We head into week four of the football season and the top four teams in the EPC have clearly been cemented, with each of the teams taking on formidable tests this week.

In Colonial League action, the battle between Palisades and Southern Lehigh will prove to be huge for the league title race.

How will it all shake down? Check out this week’s Top 10.

1. Parkland (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #1

Major test for two of the conferences best teams this week. Trojans get an edge.

The Pick: Parkland 24- Easton 17

2. Bethlehem Catholic (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #2

How can the Hawks keep Jahan Dotson at bay?

The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 42- Nazareth 31

3. Whitehall (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #3

Zephs defense has been suspect, but they’ll be able to handle Liberty’s offense.

The Pick: Whitehall 28-Liberty 21

4. Easton (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #4

Rovers need QB Scott Poulson for any shot here.

The Pick: Parkland 24- Easton 17

5. Emmaus (1-2)

Last week’s rank: #5

Tough loss for Emmaus last week, but they stay put. Bleeding stops this week.

The Pick: Emmaus 49- Pocono Mountain West 7

6. Freedom (2-1)

Last week’s rank: #6

Patriots can battle with the best. They’ll get an easier task this Friday.

The Pick: Freedom 35- Northampton 7

7. Liberty (1-2)

Last week’s rank: #7

Hurricanes are making too many mistakes on offense.

The Pick: Whitehall 28- Liberty 21

8. Palisades (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #9

Game of the week in the Colonial League and one that might determine the league champion.

The Pick: Palisades 35- Southern Lehigh 30

9. Southern Lehigh (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #8

Can the Spartans out muscle the Pirates?

The Pick: Palisades 35- Southern Lehigh 30

10. Nazareth (1-2)

Not ranked

Blue Eagles can be explosive, but can they play defense?

The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 42- Nazareth 31

Teams that dropped: Saucon Valley (#10)

Teams that entered: Nazareth (#10)

Last week’s record: 6-1

Overall record: 24-2