High School
Prepped at Blair High School … coached by  DJ Zolk … competed for six years in shooting sports … placed third at the Cornhusker state shoot for women’s 16s … garnered two conference awards … as a freshman, helped top squad place third at state in handicaps … played golf for three years and lettered once … achieved honor roll status … earned state degree in FFA.

Personal
Born in Blair, Nebraska (birthday is March 1) … daughter of Randy and Sarah Backman … has a younger sister Whitley … enjoys spending time on the road and with her dog.