It's finally playoff time and there aren't many toss-up games this week to factor. The MVC gets to prove if they're worth anything by playing the top two teams in the poll, while Bethlehem Catholic looks to win its first district title since they were 4A in 2001.

Catasauqua takes a major step backward, which is something they've become accustomed to over the past two years this late in the season.

And how can we forget the inclusion of the Eastern Conference playoff picks. You know that tournament that kids who never get in games have to sit through on cold nights for another possible two weeks to claim a trophy that doesn't really count.

I kid, I kid.

Enjoy the picks.

1. Parkland (9-1)

Last week's rank: 1

Does the MVC get clobbered in the first two games in the poll?

The Pick: Parkland 35- Stroudsburg 7

2. Whitehall (9-1)

Last week's rank: 2

Zephyrs should have little trouble against PV.

The Pick: Whitehall 41- Pleasant Valley 14

3. Easton (8-2)

Last week's rank: 3

It's funny how Easton having two losses actually helped them gain better positioning in the subregional playoffs to avoid Whitehall and Parkland in the semifinals.

The Pick: Easton 27- Wyoming Valley West 20

4. East Stroudsburg South (10-0)

Last week's rank: 6

Cavs are the only undefeated team in the area now. We'll see how long that lasts.

The Pick: ESS 33- Scranton 17

5. Bethlehem Catholic (6-4)

Last week's rank: 7

Hawks should have little problem with Lehighton.

The Pick: Becahi 42- Lehighton 14

6. Emmaus (6-4)

Last week's rank: 6

Here comes the NIT contingent. Still don't know why they play Eastern Conference games.

The Pick: Emmaus 24- Delaware Valley 21

7. Catasauqua (9-1)

Last week's rank: 4

Talk about laying an egg at the worst possible time. Is this going to be a rerun from last year?

The Pick: Catty 28- Pen Argyl 13

8. Stroudsburg (8-2)

Last week's rank: 9

Ya'll better not bring any moonshine to Orefield. Ya hear!

The Pick: Parkland 35- Stroudsburg 7

9. Southern Lehigh (9-1)

Last week's rank: 10

I think any team in any sport loves to get Pottsville in the first round because it's a guaranteed win.

The Pick: Solehi 34- Pottsville 16

10. Nazareth (5-5)

Last week's rank: 8

With MVC teams in the equation this week, only ESS looks like a winner and Nazareth should continue that trend.

The Pick: Nazareth 42- Pocono Mountain East 20

* Last week's record: 6-2

* Overall: 64-14