Dave McKenzie
- Nov 30, 2023
- 1 min read

Lions Improve to 2-0 After 56-25 Win Over Trico

Team can get off to a good start in basketball, but I don't know that I've seen a team shoot the ball 100% in a quarter like the Lions did. on Wednesday night.

The Lions jumped out to a 23-2 lead at the end of the first quarter, shooting 8-8 from the field and including 6-6 frombehind the three point line.

Lions defense forced 25 turnovers and rolled to a 56-25 win over the Pioneers.

Lions were led in scoring by Drew Barrington for the second game in a row as he finished with 15 points.

Here are the game highlights for the Lions in their win over the Pioneers.

The Lions are now 2-0 on the season and will face the Red Bud Musketeers on the final night of this years Trico Invitational Tourney. Tip-off is set for 6:00 PM.

I will be on the road with John A Logan this weekend, so John Homan will be flying solo on NewsRadio WJPF (AM1340/FM99.5).

Just a reminder that there WILL NOT be a YouTube livestream of the game Friday night.

Roar Lions Roar!

Dave McKenzie
- Nov 28, 2023
- 1 min read

Lions Open The Season With Win Over Steeleville, 69-56

Carterville Lions Timeout Huddle vs Steeleville at Trico Tourney November 27, 2023

Courtesy: Gail Johnson

The Carterville Lions opened the 2023/24 season in the Trico Invitational Tourney on Monday night as they faced off against the Steeleville Warriors.

The Lions hit the first bucket of the game and never trailed enroute to the 69-56 win over the Warriors.

Lions led 16-10 after the first quarter and 36-22 at the half. The Warriors came out of the break aggresive getting to within two points midway through the third quarter.

The Lions regrouped and scored 20 points in the 4th quarter while holding Steeleville to just 13 points.

Carterville was led by Drew Baarrignton who finished with 25 points to lead all scorers. Josh Waller hit 3-three pointers finishing with 11 and Colton Hawkins chipped in10.

Here are the game highlights for the Lions as heard on NewsRadio WJPF.

Lions will face the host Trico Pioneers in the second game of the night on Wednesday, November 29th. John Homan and I will have pregame coverage starting at approximately 7:15 PM on NewsRadio WJPF (AM1340/FM99.5) and on our YouTube livestream.

Dave McKenzie
- Nov 27, 2023
- 1 min read

Carterville Lions Open the 2023/24 Season Tonight

The Lions begin the season in the Trico Tourney as they face the Steeleville Warriors.

Join me and John Homan for the call on NewsRadio WJPF (AM1340/FM99.5) at 5:45 PM with our pregame coverage. Tip-off is set for 6:00 PM.

You can also watch the game here on our Youtube livestream:

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Began his radio career in radio at WXAN (Ava, IL) in 1985
Has worked at several radio stations in the Southern Illinois area including, WDQN (DuQuoin, IL), WQRL (Benton, IL), WDDD (Marion, IL).
Currently works for Max Media in Carterville, IL. Dave has worked on each of the five station in that group including WOOZ (New Country Z100), WCIL-FM (Today's Hit Music 101.5CIL-FM), WUEZ (Magic 95.1), WJPF-WCIL-AM (NewsRadio WJPF), WXLT (103.5 ESPN).
On-Air Talent on New Country Z100 since 2004 and host/producer of the Saturday Morning Oldies Show.
Host of "Riding the Pine", on 103.5 ESPN, a weekly sports talk show covering the Southern Illinois Miners, Southern Illinois' minor league baseball team in Marion, IL.
Program Director for 1035 ESPN
Play-by-play announcer for Carterville High School sports including football and basketball on NewsRadio WJPF.
Fill-in host for the Morning Newswatch with Tom Miller, heard Monday-Friday on NewsRadio WJPF.
Emcee/host for Music & Motion Marching Band field competition held each October at Saluki Stadium hosted by the SIU School of Music (2011-2016).
Emcee/host for the Walk for a Cure for Arthritis held every May at the University Mall in Carbondale, IL.
Main stage Emcee for the first Bluegill Music Festival held July 4th, 2015 at the Rend Lake Dam. Over 20 music acts performed throughout the day.
Herrinfesta Italiana stage host for various music acts
Commercial voice-over work
Live remote broadcasts at various businesses and events throughout Southern Illinois.
Event Coordinator for five station group
Experienced HR/Safety/Environmental Manager for manufacturing and transportation companies.
Public Address Announcer for the Southern Illinois Miners Minor League Baseball team (2016).
2016 Illinois Broadcasters Association "Silver Dome Award" 2nd place for Best Sportscaster in Medium Market radio.
2017 Illinois Broadcasters Associations "Silver Dome Award" 2nd place for "Best Radio Play-by-Play for Medium Market Stations".
2017 Southern Illinois Miners On-Field Host
Two-time segment host of the "show that made country music famous", the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN (February 7, 2010 and May 6, 2017)
On-Field Host for the Southern Illinois Miners Minor Leagues Baseball team (2017-2021)
2018 & 2019 Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Award Winner for Best Play-by-play in Illinois.
2018/2019/2021/2022 PONY Baseball International Colt World Series Play-by-play
2019 Play-by-play Broadcaster for National Pro Fastpitch TV (Canadian Wild of Southern Illinois)
2022/23/24 - Play-by-play Broadcaster of John A. Logan College Men and Womens Basketball

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