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Which of the following 3 schools has had the best boys soccer program in the state over the last decade(2002-2011)?

1.) IRMO (Current 2011 Rank - AAAA #1)

AAAA Champions (03,04) - AAAA Finalists (02,05,09,10)

Region Championships - 8


2.) NORTHWESTERN (Current 2011 Rank - NOT RANKED)

AAAA Champions (06,08,09,10) - AAAA Finalists (03,04,07)

Region Championships - 8


3.) SOUTH AIKEN (Current 2011 Rank - AAAA #4)

AAAA Champions (05) -AAA Champions (09) - AAA Finalists (10)

Region Championships - 6

Northwestern. The '09 squad was a powerhouse team,forgot to include their national #1 ranking.

NW - They've had more Championships and Finals appearances than the others listed.

I will say that the 05 S. Aiken team was possibly the best in SC history. Then again...it's hard to argue against some of those NW squads

Rather new to the area, but I would think Christ Church Episcopal School deserves to be in the discussion.

No offense to these teams but beating the likes Lincoln and Academic Magnet each year who have WAY more limitations than CC aren't exactly going to earn you points in this discussion. If you were to toss CC in there then you have to throw in BE, which, I'm simply not willing to let happen.

I guess it's how you define a program. For me a "Program" means having a tradition of being a competitive team year in and year out regardless of circumstances. The term "Program" also means having leaders on and off the field with integrity, honesty, and a winning attitude.

At least for 4A, and maybe overall, I would definately have to say Northwestern. The only year they weren't finalists since '03 was in '05 when they lost in the upperstate championship to South Aiken who went on to win it all. NW has been the most dominant team in 4A the past decade without a doubt.

I'm not saying the schools mentioned don't fit that criteria.

Northwestern overall and the 2009 NATIONAL champions is the best team in SC history.