Pete's Top-10: Easton still on top
With the playoff races coming to a head over the next two weeks, spots can be strengthened with wins by the likes of Freedom, Whitehall, Parkland in the 4A race. Liberty will look for some momentum before their regular season finale against Freedom. Meanwhile, Northwestern, Southern Lehigh and Saucon Valley all can clinch postseason berths this weekend with wins as well.
1. Easton (8-0)
Last week's rank: #1
Rovers look to secure home field throughout playoffs.
The Pick: Easton 28- Freedom 7
2. Whitehall (6-2)
Last week's rank: #3
Zephyrs look to knock out Emmaus from the subregional race.
The Pick: Whitehall 38- Emmaus 14
3. Parkland (6-2)
Last week's rank: #4
Easy win for Trojans this week.
The Pick: Parkland 49- Nazareth 17
4. Freedom (7-1)
Last week's rank: #2
Pates drop and could be on down swing with Easton on tap.
The Pick: Easton 28- Freedom 7
5. Stroudsburg (8-0)
Last week's rank: #6
Stroudsburg earned a tough win over the Hawks last week.
The Pick: Stroudsburg 35- Pocono Mountain East 13
6. Bethlehem Catholic (7-1)
Last week's rank: #5
Becahi looks for a rebound.
The Pick: Becahi 56- Allen 0
7. Liberty (4-4)
Last week's rank: #7
Hurricanes trying to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The Pick: Liberty 31- Central Catholic 21
8. Southern Lehigh (7-1)
Last week's rank: #8
Spartans are turning it up at season's end.
The Pick: Southern Lehigh 35- Catasauqua 20
9 Northwestern (7-1)
Last week's rank: #9
Rivalry matchup this week.
The Pick: Northwestern 40- Northern Lehigh 14
10. Saucon Valley (7-1)
Last week's rank: #10
Panthers hoping to secure a playoff berth this week.
The Pick: Saucon Valley 38- Notre Dame GP 27
Last week's record: 7-1
Overall record: 57-7