The second hour of the Saturday Scramble on The Fan Upstate dives deep into the upcoming high school football season across South Carolina's Upstate region. Live from Ingles Markets in Spartanburg, hosts Cole Bryson and Alex Guest break down major realignment changes impacting local teams. They begin with Boiling Springs High School, interviewing senior safeties JaMarcus Means and Tavion Hall alongside Head Coach Matt Reel about their defensive identity and preparation for their opening game against Southside Christian. The discussion shifts to major regional shifts, analyzing the competitive landscape of Region 2-5A and Region 1-5A, featuring powerhouses like Byrnes, Hillcrest, Dorman, and Gaffney's drop to Class 4A. The hosts wrap up with predictions and insights on Week 1 key matchups, highlighting notable games including Gaffney vs. Spartanburg, Hillcrest vs. Dorman, and Independence vs. Byrnes.
