With Walhalla going to 3A next year, B-L and Emerald should battle it out for upper state for a while. Up and comers Penndleton and Gilbert have a chance to make some waves. Of course, B-E may run off 12 straight state titles if Waccamaw cannot break through.

Walhalla should be fine in region 1 - AAA and some great natural rivalries, but they will have to match up with region 2 teams (Riverside, Eastside, Geenville) in playoffs. Walhalla better get more consistent to match up with those CESA player laden teams.