Laderrick Ward – Long/Triple/High Jump – of Cahokia, Il (Cahokia HS) Laderrick has chosen to continue his career competing close to home at SIUE. Laderrick is one of the top 20 long jumpers in the country recording two jumps this year over 24’5”! Laderrick has also recorded several jumps at 6’8 in the high jump and has a personal best of 46’4.5 in the triple jump. Ward has 5 individual state medals, has been a state champion in the long jump, 2nd in the triple jump and has been a part of two state runner- up teams, and winning it all this year in 2011! Our focus the last three years recruiting has been simple, recruit winners and Laderrick is a prime example of that. We are pleased to add his talents to the men’s program!
Schools Considered – University of Kansas, University of Missouri
