Eaglecrest High School:

• A 2009 graduate of Eaglecrest High School in Aurora, Colo.
  
• Helped lead her team to a 5A State Championship in 2005-06
• Was named an All-Aurora second baseman in 2005-06
  
• In 2005-06 was named State Honorable Mention
  
• Was an ASA All Star Player selection in 2006-07 & 2007-08
  
• In 2007-08 was named First Team All-Conference Centennial League
• Batted .523 in her high school career
  
• Was a four year varsity letter winner in softball
• Received three varsity letters in track and field

Personal:

• Born on March 15, 1991 in Aurora, Colo.
  
• Parents are Mary and Kip Backlund
• Siblings are Kayla, 22, Melissa, 25
• Sister Melissa played four years of softball at Regis
• Sister Kayla played four years of softball at Birmingham Southern College
  
• Hopes to become a neurosurgeon