Estep, a forward/midfielder from Mansfield, Ohio, scored 25 goals and added six assists in 18 matches as a senior at Madison High School. For her efforts in her final high school season, she was selected as the Ohio Cardinal Conference Offensive Player of the Year and the North Central District Player of the Year. After being named to the All-Ohio Third Team as a junior, Estep was selected to the All-Ohio First Team as a senior. She was also an NSCAA/adidas All-Region IV honoree. Estep finished her career with 54 career goals and 27 career assists.

"I am very pleased with the signing of Jessica,” said MVNU head coach Jonathan Meade. "She has had a stellar high school career and will be an instant impact player. She can play a variety of attacking positions and will fit nicely with the returning players and the other incoming freshmen. Besides having the technical skill, vision, and understanding of the game to make a difference, it is her intangible God-given athletic ability that will create fits for opponents next year. I think she will be an exciting player to watch.”

"I think the positive atmosphere and small, personal classes of MVNU are the qualities that Jessica really likes and will truly enjoy over her time here,” Meade added. "I think it will be an exciting four years for both MVNU and Jessica.”

In addition to playing soccer at Madison High School and on various club teams, Estep was a member of National Honor Society and Homecoming court. She was also active in Student Council.

"There are several reasons why I chose MVNU,” said Estep of her college choice. "I really like the small campus setting. Coach Meade is willing to not only help you succeed on the soccer field, but in the classroom as well. All of the girls on the team are really nice and have made me feel welcome.”

MVNU finished the season with a 13-7-2 overall record. The Lady Cougars won the American Mideast Conference South Division title, the National Christian College Athletic Association East Region crown, and the NCCAA national championship.