You know what I dislike more than drive by candy pickers during Halloween?

An MVC team holding the top spot in the subregional rankings heading into the postseason.

That's what East Stroudsburg South is doing as we head into the final week of play, as they battle East Stroudsburg North in a barn burner Friday night.

Anyways, here's my holiday treat to you with this weeks picks.

1. Parkland (8-1)

Last week's rank: 1

Trojans need a win to jump Whitehall in the power points.

The Pick: Parkland 24- Emmaus 13

2.Whitehall (8-1)

Last week's rank: 3

Whitehall may be the favorite to win the subregional crown.

The Pick: Whitehall 42- Northampton 7

3. Easton (7-2)

Last week's rank: 2

Rovers are becoming way too predictable.

The Pick: Easton 28- Nazareth 21

4. Catasauqua (9-0)

Last week's rank: 4

Semi-competitive contest for the Roughies this week.

The Pick: Catty 34- Northwestern 18

5. Emmaus (6-3)

Last week's rank: 6

Hornets can sneak into the real playoffs with an upset.

The Pick: Parkland 24- Emmaus 13

6. East Stroudsburg South (9-0)

Last week's rank: 5

Last year an MVC football team steals the top seed heading into the postseason.

The Pick: ESS 48- East Stroudsburg North 6

7. Bethlehem Catholic (5-4)

Last week's rank: 8

Becahi on the verge of a district title run.

The Pick: Becahi 30- Central Catholic 20

8. Nazareth (5-4)

Last week's rank: 7

Inconsistency has killed the Blue Eagles this year.

The Pick: Easton 28- Nazareth 21

9. Stroudsburg (7-2)

Last week's rank: 9

MVC has been too predictable all year, but here comes an upset.

The Pick: Pleasant Valley 24- Stroudsburg 20

10. Southern Lehigh (8-1)

Last week's rank: 10

Spartans could be a problem for Becahi in the playoffs.

The Pick: Solehi 31- Salisbury 13

* Last week's record: 5-2

* Overall: 58-12