Young athletes honored by Hall of Fame
Published on March 07, 2025
The Lakewood Youth Hall of Fame event held Feb. 24, 2025 at The Centre honored Athlete of the Year Nyemah King, along with the 2024 Hall of Fame inductee class of more than 60 performers of the year, special achievement honorees and championship teams.
A dynamic two-sport athlete for the Lakewood Lancers, Nyemah King established herself as one of the most dominant competitors in both Girls Basketball and Flag Football. Her exceptional performances have earned her numerous accolades at the league, CIF and state levels, solidifying her legacy as the 2024 Athlete of the Year.
In 2024, Nyemah’s impact on the court was nothing short of extraordinary. As a leader for the Lancers basketball team, she excelled as point guard, demonstrating exceptional scoring ability, court vision and defensive prowess. She had an average of 25.9 points, 3.2 steals, 2.7 assists and 6.7 rebounds per game. King scored a season high 37 points against Fountain Valley, even though she often found herself double-teamed throughout the game.
King’s efforts earned her First Team All-CIF, First Team All-Moore League, League MVP, Team MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Century Club Player of the Year and Press Telegram Girls Athlete of the Year. She led Lakewood to a historic season, highlighted by the program’s first trip to a CIF-SS championship game.
As a standout in the inaugural season of girls Flag Football, Nyemah dominated on both sides of the ball, making game-changing plays and setting high standards for excellence on the playing field. At the wide receiver position, King ended the season with 15 touchdown receptions totaling over 1,500 receiving yards and 1,000 rushing yards. As a safety, she ended the season with 10 interceptions and 3 sacks. Her efforts earned her First Team All-CIF, First Team Moore League, Team MVP and Press Telegram First Team Dream Team.
Nyemah was able to accomplish all of her athletic achievements while still maintaining a 3.77 overall GPA in the classroom. Though she is undecided as to where she will attend school next year, she hopes to major in Business. Her goal is to continue to work within the sports industry with children who carry a passion for sports, which matches the love of athletics she has had in her young life.
Nyemah’s dedication, leadership and elite athleticism have made her a role model and a true game-changer for Lakewood High School. Whether on the court, on the field or in the classroom, she continues to raise the bar.
Congratulations to all of this year's Hall of Fame recipients!
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