Ottawa University

High School: Kessler lettered in basketball at St. Francis Borgia High School. She was part of the Student Council Executive Board as treasurer. Kessler was a Spirit Leader, was part of Christ Leaders in Faith (CLIF), a Luke 18 Leader, was involved in Campus Ministry and Fellowship of Chrisitan Athletes, a Yearbook Editor, and a Healthy Lifestyles Leader. She was a member of the St. Francis Borgia soccer and softball teams as a freshman and sophomore.

Kessler helped her softball team to a second-place finish at state as a sophomore. On the basketball court, she was named to the Sullivan All-Tournament Team as a sophomore and junior. Kessler earned Second Team AAA All-Conference honors as a sophomore, was named Athlete of the Week on Feb. 3, 2025, and was a two-time All-District selection.

Personal: Daughter of Annie Kessler and Eric Kessler ... biology. She played travel ball for PHEE Elite under coach Brent Humiston.