It was an easy week five for most teams in the poll, but it came with a cost for Parkland.

Star running back and linebacker TJ Lawrence went down with a leg injury in last week’s win over Northampton and it appears his season is over.

It’s a massive loss for Parkland and the next five weeks will give the Trojans an opportunity to figure some things out before the postseason.

The team most inclined to challenge Parkland is Nazareth, as the Blue Eagles are right on their tail and seem to be the most dangerous offense in the EPC.

Everybody else in the poll picked up wins last week and week six doesn’t provide much resistance for this group, so let’s take a look at the picks before things get tougher next week.

1. Parkland (4-1)

Last week’s rank: #1

The loss of Lawrence will be big, but let’s see how Parkland responds.

The Pick: Parkland 56- Allen 0

2. Nazareth (4-1)

Last week’s rank: #2

Blue Eagles just might be the team to beat in the EPC.

The Pick: Nazareth 49- Stroudsburg 7

3. Southern Lehigh (5-0)

Last week’s rank: #3

Another blowout in the Colonial League.

The Pick: Solehi 42- Saucon Valley 0

4. Freedom (3-2)

Last week’s rank: #4

Two straight layup games for Freedom.

The Pick: Freedom 63- East Stroudsburg North 0

5. Bethlehem Catholic (4-1)

Last week’s rank: #5

Hawks don’t want a slow start in the Purple Pit.

The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 35- ESS 14

6. Northwestern (5-0)

Last week’s rank: #6

Tigers will roll again.

The Pick: Northwestern 42- Jim Thorpe 7

7. Whitehall (4-1)

Last week’s rank: #8

Zephs could be a sleeper team in 6A.

The Pick: Whitehall 55- Dieruff 0

8. Notre Dame Green Pond (5-0)

Last week’s rank: #7

Crusaders get another blowout.

The Pick: Notre Dame 48- Palisades 7

9. Blue Mountain (4-1)

Last week’s rank: #9

Eagles stay status quo in the poll.

The Pick: Blue Mountain 35- Panther Valley 14

10. Central Catholic (3-2)

Last week’s rank: #9

Vikes make their first appearance in the poll after a win over Easton.

The Pick: Central Catholic 17- Emmaus 14

•Teams that entered: Central Catholic

•Teams that dropped: Northampton

•Last week’s record: 9-0

•Overall record: 36-9