Eastern Michigan Athletics
SIGNING DAY: Rowing Adds 17 Student-Athletes in 2025 Class
11/20/2024 4:49:00 PM | Women's Rowing
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) - Eastern Michigan University Rowing Head Coach Kemp Savage announced the team's incoming signing class, which includes 17 future Eagles, Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Below is more on each signee:
Brooke Parisi
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Shenedehowa High School, earning five letters in rowing under head coaches Andy Sayles and Dave Clayman…Spent two years as team captain…Rowed on ECAC Head of the Charles team three times in high school…Broke Mohawk Meltdown Indoor 2k race record at 7:33.1…Two-time state champion while earning gold medals in the 2023 and 2024 Head of the Hudson, 2024 Mohawk Fall Classic Regatta…PERSONAL: Full Name: Brooke Alexandra Parisi...Daughter of Frank Parisi and Audrey Derksen-Parisi...Has one sister, Gabriella...Major: Education
Karina Urm
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Novi High School, competing in swimming under head coach Kent Stark…Four-time state qualifier and a two-time state finalist/medalist in the pool…Four-time conference finalist/medalist…Also competed with Novi Sturgeons under head coach Bob Jenrow… PERSONAL: Full Name: Karina Estella Urm...Daughter of Kalmer Urm and Kristi Lilleste...Has one sister, Liisa...Major: Aviation Flight Technology
Hazel Bown
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Cashmere High School, rowing under head coach Joe Young…2022-24 Cashmere High School Coxswain of the Year…Earned gold at the New Zealand High School nationals in GU18 4x+, GU17 4x+, and GU16 4x+...Also competed with Canterbury Rowing Club, earning 2023-24 Best Coxswain… PERSONAL: Full Name: Hazel Bown...Daughter of Anthony and Brita Bown...Has one sister, Scarlett...Major: International Business
Adrianne Latunski
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Forest Hills Central High School, competing in track and field under head coach Todd Steverson…Team won conference title in 2023 and 2024…Also earned one letter in swimming… PERSONAL: Full Name: Adrianne Eva Latunski...Daughter of Ryan and Shari Latunski...Has two sisters, Ellie and Olivia…Ellie is also a member of the EMU rowing team...Major: Exercise Science
Lilly Householder
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Burrell High School, competing in soccer under head coach Frank Nesko…As a two-year captain at centerback, helped her team to the WPIAL final and state appearance for the first time…Also competed with Tri-City Dragons futsal…PERSONAL: Full Name: Lilly Anna Householder...Daughter of Dwight and Sarah Householder...Has three sisters, Ellie, Andi, and Zoe…Major: Criminology
Ella Sterling
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Hall High School, competing in basketball under head coach TJ Orlandi…Earned Athlete of the Week, All-Tournament team, All-Conference team, and All-Academic team honors throughout her career…Also competed in volleyball and softball at Hall High School, in addition to competing with the Ottawa Wolfpack in AAU basketball under head coach Nick Sterling and Illinois Irish in travel softball under head coach Colby Zellersl…PERSONAL: Full Name: Ella Rose Sterling...Daughter of Nick and Jyll Sterling...Has one brother, Chace…Major: Criminology
MacKenzie Begle
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Heritage Hills High School, competing in soccer under head coach Andy Fischer…Helped team to 13-4 record as a senior team captain on the backline…Earned Academic All-Conference honors while team earned PAC conference championship…Also competed in club with NSSA, Sporting SI, Owensboro United, and Heritage Hills Lady Patriots under head coaches Jeff Litherland, Chad Schneiders, Katie Harrison, and Ty Stauffer…PERSONAL: Full Name: MacKenzie Jo Begle...Daughter of Brian and Jennifer Begle...Has one sister, Madison…Major: Elementary Education
Reagan Rusche
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Sibley-Ocheyedan High School, competing in volleyball, basketball, wrestling, trap shooting, track, and softball throughout her time…PERSONAL: Full Name: Reagan Marie Rusche...Daughter of Brandon and Jennifer Rusche...Has one sister, Rachel, and one brother, Roland…Major: Biology
Megan Sherry
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Skyline High School for 11th and 12th grade after attending Chelsea High School for ninth and 10th grade, competing in rowing for Skyline under head coach Kit Bennett…Ranks fifth all-time on the Skyline power efficiency board..Two-time state champion in junior varsity double and eight…Two-time midwest champion in junior varsity quad and double…National champion in junior varsity quad…Also competed with Washtenaw Rowing Center under head coach Kit Bennett…PERSONAL: Full Name: Megan Renee Sherry...Daughter of Scott and Debbie Sherry...Has one sister, Kayla…Major: Mechanical Engineering
Jemma Rasmusen
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Whanganui Collegiate High School, competing in rowing under head coach Tyler Scott…Also competed in hockey…PERSONAL: Full Name: Jemma Morgan Rasmusen...Daughter of Aaron and Janette Rasmusen...Has one brother, Connor…Major: Finance
Kayle Emswiler
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Previously attended Ohio University and Hocking College…Attended Fairfield Union High School, competing in softball under head coach Matt Wolfe…Earned Southeast District Second Team and Honorable Mention honors throughout her career, in addition to First-Team and Second-Team MSL accolades…Also competed for Ohio Lasers Teal…PERSONAL: Full Name: Kayle Tomi Emswiler...Daughter of Terry and Clarissa Emswiler...Has two brothers, Cole and Cody…Major: Aviation Flight Technology
Cierra Rexrode
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended South Fayette High School, competing in basketball under head coach Bryan Bennett…State runner-up and a three-time WPIAL 5A champion…Also competed for Bruins AAU and SLAAM AAU under head coaches Dillon Penix and Cornelius Nesbit, respectively…PERSONAL: Full Name: Cierra Dale Rexrode...Daughter of Eric and Tracie Rexrode...Has two sisters, Tessa and Jillian, and one brother, Elijah…Major: Nursing
Helena Lehr
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Bloomington High School North, competing in swimming under head coach Taylor McGregor…Helped team earned 2022 Sectional Championship…PERSONAL: Full Name: Helena Jane Lehr...Daughter of Alex and Shannon Lehr...Has two sisters, Olivia and Katharine…Major: Business
Reyna Nyquist
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Dublin Jerome High School, rowing under head coach Cory Henderson…As the First Varsity coxswain, helped her the team point trophy at the Head of the Cuyahoga in 2023…Also competed with USRowing U19 Development and Ready Set Row under head coaches Marten Martensen and Holly Austin, respectively…PERSONAL: Full Name: Reyna Grace Nyquist...Daughter of Joe and Patty Nyquist...Has one brother, Roman…Major: Education or Psychology
Charlotte Barrett
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Sun Prairie East High School, competing in soccer under head coach Matt Cleveland…At center back, named Second Team All-Conference as a junior and the team's Defensive Player of the Year…Also competed with the Madison 56ers for 16 years under head coach Julie Bernhardt, helping the team reach the national finals…Also competed in basketball in high school …PERSONAL: Full Name: Charlotte Leora Barrett...Daughter of Kalvin and Kate Barrett...Has one sister, Colette…Major: Biology
Lydia Risser
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Mahomet-Seymour High School, competing in tennis, swim, track & field, and color guard in high school…PERSONAL: Full Name: Lydia Mae Risser...Daughter of Craig and Heather Barrett...Has one sister, Julianne, and one brother, Levi…Major: Exercise Science
Izzy O'Reilly
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Goodhue High School...…PERSONAL: Full Name: Izzabelle O'Reilly.
List of EMU Signees
Lilly Householder; Lower Burrell, Penn.; Burrell High School
Karina Urm; Novi, Mich.; Novi High School
Ella Sterling; Spring Valley, Ill.; Hall High School
Megan Sherry; Ann Arbor, Mich.; Skyline High School
Reagan Rusche; Sibley, Iowa; Sibley-Ocheyedan High School
Lydia Risser; Mahomet, Ill.; Mahomet-Seymour High School
Cierra Rexrode; McDonald, Penn.; South Fayette Twp High School
Jemma Rasmusen; Putaruru, New Zealand; Whanganui Collegiate School
Brooke Parisi; Clifton Park, N.Y.; Shenendehowa High School
Izzabelle O'Reilly; Goodhue, Minn.; Goodhue High School
Reyna Nyquist; Powell, Ohio; Dublin Jerome High School
Helena Lehr; Bloomington, Ind.; Bloomington High North
Adrianne Latunski; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Forest Hills Central High School
Kayle Emswiler; Lancaster, Ohio; Fairfield Union High School
Hazel Bown; Christchurch, New Zealand; Cashmere High School
Mackenzie Begle; Santa Claus, Ind.; Heritage Hills High School
Charlotte Barrett; Sun Prairie, Wis.; Sun Prairie East High School
The Eagles are set to head to Alabama (March 1) to open the spring slate and will host Michigan State (Apr. 5) and the Ford Lake Cup (Apr. 26) at the EMU Rowing Course at Ford Lake to highlight the spring schedule.
Eastern will be concluding its time as an affiliate member of the Coastal Athletic Association at CAA Championships (May 16-17). The Mid-American Conference announced the addition of rowing as a sponsored sport for the 2025-26 academic year. Eastern will be hosting the MAC Championships for rowing for at least the first three seasons of competitions. Learn more about the addition of rowing to the MAC here.
For updates on all things EMU Rowing, be sure to follow @EMURowing on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and visit EMUEagles.com.
Below is more on each signee:
Brooke Parisi
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Shenedehowa High School, earning five letters in rowing under head coaches Andy Sayles and Dave Clayman…Spent two years as team captain…Rowed on ECAC Head of the Charles team three times in high school…Broke Mohawk Meltdown Indoor 2k race record at 7:33.1…Two-time state champion while earning gold medals in the 2023 and 2024 Head of the Hudson, 2024 Mohawk Fall Classic Regatta…PERSONAL: Full Name: Brooke Alexandra Parisi...Daughter of Frank Parisi and Audrey Derksen-Parisi...Has one sister, Gabriella...Major: Education
Karina Urm
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Novi High School, competing in swimming under head coach Kent Stark…Four-time state qualifier and a two-time state finalist/medalist in the pool…Four-time conference finalist/medalist…Also competed with Novi Sturgeons under head coach Bob Jenrow… PERSONAL: Full Name: Karina Estella Urm...Daughter of Kalmer Urm and Kristi Lilleste...Has one sister, Liisa...Major: Aviation Flight Technology
Hazel Bown
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Cashmere High School, rowing under head coach Joe Young…2022-24 Cashmere High School Coxswain of the Year…Earned gold at the New Zealand High School nationals in GU18 4x+, GU17 4x+, and GU16 4x+...Also competed with Canterbury Rowing Club, earning 2023-24 Best Coxswain… PERSONAL: Full Name: Hazel Bown...Daughter of Anthony and Brita Bown...Has one sister, Scarlett...Major: International Business
Adrianne Latunski
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Forest Hills Central High School, competing in track and field under head coach Todd Steverson…Team won conference title in 2023 and 2024…Also earned one letter in swimming… PERSONAL: Full Name: Adrianne Eva Latunski...Daughter of Ryan and Shari Latunski...Has two sisters, Ellie and Olivia…Ellie is also a member of the EMU rowing team...Major: Exercise Science
Lilly Householder
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Burrell High School, competing in soccer under head coach Frank Nesko…As a two-year captain at centerback, helped her team to the WPIAL final and state appearance for the first time…Also competed with Tri-City Dragons futsal…PERSONAL: Full Name: Lilly Anna Householder...Daughter of Dwight and Sarah Householder...Has three sisters, Ellie, Andi, and Zoe…Major: Criminology
Ella Sterling
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Hall High School, competing in basketball under head coach TJ Orlandi…Earned Athlete of the Week, All-Tournament team, All-Conference team, and All-Academic team honors throughout her career…Also competed in volleyball and softball at Hall High School, in addition to competing with the Ottawa Wolfpack in AAU basketball under head coach Nick Sterling and Illinois Irish in travel softball under head coach Colby Zellersl…PERSONAL: Full Name: Ella Rose Sterling...Daughter of Nick and Jyll Sterling...Has one brother, Chace…Major: Criminology
MacKenzie Begle
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Heritage Hills High School, competing in soccer under head coach Andy Fischer…Helped team to 13-4 record as a senior team captain on the backline…Earned Academic All-Conference honors while team earned PAC conference championship…Also competed in club with NSSA, Sporting SI, Owensboro United, and Heritage Hills Lady Patriots under head coaches Jeff Litherland, Chad Schneiders, Katie Harrison, and Ty Stauffer…PERSONAL: Full Name: MacKenzie Jo Begle...Daughter of Brian and Jennifer Begle...Has one sister, Madison…Major: Elementary Education
Reagan Rusche
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Sibley-Ocheyedan High School, competing in volleyball, basketball, wrestling, trap shooting, track, and softball throughout her time…PERSONAL: Full Name: Reagan Marie Rusche...Daughter of Brandon and Jennifer Rusche...Has one sister, Rachel, and one brother, Roland…Major: Biology
Megan Sherry
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Skyline High School for 11th and 12th grade after attending Chelsea High School for ninth and 10th grade, competing in rowing for Skyline under head coach Kit Bennett…Ranks fifth all-time on the Skyline power efficiency board..Two-time state champion in junior varsity double and eight…Two-time midwest champion in junior varsity quad and double…National champion in junior varsity quad…Also competed with Washtenaw Rowing Center under head coach Kit Bennett…PERSONAL: Full Name: Megan Renee Sherry...Daughter of Scott and Debbie Sherry...Has one sister, Kayla…Major: Mechanical Engineering
Jemma Rasmusen
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Whanganui Collegiate High School, competing in rowing under head coach Tyler Scott…Also competed in hockey…PERSONAL: Full Name: Jemma Morgan Rasmusen...Daughter of Aaron and Janette Rasmusen...Has one brother, Connor…Major: Finance
Kayle Emswiler
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Previously attended Ohio University and Hocking College…Attended Fairfield Union High School, competing in softball under head coach Matt Wolfe…Earned Southeast District Second Team and Honorable Mention honors throughout her career, in addition to First-Team and Second-Team MSL accolades…Also competed for Ohio Lasers Teal…PERSONAL: Full Name: Kayle Tomi Emswiler...Daughter of Terry and Clarissa Emswiler...Has two brothers, Cole and Cody…Major: Aviation Flight Technology
Cierra Rexrode
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended South Fayette High School, competing in basketball under head coach Bryan Bennett…State runner-up and a three-time WPIAL 5A champion…Also competed for Bruins AAU and SLAAM AAU under head coaches Dillon Penix and Cornelius Nesbit, respectively…PERSONAL: Full Name: Cierra Dale Rexrode...Daughter of Eric and Tracie Rexrode...Has two sisters, Tessa and Jillian, and one brother, Elijah…Major: Nursing
Helena Lehr
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Bloomington High School North, competing in swimming under head coach Taylor McGregor…Helped team earned 2022 Sectional Championship…PERSONAL: Full Name: Helena Jane Lehr...Daughter of Alex and Shannon Lehr...Has two sisters, Olivia and Katharine…Major: Business
Reyna Nyquist
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Dublin Jerome High School, rowing under head coach Cory Henderson…As the First Varsity coxswain, helped her the team point trophy at the Head of the Cuyahoga in 2023…Also competed with USRowing U19 Development and Ready Set Row under head coaches Marten Martensen and Holly Austin, respectively…PERSONAL: Full Name: Reyna Grace Nyquist...Daughter of Joe and Patty Nyquist...Has one brother, Roman…Major: Education or Psychology
Charlotte Barrett
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Sun Prairie East High School, competing in soccer under head coach Matt Cleveland…At center back, named Second Team All-Conference as a junior and the team's Defensive Player of the Year…Also competed with the Madison 56ers for 16 years under head coach Julie Bernhardt, helping the team reach the national finals…Also competed in basketball in high school …PERSONAL: Full Name: Charlotte Leora Barrett...Daughter of Kalvin and Kate Barrett...Has one sister, Colette…Major: Biology
Lydia Risser
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Mahomet-Seymour High School, competing in tennis, swim, track & field, and color guard in high school…PERSONAL: Full Name: Lydia Mae Risser...Daughter of Craig and Heather Barrett...Has one sister, Julianne, and one brother, Levi…Major: Exercise Science
Izzy O'Reilly
EMU: 2024-25: Joins the EMU rowing program as an incoming signee...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Goodhue High School...…PERSONAL: Full Name: Izzabelle O'Reilly.
List of EMU Signees
Lilly Householder; Lower Burrell, Penn.; Burrell High School
Karina Urm; Novi, Mich.; Novi High School
Ella Sterling; Spring Valley, Ill.; Hall High School
Megan Sherry; Ann Arbor, Mich.; Skyline High School
Reagan Rusche; Sibley, Iowa; Sibley-Ocheyedan High School
Lydia Risser; Mahomet, Ill.; Mahomet-Seymour High School
Cierra Rexrode; McDonald, Penn.; South Fayette Twp High School
Jemma Rasmusen; Putaruru, New Zealand; Whanganui Collegiate School
Brooke Parisi; Clifton Park, N.Y.; Shenendehowa High School
Izzabelle O'Reilly; Goodhue, Minn.; Goodhue High School
Reyna Nyquist; Powell, Ohio; Dublin Jerome High School
Helena Lehr; Bloomington, Ind.; Bloomington High North
Adrianne Latunski; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Forest Hills Central High School
Kayle Emswiler; Lancaster, Ohio; Fairfield Union High School
Hazel Bown; Christchurch, New Zealand; Cashmere High School
Mackenzie Begle; Santa Claus, Ind.; Heritage Hills High School
Charlotte Barrett; Sun Prairie, Wis.; Sun Prairie East High School
The Eagles are set to head to Alabama (March 1) to open the spring slate and will host Michigan State (Apr. 5) and the Ford Lake Cup (Apr. 26) at the EMU Rowing Course at Ford Lake to highlight the spring schedule.
Eastern will be concluding its time as an affiliate member of the Coastal Athletic Association at CAA Championships (May 16-17). The Mid-American Conference announced the addition of rowing as a sponsored sport for the 2025-26 academic year. Eastern will be hosting the MAC Championships for rowing for at least the first three seasons of competitions. Learn more about the addition of rowing to the MAC here.
For updates on all things EMU Rowing, be sure to follow @EMURowing on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and visit EMUEagles.com.
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