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The views expressed in this blog are<\/i> those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of RCN or any other agency, organization, employer or company.<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

High school football playoffs are now underway (yes, the playoffs DO start before Halloween again this year) and we\u2019ll have the most comprehensive previews and predictions on all of this weekend\u2019s opening round District XI <\/a>playoff games on Thursday\u2019s \u201cSportsTalk\u201d program.\u00a0 We\u2019ll have some big-time names in terms of high school football head coaches in Eastern Pennsylvania to give their insights and opinions on ALL of this weekend\u2019s playoff games…tune in to this week\u2019s show to find out who\u2019s breaking down this weekend\u2019s matchups!<\/span><\/p>\n

As we begin a playoff run I just wanted to keep everyone updated on the latest \u201cPick 4\u201d contest standings–where your favorite RCN personalities select who they think will win the weekend\u2019s most competitive games\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

1-tie)\u00a0 Tony Cocca\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a028-8<\/span><\/p>\n

1-tie)\u00a0 Chris Michael\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>28-8<\/span><\/p>\n

3)\u00a0 Keith Groller\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>\u00a027-9<\/span><\/p>\n

4)\u00a0 Gary Laubach\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>25-11<\/span><\/p>\n

5)\u00a0 John Leone\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>24-23<\/span><\/p>\n

John Leone (who many people know is a die-hard Cleveland Browns<\/a> fan) has channelled his inner Johnny Manziel by rapidly plummeting in the standings–after sharing the leader position just a few short weeks ago, he\u2019s hit rock bottom by falling into last place.<\/span><\/p>\n

What will the final results be? Will \u201cSpeedy\u201d Leone get out of the basement?\u00a0 And who will be our \u201cgrand loser\u201d for this year\u2019s event? Remember, whoever finishes with the worst record has to run a lap around a local high school track…on camera!<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay tuned for the exciting finish over the next few weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, here\u2019s this week\u2019s \u201cPick 4\u201d predictions \u2026<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
The \u201cPICK 4\u201d<\/strong><\/td>\nSaucon Valley vs.
\n<\/strong>Central Catholic<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		Easton vs.
\n<\/strong>Northampton<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		Emmaus vs.
\nFreedom<\/strong><\/td>\n		Fordham vs.
\nLafayette<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gary Laubach<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nCentral Catholic<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNorthampton<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nFreedom<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nLafayette<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tony Cocca<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nCentral Catholic<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nNorthampton<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nFreedom<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nLafayette<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Keith Groller<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nCentral Catholic<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nEaston<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nFreedom<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nFordham<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John Leone<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nCentral Catholic<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nEaston<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nFreedom<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nLafayette<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chris Michael<\/b><\/td>\nCentral Catholic<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nEaston<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nFreedom<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nFordham<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


\n<\/span><\/i>Keep following along each week here at \u201cThe Shop\u201d for our predictions ahead of the weekend\u2019s high school action and be sure to check out the \u201cfan voting\u201d section of RCN-TV\u2019s games each week here on our website to let your opinions be known as well!<\/p>\n

Now, for this week\u2019s high school football polls for District XI teams\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBig\u201d Schools Poll<\/b><\/p>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0Nazareth<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0Freedom<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0Parkland<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0Northampton<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0Emmaus<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSmall\u201d Schools Poll<\/b><\/p>\n

1)<\/span> \u00a0 Northwestern<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

2)\u00a0 Central Catholic<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

3)\u00a0 Bethlehem Catholic<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0Notre Dame<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/i>Check back each week here at \u201cThe Shop\u201d to see if your favorite teams make our list!<\/span><\/p>\n

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The views expressed in this blog are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of RCN or any other agency, organization, employer or company. 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