After graduation from high school in 2007, Hesson enrolled at the University of Georgia and played first base and outfield for the Bulldogs, starting for four seasons.
Her stellar high school career led to her being inducted into the North Gwinnett Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013.
[2] As a sophomore in 2009, she batted .348 with a .646 SLG, 17 doubles, 10 home runs and 43 RBI, leading to her being named 2nd Team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC).
[3] Her efforts helped lead the Bulldogs to their first ever Women's College World Series appearance in school history.
[11] Finishing the regular season with a .293 average, 5 home runs, and 20 RBIs,[12] the Racers came in last place in the NPF, but earned their fourth consecutive appearance in the postseason.
The Racers were defeated by the USSSA Pride in the NPF Semifinals, with Hesson batting .250 in the series without a home run or an RBI.
[13] During her final season, the Tigers clinched their first ever Women's College World Series, finishing as the national runner up.
[15] Hesson joined the Austin Peay Governors staff for the 2019 season, helping them to a third-place finish in the Ohio Valley Conference.