Finally, after nine weeks of the poll, we have a new king at the top and rightly so. Easton's slow demise, coupled with Parkland's rapid rise since week three of the season finally came to a head last week with the Rovers falling for the first time this season.

Whitehall makes a small jump as well, while Nazareth takes a nose dive in the poll.

With one week of action before districts, let's see who gears up for the postseason in the right way.

1. Parkland (7-2)

Last week's rank: #2

Trojans look to stay on top of their throne.

The Pick: Parkland 28- Emmaus 14

2. Whitehall (7-2)

Last week's rank: #3

Zephyrs clinched a playoff berth with the win over Easton.

The Pick: Whitehall 42- Northampton 13

3. Easton (8-1)

Last week's rank: #1

Rovers try to recover in a tough matchup.

The Pick: Easton 24- Nazareth 17

4. Catasauqua (9-0)

Last week's rank: #4

How can you pick against Catty?

The Pick: Catasauqua 48- Northwestern 13

5. Stroudsburg (8-1)

Last week's rank: #6

MVC title on the line this week for the Mounties.

The Pick: Stroudsburg 24- Pleasant Valley 21

6. Nazareth (5-4)

Last week's rank: #4

So much for the Blue Eagles being a lock last week.

The Pick: Easton 24- Nazareth 17

7. Emmaus (5-4)

Not ranked

Green Hornets are still fighting for that Eastern Conference berth.

The Pick: Parkland 28- Emmaus 14

8. Pen Argyl (7-2)

Last week's rank: #8

Knights get the edge at home this week.

The Pick: Pen Argyl 14- Bangor 13

9. Central (4-5)

Last week's rank: #7

Vikes look to lock up the top spot in 3A.

The Pick: Central Catholic 35- Bethlehem Catholic 14

10. Bangor (7-2)

Last week's rank: #10

Slaters look for the upset.

The Pick: Pen Argyl 14- Bangor 13

Ÿ Teams entered: Emmaus (7)

Ÿ Teams dropped: Northern Lehigh (9)

Ÿ Last week's record: 6-1

Ÿ Overall record: 57-15