Annie Backemeyer
Annie Backemeyer
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Austin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Backemeyer is one of small-town Nebraska’s most exciting middle blockers. She was a workhorse last season with nearly three kills per set, but the box score only shows part of Backemeyer’s appeal. This rangy athlete is the ideal M1 who can score behind the setter with authority. Backemeyer has demonstrated her versatility in the Nebraska Juniors gym and brings the same presence to Elmwood-Murdock. A repeat postseason appearance could be looming, and Backemeyer’s influence will keep expanding.
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During the 2023 club season, Backemeyer showed us she was ready to take the next step. That early surge eventually led to an impactful high school season with Elmwood-Murdock. The high-flying middle blocker was her team’s #2 scorer and a constant source of positive energy in the state tournament. Backemeyer’s trendsetting presence will persist
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We’re fresh off of witnessing some of the best volleyball of Backemeyer’s career. Her agility and range from the middle blocker position were an instant hit with Elmwood-Murdock as the Knights earned a spot in the Class C2 semifinals. Even when Backemeyer was not getting swings in the front row, her mere presence on the slide could spread out opposing blockers to help her teammates. That game-changing impact has materialized at Nebraska Juniors on the club side, too.
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As expected, Backemeyer’s sophomore numbers with Elmwood-Murdock have jumped considerably from last year’s output. This dynamic attacker, who can play on the pin or in the middle, has elevated her averages by a whole kill per set to total 2.6 in 2023. Backemeyer’s ascent with Nebraska Juniors this spring turned out to be a precursor for this sophomore surge, and the Knights are clearly in the mix for a postseason bid.
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Read EvaluationAustin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Backemeyer recently garnered late-season accolades with Nebraska Juniors as a dynamic middle blocker who can score in a variety of scenarios. We got a glimpse of that wide-ranging impact when she represented Elmwood-Murdock last season, and Backemeyer is only going to get more comfortable moving forward. This is a player and a program that expects to be on the big stage in November.
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Read EvaluationAustin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
Backemeyer was a recent addition to our 2026 watch list, and she is still on the rise after AAU action. Pin-to-pin quickness is perhaps the most noticeable strength for this versatile attacker. Here’s a small-town talent poised for a significant breakthrough on the prep side.
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Read EvaluationAustin Kingsley | Prep Dig Scout
The Backemeyer name has become synonymous with incredible backcourt defense at Elmwood-Murdock and Nebraska Juniors. However, this latest Backemeyer brings a different set of skills as a front-row standout who can play middle blocker or outside hitter. So, perhaps “multi-talented athlete” is a more apt description of the Backemeyer family tradition.
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