I hate to tell you but Emerald played 1/2 the season with out Taylor and Nunez who were injured. They have a chance to be stronger this year then they ever have been. They have returning players such as Tommie, Riddle, Loggins, NoE,Lambert, and others who have already played in back to back state championships, All of those guys were nominated for all-state and made All confernce and the "all lakeland" team. They have 9 returning starters and 4 other guys who played alot. When you make it to the state for 4 years in a row then you can rate your self a head of Emerald . Until then you will have to beat Emerald before you ever get the chance.
In fact you lost last year to Walhalla and Emerald beat them in over time, just so you know sophmores : Riddle and Tommie scored those goals. So yes Emerald is losing two great players in Taylor & Nunez but Emerald will still be strong for years to come.
1.) Emerald
2.) WALHALLA
3.) Palmetto & Batesburg-leesville