The look on Anderson McNiven’s face last Thursday said it all as he was surprised by Shepherd’s and Huntley Project’s Volleyball Teams as well as his YCN Sports colleagues. He was recognized for his 300th game broadcast and supplied with a whole season’s worth of Cheetos and root beer — his favorite pre-game snack. (Michael Marino photo)
The look on 16-year-old Anderson McNiven’s face said it all last Thursday, Nov. 2 as he walked out of the Columbus High School gym and into a packed room of family, friends and fans, there to congratulate him on his 300th game broadcast.
“I almost fainted,” he said regarding the moment he realized what was going on.
Anderson, a Huntley Project (HP) High School Junior student, started calling local sports tournaments as a seventh grader in 2019 with his dad, Jonathan McNiven. on www.YCNsports.com and 101.1 KFHW-FM. He’s put on broadcasts for state basketball games and at least three state volleyball championships, multiple district and divisional basketball tournaments as well as state playoff football games. He covers varsity games for HP, Shepherd, and Skyview High School districts regularly.
“Anderson spends a lot of time on the road and delivers great commentary due to his preparation, diligence and expertise,” wrote HP School District on social media. “Thank you to the Shepherd and Huntley Project Volleyball teams for helping to commemorate this special occasion.”
HP Activities Director, Tim Kaczmarek said, “Anderson does a great job. He knows our student athletes very well and this is portrayed through his broadcasting. He is on top of every read more
