Sports Director
Hometown: Ironton, Ohio
Year: Senior
Major: Sports Journalism
Career Goals: Radio play-by-play voice of a NCAA Division II or I program
Biography
Ben has been a proud member of the FM88 Sports team since his first semester at Marshall, where he has served as play-by-play and color analyst for multiple sports as well as being featured on Newscenter 88 and Herd Roundup as a sports anchor and reporter, as well as hosting multiple segments of Sportsview. He is an Eagle Scout with Troop 106 out of Ironton, Ohio.
Station Stuff
Staffs: Sports, News
Notable Awards:
2024 Virginia’s Associated Press Broadcasters Awards – 2nd Place Best Play-by-Play – “MU WBB vs Jacksonville”
2024 AVA Digital Awards – Platinum Best Audio/Radio/Podcast Package – “Abby Herring: The First Female to Qualify for Nationals”
Programs: Herd Roundup, NC88, Weekend Recap, Buzzer Beater, Sportsview, Rope Break
Favorite game called: Marshall Women’s Basketball vs Virginia Tech (2024 NCAA Tournament First Round)
Advice for newcomers: Do a little bit of everything during your time at Marshall.
Favorite Song Played at the Station: Thunderstruck – ACDC
Favorite Station Memory: Ben Westfall displaying the flag dedicated to Makaylah Wheeler’s dog Gaia in the staff room
About your show
Name of Show: Rollin’ with the Oldies with DJ Benderson
When does it air: Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Show description: Follow the crazy mind of DJ Benderson as he speaks on the wild things thats on his mind while playing the best music fitting the scenario.
The Less Serious List
Favorite Sport: Football
Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite Shows: Phineas and Ferb
Favorite Books: The Call of the Game – Gary Bender
Favorite Artists/Bands: ACDC & Sabrina Carpenter
Favorite Album: Short & Sweet Deluxe – Sabrina Carpenter
What song describes your life: Wild Thing by The Troggs
Free Time: Watch Sports
