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Luke Backes

Cornell (NY)
Luke Backes

Luke Backes

Midfielder
2026 Class
6'0" Height
Right Hand
180 Weight
Upper Arlington School
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Backes M
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Upper Arlington
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OH
Flipped from Williams College to Cornell… This highly decorated high school quarterback was on his way to play...
Evaluation by Carey Smith
Cornell (NY)
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Luke Backes is a 6'0" Midfielder in the 2026 class. Backes attends Upper Arlington in Ohio. Backes's Player Profile was created on October 29, 2025. Subscribe to Prep Lacrosse to see what our scouts have written about them.

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Luke
Backes M
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Upper Arlington
|
OH
Luke Backes
Flipped from Williams College to Cornell… This highly decorated high school quarterback was on his way to play...
Written by Carey Smith
Cornell (NY)
Read more at PrepLacrosse.com
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Flipped from Williams College to Cornell…

This highly decorated high school quarterback was on his way to play football at Williams College, but that recently changed when Backes decided to flip to Cornell. The defending NCAA National Champions are adding an extremely athletic and fast midfielder who can play at a high level with both hands. Backes owns an explosive first step which allows him to blow past the initial defender. His nifty stick and body maneuvers enable Backes to elude the sliding defenders so he can unleash a powerful overhand or rip sidearm for a goal. Additionally, Backes is a serious threat to crank a long-range step down into the back of the net. The Big Red coaching staff will also love Backes’ energy and non-stop motor.    

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On Second Thought: Flipping Season Continues for 2026s

On Second Thought: Flipping Season Continues for 2026s

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