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Award-Winning Play-by-Play

Hassler Wins Top Honors

May 2026

BEK TV is proud to announce that Jordan Hassler, BEK Sports Announcer, has received the Eric Sevareid Award in category of Small TV Market, for Sports Play-by-Play. The awards were presented on April 11, 2026, in Minneapolis.


Hassler’s win highlights his outstanding ability to bring the action to life, delivering high-energy, precise, and engaging play-by-play coverage that connects viewers directly to the moment. His work stands out among broadcasters across a competitive six-state region, as BEK TV continues to set the standard for excellent local sports coverage.


The Eric Sevareid Awards, named after legendary North Dakota journalist Eric Sevareid, honor the very best in broadcast journalism across television, radio, and digital platforms throughout the Upper Midwest.


As the largest broadcaster of high school and college sports in the region, BEK TV continues to build a winning legacy while delivering the kind of coverage that keeps fans coming back for more.

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