This week’s slate of games finally gets us into some EPC action with Bethlehem Catholic hosting Easton on Saturday night in this week’s top showdown.

Nazareth visits Freedom on Friday night and Northampton hosts Liberty this week as well in another key battle in the conference.

The battle for the upper tier of the rankings is up for grabs and things should get clearer in week four.

Here’s a look at this week’s picks.

1. Parkland (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #1

Parkland shouldn’t have a problem this week.

The Pick: Parkland 42- Pleasant Valley 0

2. Nazareth (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #2

Blue Eagles have too much firepower in this matchup.

The Pick: Nazareth 35- Freedom 21

3. Bethlehem Catholic (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #3

This is the real test to see what Beca is about.

The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 28- Easton 24

4. Easton (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #4

Rovers get the week’s best matchup on Saturday night.

The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 28- Easton 24

5. Northwestern (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #5

Tigers get another beat down win.

The Pick: Northwestern 49- Blue Mountain 14

6. Whitehall (2-1)

Last week’s rank: #6

Zephs keep it rolling.

The Pick: Whitehall 42- Pocono Mountain West 12

7. Northampton (2-1)

Last week’s rank: #10

Kids move up the ranks with their performance against Parkland. Can they grab a win this week?

The Pick: Liberty 27- Northampton 21

8. Liberty (2-1)

Last week’s rank: #9

Liberty has picked up their offense as of late and they’ll need it this week.

The Pick: Liberty 27- Northampton 21

9. Southern Lehigh (3-0)

Last week’s rank: #7

Spartans get a tough matchup on the road.

The Pick: North Schuylkill 31- Southern Lehigh 21

10. Freedom (1-2)

Last week’s rank: #8

Will Freedom have any answer for Peyton Falzone?

The Pick: Nazareth 35- Freedom 21

• Last week’s record: 9-0

• Season record: 23-3