CHT, Good question. In my opinion, no.

CESA has the pedigree but they just need to do it! Go to events and not worry that they'll lose more then win. As mostly state champions 1) they'll get in to a lot of events, making it easier to get in more 2) they'll expose players better and 3) they'd probably attract even more players if they're the only club going to top events. A cyclical process that will improve their women as a whole.

It seems the Lowcountry needs to take the always-tough first step of consolidation. Columbia? Go east or west. The state's talent pool is only so big for top level stuff. Or, recruit the Lowcountry before they merge.