Ereka Risner

Photo by: Lauren Verellen '26 - @laurenverellen_photography

Hometown:
Grass Lake, Mich.
High School:
Grass Lake

High School: Personal Records: Shot put (11.55m), discus (25.45) … earned all-state and all-conference accolades in shot put in 2023 … competed with Grass Lake High School to win Cascades Conference Track & Field Championship in 2023 … also lettered in golf and basketball.

Personal: Daughter of Susan and Derek Risner … has a younger brother, Derek Jr. … aspires to become an orthopedic surgeon … Fun facts: “I always have to wear socks that cover up my ankles when I play any sport, even if I’m just going to the gym my ankles need to be covered.”

Why CMU?: “I liked the atmosphere of CMU and the amount of opportunity that was included in attending here. It was the best fit for me and my career options.”