Larissa Liska Biography

Larissa Liska is an American journalist working for KRIS as the sports director since joining the station in July 2022. Previously, she worked as the sports director and anchor at KFDA – NewsChannel 10 (NewsChannel 10 Media) in Amarillo, Texas, for over a year.

Larissa Liska Education

Liska joined The University of Texas at Austin in 2011 after finishing her education at George West High School. In 2015, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a Certificate in Sports Journalism.

While in college, Liska was involved with the Texas Student Television, Communication Council, and Bridging Disciplines Program. She played club racquetball and qualified for the National Intercollegiate Championship thrice. She was a sports intern at KTBC Fox 7 and a news intern at KUT Radio.

Larissa Liska Career

Liska works for KRIS as the sports director. The Coastal Bend native looks forward to returning home after working in Amarillo, San Antonio, Georgia, and Michigan. Previously, she worked as the sports director and anchor at KFDA – NewsChannel 10 (NewsChannel 10 Media) in Amarillo, Texas, for over a year.

Liska was a news reporter and multimedia journalist at WTVM News Leader 9. Before that, she worked as a sports anchor and multimedia journalist at WLTZ NBC 38 and The CW GA-BAMA. Moreover, she served WBKB-TV 11 as a weekend sports anchor and reporter before she was promoted to sports director. Also, she spent 2 years as a sports producer at KSAT.

Liska was raised with a sports-loving family. During her career, she has covered stories from Olympic sprinters like Ghanaian Benjamin Azamati and highlights from SEC showdowns. Her favorite game was Alabama versus LSU in 2019 when Joe Burrow guided the Tigers to a 46-41 triumph.

Larissa Liska Age

Liska was born on March 9, 1993, in the Coastal Bend, United States of America. She is 33 years old as of 2026. Liska celebrates her birthday on March 9th. On March 9, 2026, she posted herself on her Instagram account and captioned “33 is going to be a great year! 🎂🎉🥳 Enjoying dinner by the sea with my favorite person, Mike McClendon. ❤️ #HappyBirthday.”

Larissa Liska Height

Liska stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.

Larissa Liska Family

Liska is a native of the Coastal Bend, where she grew up in Three Rivers. Even so, she has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Liska has any siblings.

Larissa Liska Husband

Liska got engaged to Mike McClendon in 2025. He proposed to her on July 13, 2025, as evidenced by her Instagram post on July 15, 2025, captioned, “Finally forever started July 13. Mike McClendon and I are engaged. 💍♥️ Super excited for the fun years ahead. Loved that he asked at our favorite Sunday spot…”During her free time, she loves hanging out at the beach or pool, road cycling, lifting weights, or watching the Dallas Cowboys or San Antonio Spurs.

Larissa Liska Net Worth

Liska has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.

Larissa Liska Salary

Liska earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.