Heading into week five, it appears that the dust is settling and the EPC title race will come down to the top three teams in the poll.

In the Colonial League, Palisades has clearly taken the lead position after last week’s major win over Southern Lehigh.

With the regular season entering its second half, which teams will continue to stand their ground and which ones will fall off the edge?

This week’s results will make things a bit more clear.

1. Parkland (4-0)

Last week’s rank: #1

Trojans have picked up where they left off from a year ago.

The Pick: Parkland 28- Freedom 7

2. Bethlehem Catholic (4-0)

Last week’s rank: #2

Hawks remain undefeated through midpoint of the season.

The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 35- Liberty 14

3. Whitehall (4-0)

Last week’s rank: #3

Zephyrs offense is just too good.

The Pick: Whitehall 31- Easton 24

4. Easton (3-1)

Last week’s rank: #4

Can the Rovers find themselves after last week’s embarrassing loss to Parkland?

The Pick: Whitehall 31- Easton 24

5. Emmaus (2-2)

Last week’s rank: #5

Hornets looking to pick up steam.

The Pick: Emmaus 42- Northampton 13

6. Freedom (3-1)

Last week’s rank: #6

Pates will put up a fight, but Parkland is a bigger bully.

The Pick: Parkland 28- Freedom 7

7. Palisades (4-0)

Last week’s rank: #8

It looks like the Pirates are for real after slapping Southern Lehigh last week.

The Pick: Palisades 42- Catasauqua 17

8. Southern Lehigh (3-1)

Last week’s rank: #9

Spartans find themselves in a battle after tough loss last week.

The Pick: Southern Lehigh 28- Saucon Valley 21

9. Nazareth (1-3)

Last week’s rank: #10

If only the Blue Eagles could put it together for four quarters.

The Pick: Nazareth 49- East Stroudsburg South 17

10. Liberty (1-3)

Last week’s rank: #7

Might be the last week the Hurricanes are in the poll.

The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 35- Liberty 14

Last week’s record: 6-0

Overall record: 30-2