Stephanie Higginbotham

Director of Auxiliary Services at State Technical College of Missouri

[Stephanie Higginbotham @StephHigg20]

Thank you @earlaustinjr! ❤️‍🔥

[Heslie Higginbotham @HesHiggs20]

Thank you, @earlaustinjr (@PGHMissouri), for such an incredible write-up in “Some Excellent Connectors That We Watched During the Summer”. I am truly humbled and grateful for your kind words and the recognition. Thank you for all you do to support and showcase girls basketball in Missouri. 🏀❤️

@MissouriPhenom @LinnWBB

[Stephanie Higginbotham @StephHigg20]

You make us so proud! Keep going Hes! ���️

[Heslie Higginbotham @HesHiggs20]

thank you AAU.

It’s crazy how fast four years can fly by when you’re doing what you love. As my time playing for Missouri Phenom has officially come to an end, I’ve found myself reflecting on everything these past four years have given me.

It’s been so much more than just basketball. It’s been countless early mornings, late nights, long road trips, weekends away from home, and memories made in places I never imagined I’d have the opportunity to see. Along the way, I’ve learned lessons about hard work, resilience, sacrifice, and what it truly means to be part of a team that became family.

Most importantly, I found friendships that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. Every practice, every tournament, every win, every loss, and every moment in between has helped shape me into the person and player I am today.

I’m forever grateful for my coaches, teammates, family, and everyone who played a part in this journey. While it’s bittersweet to see this chapter come to an end, I’ll always look back on these four years with nothing but gratitude.

To my parents, thank you will never be enough. Thank you for every sacrifice you made so I could live out my dream. From the endless miles on the road to the weekends spent in gyms instead of at home, you gave up so much of your own time so I could chase every opportunity to grow, compete, and do what I love. Through every high and every low, you never stopped believing in me or encouraging me to become the best version of myself. Every memory I’ve made and every opportunity I’ve been given is just as much yours as it is mine. None of this would have been possible without your unconditional love, unwavering support, and selfless sacrifices. I hope you know how grateful I am, because I truly could never thank you enough.

Thank you, Phenom, for the memories, the opportunities, and the friendships that will last a lifetime. Forever thankful!🤍💙

Below are a few of my highlights from Chicago TOC.

@MissouriPhenom @PGHMissouri @CentralState8 @JrAllStarBB @LinnWBB @ProspectShowcse @dbaggs3 @Annafin2022 @KatSievers21 @CoachDBetts @PresArnoldICC @greglogs @PorterJ1 @SieversShann @Mj2braceJackson @Casey_Fick @AndreBell111 @StephHigg20 @DustinHigg20

[Coach Billy Sonnemaker (Coach Sonne 🌞) @CoachSonne]

🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️these girls moved some weight all summer long so far.

[Stephanie Higginbotham @StephHigg20]

@CCCougarsWBB Congratulations Coach!

[Heslie Higginbotham @HesHiggs20]

Excited to hit the court one last time with Missouri Phenom Columbia Baggett 17U in Chicago!
Last One. Best One!
@MissouriPhenom @dbaggs3 @LinnWBB @CentralState8 @ProspectShowcse @JrAllStarBB @PGHMissouri @CalebThomas33

[Linn Wildcats WBB @LinnWBB]

We've watched a handful of athletes make the choice to show up all summer for early morning weights, even when it wasn't easy. They balanced late nights, work schedules, travel ball, and family commitments, yet they still found a way to be there. 💪❤️‍🔥🏀

[Stephanie Higginbotham @StephHigg20]

@ali_skinner090 @PGHMissouri @MissouriPhenom @FPSActivities @greglogs @dbaggs3 @Annafin2022 Keep it up Ali!

[Stephanie Higginbotham @StephHigg20]

@iheartzzariaa @TFNsRun4Roses @dbaggs3 @MissouriPhenom @PGHMissouri @Mo_EyeScott @LadyJayBBall YESSA!!! 🫶🏻

[Heslie Higginbotham @HesHiggs20]

Proud of my Team, 2027 Mo Phenom Col 17U Finley for competing well in the @TFNsRun4Roses Classic in Louisville, KY this last week finishing 2-2 in the Gold Championship Bracket. ❤️‍🔥🏀
Last stop Chicago Nike Tournament of Champions!
@MissouriPhenom @PGHMissouri @BeTheBeastBTB @LinnWBB @dbaggs3 @CalebThomas33 @ProspectShowcse @JrAllStarBB @CentralState8

[Heslie Higginbotham @HesHiggs20]

Next stop: Louisville, Kentucky! 🏀

I'm excited to compete at the Run 4 Roses Classic this week and take the court against some of the top talent from around the country.

Looking forward to a great week of basketball, making memories, and giving everything I have on the court. See you in Louisville! ❤️🏀

@MissouriPhenom @PGHMissouri @LinnWBB @TFNsRun4Roses @Annafin2022 @dbaggs3 @CalebThomas33 @BeTheBeastBTB

[Stephanie Higginbotham @StephHigg20]

@iheartzzariaa @I35Showcase_GBB @dbaggs3 @MissouriPhenom @LadyJayBBall @Mo_EyeScott Great job this weekend Z!!

[Stephanie Higginbotham @StephHigg20]

@HesHiggs20 @I35Showcase_GBB @dbaggs3 @MissouriPhenom @PGHMissouri @PrepGirlsHoops @LinnWBB Keep working Hes!!!!

[Heslie Higginbotham @HesHiggs20]

Had a fun weekend at the @I35Showcase_GBB in Wichita, KS! My team played hard, finishing 3rd in our Division!!

@dbaggs3 @MissouriPhenom @PGHMissouri @PrepGirlsHoops @LinnWBB

[Heslie Higginbotham @HesHiggs20]

Excited to get back on the court with my Phenom Col 17U-Finley team in Wichita, KS this weekend! I've spent the last month putting in work with my high school basketball and softball teams. Looking forward to carrying that momentum into this tournament. Let's get to work! 🏀❤️‍🔥
@MissouriPhenom @Annafin2022 @dbaggs3 @LinnWBB @PrepGirlsHoops @I35Showcase_GBB

[Stephanie Higginbotham @StephHigg20]

@VPArnoldCC Congratulations! I am sure you will be missed!

[Heslie Higginbotham @HesHiggs20]

Thank you @FiveStateHoops for the player Eval! 🫶

[Stephanie Higginbotham @StephHigg20]

@OliviaLueb Keep pushing Liv!! Getting better every day!

[Stephanie Higginbotham @StephHigg20]

@HesHiggs20 @morningsidewbb @faithtro So proud of you Hes! Keep going! ❤️‍🔥

@MissouriPhenom @LinnWBB

[Heslie Higginbotham @HesHiggs20]

Blessed and grateful to receive an offer from Morningside University Women’s Basketball after an amazing visit to campus. Thank you to the coaches and staff for the opportunity and hospitality! @morningsidewbb @faithtro