We have finally arrived to the postseason and the opening weekend provides few matchups that are toss-ups. Nazareth hits the road to Emmaus in the biggest question mark game of the entire weekend. The Blue Eagles are coming off a roller coaster 63-55 loss at Easton, but continue to prove they have as dangerous of an offense as anyone. Emmaus is coming off their biggest win of the season following a 27-0 shutout over Parkland. Can the Hornets pull off an upset two weeks in a row?

1. Easton (9-1)

Last week’s rank: #1

Can anyone stop Easton’s run game?

The Pick: Easton 40- Stroudsburg 7

2. Freedom (8-2)

Last week’s rank: #2

Pates have too much firepower for Northampton.

The Pick: Freedom 35- Northampton 14

3. Nazareth (7-3)

Last week’s rank: #4

Will this be another Nazareth shootout?

The Pick: Nazareth 31- Emmaus 24

4. Emmaus (8-2)

Last week’s rank: #5

Green Hornets got a huge win, but now it pairs them against the best quarterback they’ve seen all year.

The Pick: Nazareth 31- Emmaus 24

5. Parkland (8-2)

Last week’s rank: #3

Tough way to head into districts for Parkland.

The Pick: Parkland 28- Liberty 17

6. Northwestern (10-0)

Last week’s rank: #6

Tigers will win their third straight District 11 3A crown.

The Pick: Northwestern 42- Saucon Valley 12

7. Liberty (7-3)

Last week’s rank: #7

Hurricanes are back in the postseason, but won’t have their starting quarterback.

The Pick: Parkland 28- Liberty 17

8. Northampton (5-5)

Last week’s rank: #9

Kids got into districts, but don’t match up well against Freedom.

The Pick: Freedom 35- Northampton 14

9. Eastburg South (8-2)

Last week’s rank: #10

Cavs look to regain the 5A title.

The Pick: East Stroudsburg South 49- Pleasant Valley 7

10. Southern Lehigh (8-2)

Last week’s rank: Not ranked

Spartans make a debut in the poll and could be the favorite to win 4A.

The Pick: Southern Lehigh 42- Jim Thorpe 7

Teams that entered: Southern Lehigh

Teams that dropped: Bethlehem Catholic

Last week’s record: 4-2

Overall record: 63-10