Michigan Tech

High School: Herek is a 2026 graduate of Williamston High School where he was a two-time CAAC Red All-Conference performer. He holds personal-bests of 2:03.59 in the 800m, 4:24.65 in the 1,600m, 9:55.05 in the 3,200m and 16:21.9 in the 5,000m. He earned CAAC Scholar-Athlete honors, was named to the CAAC All-Conference Academic Team, received the Narda Murphy Student of Excellence Award, the Williamston High School Math Department Award, and the Science Department Award, and was recognized as a 2025 MITCA Cross Country Academic All-State selection.
Personal: Raymond is the son of Ray and Angie. While at Michigan Tech he plans to earn a degree in information technology.