IFL Sioux Falls Storm

Storm Announce New Play-By-Play Announcer

Published on July 22, 2021 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Sioux Falls Storm News Release


SIOUX FALLS, SD - The Sioux Falls Storm are pleased to announce JJ Hartigan as the new voice of the Storm and official broadcaster.

Hartigan joined the Sioux Falls Storm broadcast team during the 2021 season, taking over play-by-play and analyst duties for all regular season home broadcasts.

The Sioux Falls, SD native began his broadcasting career in 2008 calling summer collegiate baseball for the Mankato MoonDogs in the Northwoods League. He spent parts of six seasons in Mankato, earning Northwoods League Broadcaster of the Year honors in 2011 and 2013.

During the off-season, Hartigan broadcasts college football and basketball for Augustana University. He also spent four years as the radio broadcaster for SDSU Jackrabbit Women's Basketball, including three trips to the NCAA Tournament. He also broadcasts various Boys and Girls high school basketball and football tournaments on South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

Hartigan also has experience hosting studio shows, assisting in production and doing play-by-play for various local and national media outlets. He served as lead analyst for the 2021 NSIC and Summit League baseball tournaments on Midco Sports Network, and has helped with production on several ESPN and CBS Sports Network broadcasts in the area.

A graduate of Iowa Lakes Community College, Hartigan also worked for KELO Radio, handling morning news updates and local election coverage.

"We are fortunate to have JJ be our broadcaster for the rest of the season and seasons to come. His experience and natural ability provide an excellent skill set that fits our game," says Director of Sales and Operations Tyler Pederson. "We are excited to have JJ a part of the organization and watch his role develop as we move forward."

You can hear JJ on YouTube during the final two regular season home games on July 31st and August 21st.

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