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Any teams that are poised to have a great season? I.E. didn't graduate many seniors, standout players in the state on teams, etc...

I think Irmo only lost 2 playing seniors. Haley Hutchens was a senior also but didn't play due to injury? I think they will be a team to watch this season-new coach but lots of talent.

Irmo had four seniors last season, two of whom were regular starters. They return 11 of their top 13 players from last year. As you said, they have a new coach, but Coach Herndon will have a solid group of experienced players to work with. Seven(maybe eight) of the returners played in the R3PL this past club season and three others played on a Challenge Cup finalist team that has qualified for R3PL in 2010. Two additional returners and two incoming freshmen played on solid Challenge League teams in the fall. Irmo should be expected to improve on last year's 14-6-2 record and top ten finish.

Rumor has it that Mauldin is supposed to be pretty decent.

Greenville in Region 2 AAA. Strong returning players, good depth and balance by position of premier and challenge players in the field and in goal. Several strong goal scorers. Will play in a very competitive region with Mann, Eastside and WHG for preparation of what could be a very deep run into playoffs. Would have to consider slight preseason pick to take their region. (Tough region order to predict at this point.)

Region 2 AAA: Delta Dog, you did not mention Travelers Rest. They are good for some upsets this year, and I would not be surprised if they finished 2nd in their region. Great bunch of smart kids with excellent chemistry. Only very few did not play at least in the PMSL-league last fall. Good participation in pre-season conditioning. They really love their soccer year-round. Hats off to the enthusiasm the new coaching staff created there after the first year.

Wando only lost one starter.

Wando will be a force to be reckoned with...very strong group of girls.

Riverside won state last year in 3a with a sophmore filled team. Their all back!!! I'll put my money on them to repeat.

What did Irmo do last year that gives anyone a notion they will be good this year?

4A-Wando
3A-Mann