Up the Coast

About Up the Coast

Go beyond the boxscore w/ a podcast dedicated to ACC softball. Hosted by Alex Powers (FSU) and Brittany McKinney (UNC). Alex and Britt share a deep passion for the game, supporting women in sports, and bringing you what you need to know from across the softball world, with a special focus on the ACC. Each week, they break down the biggest storylines, standout performances, and key matchups with expert insight, honest analysis, and behind-the-scenes perspective. From elite pitching and offensive trends to player development and conference races, this podcast keeps you informed, entertained, and connected to the game.

Publisher

Alex Powers & Brittany McKinney

Category

news · sports · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Feb 2024

Latest episode

11 May 2026

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 May 2026

   ACC Softball: Postseason Bracket Reactions

   Alex and Britt give their immediate reactions to the NCAA softball bracket. The bracket is set, and the ACC is heading into the NCAA Tournament with a lot to prove. We break down every regional featuring an ACC squad and what their path looks like to advance. The Florida State Seminoles softball land a favorable draw in Tallahassee and look poised to take care of business, while the Duke Blue Devils softball might have the toughest road of any host with a dangerous field that includes postseason-tested opponents. The Virginia Tech Hokies softball head to Baton Rouge in what feels like a true coin-flip regional, bringing one of the most reliable pitching staffs in the country into a matchup that could go either way. Meanwhile, the Louisville Cardinals softball and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets softball both draw tough hosts but have the pieces to shake things up if they get rolling. We talk best-case scenarios, upset potential, and which ACC teams are built to make a deep postseason run. Is this a year the ACC makes serious noise in OKC

2. 

   29 Apr 2026

   ACC Softball Week 12: RPI Risers, Bubble Trouble & Awards Season!!

   The final week of the regular season is here, and the ACC is delivering chaos, clarity, and a whole lot of offense. Alex & Britt hand out their end of the awards! Florida State continues to make a loud postseason statement with a series win over Georgia Tech and a midweek victory over Florida. Isa Torres is on an unreal tear—homering at will, hitting over .500, and putting herself firmly in the National Player of the Year conversation. We break down her dominance, Jazzy Francik’s historic no-hitter, and why this FSU team is peaking at exactly the right time. Plus, don’t overlook the impact of Ashtyn Danley and the consistency up and down this lineup. Georgia Tech showed fight, pushing FSU to extras and getting big-time performances from players like Gracyn Tucker and Madalyn Johnson. What does this mean for their trajectory heading into the postseason? Duke and Clemson gave us one of the wildest series of the weekend—offense exploding, pitching depth tested, and momentum swinging every game. Duke’s lineup is red-hot, led by Tyrina Jones’ record-breaking season and Jess Oakland’s recent surge, while Clemson continues to be one of the most unpredictable teams in the country. So which version of the Tigers can show up when it matters most? Virginia Tech walks it off against UNC in a thriller, sweeps the series, but there are real questions emerging. The Hokies can mash, but is their recent stretch—losing 3 of 4— coming into the series really diminished their hosting chances. Can the pitching staff get back on track?! Meanwhile, UNC’s historic offense continues to shine behind Emily Legette, but pitching struggles and a tough RPI spot leave their postseason hopes hanging in the balance. Louisville is quietly surging at the right time, sweeping Syracuse and jumping into the Top 25 with one of the most dynamic small-ball offenses in the country. And keep an eye on Virginia—freshman Taylor Smith throws a no-hitter and could be a key piece as they look to reset after a tough April. We also dive into major midweek implications, RPI shifts, hosting scenarios, and what teams need to do in this final stretch to solidify their postseason position. It’s crunch time in the ACC—and everything is still on the table.

3. 

   22 Apr 2026

   ACC Softball Week 11: Upsets, Sweeps, and Offense!

   ACC Softball Week 11: Upsets, Sweeps, and Offense! The ACC race is heating up, and this weekend delivered everything—dominant sweeps, statement series wins, and some serious postseason implications. With **Duke (13 RPI), Florida State (15), and Stanford (16)** leading the charge, the gap between contenders and the rest is starting to take shape as teams lock in spots for the ACC Championship. We break down the seven teams that have already clinched—Duke, FSU, Stanford, Louisville, Clemson, Virginia Tech, and Virginia—and what that means heading into the final stretch. **Weekend Rundown:** Florida State responds well with a sweep over UNC, holding the ACC’s top offense to just seven total runs while their own lineup stays scorching hot. Isa Torres continues to be unreal, while Emily Legette is rewriting the UNC record books despite the Tar Heels’ struggles in the circle. Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech deliver one of the most intriguing series of the weekend—Tech takes Game 1 via run rule, but Georgia Tech responds with a huge series win in Blacksburg, their first there since 2011 and the highest-ranked series win in program history. Clemson handles business with a sweep over Virginia, powered by Macey Cintron’s arm and bat. Sierra Maness continues to hold it down the circle. Most consistent series from Clemson all year? Meanwhile UVA did not look sharp in the circle or the box. Duke stays red-hot with a sweep of Boston College (plus a midweek win over Tennessee), showcasing elite power up and down the lineup. Meanwhile, Louisville absolutely steamrolls Pitt, outscoring them 33-3 in a run-rule sweep and continuing to lead the nation in triples. **Big Picture Notes:** – FSU slows down the most productive offense in the ACC – Louisville’s speed and extra-base power are unmatched – Multiple ACC teams ranking top 10 nationally in triples – Depth in the circle becoming a defining factor as postseason nears **BS or No BS:** – Scheduling late games to get above .500 👀 – Pitching depth wins in the postseason – Being ranked #1 is actually a curse 😅 We’ve got takes, trends, and plenty of chaos—tap in as the ACC race hits another level.

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YouTube views

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5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

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