Jessica Mendoza
Sports Anchor/Reporter
Eau Claire, WI
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Jessica grew up in Loveland, Colorado and graduated from Colorado State University in 2020. During college she covered Colorado athletics from the professional to youth leagues.
Avid Broncos and Nuggets fan.
She started off as a writer, but fell in love with broadcast after joining CSU's television station where she got to anchor sports, and travel to cover CSU athletics.
Her internship at Fox31 and Colorado's Own Channel 2 in Denver solidified her passion for journalism and pushed her to pursue a career in reporting.
Jessica began working for WEAU 13 News in June of 2020.
Education
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 10:30 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
More reaction from the WIAA State Baseball Champions Eau Claire Regis. Plus, the Eau Claire Express go for their 7th straight win as they host La Crosse.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 10:16 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
Eau Claire Regis captures their first WIAA State Baseball title since 2002. The Eau Claire Express look to keep their winning streak going in a doubleheader against the Duluth Huskies. Plus, UW-Eau Claire athletics places in 16th in the Learfield Dirctor’s Cup standings.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 5:33 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza and Justus Cleveland
Regis and Bangor not familiar opponents coming into the championship game, but they surely had one thing in common, one huge inning, and their state semifinal games earned their spot in the championship. That means both teams would have to stay on their toes throughout the title game.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza and Justus Cleveland
Eau Claire Regis Baseball punches their ticket to the D4 State Championship where they will face Bangor for the title.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 10:54 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza and Justus Cleveland
Eau Claire North Baseball arrives at the state quarterfinals and is taken into extra innings by Greendale. Plus, Express baseball hosts the Larks.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 10:39 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
State softball, sectional soccer, and Express baseball host the Mud Puppies.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 10:51 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza and Justus Cleveland
Sectional baseball and state golf highlights from area teams
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza
Planned for sometime in September
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza and Justus Cleveland
Monday marked the start of the 96th WIAA Boys Golf Championships.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza and Justus Cleveland
This weekend marks the finale of the 2022 track & field season as a Wisconsin athletes compete in the state championships.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 10:41 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
Area softball teams can solidify their trip to state today with a win in the sectional finals. Meanwhile, baseball teams are looking to lock up a regional title.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 10:44 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
Regional champions are crowned in prep baseball, and Altoona softball prepares for an unexpected sectional final.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza and Justus Cleveland
It’s one of the busiest days of the year in prep athletics with softball, baseball, soccer and golf playoff action.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 10:35 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
Regionals are in full-swing with softball, boys tennis and boys golf. Plus, baseball action from Eau Claire North and Rice Lake.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
Track and Field regionals in divisions one, two and three. Plus, sub-sectional tennis.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 10:46 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza and JD Danielson
Altoona baseball highlights as they host St. Croix Central and Eau Claire Memorial plays at River Falls. Plus, Regis/McDonell soccer hosts Mauston and North has another athletic signing.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza and Justus Cleveland
Eau Claire Memorial golf finishes the day on top at the BRC championship meet. Plus, Fall Creek softball looks to make program history, and Regis boys tennis continues years of success
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 10:36 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza
After just two years of competing with Chippewa Falls, Sandvig has shattered numerous school and conference records.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
A Fall Creek standout signs to play collegiate volleyball, Eau Claire Cavs return to Carson Park, and a pair of Blugolds from the baseball squad earn WIAC honors.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 10:20 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza
Boys tennis sub-sectionals are less than a week away. It’s the start of another playoff push from the Big Rivers Conference champion Old Abes.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
Two dominant softball teams meet in Eau Claire. Plus, on the baseball diamond, Eau Claire Memorial and Chippewa falls battle it out, North walks it off against Hudson, and Regis claims the conference crown.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 10:44 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
A big night for Regis baseball as they look to make program history and get coach his 200th win. Plus, UW-Eau Claire softball makes their 13th NCAA Tournament appearance.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 11:20 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza and Justus Cleveland
From the Cloverbelt Conference to Big Rivers, highlights from high school boys golf and more.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
Athletes at Eau Claire North, Memorial and Chippewa Falls celebrate their athletic commitments.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 10:46 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
The softball crosstown rivalry of Eau Claire North and Memorial returned Tuesday afternoon.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
Blugold softball begins WIAC tournament play and the UWEC baseball team hosts UW-La Crosse.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 10:44 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
Eau Claire North and Memorial baseball meet on the diamond for the second time this season - hear from the winning squad.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 10:15 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
Crosstown rivalry action as Eau Claire North and Eau Claire Memorial meet on the baseball diamond and soccer field.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 10:44 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza and Justus Cleveland
Blugold softball searches for a sweep as they celebrate senior day - taking on UW-Oshkosh in a doubleheader
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 11:00 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
Eau Claire Memorial takes on Superior with 1968 State Champion Jim Howe throws out the first pitch. Eau Claire Immanuel with a walk-off victory against Cochrane-Fountain City. In softball action, Madisyn Parker throws a gem for Eau Claire North and McDonell faces Cloverbelt rival Osseo-Fairchild.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 10:51 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza
Audrey Hendrick, a third grader in Eau Claire, was pleasantly surprised Friday afternoon when she found out she won the “Giannis shoe competition”.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire North return to the baseball diamond after the Huskies won Tuesday’s contest. Plus, Big Rivers softball, tennis, and soccer.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 10:38 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
Big Rivers and WIAC baseball highlights
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza and JD Danielson
A doubleheader in Menomonie between WIAC rivals, UW-Stout and UW-La Crosse baseball. The Eagles look to break a seven game losing streak.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2022 at 10:36 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza and JD Danielson
Doubleheader action for both UW-Eau Claire softball and baseball against UW-Steven’s Point.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
Cloverbelt rivals, Regis and McDonell clash on the baseball diamond, plus, Big Rivers action in baseball, soccer and tennis.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
The return of spring-like weather means the return of outdoor spring sports.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2022 at 9:26 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza
For the Hobby Sports Cards held their first annual baseball bash event - welcoming sports fanatics, young and old to celebrate the return of baseball together at their small business.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza
Chippewa Steel play their final game on their home ice, and end on a high note.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 6:55 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
A preview of the upcoming season for the UWEC volleyball team, as the national champs resume work.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 10:36 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
It’s signing day for two Eau Claire Memorial athletes as they make things official in front of their friends/family.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2022 at 10:51 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza
In this edition of SportsScene 13, we cover updates from UW-Eau Claire baseball’s double-header against UW-Whitewater.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2022 at 10:37 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza
UW-Eau Claire volleyball reunites and receives their championship rings. Plus, Altoona baseball hits the diamond versus Ellsworth and Bateaux FC returns to the field.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 10:51 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza
Despite the cold weather, McDonell Regis girls soccer hit the field this evening against Wautoma.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
An Elk Mound senior signs her letter of intent to continue powerlifting at the next level. Plus, on a snowy evening, Chi Hi soccer takes on Superior.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza
Blugold football starts spring practice and in baseball UW-Stout and UW-Eau Claire with another doubleheader.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2022 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza
High school girls soccer and WIAC baseball return.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 10:38 PM CDT
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
Spring sports are in full swing - from indoor track to baseball and soccer highlights.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 10:00 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza
Lily becomes the first swimmer from Colorado Mesa University to win a title.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2022 at 11:18 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza and Justus Cleveland
Wisconsin looks to survive and advance to the Sweet 16 - but 11 seed Iowa State stands in their way. Justus Cleveland reports from Milwaukee.
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