Gabe Higginbottom’s life was a blessing to those around him
Bartlett runners in their “Running for Gabe” shirts during a meet in Huntsville in the fall of 2022, shortly after Gabe Higginbottom suffered a heart attack. (Courtesy Bartlett Athletics)
“Every encounter you would have with Gabe — whether it was a stranger or someone that sees him every day — he would greet you with the biggest smile,” said Bartlett High School’s Aoife Murphy.
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TSSAA High School Cross Country Bartlett High Gabriel HigginbottomJohn Varlas
John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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