East - Clinton, East Duplin, Bunn
West - Shelby, Monroe, East Lincoln. Maybe Madien and West Caldwell but other than that it's the main 3 from each region that is a level above in my opinion
I can agree with DarkHorse. Maiden, East Lincoln and West Caldwell are all quality teams that no one should sleep on and if you're going to beat them do it early, don't let them hang around. If I had to make an educated guess though, Shelby and Monroe play for the west title with Shelby winning that game and state. Good luck to all teams! Leave it all on the field.
East - Clinton, East Duplin, Bunn
West - Shelby, Monroe, East Lincoln. Maybe Madien and West Caldwell but other than that it's the main 3 from each region that is a level above in my opinion
In the west Hunter Huss may surprise some teams. They play a tough schedule(mostly 3A schedule). They lost by 1 to East Lincoln 14-13. I wouldn't be surprised if they stole a game or two into the later rounds.