Upper State in 2-A is wide open, IMO. I think that Emerald, Carolina, and Pendleton can all win - but can all be beaten in first round as well. Emerald and Pendleton have greatly improved since beginning of season. Carolina is a surprise, but they play in a weak region. Batesburg-Leesville may even get to the Upper State finals - but I reallly don't think so.
Lower State is class of 2-A soccer. No one touches Bishop England this year, unless they possibly get upset by Waccamaw. The Lower State title is really for the State Championship this year in 2-A. It will be beter contested by two better teams.
