It’s the second half of the football season and that means actual, meaningful and competitive games should start to litter the schedule.

This week it starts at the top with top-ranked Parkland battling big school nemesis Liberty.

Meanwhile, Nazareth and Central Catholic tussle in a pivotal matchup with major playoff implications and Easton looks to pick up an important win over Whitehall.

1. Parkland (5-0)

Last week’s rank: #1

Trojans have the edge.

The Pick: Parkland 35- Liberty 31

2. Freedom (5-0)

Last week’s rank: #2

Pates won’t take Dieruff lightly this time.

The Pick: Freedom 42- Dieruff 0

3. Liberty (4-1)

Last week’s rank: #4

’Canes might need to win this for a chance at districts.

The Pick: Parkland 35- Liberty 31

4. Nazareth (4-1)

Last week’s rank: #3

Blue Eagles took a step back with a close one against Northampton.

The Pick: Central Catholic 31- Nazareth 30

5. Central (3-2)

Last week’s rank: #5

Rob Melosky would love to get a win on his old team.

The Pick: Central Catholic 31- Nazareth 30

6. Easton (4-1)

Last week’s rank: #7

Interesting game in Zephyrland, but can’t see the Rovers losing.

The Pick: Easton 27- Whitehall 24

7. Becahi (4-1)

Last week’s rank: #6

Hawks waiting for a real game.

The Pick: Becahi 45- East Stroudsburg North 13

8. Saucon Vy (5-0)

Last week’s rank: #8

Panthers looking to crack the top seven.

The Pick: Saucon Valley 35- Pen Argyl 17

9. Notre Dame-GP (5-0)

Last week’s rank: #9

How far have the 0-5 Slaters fallen?

The Pick: NDGP 45- Bangor 7

10. Stroudsburg (4-1)

Last week’s rank: #10

Mounties take care of business again.

The Pick: Stroudsburg 49- Pocono Mt. East 20

Last week’s record: 9-0

Overall record: 39-3