A graduate of Colbert Heights High School in 2007, Stephanie played volleyball and softball for the Lady Wildcats. She received the Big Blue Award as the most outstanding female athlete along with being selected the Wendy’s High School Heisman winner her senior year. In volleyball as a setter, she helped lead the team to their first ever Elite 8 appearance and to 43-win seasons in both 2006 and 2007. In softball she broke the AHSAA career wins record with 167, she had 7 no hitters, and 51 career shutouts. She was All-Area five times, two times TimesDaily Player of the year, and 1st Team All-State in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2007. She was also selected to play in the North South All-Star Game during her senior season. After high school she received a volleyball scholarship to Wallace State Community College.