Jessica was a 4 year varsity basketball letterwinner while at Oak Hills, where she was All-GMC and All-City all 4 years. She received district player of the year in the 2006-2007 season, as well as Honorable Mention All-State in the 2005-2006 season. At the conclusion of her 4 year varsity stint, she concluded with back to back All-State nominations from 2006-2008, and ended as the Oak Hills career leader in points. She went on to accept an athletic scholarship to continue her playing career at the Marquette University, where she earned Big East All-Freshman Team Honors. She then transferred to Xavier University where she finished her playing career, where she earned Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team, and became a part of the Xavier 1000 point club.