Merisa Jensen is a Sports Editor at Antelope Valley Newspapers, Inc. She covers a wide range of topics within the realm of sports, including individual and team sports, competitive sports, and sports business, with a keen focus on sports tournaments. Her insightful reporting and analysis have made her a prominent voice in the sports journalism community.
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Merisa Jensen's coverage is heavily focused on local sports events and achievements, particularly in the Palmdale area of California. If you have information about upcoming or recent local sporting events, particularly high school-level athletics such as basketball, tennis, flag football or golf in the Palmdale region, it would be a good fit for her.
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Two local teens won the team roping event at the 2026 California High School Rodeo Association State Finals on June 13 in Bishop.
The AV Bombers 12-and-under travel team completed a successful run in the sixth week of the prestigious Cooperstown All-Star Village Tournament on the Fourth of July in Oneonta, New York.
PALMDALE — The second week of the High Desert Runners’ Antelope Valley Cross Country Summer Series was the first week of individual competition on Thursday at Pelona Vista Park.
The Quartz Hill Little League 10-and-under All-Stars won the Southern California State Tournament championship with a 4-0 victory over previously undefeated Westchester Del Rey on Sunday at Carl Nielsen Park
Ten girls basketball players from the Antelope Valley were named to the 2025-26 All-Heritage League Team, including five from Desert Christian.
By: Merisa Jensen
Quartz Hill swimmers Conner Alvarez and Bailey Nickols both earned All-American honors in their signature events.
PALMDALE — The trails were a bit more crowded on Thursday at Pelona Vista Park, and it was evident to some of the runners.
of 2 All Dreshawn Banks has ever wanted to do is play football in college.
The Vasquez boys basketball team had a remarkable 2025-26 season, winning the Heritage League title with an undefeated, 18-0 record.
Players from three different schools earned top honors on the All-Golden League Boys Soccer Team for the 2025-26 season.
