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.
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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.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 10:35 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza
WIAA State Boys Basketball action as West Salem and Cameron hope to win their semifinal match-ups and advance to Saturday’s championship games.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 2:54 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza
The Comets boys basketball program makes their third ever trip to state for the first time since they went back to back seasons in 2016-17.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2022 at 10:39 PM CDT
|By Jessica Mendoza
UW-Eau Claire welcomes home the men's track and field team and some new hardware as they return from the NCAA DIII Indoor Championships.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2022 at 6:56 PM CST
|By Jessica Mendoza
Boys basketball sectional finals from Eau Claire Memorial and Neenah, Cameron and Durand and La Crosse Central and Medford.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 10:39 PM CST
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
Girls basketball teams are down at state looking for a trip to the championship games. Plus, Eau Claire Memorial basketball prepares for their biggest game of the season.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 10:48 PM CST
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
Boys basketball postseason action continues for boys basketball as they play in sectionals. Plus, state competition continues for the girls.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2022 at 10:41 PM CST
|By Jessica Mendoza
The Menomonie girls basketball team is headed to state - for the first time ever! Plus, Baldwin-Woodville looks to advance to sectionals and more.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2022 at 10:39 PM CST
|By Jessica Mendoza
One final girls basketball team leaves it all on the court for a trip to state. Plus, Blugold women’s hockey is headed to the NCAA tourney, despite a WIAC championship loss.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2022 at 10:52 PM CST
|By Jessica Mendoza and Justus Cleveland
UW-Eau Claire mens and womens hockey competes in the WIAC Tournament Championship.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2022 at 10:46 PM CST
|By Jessica Mendoza and Justus Cleveland
The NCAA tournament continues in Eau Claire for the Blugold women’s basketball team. Plus, high school girls and boys highlights.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 10:47 PM CST
|By Justus Cleveland, Jessica Mendoza and Duane Wolter
UW-Eau Claire Women’s Basketball hosts the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Plus, high school boys basketball teams in the regional semifinals.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2022 at 10:55 PM CST
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
WIAA girls basketball sectional semi-finals take place - plus state hockey semi-finals from area boys and girls teams.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2022 at 10:50 PM CST
|By Jessica Mendoza and Justus Cleveland
Boys basketball begins postseason action - regionals highlights from Divisions 3-5
Updated: Feb. 26, 2022 at 10:45 PM CST
|By Jessica Mendoza, Justus Cleveland and Duane Wolter
The WIAA Girls Basketball Tournament plays on. In regional finals winners move on the sectionals. Plus, wrestlers from the area hit the mats in the 1st place matches.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2022 at 10:38 PM CST
|By Jessica Mendoza, Justus Cleveland and Duane Wolter
Blugolds are in full-swing this postseason. Hosting a regional wrestling tournament and WIAC women’s and men's hockey semi finals.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 10:49 PM CST
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
High school girls hockey in sectional finals, plus UWEC hockey in the WIAC semifinals. Also, UW-Eau Claire hosts a regional DIII wrestling tournament.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 10:46 PM CST
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
The UW-Eau Claire Women’s basketball team battles for their first WIAC title since 2003. Plus, girls prep basketball in regional action.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 10:42 PM CST
|By Jessica Mendoza
It’s senior night in the Eagles Nest for Eau Claire Memorial’s boys basketball team. Plus, the start of WIAA state wrestling in Madison and more.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 11:04 PM CST
|By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza
UW-Eau Claire plays UW-Stout for a trip to the WIAC Championship game, Chippewa Falls hosts Superior in boys hockey playoffs, state wrestling previews, and basketball post season action.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 10:41 PM CST
|By Jessica Mendoza and Justus Cleveland
The UW-Eau Claire Women’s Basketball Team makes their WIAC Tournament debut. Plus, regular season action between McDonell and Eau Claire Immanuel boys hoops.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2022 at 10:58 PM CST
|By Jessica Mendoza
Sectional champions are decided determining which wrestlers make the trip to state. Plus, a Cloverbelt Crossover Championship in girls basketball