Week 12 gave us some epic games across the board, but Emmaus hanging on to beat Easton was the highlight of a dramatic weekend of playoff football. The Hornets went under the radar all season long, but have gotten hot at the right time and look primed to win their ever district football title this weekend.

Parkland scored a major upset over Freedom last week to get back into the championship convo, but can the Trojans pull off upsets two weeks in a row? Northwestern and East Stroudsburg South open up state playoff action, while Southern Lehigh looks to knock Bethlehem Catholic off their pedestal as defending district champs in Thursday’s 4A final.

Take a look at the revamped poll for the final week of district play and see which teams continue their trek toward the PIAA postseason and who says goodbye for the 2024 season.

1. Emmaus (10-2)

Last week’s rank: #3

Hornets look like they’re on the way to their first district title.

The Pick: Emmaus 24- Parkland 14

2. Easton (10-2)

Last week’s rank: #1

Rovers fell into the Emmaus buzzsaw last week.

3. Parkland (10-2)

Last week’s rank: #4

Trojans are a good story, but Emmaus has better players.

The Pick: Emmaus 24- Parkland 14

4. Freedom (10-2)

Last week’s rank: #2

Pates held court all season, but will have a bitter taste in their mouth this offseason.

5. Nazareth (7-4)

Last week’s rank: #5

6. Northwestern (12-0)

Last week’s rank: #6

Tigers look to make a state run.

The Pick: Northwestern 35- Conwell Egan 21

7. Liberty (7-4)

Last week’s rank: #7

8. East Stroudsburg South (10-2)

Last week’s rank: #8

Cavs are gonna have a rough one.

The Pick: Roman Catholic 42- East Stroudsburg South 17

9. Southern Lehigh (10-2)

Last week’s rank: #10

Spartans had a miracle win last week, but can they knock off an EPC foe?

The Pick: Southern Lehigh 24- Bethlehem Catholic 21

10. Bethlehem Catholic (6-6)

Last week’s rank: Not Ranked

Hawks haven’t trouble the past two weeks, but will be in a dogfight.

The Pick: Southern Lehigh 24- Bethlehem Catholic 21

Last week’s record: 3-2

Overall record: 72-12