Tough lessons were learned last week for the likes of Bethlehem Catholic, who have fallen from the top five. Emmaus keeps teaching us to not overlook their workmanlike approach to the game, while the top three teams in the poll seemed to have taken their feet off the gas pedals last week.

Let's see if teams can turn up the heat as week eight approaches.

1. Parkland (6-1)

Last week's rank: 1

Could be the game of the week.

The Pick: Parkland 28- Becahi 21

2. Easton (6-1)

Last week's rank: 2

Two teams going in different directions.

The Pick: Easton 31- Liberty 14

3. Whitehall (6-1)

Last week's rank: 3

The old Turkey day game is now two weeks before Halloween.

The Pick: Whitehall 35- Emmaus 24

4. Catasauqua (7-0)

Last week's rank: 5

What could Catty do in the LVC?

The Pick: Catty 63- Palmerton 6

5. Emmaus (5-2)

Last week's rank: 6

Hornets have some punch, but this could be a make or break week for them for the subregional playoffs.

The Pick: Whitehall 35- Emmaus 24

6. East Stroudsburg South (7-0)

Last week's rank: 7

Cavs working towards an undefeated regular season.

The Pick: ESS 40- Lehighton 14

7. Nazareth (4-3)

Not ranked

Blue Eagles come off life support and will keep breathing this week.

The Pick: Nazareth 28- Central Catholic 7

8. Bethlehem Catholic (4-3)

Last week's rank: 4

Hawks' backs are against the wall.

The Pick: Parkland 28- Becahi 21

9. Stroudsburg (5-2)

Last week's rank: 9

Another worthless game in the MVC.

The Pick: Stroudsburg 42- East Stroudsburg North 7

10. Southern Lehigh (6-1)

Last week's rank: 10

A real CL battle, but the Spartans need a win to take the spot in 3A.

The Pick: Solehi 24- Saucon Valley 17

* Teams that dropped: #8 Pleasant Valley

* Teams that entered: #7 Nazareth

* Last week's record: 7-2

* Overall: 45-10