Aaron Ladd

Jan 17, 2024 | kshb.com | Aaron Ladd |Sam Hartle

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has been an important part of the team’s ability to survive injuries as the regular season turned into the playoffs. As the Chiefs gear up to hit the road to take on the Bills in Sunday’s AFC Divisional game in Buffalo, the team’s 2020 first-round draft pick looks to continue to make contributions on the field.

Nov 29, 2023 | kshb.com | Aaron Ladd

GARDNER, Kan. — Gardner Edgerton junior Bravin Powell is this week’s KSHB 41 Hyvee Athlete of the Week after leading the school to claim its first ever Kansas 6A state football title. “It's unreal," Powell said with a smile on Wednesday. “It's hard to describe, but it's just an unimaginable feeling."Likely still re-gaining feeling back in his extremities after a snowy Saturday on the gridiron, Powell says he and his teammates were motivated by coming up short the season before.

Nov 15, 2023 | kshb.com | Aaron Ladd

OLATHE, Kan. — Olathe East goalkeeper Gabe Liston’s clutch penalty kick save in the Kansas 6A state championship game secured another state title for the Hawks. "Every kid dreams of the buzzer beater; the big time play," Liston said. "I was lucky enough to make the play."Liston’s stop helped energize the Hawks through the final seven minutes, securing the schools first boy soccer title since 2018.

Nov 8, 2023 | kshb.com | Aaron Ladd

STILLWELL, Kan. — Blue Valley junior Maguire Richman is a jack-of-all trades. “He gets things very quickly, and plays very fast,” Blue Valley head coach Allen Terrell said of his standout linebacker, who also gets reps at punter, kicker and tight end. Richman said though it's challenging, he enjoys playing multiple positions. “[It is] definitely hard,” Richman said of multitasking. “I definitely get tired out there, but my buddies keep me motivated, telling me, 'Get in there, man.

Oct 26, 2023 | kshb.com | Aaron Ladd

LIBERTY, Mo. — Liberty girls' tennis is still basking in the glow of a successful season, finishing as 2023 runner-up in Missouri Class 3. “We were district champions; we were conference champions,” Blue Jays head coach Pam Koch began. A big reason for the team’s success — freshman Ava Beltran, who finished fourth at state after playing as the team’s No. 1 singles player all year.