Aaron Ladd

Atlanta, Kansas City

Sports Anchor at KSHB-TV (Kansas City, MO)

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Hy-Vee & Pepsi Athletes of the Week: Pembroke Hill tennis duo, double partners tout unique friendship

May 15, 2024 | kshb.com | Aaron Ladd

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A pair of standout seniors with a unique friendship are powering Pembroke Hill’s tennis team to high expectations entering the upcoming state tournaments. “Me and Andy (Greaves) have been playing together for a long time," Pembroke Hill senior Topher Thornberry said Wednesday as the two claimed Hy-Vee & Pepsi High School Athlete of the Week awards. “I’ve known them since they first started playing in 10 and under events," Pembroke Hill head tennis coach Scott Hanover said.
Hy-Vee/Pepsi Athlete of the Week: Park Hill senior stands atop KU Relays high jump podium

Apr 24, 2024 | kshb.com | Aaron Ladd

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Motivated by a second-place finish in the 2023 Missouri State High School high jump competition, Park Hill senior Desire Tonye Nyemeck doubled down on his training. “Obviously, it stings a little bit,” Tonye Nyemeck said Wednesday.
Hy-Vee and Pepsi Athlete of the week: Liberty North’s Trey Snyder breaks school’s all-time hit record

Apr 3, 2024 | kshb.com | Aaron Ladd

LIBERTY, Mo. — Liberty North baseball has a new all-time hits record holder. "It's just an honor to be on that list with so many great players," Trey Snyder, shortstop for Liberty North, said Wednesday. The four-year starter broke the schools all-time hits record with a lead-off homerun against Rockhurst.
Hy-vee Athlete of the week: Liberty senior going for state championship 4-peat

Feb 21, 2024 | kshb.com | Aaron Ladd

LIBERTY, Mo. — Liberty High School senior Gavin Linsman is hoping to complete a feat few have accomplished — claim a Missouri state wrestling title in four consecutive seasons. “I don't really feel like there's as much pressure,” Linsman said. “It's more of just excitement. Knowing this is the last one makes it kind of special."The senior standout enters this weekend’s Missouri state wrestling championships as a three-time winner, hoping to claim another ring at 150 pounds for the Blue Jays.
‘Hands down, the best’: Chiefs players speak highly of rival Raiders’ practice facilities

Feb 7, 2024 | kshb.com | Addi Weakley |Aaron Ladd |McKenzie Nelson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are settling in at “Arrowhead West,” better known as the Las Vegas Raiders’ Allegiant Stadium. After a few days of getting acquainted with the facilities of their rival, players said the hosts have been nothing but hospitable.
Chiefs’ RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire knows what he wants to do after football

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.
Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week: Gardner Edgerton QB leads Blazers to 1st 6A football title

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.
Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week: Olathe East goalie makes state championship-clinching save

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.
Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week: Blue Valley’s versatile punter also leads team in tackles

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.
Hy-Vee High School Athlete of the Week: Liberty tennis’ fantastic freshman lifts Blue Jays to runner-up finish

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.

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Articles

Hy-Vee & Pepsi Athletes of the Week: Pembroke Hill tennis duo, double partners tout unique friendship

Hy-Vee/Pepsi Athlete of the Week: Park Hill senior stands atop KU Relays high jump podium

Hy-Vee and Pepsi Athlete of the week: Liberty North’s Trey Snyder breaks school’s all-time hit record

Hy-vee Athlete of the week: Liberty senior going for state championship 4-peat

‘Hands down, the best’: Chiefs players speak highly of rival Raiders’ practice facilities

Chiefs’ RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire knows what he wants to do after football

Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week: Gardner Edgerton QB leads Blazers to 1st 6A football title

Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week: Olathe East goalie makes state championship-clinching save

Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week: Blue Valley’s versatile punter also leads team in tackles

Hy-Vee High School Athlete of the Week: Liberty tennis’ fantastic freshman lifts Blue Jays to runner-up finish

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John Roberts

Alison Russo

Joseph Hernandez

Natalie Dreier

Carly Mallenbaum

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