About
Indiana Sports Radio Network
We are pleased to bring you
some of the best radio personalities who are teamed up with exciting new
up-and-coming sports announcers in central Indiana.
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Keith Meyers VP of Operations |
Keith Meyers is the Vice President of Operations of Indiana Sports Radio Network and has been
an athletic director and coach for 20 years at local Christian schools. He
is the founder of the Indiana Christian State Tournament and just finished as the
Central Indiana Athletic Conference chairman. Keith's vision for Indiana SRN is
to bring quality sports events as well as family friendly programming to the
internet air waves. Keith has been happily married to Debbie for 11 years and has
five grown children and eight grandchildren.
Previously, Keith was the Morning Host and Station Manager of 91.3 THE WALK,
Founded the Horizon Christian Sports Network, began the Indiana Christian State Tournament, is a former
AD at Eastlawn Christian, North Eastwood Christian, and Horizon Christian Schools. Keith officiated college
and high school football and basketball for many years. |
C J Benberry Sports Announcer |
C J Benberry just graduated college from the
University of Indianapolis last year and currently works for Fox 59/CBS4 as a production assistant. C J
has been a sports broadcaster since 2009 when he first started as a junior at Cathedral High School and
has been involved with radio since high school and television since his junior year of college. C J
hopes to one day be the play-by-play announcer for the Indiana Pacers or the Indianapolis Colts. You can follow
him on social media: @swaggberry23
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Trevor Brooks
is 2010 graduate of Fishers High School and a former student of SRN's Shawn Crull and played offensive
line for the football team. Trevor is currently finishing a Sports Management degree at IUPUI that includes
Business and Sports Marketing minors. He currently works for an event management company handling housing for travel
sports tournaments all around the country that includes a summertime job around the 4th of July every year of setting
off fireworks shows for Geist Reservoir and the city of Zionsville. Trevor is entering into his second year of coaching
the football program at Holy Spirit at Geist that won the CYO city championship for 2015.
Trevor is a diehard Cubs, Panthers, and Indiana Basketball fan. This will be his third year
with Indiana SRN after doing statistics for all Westfield football games two years ago as well as all of the Indiana state
football championship games.
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Trevor Brooks Sports Announcer
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Craig Collins Sports Announcer
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Craig Collins began his sports broadcasting career in the fall of 2005 as the
public address announcer for basketball, softball, and baseball at Cowan High School. Upon graduation Craig enrolled at Ball
State and joined the campus radio station and hosted auto-racing shows and broadcast BSU football contests while filming and
editing packages that aired on NewsLink, Ball State's student-run TV newscasts. Craig also interned at
1070 The Fan, ESPN Radio in Indianapolis and collected stats for 1070's high school football broadcasts. After graduating,
Craig broadcast for the Class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians and later was on the Video Production Crew for the Indianapolis Indians.
Along with working for Indiana SRN, Collins is currently a producer for Indiana Sports Talk and the
American Standard Football Review hosted by Bob Lovell. Collins also operates the board for local shows and ESPN national broadcasts.
Craig is excited to join the Indiana SRN team and is looking forward to a fun and successful 2017-2018 school year.
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Shawn Crull
has been with the team for nearly nine years and was the Sports Director at
91.3 The Walk. He teaches business classes at Fishers High School with Sports
Marketing as his favorite class. He believes his passion for sports come
through on his broadcasts and is thankful for the day he met Keith Meyers at the
grocery store.
Getting into broadcast sports radio is a dream come true for Shawn,
who hopes that it may evolve into a full-time job sometime in the future. Shawn
is married to Rebecca and has two sons, Brannon and Alex.
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Shawn Crull Sports Announcer
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Tony Donohue Sports Announcer
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Tony Donohue
is an '07 graduate of Portage High School and an '09 graduate of Vincennes University. He was a
journalism major and served as editor-in-chief of the school newspaper. Currently, he works
at ESPN 1070 The Fan in downtown Indianapolis where
he has broadcast for five years. You can catch him daily on The Ride with JMV.
Tony has a passion for Indy Car Racing as well as
basketball and has covered the sidelines for the IHSAA State Finals for both basketball and football.
Tony has also covered the Indy 500, Super Bowl, Pacers and Colts games, as well as Butler and IU. |
John Herrick Sports Announcer
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John Herrick is a Morning News Anchor
at 93.1 WIBC Radio in Indianapolis. He served as the Sports Director of Chisholm Trail Broadcasting
in Enid, Oklahoma and other positions fropm 2011 until this fall. John graduated with a Bachelor of Arts
in Communication and Sociology from DePauw University in May of 2010. At DePauw, he worked at the
campus radio station, 91.5 WGRE FM, all four years. The Princeton Review ranked WGRE the #1 College
Radio Station in the United States.
Following the 2009 school year, the Sportscasters Talent Agency of America ranked John in their Top
20 Best Collegiate Sports Broadcasters in the country for two years and the only broadcaster not from
a Division I school both years. John was also awarded “Best Play-by-Play” by the Oklahoma Association
of Broadcasters in 2015. John is originally from Greenwood, Indiana, has two wonderful parents, one
awesome brother, and the sweetest grandmother in the world.
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Jake Lenok is a graduate of Indiana University and
is currently employed at Emmis Communication. As a native New Yorker, Jake was inspired by the likes
of Mike Breen, Walt "Clyde" Frazier, Gus Johnson, and Kenny Albert to pursue a career in broadcasting.
He currently has three years experience working in sports broadcasting, beginning at Indiana University
where Jake had his own sports radio talk show, called "The Rally Show", and did play-by-play for the
men and women's basketball teams from 2014-2016.
Over the past year, Jake has been working on his own
podcast entitled "The LeKnicks" where he and his brother discuss NBA related matters and their tragic
loyalty to the New York Knicks. You can follow him on twitter: jake_lenok92 or on instagram: llcooljake91. |
Jake Lenok Sports Announcer
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Krystie Lubek Sports Announcer
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Krystie Lubekis a 2009 graduate of Bremen High School and started
her softball career in 2006. She was selected an All-Star second baseman for the summer ball team won countless
championships -- and named MVP of one of them. She is a huge Chicago Cubs, Blackhawks, and Bears fan.
Her life revolves around sports and volunteered as a coach at Greenwood Community
High School and was blessed with a great experience. She is currently pursuing her broadcasting dream and
hopes to one day be sitting with Jessica Mendoza doing Sunday Night Baseball. We welcome Krystie in her
rookie year with Indiana SRN.
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Bill Ludlow has worked for HCSNradio.com
and 91.3 the walk for the past 10 years. He has
spent more than 20 years as a firefighter for the City Of Lawrence before retiring in
2009. Bill also works for Lawrence Township Schools as a security guard.
Bill, and his wife Jackie, have been married 41 years and have three
children and four grandchildren. He enjoys sports, traveling, and camping and
attends Horizion Christian Fellowship. His favorite sport is football and he loves
the Green Bay Packers along with being a big LA Dodger fan and a fan of the
Indiana Pacers. |
Bill Ludlow Sports Announcer
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Jonathan Matthes Sports Announcer |
Jonathan Matthes graduated from Zionsville
in 2008 and Franciscan University of Steubenvillle in 2012 were he played baseball. After a four-year-stint
at St Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, Jonathan's back to covering sports. He writes about the
Indiana Pacers on 8points9seconds.com; and he's the play-by-play announcer for Sheridan football.
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Steve McClure
brings a vast amount of sports media experience to our organization. A graduate
of Ball State University with a degree in Radio-TV & Journalism, Steve began
his career in radio in Rushville and continued with sports broadcasting
play-by-play positions with stops in Florida and Ohio before returning to his
native home in Indianapolis. He has held sports information directors positions
at Youngstown State University, the University of Cincinnati and Barry
University in Miami, Fla.
Upon his return to Indiana, he has worked for the
stats crew of the Indianapolis Colts since 1985 as press box announcer; Colts
Spanish Radio Network producer; in addition to announcing basketball at the Pan
American Games; the FINA World Championship; been a media volunteer of the
Indianapolis Final Fours; public address announcer at the University of
Indianapolis and Franklin College and is currently a sports correspondent and
photographer for the Johnson County Daily Journal in Franklin. Follow Steve on Twitter: @srmcclure |
Steve McClure Sports Announcer
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Daniel McMasters was born and raised in Delphi, Indiana,
and has always been involved in sports in some way. He played soccer for 16 years through the high school
level and later attended Indiana Wesleyan University majoring in media communications. Daniel has previous
experience in broadcasting soccer, volleyball, and basketball, and is excited to be the color commentator
for Harrison Raider athletics for our second year. |
Daniel McMasters Sports Announcer |
Ryan Myrehn is a 2011 graduate of DePauw University and has
been broadcasting sports professionally since June of 2012. An Indianapolis native, Ryan has worked as a
broadcaster with KWIX/KRES/KIRK/KTCM radio in Moberly, Missouri and as the Sports Director of Marquette,
Michigan's ESPN Radio affiliate. With sports broadcast experience ranging from hosting a daily talk show
to play-by-play for NCAA Division II Truman State University, local high schools, and the Verizon IndyCar
Series, Ryan is thrilled to be back in his home state of Indiana.
Ryan currently is a motor sports journalist covering international sports car racing for Sportscar365.com
and a contributor to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network. He looks forward to help Indiana SRN
build its motorsports content as well as contribute to the network's play-by-play team.
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Ryan Myrehn Sports Announcer |
Ben Polizzi Sports Announcer |
Ben Polizzi is a 2009 graduate of Roncalli High School in Indianapolis where he played football,
basketball, and ran track for the Rebels. After earning All-State honors as a senior running back, Ben played wide
receiver and was named to the GLIAC All-Conference Academic team each of his three years at the U of Indianapolis.
In 2012, he transferred to Marian University and played on the 2012 NAIA National Championship team. Ben was also
named to the MFSA All-Conference Academic team in 2013 and 2014. He graduated from Marian University in 2014 with
a bachelor's degree in communication and a minor in graphic design.
Ben now works at LIDS as a Creative Services
Artist, helping to develop brand identities of high school, college, and professional franchises across the country.
Ben's lifetime organized athletic experience unqiuely equips him to pursue his longtime love for sports media with
IndianaSRN. You can follow Ben on Twitter: @BenPolizzi. |
Alec Stephens is a graduate of Herron High School,
Butler University, and IUPUI. While at Butler, Alec was inspired by the amazing environment and
joy that sports can bring and decided to dedicate his life to the sports world. After completing his MA in Sports
Journalism from IUPUI, it was obvious that he wanted to incorporate his theatre training into his work in sports by becoming a broadcaster.
During his work at IUPUI, Alec produced several videos and photos, including a video celebrating the 1955 Flying Tigers
of Crispus Attucks that was attended by the players, including Oscar Robertson. Alec also took photographs
at the 2015 NCAA Men's Final Four in Indianapolis for the National Sports Journalism Center at Indiana University.
Alec now works as a baseball coach for Pike High School while doing many other sports related jobs.
Though he wears many hats, Alec knows broadcasting is where his true passion is and his unique background allows him to provide new and interesting
perspectives for IndianaSRN. You can follow Alec on Twitter @AlecJStephens. |
Alec Stephens Sports Announcer |
Carl Stutsman Sports Announcer |
Carl Stutsman is a 27-year-old radio veteran that has worked in
multiple markets across Indiana and started his career in the Michiana area. His first role out of college was with 95.3
Michiana's News Channel (WTRC) in South Bend, where he worked his way up to Assistant Program Director. Carl also covered
Notre Dame Football and other local sports for WAOR, formerly 95.7 The Fan. Most recently Carl spent time with WIBC in
Indianapolis serving as an Anchor/Reporter for WIBC and Network Indiana News where he could be heard all around the state.
He also co-hosted the 10 at 10 news program on WIBC.
Carl and his wife have lived in Indianapolis for three years and welcomed their first child,
a girl, in July of 2016. He is your typical Chicago sports fan---live by the Blackhawks, die by the Bears, and pray for
the Cubs. Also as an Elkhart, IN native he is a graduate of Concord High School, and is a Notre Dame fanatic with
little hope of recovery. |
Thad Vandevender is from Jasonville, IN
in Greene County where he graduated from Shakamak High
School. He attended Indiana University where he studied Sport Communications-
Broadcast. Thad has tried to keep involved with sports as much as possible
after graduation. He works at Lids Team Sports where they focus on team jersey,
apparel, and equipment sales. He also is currently on staff for the Indiana
Sports Talk radio show, the most listened to sports show in the history of the
state of Indiana, and he is also a part-time producer for ESPN 1070-The Fan in
Indianapolis and is the founder of www.IndySportsCrew.com to give him a medium
to voice his opinions on the happenings in Indiana sports. He writes blogs,
produces videos, and hosts a weekly podcast "Inside the Man Room."
Thad has volunteered at numerous sporting events in Indianapolis including the
2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional, 2011 Big Ten Men's and
Women's Basketball tournaments, and the 2011 Horizon League Tennis
Championships. Thad has also done some broadcasting with Media Five Sports
Production where he helped cover Greene County and South Knox High School
basketball. Thad now lives in Greenwood with his wife Jessica and son Graham.
You can follow Thad on Twitter
@thadvandeventer. |
Thad Vandeventer Sports Announcer |
Colin Watkins Sports Announcer |
Colin Watkins is starting his first season at Indiana SRN after recently completing
a broadcasting course through Sportscasters Mentoring Group (SMG). Born and raised in Indianapolis, Colin grew up listening to Mark
Boyle calling Pacer games. A few years after graduating high school in 2009, Colin started his broadcasting course and earned work
as a board-op at local news station FM 93.1 WIBC and progressed into the role of daily producer of the 10 at 10 morning show.
Colin loves sports and would like to have his own sports talk show one day; he currently pursues that
dream with a weekly podcast: Co's Sports Show. Welcome aboard Colin! |
Brent Young is 26 years old and a recent graduate of
Indiana University with a degree in Sports Communication with an emphasis on broadcasting. While at IU
Brent ran a website called www.IUsportcom.com,
and broadcasted different sporting events for www.IUHoosiers.com
and for Big Ten Network Student U.
Brent also had his own radio show on the student radio station WIUX
that aired Sunday nights called the Weekend Wrap-up. Brent loves all sports and considers
himself the biggest Cincinnati Bearcats sports fan and a food/restaurant buff after spending the
past four years working as a waiter. |
Brent Young Sports Announcer |
We are grateful to these former colleagues who are now furthering their broadcast careers with larger organizations.
Scott Agness, born and raised a Hoosier,
is a graduate of North Central High School and Indiana University. While a student
at IU, he was actively involved in broadcasts on IUHoosiers.com, the IU Radio Network,
the Big Ten Network's Student U Program, and WIUX. Agness also had a weekly radio
sports talk show on WIUX. He got his start at North Central, where he called 156
games over three years, including the basketball state finals. He is just completing his first
year as "the voice" of the Lady Sycamores at Indiana State Girls Basketball.
Agness is the founder and editor of VigilantSports.com, his site that covers Indiana sports.
If there is a big game going on in Central Indiana, the odds are pretty good that Agness is
there. He spent the last two seasons working for Pacers.com as their beat reporter,
responsible for the day-to-day coverage of the team. Follow him on Twitter, @ScottAgness. |
Scott Agness Sports Announcer
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Michael Estridge
is a 2010 graduate of Carmel High School and served as sports director of WHJE 91.3 his senior year. As a senior
at Ball State University, Michael is studying telecommunications and journalism and is involved at the school's
radio and television station talking about Cardinal sports. Last summer he interned at 1070 the Fan ESPN radio
and assisted with the three main shows on the station.
Michael recently took a great position as a sports announcer in South Dakota. Good Luck! |
Michael Estridge Sports Announcer
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