We had our first frost of the season this week and as that officially ends the growing season for many gardens, it also means a time of year for football teams to grow.

This is the time of year teams separate themselves from the rest of the pack and this week’s slate of games will restructure the totem pole of football supremacy - for at least a week.

Playoffs are right around the corner, so sit back and see which direction these teams are heading.

1. Freedom (7-0)

Last week’s rank: #1

Not sure Freedom can without Joe Young.

The Pick: Parkland 24- Freedom 17

2. Liberty (6-1)

Last week’s rank: #2

‘Canes victory would make them legit title contenders.

The Pick: Liberty 28- Easton 21

3. Parkland (6-1)

Last week’s rank: #3

Maybe the Liberty loss was a wake up call?

The Pick: Parkland 24- Freedom 17

4. Central (4-3)

Last week’s rank: #4

Spots 4-6 are really a toss up, so we’ll keep them the same as last week.

The Pick: Central Catholic 28- Northampton 14

5. Easton (5-2)

Last week’s rank: #5

Rovers may be on verge of missing the subregional playoffs.

The Pick: Liberty 28- Easton 21

6. Nazareth (5-2)

Last week’s rank: #6

Nazareth has playmakers on their side.

The Pick: Nazareth 35- Whitehall 17

7. Saucon Vy (7-0)

Last week’s rank: #7

How far has the winless Bangor program fallen?

The Pick: Saucon Valley 49- Bangor 0

8. Becahi (6-1)

Last week’s rank: #8

Hawks can move up with a win this week.

The Pick: Becahi 30- Stroudsburg 20

9. Notre Dame-GP (7-0)

Last week’s rank: #9

Easy one again for the Crusaders.

The Pick: NDGP 48- Pen Argyl 8

10. Stroudsburg (6-1)

Last week’s rank: #10

Mounties looking to shock the Hawks two years in a row.

The Pick: Becahi 30- Stroudsburg 20

Last week’s record: 8-1

Overall record: 54-5