Dave McKenzie
- Jan 14
- 1 min read

Lions Begin Play In The 49th Benton Invitational Tourney

The Carterville Lions are coming off an impressive perforamce this past Friday Night as they improved their SIRR Conference - Ohio Division record to 3-1 after the 49-41 win on the road at Murphysboro.

The Lions have taken firm control of the conference with the win. their previous conference wins came over Herrin and Harrisburg earlier this season.

The Lions are now 9-8 on the season.

Begininning Monday night, the Lions will begin play in the 49th Annual Benton Invitatational Tourney.

This year, the BIT has gone back to a braket play tourney, replacing the round-robin format that was used for several years.

The bracket format was how the BIT was set up forty nine years ago by Herrin Coach Rich Herrin.

I had a chance to catch up with Benton Head Coach Ron Winemiller this past week, and we talked about the upcoming BIT:

The BIT will kick of on January 15th, with the Carterville Lions playing the second game of the night, when they face the Bobcats of Meridian.

Here is the bracket for the 49th BIT

You can join me and John Homan starting at 7:15 with our pre-game coverage on NewsRadio WJPF (AM1340/FM99.5 or wjpf.com) and here on our YouTube channel:

Hope to see you at Rich Herrin Gymnasium on Monday Night.

ROAR LIONS ROAR!!!

Dave McKenzie
- Jan 11
- 1 min read

Back To SIRR Conference Play for the Carterville Lions on Friday Night.

It's back to SIRR Conference in the Ohio Division on Friday night as the Carterville Lions head to Murphysboro to face the Red Devils.

Both teams enter the game 2-1 in conferecne play. The Red Devils are 11-6 on the season and the Lions enter the game 8-8 for the year.

Join me and John Homan for all the action starting with our pre-game coverage at 7:30 PM on NewsRadio WJPF (AM1340/FM99.5 or wjpf.com) or on our YouTube livestream.

Dave McKenzie
- Jan 9
- 1 min read

Hamilton Co Foxes at Carterville Lions

The Carterville Lions look to get back in the win column as they host the Hamilton Co. Foxes in non-conference action.

The Foxes enter the game with a 12-4 record while the Lions are 7-8 on the year.

Join me and John Homan starting with pre-game coverage at 7:30 PM on NewsRadio WJPF (AM1340/FM99.5 and wjpf.com) and 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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