Clover will be even better this year than they were last year. Definitely a top 15 team in 2008.
Spring Valley is always hanging around the Top 10 with a .500 record and a very strong schedule. This year I think Spring Valley steps up and improves both their record and their final ranking.
But this year's "darling" will be Dutch Fork. They are certainly back after getting the death penalty and their roster is stacked. They will be mentioned in the same breath this season with the heavyweights. They are my pick to start strong and win the Viking Cup.