So far, Porter Gaud has impressed me thoroughly with a win over Hammond and a Tie with Bishop England. I would have to say (based on results) they are the best in lowerstate. Ben Lippen is the best in upperstate, but they don't plan on overlooking Hammond, who appears to be ready to challenge for a number 1 seed in the upperstate. And Cardinal Newman will play them simply because they are Cardinal Newman. Also the new coach at Cardinal Newman could make all the difference with them this year due to their heavy losses from last years team.