Pre-SIU: Three-time all-conference pick and sectional champion in the shot put and discus at Homewood-Flossmoor High School...two-time all-state performer...posted four top-five finishes at the state track meet, including runner-up in the shot put as a sophomore and runner-up in the discus as a junior.

Personal: Majors in Information Systems Technology...born Aug. 26, 1986...daughter of Kenneth H. and Joyce Riley.