Pete’s Top-10: PHS’s grip is shaky at top
With two games in the books, the football landscape in District 11 has gotten clearer with several teams battling Parkland for the top spot.
Nazareth’s offense has yet to be stopped and Easton looks like they’ll be in title contention all year, but Bethlehem Catholic might just be the sleeper team this year.
The Hawks completely dominated Emmaus last week and have the size and talent at skill positions to beat anyone, as they make a huge leap in the poll.
So let’s see how this week’s poll shakes out and what to expect this weekend.
1. Parkland (2-0)
Last week’s rank: #1
Parkland’s defense is waiting for the offense to catch up.
The Pick: Parkland 21- Northampton 7
2. Nazareth (2-0)
Last week’s rank: #2
Blue Eagles get to see what they’re made of this week with a non-conference showdown with Wilson West Lawn.
The Pick: Nazareth 38- Wilson 35
3. Bethlehem Catholic (2-0)
Last week’s rank: #9
Hawks are making a case for the top ranked spot in the poll.
The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 35- Berks Catholic 21
4. Easton (2-0)
Last week’s rank: #3
Rovers should be in a battle this against New York Erasmus Hall.
The Pick: Easton 28- Erasmus Hall 21
5. Northwestern (2-0)
Last week’s rank: #4
Tigers will just keep marching through the Colonial schedule.
The Pick: Northwestern 49- Bangor 7
6. Whitehall (1-1)
Last week’s rank: #6
Zephyrs get back on track this week.
The Pick: Whitehall 35- East Stroudsburg South 14
7. Southern Lehigh (2-0)
Last week’s rank: #8
Spartans are the clear number two in the Colonial League.
The Pick: Southern Lehigh 42- Lehighton 17
8. Freedom (0-2)
Last week’s rank: #7
Pates look for their first win of the season.
The Pick: Freedom 24- Central Catholic 14
9. Liberty (1-1)
Last week’s rank: Not ranked
Hurricanes looked like the team they’re capable of being last week.
The Pick: Liberty 31- Stroudsburg 14
10. Northampton (2-0)
Last week’s rank: #10
K-Kids don’t have the firepower to take down Parkland.
The Pick: Parkland 21- Northampton 7
• Last week’s record: 6-1
• Season record: 14-3
• Teams that dropped: Emmaus
• Teams that entered: Liberty