Well, what a surprise week seven became! With the season coming down to crunch time, I failed miserably on my picks from last week. Part of it was ambition, part was bad luck, but you need a little bit of both in order to get quality wins at this point of the year.

With the division races in the East Penn Conference finding matchups that can determine league champions, week eight is full of intriguing play. Meanwhile, the Colonial League saw some shakeups after last week, which means the poll has had more movement than any other week this season.

Enjoy the picks.

1. Easton (7-0)

Last week's rank: #1

I was right with Easton scoring 28 last week, but wrong in the prediction. Rovers should roll this week.

The Pick: Easton 35- Liberty 21

2. Freedom (7-0)

Last week's rank: #4

Pates get a huge bump after the Whitehall win. What can they do for an encore against Parkland?

The Pick: Parkland 24- Freedom 21

3. Whitehall (5-2)

Last week's rank: #2

Zephyrs are a mad football team.

The Pick: Whitehall 49- Nazareth 14

4. Parkland (5-2)

Last week's rank: #3

Trojans have the edge over Becahi based on schedule.

The Pick: Parkland 24- Freedom 21

5. Bethlehem Catholic (7-0)

Last week's rank: #5

Finally a test for the Hawks.

The Pick: Becahi 35- Stroudsburg 28

6. Stroudsburg (7-0)

Last week's rank: #7

Mounties haven't seen an offense like this yet.

The Pick: Becahi 35- Stroudsburg 28

7. Liberty (4-3)

Last week's rank: #8

Temporary bump for the Hurricanes.

The Pick: Easton 35- Liberty 21

8. Southern Lehigh (6-1)

Last week's rank: #10

Spartans show they're not far off from last season's district finals team.

The Pick: Southern Lehigh 30- Northern Lehigh 7

9. Northwestern (6-1)

Last week's rank: #6

Major blow for the Tigers in losing last week.

The Pick: Northwestern 38- Palmerton 14

10. Saucon Valley (6-1)

Last week's rank: #9

Panthers looking to stay in the three-man race in the Colonial League.

The Pick: Saucon Valley 31- Bangor 7

Last week's record: 4-3

Overall record: 50-6