Dave McKenzie
- Feb 10
- 1 min read

Lions Clinch Share of SIRR Conference Title With Road Win At Massac County

The Carterville Lions have struggled from time to time this season, playing .500 ball most of the season. However in SIRR Conference play, the Lions have played some of their best games of the season entering Friday's road game at Massac Co with a 4-2 record in Ohio division play.

Massac County entered Fridays game with a 4-3 conference mark and 19-7 this season and were coming off a blowout win on the road at Herrin Tuesday night 68-46.

Back on January 5th, the Patriots came to Carterville and gave the Lions one of their two conference losses 55-48, setting up last night's rematch.

Here is the game recap:

The Lions will face Murphysboro on Thursday night for the chance to win the conference title outright on the final night of the regular season. It will Senior Night for the Carterville Lions.

Dave McKenzie
- Feb 9
- 1 min read

Control of the SIRR Conference Ohio Division On The Line Tonight at Massac County

The Carterville Lions hit the road for a key SIRR Conference battle tonight when they face the Patriots.

The Lions enter the game with a 4-2 record in the conference while the Patriots come in 4-3. With a win, the Lions would clinch a share of the Ohio division title with one conference game left next Thursday against Murphysboro.

Massac County picked up a win in the first matchup between these two teams back on January 5th, 56-48.

Join me and John Homan for the call on NewsRadio WJPF (AM1340/FM99.5 & wjpf.com) and here on our YouTube channel starting at 7:30 PM.

Dave McKenzie
- Feb 5
- 1 min read

Back To SIRR Conference Play Tuesday Night

Carterville looks to extend their three game winning streak Tuesday night as they head to Harrisburg to face the Bulldogs.

These two team have met twice already this season.

The Lions won their previous conference matchup against the Bulldogs back on December 19th in Carterville when the Lions won 57-40.

Harrisburg picked up a 12 point win over Carterville in the 2023 Eldorado Holiday Tourney 52-44.

The Lions are in second place in the SIRR Conference - Ohio Division with a 3-2 record. The Bulldogs enter the game 1-4 in conference play.

Join me for the call on NewsRadio WJPF and on WJPF.com or on our YouTube channel starting at 7:30 PM with pregame coverage.

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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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