offense.
The Pick: Liberty 31- Bethlehem Catholic 21
9. Northampton (4-4)
Last week’s rank: #9
Kids are going to have trouble slowing down the Nazareth offense.
The Pick: Nazareth 42- Northampton 21
10. East Stroudsburg South (6-2)
Last week’s rank: #10
The Purple Pit will be rocking this week.
The Pick: East Stroudsburg South 35- Stroudsburg 28
Last week’s record: 7-0
Overall record: 55-7