Interesting to see that a few weeks into the 2008 season, two upperstate regions in AAAA appear to have perhaps more depth in their top five teams than ever before.

Region II-AAAA - 4 Top 15 teams, plus a tough Boiling Springs squad in the 5th slot.

#4 Byrnes
#3 Dorman
#9 Mauldin
#11 Spartanburg
NR Boiling Springs

Region IV-AAAA - 4 Top 15 teams, plus an Aiken squad that can feasibly compete with anyone in the state.

#2 Lexington
#6 Irmo
#12 South Aiken
#15 North Augusta
NR Aiken

With over half of the AAAA top 15 made up of only TWO regions, and half of the TOP 10, both the race for the region championship and even the quest for that elusive 4th seed to just get into the playoffs may be up for grabs until the final week!!!

When looking at other AAAA, or even AAA regions, are there any other teams that are making strides towards the top or that appear to be headed for a down year?