Pete’s Top-10: Big games this weekend
Finally, a real weekend of games where at least half of them should be entertaining.
This week’s marquee showdown features Whitehall hosting Parkland in a rematch the Trojans are certainly looking forward to after blowing a second half lead a few weeks ago to the Zephyrs. Nazareth and Freedom have a rematch of a 31-0 encounter from earlier this season, as the Blue Eagles look for a spot in the District 11 6A finals.
Bethlehem Catholic and Central Catholic have a Holy War rematch and the Colonial League teams should blow out their opponents this week, like usual.
But let’s not forget about Blue Mountain. The Eagles just take care of business and should have a spot in the 4A finals after this weekend.
1. Bethlehem Catholic (9-2)
Last week’s rank: #1
Can anyone stop the Beca passing game?
The Pick: Bethlehem Catholic 35- Central Catholic 17
2. Whitehall (10-1)
Last week’s rank: #2
Can Whitehall pull a Parkland sweep?
The Pick: Parkland 35- Whitehall 24
3. Southern Lehigh (11-0)
Last week’s rank: #3
This bracket is just unserious.
The Pick: Solehi 49- Pocono Mountain East 14
4. Nazareth (9-2)
Last week’s rank: #4
This should be closer than the 31-0 win the Blue Eagles registered over the Pates this season.
The Pick: Nazareth 28- Freedom 24
5. Parkland (9-2)
Last week’s rank: #5
Parkland has to be chomping at the bit for this one.
The Pick: Parkland 35- Whitehall 24
6. Blue Mountain (10-1)
Last week’s rank: #6
The magical season continues for the Blue Mountain boys.
The Pick: Blue Mountain 42- Lehighton 21
7. Northwestern (10-1)
Last week’s rank: #7
Tigers put up 64 last week. Let’s see if they can get close to that this week.
The Pick: Northwestern 56- Executive Education 7
8. Freedom (8-3)
Last week’s rank: #8
Pates are full of momentum.
The Pick: Nazareth 28- Freedom 24
9. Notre Dame Green Pond (10-1)
Last week’s rank: #10
The Crusaders scored 79 points in a playoff game. Has to be some sort of record.
The Pick: Notre Dame 49- Jim Thorpe 14
10. Easton (5-6)
Last week’s rank: #9
Rovers just didn’t have enough to finish off Freedom last week.
• Last week’s record: 8-1
• Overall record: 81-15








