Jessica Mendoza
Sports Anchor/Reporter
Colorado Springs, CO.
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Jessica is an avid Broncos and Nuggets fan. As a Colorado native, Jessica is proud to be a Thompson Valley High alum. She started off as a writer but fell in love with broadcast after joining CSU's television station where she anchored sports and traveled to cover CSU athletics.
Her internship in Denver solidified her passion for journalism and pushed her to pursue a career in reporting.
She started her professional career in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and after two years reporting on news and sports in the Chippewa Valley returns home to run the sports department at KKTV. During her first week at KKTV, Jessica had the chance to experience covering the Colorado Avalanche hoisting the Stanley Cup for the first time in more than 20 years!
Jessica loves following the professional teams out of Denver, but also loves covering local sports from the high school level to the RMAC.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Eau Claire Regis Baseball punches their ticket to the D4 State Championship where they will face Bangor for the title.
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Eau Claire North Baseball arrives at the state quarterfinals and is taken into extra innings by Greendale. Plus, Express baseball hosts the Larks.
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State softball, sectional soccer, and Express baseball host the Mud Puppies.
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Sectional baseball and state golf highlights from area teams
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Monday marked the start of the 96th WIAA Boys Golf Championships.
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This weekend marks the finale of the 2022 track & field season as a Wisconsin athletes compete in the state championships.
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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.
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Regional champions are crowned in prep baseball, and Altoona softball prepares for an unexpected sectional final.
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It’s one of the busiest days of the year in prep athletics with softball, baseball, soccer and golf playoff action.
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Regionals are in full-swing with softball, boys tennis and boys golf. Plus, baseball action from Eau Claire North and Rice Lake.
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Track and Field regionals in divisions one, two and three. Plus, sub-sectional tennis.
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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.
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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
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After just two years of competing with Chippewa Falls, Sandvig has shattered numerous school and conference records.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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