When was the last time Clay, Watertown, Monterey, RBS, Mt. Christian made it to the second round of the playoffs? What makes you think that will change this year. Now that leaves Gordonsville, TC., FCS.
Gordonsville is down from years past. TC is going through a coaching change. FCS should be above average.
I agree the region will be more even past the first two teams, but not stronger.