Because in the U15 group CESA Premier and DSC were the 1-2 finishers in the state cup.

Only if you finish in the top two can you play Premier, Occasionally a 3rd representative will be allowed depending on the representation from individual states

For R3PL East - you have NC, GA, SC, FL and eastern Tn.

Although Bridge did not exist before this year, The team in The U17 div was made up of the players that finished in the top two in the state.