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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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.
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From the Cloverbelt Conference to Big Rivers, highlights from high school boys golf and more.
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Athletes at Eau Claire North, Memorial and Chippewa Falls celebrate their athletic commitments.
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The softball crosstown rivalry of Eau Claire North and Memorial returned Tuesday afternoon.
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Blugold softball begins WIAC tournament play and the UWEC baseball team hosts UW-La Crosse.
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Eau Claire North and Memorial baseball meet on the diamond for the second time this season - hear from the winning squad.
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Crosstown rivalry action as Eau Claire North and Eau Claire Memorial meet on the baseball diamond and soccer field.
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Blugold softball searches for a sweep as they celebrate senior day - taking on UW-Oshkosh in a doubleheader
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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.
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Audrey Hendrick, a third grader in Eau Claire, was pleasantly surprised Friday afternoon when she found out she won the “Giannis shoe competition”.
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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.
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A doubleheader in Menomonie between WIAC rivals, UW-Stout and UW-La Crosse baseball. The Eagles look to break a seven game losing streak.
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Doubleheader action for both UW-Eau Claire softball and baseball against UW-Steven’s Point.
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Cloverbelt rivals, Regis and McDonell clash on the baseball diamond, plus, Big Rivers action in baseball, soccer and tennis.
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The return of spring-like weather means the return of outdoor spring sports.
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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.
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Chippewa Steel play their final game on their home ice, and end on a high note.
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A preview of the upcoming season for the UWEC volleyball team, as the national champs resume work.
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It’s signing day for two Eau Claire Memorial athletes as they make things official in front of their friends/family.
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In this edition of SportsScene 13, we cover updates from UW-Eau Claire baseball’s double-header against UW-Whitewater.
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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.
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Despite the cold weather, McDonell Regis girls soccer hit the field this evening against Wautoma.
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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.
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Blugold football starts spring practice and in baseball UW-Stout and UW-Eau Claire with another doubleheader.
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Spring sports are in full swing - from indoor track to baseball and soccer highlights.
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Lily becomes the first swimmer from Colorado Mesa University to win a title.
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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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WIAA State Boys Basketball action as West Salem and Cameron hope to win their semifinal match-ups and advance to Saturday’s championship games.
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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.
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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.
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Boys basketball sectional finals from Eau Claire Memorial and Neenah, Cameron and Durand and La Crosse Central and Medford.
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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.
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Boys basketball postseason action continues for boys basketball as they play in sectionals. Plus, state competition continues for the girls.
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The Menomonie girls basketball team is headed to state - for the first time ever! Plus, Baldwin-Woodville looks to advance to sectionals and more.
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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.
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UW-Eau Claire mens and womens hockey competes in the WIAC Tournament Championship.
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The NCAA tournament continues in Eau Claire for the Blugold women’s basketball team. Plus, high school girls and boys highlights.
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UW-Eau Claire Women’s Basketball hosts the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Plus, high school boys basketball teams in the regional semifinals.
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WIAA girls basketball sectional semi-finals take place - plus state hockey semi-finals from area boys and girls teams.
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Boys basketball begins postseason action - regionals highlights from Divisions 3-5
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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.
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Blugolds are in full-swing this postseason. Hosting a regional wrestling tournament and WIAC women’s and men's hockey semi finals.
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High school girls hockey in sectional finals, plus UWEC hockey in the WIAC semifinals. Also, UW-Eau Claire hosts a regional DIII wrestling tournament.
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The UW-Eau Claire Women’s basketball team battles for their first WIAC title since 2003. Plus, girls prep basketball in regional action.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sectional champions are decided determining which wrestlers make the trip to state. Plus, a Cloverbelt Crossover Championship in girls basketball