Pete’s Top-10: No. 1 spot under threat
Week 1 of the high school football season told us what we expected: the EPC North football teams can’t compete with their neighbors in the south - but we already knew that.
Now, the real season begins with divisional play, highlighted by a slate of intriguing games this weekend.
The Colonial League saw Palisades make a play for a possible run at the league crown with their win over Notre Dame last week, but how will Week 2 shake out?
Check out the picks below in this week’s edition of the top 10.
1. Emmaus (1-0)
Last week’s rank: #1
Hornets should be able to outlast the Zephyrs.
The Pick: Emmaus 31 - Whitehall 24
2. Bethlehem Catholic (1-0)
Last week’s rank: #2
Hawks should have no trouble for a second week in a row.
The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 42 - Northampton 6
3. Parkland (1-0)
Last week’s rank: #3
Jahan Dotson is a game changer, but Parkland may just stick to the run game and pound out a win.
The Pick: Parkland 42- Nazareth 21
4. Whitehall (1-0)
Last week’s rank: #4
Best game of the week, but Emmaus may have too much for Whitehall.
The Pick: Emmaus 31 - Whitehall 24
5. Easton (1-0)
Last week’s rank: #5
Rovers trending up?
The Pick: Easton 21 - Liberty 14
6. Liberty (1-0)
Last week’s rank: #6
Hurricanes start a tough trek with Easton this week followed by Parkland, Whitehall and Becahi.
The Pick: Easton 21 - Liberty 14
7. Freedom (1-0)
Last week’s rank: #8
Pates get a week off.
The Pick: Freedom 49 - Allen 0
8. Southern Lehigh (1-0)
Last week’s rank: #7
Spartans will be challenged by the Blue Bombers.
The Pick: Southern Lehigh 35 - Palmerton 20
9. Palisades (1-0)
Not ranked last week
Can the Pirates avoid a let down this week after topping Notre Dame?
The Pick: Palisades 35 - Wilson 20
10. Saucon Valley (1-0)
Last week’s rank: #10
Panthers keep rolling.
The Pick: Saucon Valley 42 - Pen Argyl 8
Last week’s: 10-0
Teams that dropped: Notre Dame
Teams that entered: Palisades