Jenna Ortiz is a Sports Reporter at The Arizona Republic. She covers the Arizona Coyotes, Phoenix Mercury, and ASU women's basketball, focusing on competitive and professional sports, including major league and team sports. Jenna's work has been featured in various prominent outlets, including USA TODAY, Yahoo Sports Canada, and the Detroit Free Press.
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Jenna Ortiz's coverage predominantly focuses on local sports events, particularly football and basketball, with a keen interest in college football and NHL. She seems to prioritize event coverage along with evolving stories related to sports teams.
Given her focus on local sports events in Arizona and Phoenix, she is likely responsive to pitches that offer unique insights or access to players, coaches, or behind-the-scenes perspectives of these specific games. Additionally, Jenna may appreciate expert commentary from individuals deeply familiar with the dynamics of local sports teams such as the Arizona Coyotes and Arizona State women's basketball team.
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See what the top sports stories are for UA and Tucson. Former Salpointe Catholic High School standout and current Atlanta Falcons star
By: Jenna Ortiz
Jenna Ortiz Arizona Republic Show Caption Hide Caption Dawn Staley predicts A'ja Wilson will win her fifth WNBA MVP
The Phoenix Mercury erased a 13-point deficit to beat the Golden State Valkyries 91-89, keeping their postseason hopes alive after the All-Star break.
By: Richard Obert, José M. Romero, Jenna Ortiz
A roundup of Arizona sports news and events during the summer of 2026.
By: Jenna Ortiz
DeWanna Bonner kept Phoenix in the game late into the fourth quarter, but the Mercury couldn't hold off the New York Liberty.
Jenna Ortiz, Arizona Republic The Phoenix Mercury will embark on the longest road trip remaining in the season, playing four games in four cities.
The Mercury rallied from a slow start but fell 94-92 to the Liberty, hurting Phoenix’s fading playoff hopes with 14 games remaining.
By: Jenna Ortiz
The Phoenix Mercury acquired star Kelsey Plum on Aug. 2, and will face the Chicago Sky the next day. Will the guard make her debut?
By: Jenna Ortiz
The Phoenix Mercury formally introduced recently acquired guard Kelsey Plum on Aug. 3. She opened up about the trade ahead of her Mercury debut.
By: Jenna Ortiz, José M. Romero, Richard Obert, Logan Stanley, Arizona Republic
Summer is here in Arizona, and there's plenty of activity, including college sports and a new season for the Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising FC and Arizona Rattlers.
