Play-By-Play Guy | 2025 Upper Midwest Emmy® Award Recipient | 2025 S.D. Sportscaster of the Year - @NSMASportsMedia

Joined October 2010
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I’m so thankful to have the opportunity to do what I love. That’s always been enough. But it is such an honor to be recognized among so many talented colleagues from across the region. That would not be possible without all of my amazing teammates at @MidcoSports.
SPORTS PLAY-BY-PLAY/ANALYST the Upper Midwest Emmy goes to Jay Elsen @MidcoSports #MidwestEmmys
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I can’t stop watching this.
As skilled and audacious as any player the #USMNT has ever produced. A ridiculous finish from Giovanni Reyna. That angle 🔥
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My goodness.💥
RIP IT AND FLIP IT! A WORLDY FROM JEDI! #USMNT x @VW
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RIP IT AND FLIP IT! A WORLDY FROM JEDI! #USMNT x @VW
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Pacific transfer guard Kajus Kublickas has committed to South Dakota. Kublickas played in all 33 games for the Tigers last year, averaging 5.6 points and 3.0 assists. He also spent two years at Florida where he was part of the Gators’ 2025 NCAA Championship team.
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Back in a booth. On the call with Becky Davis for @SiouxFallsCity (3-0-0) vs. Rochester (1-3-0). We’ll kick it off at 6pm sharp on @SportsEngine. sportsengineplay.com/USL/Sio…
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Who had the better May? Cristopher Sánchez: 4-0, 39 IP, 25 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 45 K, 0.00 ERA, 1.06 FIP Jacob Misiorowski: 5-0, 38.1 IP, 14 H, 1 R, 6 BB, 57 K, 0.23 ERA, 0.63 FIP
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Only two pitchers since 1988 have thrown 30 innings with an ERA below 0.25 in any single month. They both did it this month. It’s Cristopher Sánchez and Jacob Misiorowski. Baseball!
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Jacob Misiorowski just finished one of the most brilliant months you'll ever see: 🔵 0.23 ERA (1 ER) 🔵 38.1 IP 🔵 57 K 🔵 .109 AVG 🔵 0.52 WHIP
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Dear football, Today, I want to share with you that this season will be my last as a professional footballer. After so many years living my dream, I feel it’s time to start a new chapter in my life. Being honest, even though I have been preparing myself for this moment, I found it hard to write this letter. After 20 seasons , many people have played an important role in my career. When I first kicked a ball as a child in Pamplona with my schoolmates, I never imagined the amazing journey ahead. I’m grateful for every moment: the wins, the tough losses, the challenges, and most of all, the people I’ve met and the friendships I’ve made along the way. To my teammates, coaches, and every staff member at all the clubs I’ve been lucky to be part of, thank you for helping me grow as a person and a player every day. Wearing the shirts of CA Osasuna, Olympique Marseille, Chelsea FC, Atlético de Madrid, Sevilla FC, and representing my country at the biggest stages has been a true privilege. Every moment has meant so much to me…
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If this truly is the end of the line for Robert Wagner, he is certainly going out on a high. What his team accomplished at the end of this season - including one of the best moments of the NCAA Softball Tournament - will be talked about for a very long time.
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Congrats on a great run in Sioux Falls, Ian. Best of luck with your next step!
South Dakota…It’s been a blast the last 3 years! From March Madness to power-conference teams at the Pentagon, the Sanford International, state tournaments, and more, it’s been great. My time at KELOLAND has come to an end. The 605 will always have a special place in my heart.
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This is what it’s all about. Pinch hitter Katie Hoffman with a two-run single for @SDCoyotesSB to tie the game 4-4 in the 7th. The emotion from her and the coach saying “I’m so proud of you.”
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🚨 BREAKING: Xabi Alonso has accepted to become Chelsea next manager, HERE WE GO! 🔵🔜 The agreement is set to be completed. #CFC prepare official announcement for the upcoming days, but Xabi said YES. 💣
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South Dakota adds a big-time shooter in Central Connecticut State guard Melo Sanchez. Started his career at Hawaii-Pacific (DII), where he was the 7th-best 3-point shooter in the country as a freshman (46.1%). Also spent a year at Arkansas. USD has 1 scholarship remaining.
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Jay’s nicer than most bald guys, but you’ll notice he failed to include me in any of his pictures. I’ll let you draw your own conclusions about this bald … white guy … from SOUTH Dakota. Yeah. 🐻 @Pontifex @CharlieCoyote
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Where in the world did you find this?!?
Replying to @jayelsen
Best of luck in whatever is next, Jay. We’ll always have a headset for you on the @unweagles Sports Network if you want to drop in!
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The end of an era.
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Thank you, Grand Forks! 💚 As I work towards the next goals in sports broadcasting career, any views, shares, or feedback to my most recent demo reel are greatly appreciated. 🔗 youtu.be/tTJyGOLOZGY?si=tYgg…
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Former South Dakota QB Aidan Bouman is participating in rookie minicamp with the Vikings this weekend.
Here’s the full Vikings rookie minicamp roster…
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